Chinoiserie Upholstery
Antique 18th Century Italian Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American Chairs
Giltwood, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century English Stools
Upholstery
2010s British Chinoiserie Club Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Thread, Wood, Feathers
2010s British Chinoiserie Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
1990s French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Cotton, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Benches
Cotton, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Silk, Wood, Giltwood
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Wingback Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Ming Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Settees
Vintage 1930s Italian Chinoiserie Benches
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Chairs
20th Century American Chippendale Sofas
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Linen, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Benches
Metal
20th Century English Chinoiserie Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Chinoiserie Stools
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
20th Century European Art Deco Armchairs
Satin, Wood, Feathers
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Stools
Brass
Antique 1860s French Chinoiserie Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Pillows and Throws
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
20th Century Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Benches
Upholstery, Wood
1990s American Chinoiserie Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
2010s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture
Fabric, Upholstery, Bamboo, Cane
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Sets
Metal
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Elm
Vintage 1950s Unknown Tables
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Spanish Chinoiserie Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Bamboo
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Bamboo
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Armchairs
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Stools
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
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Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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