Chinoiserie Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1890s English Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Bamboo
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Benches
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Antique 1720s British Queen Anne Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Settees
Giltwood, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s Unknown Wingback Chairs
Paint, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Benches
Upholstery, Hardwood, Rattan
Antique 19th Century British Benches
Wood, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Wingback Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Stools
Iron
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo, Wood
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood, Upholstery, Glass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Sofas
Cane, Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
20th Century American Armchairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Ash
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Lacquer
20th Century American Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Pine
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century European Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Textile, Satin
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Sofas
Bamboo, Faux Bamboo, Rattan, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Early 2000s American Louis XIV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century Asian Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Upholstery
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood, Paint
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Benches
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Upholstery, Walnut, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
20th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
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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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