Chinoiserie Upholstery
Late 20th Century Unknown George I Dining Room Chairs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1920s British Settees
Silk, Upholstery, Velvet, Lacquer, Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1970s American Ming Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Unknown Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Armchairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Chairs
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Club Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Club Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century Burmese Chinoiserie Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique 1880s Chinese Chinoiserie Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Sofas
Upholstery, Maple
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Benches
Paint, Upholstery, Wood
1990s American Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames
Faux Bamboo, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Club Chairs
Upholstery, Lacquer
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Footstools
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Club Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Upholstery, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Late 20th Century Unknown Ming Armchairs
Metal
Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Sofas
20th Century George III Sofas
Vintage 1940s Argentine Settees
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1930s French Wingback Chairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1950s North American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
20th Century American Chinoiserie Sofas
Upholstery
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Benches
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Faux Bamboo, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Armchairs
Wood, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Brass, Steel
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s North American Chinoiserie Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1920s English Queen Anne Benches
Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Sofas
Upholstery, Rosewood
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s English Chinoiserie Armchairs
Upholstery, Bamboo, Cane
Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Benches
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century George II Armchairs
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
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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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