Curule Chairs
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Iron
20th Century French Stools
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Stone, Wrought Iron
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Medieval Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Armchairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Wrought Iron
20th Century Medieval Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s British Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 17th Century Spanish Other Stools
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Iron, Bronze
20th Century Italian Chairs
Iron, Brass
20th Century Indonesian Chairs
Teak
Late 20th Century American Classical Roman Benches
Steel
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1650s Italian Renaissance Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique Early 1900s American Baroque Armchairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Wrought Iron, Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Chairs
Rattan, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Spanish Armchairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century Regency Lounge Chairs
Wood, Cane
20th Century Italian Chairs
Metal, Brass, Iron
Antique 1850s French Renaissance Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century Italian Chairs
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Stools
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Oak, Leather
Vintage 1930s Scottish Armchairs
Upholstery
20th Century British Early Victorian Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Oak
20th Century Italian Chairs
Brass, Iron
20th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood
20th Century Italian Armchairs
Iron
20th Century Italian Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Chairs
Brass, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Stools
Brass
20th Century Italian Chairs
Late 20th Century French Chairs
Brass, Iron
Late 20th Century Unknown Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Antique 1810s English Regency Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1870s Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Chairs
Wrought Iron, Bronze
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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.
- What is a Roman curule?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The word curule in ancient Rome referred to something that had the authority of senior magistrates. Because of the status of these people, they sat upon a sella curulis, which was a special seat that can be folded up due to its X shape. Today, the term curule seat, curule chair or curule stool is used to describe the shape of these distinctive seats. Shop a collection of curule seats from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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