Curved Armchair
Late 20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Brass
20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Armchairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Armchairs
Fabric, Leather, Ash
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Leather, Beech
20th Century Classical Roman Armchairs
Cowhide, Leather
Vintage 1950s North American Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century Irish Regency Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Armchairs
Birch
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Animal Skin, Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rope, Beech, Bentwood
2010s European Armchairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Goatskin
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Travertine
Early 20th Century French Baroque Armchairs
Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century German Armchairs
Fabric, Cherry
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Hardwood
2010s European Armchairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American Hepplewhite Armchairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Iron
Antique Early 1900s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Fabric, Poplar
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Chinese Ming Armchairs
Wood, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Rattan, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s British Chippendale Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century Armchairs
Cowhide, Leather
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Wool, Beech
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Down
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Silk, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Wood, Leather, Walnut, Upholstery
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Czech Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Brass, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Brass, Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Antique 1760s French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
2010s Brazilian Armchairs
Leather, Wood, Hardwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Armchairs
Wood, Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Oak
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Curved Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Curved Armchair?
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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