Early 20th Century Velvet Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Beech
2010s American Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1920s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Leather, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Damask, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
20th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Early 20th Century French Baroque Armchairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Bohemian Armchairs
Velvet, Teak
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric
Antique 1890s French Louis XIII Stools
Early 20th Century Spanish Living Room Sets
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Velvet
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Living Room Sets
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Chaise Longues
Velvet
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Oak, Velvet, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Velvet
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Mohair, Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century British Modern Settees
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Metal
Early 20th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
20th Century English Country Loveseats
Upholstery, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Canapes
Iron
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century Pakistani Tribal Armchairs
Silk, Velvet, Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Settees
Velvet
Early 20th Century American Georgian Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Hepplewhite Armchairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Oak, Wool, Velvet
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Footstools
Tapestry, Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Velvet, Birch
Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Armchairs
Cane, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wool, Velvet, Mohair, Cotton, Jacquard, Wood, Beech
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Wool, Walnut
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Chenille
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Settees
Walnut
Early 20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Velvet
Early 2000s French Provincial Stools
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Mahogany
20th Century Italian Modern Sofas
Cotton, Velvet, Walnut
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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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