Fireside Seating
20th Century French Chairs
Antique Mid-19th Century French Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1930s Scottish Benches
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary English Armchairs
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary British Armchairs
Beech
2010s Italian Chairs
Reed, Chestnut
Early 20th Century Austrian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Wool, Foam
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Armchairs
Metal
Antique 1880s English Slipper Chairs
Linen, Wood
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Foam
20th Century French Post-Modern Side Chairs
Suede
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Jute, Oak
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Foam, Leather
Early 20th Century American Queen Anne Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Italian Chairs
Reed, Chestnut
2010s Italian Chairs
Reed, Chestnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Cane, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Mahogany, Rush, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Settees
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s English Benches
Brass
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Footstools
Brass, Iron
20th Century Wingback Chairs
Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Rush, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Country Benches
20th Century British Country Armchairs
Velvet
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs
Leather, Patent Leather, Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century Irish Rustic Windsor Chairs
Ash
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Brass
Vintage 1930s English British Colonial Chairs
Rattan, Hardwood
20th Century American Armchairs
Early 20th Century American Benches
Iron
Vintage 1940s English Chairs
Wood, Mohair
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Benches
Iron
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Armchairs
Early 20th Century English Armchairs
Mahogany, Fabric
Antique 1880s French Armchairs
Rush, Walnut
20th Century Danish Armchairs
Teak, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs
Early 20th Century Georgian Armchairs
Walnut
2010s French Post-Modern Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
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Fireside Seating For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Fireside Seating?
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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