Horsehair Upholstery
Early 2000s Italian Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Benches
Hardwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Benches
Wood
Late 20th Century American Credenzas
20th Century Footstools
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Regency Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Footstools
Wood
Antique 19th Century Stools
Antique 19th Century American Footstools
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Footstools
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Russian Settees
Mahogany
Antique 1780s English Side Chairs
Antique 1780s English Side Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Dining Room Sets
Elm, Ebony
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Stools
Fabric, Cherry
Antique Early 19th Century Russian Empire Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Armchairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Benches
Burlap, Muslin, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Fabric
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Cherry
Vintage 1930s American Edwardian Slipper Chairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Linen, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Gothic Armchairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Linen, Pine
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Cane, Ebony, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Rococo Revival Armchairs
Linen, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech, Faux Leather
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Pine
Early 2000s Hong Kong Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood, Down, Feathers
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas
Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Beech, Faux Leather
Vintage 1930s French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas
Brass
20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s English Chesterfield Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Quilts and Blankets
Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Quilts and Blankets
Cotton
Antique 18th Century French Armchairs
Walnut, Velvet
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Chaise Longues
Canvas, Oak
Vintage 1940s English Sofas
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chaise Longues
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wool, Oak
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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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