Italian Painted Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Armchairs
Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Side Tables
Iron
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Armchairs
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Regency Armchairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Armchairs
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Directoire Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Italian Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Armchairs
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Desks
Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XV Dining Room Sets
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Wood, Cane, Upholstery
Antique 1890s French Gustavian Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood, Cane
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Armchairs
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Dining Room Sets
Stone
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood, Paint, Leather
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Armchairs
Metal
Antique Early 18th Century European Spanish Colonial Armchairs
Wood
20th Century Italian Center Tables
Marble
Antique 19th Century Italian Settees
Paint, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Oak, Plywood
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Giltwood, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Suede, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Regency Desks
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Cement
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Sets
Silver Leaf
Antique 18th Century Italian Paintings
Paint
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Iron
20th Century Italian Armchairs
Silver
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
Iron
Antique 1860s Italian Renaissance Paintings
Canvas
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Gothic Armchairs
Bronze, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Paint, Oak, Plywood
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fiberglass
20th Century American Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Paintings
Canvas, Paint
1990s Italian Bauhaus Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Wrought Iron
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The first Italian painter to paint realistic figures was Giotto di Bondone. His works marked a departure from the elongated, stylized forms common in early Christian art and served as inspiration for Italian Renaissance painters. Giotto's most famous paintings include Lamentation, the Ognissanti Madonna, the Kiss of Judas and Pentecost. Explore a diverse assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
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