Medallion Chair
Antique Early 1900s French Empire Armchairs
Bronze
1990s American Adam Style Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Baroque Revival Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Belgian Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
2010s South African Louis XVI Chairs
Bronze, Other
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Louis XIV Chairs
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Louis XIV Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Chairs
Mohair, Wood
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Side Chairs
Pine
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Teak
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Wicker
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Louis Philippe Living Room Sets
Rosewood
Vintage 1930s French Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century English Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique 1890s Swedish Karl Johan Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Birch
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Armchairs
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Teak
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Gold Leaf, Brass
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century French Gustavian Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century North American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs
Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Side Chairs
Late 20th Century American Regency Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs
Tortoise Shell, Upholstery, Rattan
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century North American Regency Side Chairs
Cane
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Early 20th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Upholstery, Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cherry
Antique 1840s English Victorian Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century North American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Jacaranda
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Chenille, Upholstery, Velvet
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Upholstery, Velvet
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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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