Nailed Leather
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Régence Armchairs
Wood, Leather, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Spanish Brutalist Dining Room Sets
Metal
20th Century American Stools
Metal
20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Leather, Beech
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Faux Leather
20th Century Unknown Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Faux Leather
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Faux Leather
Mid-20th Century English Empire Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s American Desks
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wool, Oak, Teak
Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Leather
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass, Nickel
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood, Beech
Vintage 1950s German Table Lamps
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century American Rustic Game Tables
Oak, Faux Leather
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Beech
20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s American Side Chairs
Wood, Leather
Early 20th Century Swedish Rococo Wingback Chairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Sculptures
Brass, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Directoire Side Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
Early 20th Century British Regency Wingback Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
20th Century American Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1930s Swedish Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Birch
1990s Fijian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Sofas
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1930s Spanish Footstools
Oak
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Vintage 1960s Chesterfield Sofas
Late 20th Century African Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Sideboards
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Velvet, Mohair
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Antique 19th Century Scottish Side Chairs
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
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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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