Nailed Leather
Antique Late 18th Century French Gothic Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Leather, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Cabinets
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Blanket Chests
Brass
Late 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century Living Room Sets
Cowhide
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Faux Leather, Teak
Antique 19th Century English Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Brass
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Stools
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Early 2000s American Screens and Room Dividers
Metal
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Sofas
Antique 1890s Irish Arts and Crafts Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Brass
2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs
Faux Leather, Walnut
Late 20th Century American American Classical Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
2010s Italian Boots
Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs
Leather, Wood, Upholstery
20th Century Club Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
Vintage 1930s Swedish Aesthetic Movement Stools
Leather, Velvet
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Wall-mounted Sculptures
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cowhide, Leather
Early 20th Century German Rustic Sofas
Oak, Leather
Late 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Sofas
Leather
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Armchairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century French Club Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century Georgian Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Brass
20th Century Swedish Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Mahogany, Leather
Early 20th Century English Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Loveseats
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1920s English Georgian Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Georgian Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century English Trunks and Luggage
Leather
Early 20th Century English Trunks and Luggage
Leather
Vintage 1930s Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century End Tables
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Beech
Antique 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Armchairs
Animal Skin, Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Dutch Industrial Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Art Deco Slipper Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
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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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