Nailed Leather
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Chairs
Wood
20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Beech, Ebony
Antique 1840s American American Empire Stools
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Beech
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Mirrors
Bakelite
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decoys
Pine
Antique 1890s American Other Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Club Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Beech
Antique 19th Century German Napoleon Chairs
Antique 1790s English George III Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1930s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Faux Leather
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century Unknown Clutches
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Synthetic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery, Synthetic
Vintage 1940s Unknown Screens and Room Dividers
Leather
Mid-20th Century Stools
Leather
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Wood, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 1720s Dutch Armchairs
Leather, Tapestry, Nutwood
Vintage 1950s French Center Tables
Leather
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
Antique 19th Century Danish Sofas
Wood, Leather
Early 20th Century English Edwardian More Furniture and Collectibles
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1930s English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Leather
Antique Early 1900s American Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Oak, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English George III Stools
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Chairs
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Stools
Leather, Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Baroque Screens and Room Dividers
20th Century Armchairs
Vintage 1930s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Chairs
Wood
20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
21st Century and Contemporary Shoes
21st Century and Contemporary Shoes
20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Art
Tin
Antique 19th Century Austrian Club Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
Vintage 1940s French Benches
Wood, Leather
Antique 19th Century British Club Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Sets
Wood, Leather
Contemporary Mixed Media
Metal, Steel
20th Century Gothic Revival Armchairs
Faux Leather, Wood
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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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