Needlepoint Upholstery
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Velvet, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Side Chairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Chinese Pillows and Throws
Wool, Cotton
Antique 19th Century High Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Footstools
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century Chippendale Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Armchairs
Oak, Upholstery
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Benches
Mahogany, Upholstery
20th Century Pillows and Throws
Fabric, Upholstery, Down
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Tapestry, Upholstery, Maple
Antique 19th Century British Queen Anne Settees
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American George III Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Slipper Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Cherry
20th Century Italian Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Suede, Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Giltwood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Side Chairs
Walnut, Burl, Upholstery
Early 20th Century American George III Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century American Edwardian Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century American Louis XV Settees
Tapestry, Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Antique Mid-19th Century American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Tapestry, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Rococo Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Side Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Stools
Tapestry, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Side Chairs
Upholstery, Beech
Antique 18th Century British Queen Anne Loveseats
Tapestry, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century North American Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Upholstery, Yarn
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century American American Empire Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Hepplewhite Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood, Paint
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1820s French Empire Living Room Sets
Mahogany
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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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