Needlepoint Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bentwood
Irish Stools
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Wood, Wool
Antique 1890s French Renaissance Revival Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1690s French Louis XIV Armchairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Wingback Chairs
Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Antique 19th Century British Armchairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1850s French Louis XVI Corner Chairs
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Italian Louis XVI Club Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
20th Century French Settees
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pedestals
Tapestry, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Tapestry, Upholstery, Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Screens and Room Dividers
Textile
Antique 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century British Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Benches
Antique 19th Century English Benches
Wool, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Side Chairs
Wool, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Stools
Mahogany, Tapestry
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Early 20th Century English Georgian Benches
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Stools
Natural Fiber, Wood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Victorian Stools
Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century European Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Stools
Wood
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Chairs
Walnut
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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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