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Vintage 1970s Danish Brutalist Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Bauhaus Armchairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Indian Armchairs
Cane, Teak
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Cherry
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1770s French Rococo Armchairs
Beech, Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century Directoire Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Armchairs
Rush, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Children s Furniture
Cane, Bentwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Tables
Leather, Hardwood
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
1980s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Linen, Oil
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Scholar s Objects
Elm
Antique 1820s Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Tapestry, Wood, Giltwood, Velvet
2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Steel
Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Armchairs
Oak
Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Dutch Sofas
Upholstery
2010s Dutch Sofas
Upholstery
20th Century European Gustavian Armchairs
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Antique Early 19th Century Armchairs
Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Stainless Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1980s Abstract Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Satinwood
20th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Tables
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Sofas
Leather, Plastic, Oak
20th Century Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Paper, Screen
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1760s English George III Armchairs
Mahogany
2010s Expressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Pastel, Archival Paper
2010s Expressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Pastel, Archival Paper
2010s Expressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Pastel, Archival Paper
Antique Mid-19th Century French Armchairs
Wood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Natural Fiber, Ash
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Cane, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs
Leather, Wood
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Giclée
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Giclée
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Giclée
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Giclée
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Giclée
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Giclée
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Giclée
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Open Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Open Chair?
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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