Ornate Chair
20th Century French Armchairs
Vintage 1920s American Sofas
Mid-20th Century Italian Loveseats
Velvet, Giltwood, Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Teak
Portuguese Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s British Armchairs
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Armchairs
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood, Gesso
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century European Armchairs
20th Century French Rococo Living Room Sets
Walnut
2010s Canadian Napoleon III Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Beads
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Steel
20th Century Indonesian Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1980s Belgian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Bamboo, Reed
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Side Chairs
Wood, Wool, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century Spanish Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s Italian Side Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century North American Renaissance Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Pine
Mid-20th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique 1840s English Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1600s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique 1810s English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Maple, Paint
Vintage 1970s French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century European Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century Philippine Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Philippine Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Mahogany
20th Century Spanish Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s African Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Antique 19th Century Syrian Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
20th Century Italian Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1920s Italian Chairs
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Brass
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Ornate Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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