Padded Arms
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Linen, Beech
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Linen, Beech
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Antique 1840s Louis XV Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1850s Napoleon III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ormolu
Antique 1850s Napoleon III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ormolu
Antique 1850s Napoleon III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ormolu
Late 20th Century French Country Club Chairs
Cotton, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Elm, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Armchairs
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
20th Century Spanish Club Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Burlap
21st Century and Contemporary Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s English Armchairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century French Loveseats
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin
20th Century American Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s French Bergere Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Danish Chaise Longues
Chrome, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Club Chairs
Sheepskin
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Benches
Wood, Fabric
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs
20th Century Armchairs
Leather
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Benches
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood, Leather
Early 20th Century British Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
20th Century French Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 1830s German Neoclassical Bergere Chairs
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Chairs
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century English William IV Lounge Chairs
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Unknown Armchairs
Steel, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century North American Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood, Paint
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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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