Padded Arms
20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Cane, Walnut
20th Century American Gothic Revival Stools
Brass
Antique 1810s French Empire Armchairs
Bronze
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Linen, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Wood
20th Century American Georgian Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Andirons
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Silver Leaf
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Fabric, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel, Chrome, Aluminum
Antique 1810s French Empire Armchairs
Ormolu
20th Century Armchairs
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Mahogany, Suede
Vintage 1950s Swedish Armchairs
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Mahogany, Upholstery, Linen
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Vintage 1930s Uruguayan Armchairs
Mahogany, Leather
20th Century American Armchairs
Wood, Suede, Upholstery
Early 20th Century British Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Swedish Bergere Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs
Leather, Teak
20th Century English Armchairs
Mahogany, Linen
Vintage 1950s French Wingback Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Daybeds
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s French Armchairs
Chrome
Antique 19th Century Swedish Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Bergere Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Antique 19th Century Scottish Armchairs
Oak, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Feathers, Down
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Brass
20th Century American Club Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Bergere Chairs
Linen
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Antique 19th Century George III Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
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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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