Padded Arms
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Wicker
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century British George I Armchairs
Late 20th Century American Club Chairs
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Antique 19th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George II Wingback Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Vintage 1930s English Wingback Chairs
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Chaise Longues
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Club Chairs
Leather, Velvet
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Chairs
Satinwood
Vintage 1940s English Sofas
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Vintage 1950s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Antique 19th Century English Bergere Chairs
Vintage 1970s Unknown Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Club Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Walnut, Leather
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Sofas
Early 20th Century Industrial Chairs
Vintage 1950s Italian Living Room Sets
Sheepskin
Vintage 1940s American Chaise Longues
Mahogany, Cane
Antique 19th Century Italian Benches
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century American Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Vintage 1940s French Modern Armchairs
Wrought Iron
20th Century Swedish Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Wood, Leather, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Down, Velvet
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Armchairs
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Benches
Beech, Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Settees
Antique 1790s English George III Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Danish Armchairs
Vintage 1970s French Armchairs
Steel, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Chairs
Antique 1870s Chaise Longues
Giltwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Sofas
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Chaise Longues
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
20th Century Club Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Bergere Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Stainless Steel
Antique 19th Century Irish Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
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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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