Padded Arms
Antique Late 17th Century English George III Armchairs
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Teak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Teak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century British Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English George II Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1780s English Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Linen, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century George II Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1850s English Victorian Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1750s English Chippendale Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Late 20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Antique 19th Century Stools
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Neoclassical Benches
Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century American Empire Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Burlap
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Bergere Chairs
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Armchairs
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Bergere Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Benches
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Rocking Chairs
Iron
Antique 1760s French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
20th Century American Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Antique 19th Century British Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Beech
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century French Canapes
Wood, Fabric
Early 20th Century French Settees
Wood
Late 20th Century Louis XV Benches
Silk, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s French Bergere Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1930s French Canapes
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1940s American Settees
Wood, Fabric
Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Rococo Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century English George III Sofas
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Empire Chairs
Brass, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1940s American Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
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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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