Pair Of Classic Upholstered Armchairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Wood, Foam, Fabric
Vintage 1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Leather, Upholstery
Antique Early 1900s Armchairs
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Swedish Armchairs
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Mahogany, Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
20th Century American Armchairs
Birch, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Birch, Chenille, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Oak, Cane
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
20th Century French Armchairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Neoclassical Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather
20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Armchairs
Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1960s Unknown Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Antique 1810s European Empire Armchairs
Calico, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s English Anglo-Indian Bergere Chairs
Wood
2010s Armchairs
Wool
2010s Armchairs
Wool
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
2010s Armchairs
Linen
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Cane, Foam, Teak
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Armchairs
Cowhide, Wool
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cowhide, Wool, Walnut
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Mohair
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Ash
Vintage 1920s Italian Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Club Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Russian Brutalist Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Ebony, Fabric, Linen, Wood
20th Century American British Colonial Wingback Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, 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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