Parlor Chairs
Late 20th Century European Armchairs
Horn
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rustic Taxidermy
Antler
Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Club Chairs
Damask, Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Armchairs
Rosewood
20th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English William IV Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Victorian Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Sheraton Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Victorian Armchairs
Fabric, Cherry
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Bergere Chairs
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century European Baroque Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s American Slipper Chairs
Silk, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Georgian Club Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Slipper Chairs
Linen, Wood
20th Century Bergere Chairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut, Giltwood
Antique 1870s American Renaissance Revival Club Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century American Armchairs
Wood, Textile
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Renaissance Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Wingback Chairs
Silver Leaf
Vintage 1960s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Eastlake Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Slipper Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1920s Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century European Chairs
Maple
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Walnut, Upholstery
20th Century European Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century French Country Wingback Chairs
Mohair, Upholstery
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Side Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1940s American Chairs
Wood, Fabric
20th Century American Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Rustic Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Beech
Antique 19th Century Swedish Side 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.
- What is a parlor chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A parlor chair is a type of upholstered armchair that was popular during the Victorian age. It features a wood frame, a curved back with button tufting and a deep seat. On 1stDibs, find a selection of parlor chairs.
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