Porters Chair
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs
Silk, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Leather, Glass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak, Down
21st Century and Contemporary American Wingback Chairs
Early 20th Century British Wingback Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s Wingback Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century British George III Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Bergere Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1930s British Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Unknown Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s European Late Victorian Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Regency Wingback Chairs
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Wicker
Early 20th Century British Regency Wingback Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century French Wingback Chairs
Antique Mid-18th Century Canadian Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1940s British Armchairs
Leather, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Silk
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Asian Bohemian Chairs
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Georgian Wingback Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rattan
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Late Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker, Rush
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Argentine Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Wood, Cane, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Rattan
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1940s Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Early 20th Century French Wingback Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century European Living Room Sets
Velvet
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Club Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Oak, Leather
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Velvet, Oak, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Chairs
Rattan
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Sheepskin, Linen
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Walnut
20th Century Louis XIV Canapes
Mohair, Velvet, Cane, Walnut
Antique 1830s British Georgian Wingback Chairs
Faux Leather, Mahogany
Antique 1830s British Georgian Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 1870s English Georgian Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Early 2000s Unknown Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1790s British Georgian Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1880s British Victorian Armchairs
Velvet
Antique 1880s British Victorian Armchairs
Velvet
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Porters Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024A porter's chair is called that due to its history. Early examples of porter's chairs date back to medieval England and France. At that time, households positioned the chairs near the front doors of homes to give the hall porters a place to sit while they waited to receive guests. Although hall porters are less commonly employed in homes today, the upholstered chairs with their curved, deep backs continue to bear the name. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs.
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