Regal Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Wool, Velvet, Wood
1940s Modern Portrait Photography
Silver Gelatin
Antique Mid-18th Century Louis XVI Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Wicker
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Other
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
20th Century American Chairs
Vintage 1970s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Fruitwood
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Tin
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Campaign Chairs
Iron
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Chairs
Upholstery, Olive, Burl
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century English Wingback Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
20th Century French Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century American Georgian Wingback Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Belgian Country Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mohair, Wood
20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century Russian Second Empire Armchairs
20th Century American Country Wingback Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Historical Memorabilia
Leather
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Wicker
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Olive, Burl
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Hardwood
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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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