Skirt Chair
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Rattan, Reed, Hardwood, Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary English Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary English Armchairs
Grasscloth
20th Century Chairs
Fabric
2010s British Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American American Classical Club Chairs
Fabric
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Silk, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Down, Linen
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Side Chairs
Reed, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American American Classical Living Room Sets
Fabric
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Giltwood, Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Picture Frames
Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables
Brass, Steel
20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Cane
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Wingback Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Cotton, Wood
20th Century Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Hardwood, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Slipper Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Mohair
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Leather
20th Century American Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs
Linen
20th Century Romantic Wingback Chairs
Canvas, Linen
Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs
Wood, Wool, Upholstery
Late 20th Century Club Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric
20th Century American Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Rustic Side Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1940s French Other Club Chairs
Leather
20th Century Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Early 2000s American Napoleon III Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century Italian Chairs
Linen, Wood
20th Century American Club Chairs
20th Century North American Swivel Chairs
Cotton
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Fabric
Late 20th Century Club Chairs
Fabric
20th Century American Slipper Chairs
Silk, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Wingback Chairs
Linen, Down
21st Century and Contemporary Swivel Chairs
Linen
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century French Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome, Steel
Antique 1870s American Renaissance Revival Side Chairs
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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