Skirt Chair
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1810s British Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Country Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Italian William and Mary Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Club Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Other Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Walnut, Trimming
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century American Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s North American Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
20th Century American Dining Room Sets
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut, Leather, Textile
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Sets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Elm
20th Century American Armchairs
Linen, Wood
20th Century English Armchairs
Cotton, Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Walnut
Early 20th Century Danish Farm Tables
Wood
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Textile, Linen, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American American Classical Club Chairs
Linen, Maple, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Wingback Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s English Club Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1950s French Club Chairs
Late 20th Century Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Club Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Slipper Chairs
Fabric
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Late 20th Century Regency Chairs
20th Century American Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Lounge Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century Central Asian Tribal Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Other Club Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Polyester, Wood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Swivel Chairs
Metal
20th Century Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Fabric
1990s American Regency Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Slipper Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
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Skirt 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.
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