Slip Seat
Antique Late 18th Century British Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1820s American Neoclassical Armchairs
Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Queen Anne Side Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Oak, Plywood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Cane, Down, Linen, Polyester, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Benches
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English George IV Armchairs
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Side Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1940s French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Linen, Giltwood, Down
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas
Beech
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Corner Chairs
Fruitwood
20th Century European Louis XV Chairs
Cane, Wood
20th Century European Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Linen, Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
Early 20th Century English Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Linen, Walnut, Down
Antique 19th Century Baltic Baltic Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Linen, Wood, Down
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Antique Late 19th Century Irish Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English George II Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Club Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Oak, Plywood
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Down
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut, Down
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Slipper Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Louis XV Benches
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s Country Dining Room Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Linen, Giltwood, Down
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Down, Linen, Oak
Vintage 1960s Burmese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cane, Teak
20th Century European Louis XV Sofas
Linen, Wood, Down
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Down, Linen, Paint, Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century European Bauhaus Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century European Bauhaus Chairs
Chrome
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Armchairs
Cane, Teak
20th Century European Louis XV Armchairs
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut, Down
Vintage 1960s Armchairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds
Foam, Polyester, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Empire Children s Furniture
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric
Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century American George I Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1730s English George II Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century British George IV Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s British Living Room Sets
Beech
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Slip Seat For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Slip Seat?
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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