Square Armchair
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Antique 1820s English George IV Bergere Chairs
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Bergere Chairs
Birch
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Bergere Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1870s Sofas
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing End Tables
Elm
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Hungarian Armchairs
Chenille, Upholstery
Antique Early 1900s Gustavian Armchairs
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Iron
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Armchairs
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Oak, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Leather
large spacious seat
terminating to carved fluted legs
beautifully upholstered in Rose Tarlow
Antique 19th Century Swedish Armchairs
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Mahogany, Linen, Cotton
Vintage 1930s French Armchairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Linen
Antique Late 19th Century Armchairs
Zebra Wood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
20th Century Armchairs
Vintage 1930s French Armchairs
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Armchairs
Birch
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Armchairs
Bog Wood, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Italian Armchairs
Iron
Antique 19th Century British Armchairs
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Chrome
20th Century American Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Teak, Velvet
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
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Square Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Square Armchair?
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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