Ticking Fabric
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Settees
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Settees
Beech
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Daybeds
Wood
20th Century Neoclassical Bergere Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
20th Century English Country Armchairs
Beech
Vintage 1930s English Country Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Linen
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Vintage 1950s Country Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools
Steel
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
Vintage 1930s English Late Victorian Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
Late 20th Century North American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Club Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Late 20th Century North American Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric
Antique 19th Century American Country Chaise Longues
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Cupboards
Iron
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Chaise Longues
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Antique 1890s English Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Linen, Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century Italian Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Louis Philippe Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Antique 19th Century American Empire Footstools
Brass
20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Cane, Rattan
20th Century European Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
20th Century English Victorian Footstools
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s English Victorian Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Upholstery
20th Century English Country Sofas
Upholstery
20th Century French Corner Chairs
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Daybeds
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
20th Century American Organic Modern Sofas
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Walnut
20th Century Italian Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
20th Century American Organic Modern Daybeds
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Armchairs
Brass
20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Rattan, Wicker
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Rattan, Oak
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Daybeds
Gold Leaf
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
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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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