Tiger Upholstery
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Stools
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Side Tables
Brass
Vintage 1910s Moroccan Stools
Late 20th Century American Stools
Antique 1890s American Footstools
Velvet, Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Chairs
Textile, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Textile, Wood
Antique 19th Century Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Regency Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Giltwood
Late 20th Century Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Maple
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lacquer
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century European Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Maple
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Loveseats
Brass
20th Century American Armchairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
20th Century Italian British Colonial Decorative Baskets
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Stools
Faux Bamboo
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron
20th Century American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Rocking Chairs
Bamboo
20th Century Unknown Footstools
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Benches
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Late 20th Century American George II Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century English Stools
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
20th Century Georgian Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Maple
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Campaign Benches
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Stools
Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Vintage 1980s Modern Lounge Chairs
Textile, Chenille
Vintage 1970s Central American American Empire Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Ebony
Antique 18th Century Chairs
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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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