Unique Armchair
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Armchairs
Cowhide, Leather
Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
2010s Italian Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Armchairs
Cowhide, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Aluminum, Steel
1990s French Folk Art Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Country Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Czech Minimalist Armchairs
Bouclé, Upholstery, Bentwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Armchairs
Silk, Oak
Antique 1850s French Biedermeier Armchairs
Wood, Lacquer, Maple, Walnut
20th Century Classical Roman Armchairs
Leather, Sheepskin
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Armchairs
Steel
20th Century French Brutalist Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Armchairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Plywood
20th Century Classical Roman Armchairs
Leather, Sheepskin
2010s French Post-Modern Armchairs
Glass
Vintage 1960s European Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Iron
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Armchairs
Leather, Pine
2010s Polish Post-Modern Armchairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Armchairs
Chrome
20th Century Armchairs
Cowhide, Leather
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Armchairs
Leather, Sheepskin
2010s Turkish Organic Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Cotton, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Armchairs
Leather, Sheepskin
Late 20th Century Dutch Armchairs
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
2010s Swiss Modern Armchairs
Leather, Beech
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Oak, Fabric
2010s Italian Armchairs
Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Armchairs
Cowhide, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Minimalist Armchairs
Steel
2010s Italian Other Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Balinese Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Armchairs
Leather, Sheepskin
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Leather
20th Century Classical Roman Armchairs
Cowhide, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary North American Armchairs
Stainless Steel
Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Armchairs
Textile, Wood, Leather
Vintage 1940s French Directoire Armchairs
Walnut
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Unique Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Unique 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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