Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Late 18th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Fabric
19th Century English Regency Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan
19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
1840s French Empire Revival Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Bronze
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
1920s French Art Deco Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Fabric, Chenille, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Velvet, Maple
Late 19th Century Danish Gustavian Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Birch
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Metal, Brass
1920s Finnish Art Deco Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Birch
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Nutwood
1890s Italian Victorian Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1890s French Victorian Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1860s French Napoleon III Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1890s Italian Victorian Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Burmese Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
Early 1900s English Edwardian Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Fabric, Textile, Felt, Upholstery, Wood, Trimming, Braid
Mid-19th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Empire Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Wool, Walnut
Early 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Fabric, Plywood, Beech, Upholstery
1880s George II Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Walnut
1920s Czech Art Deco Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
1840s English George III Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Velvet, Elm
Early 20th Century Spanish Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1920s Czech Art Deco Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
1880s English Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Fabric
Late 19th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
19th Century British Victorian Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Upholstery
19th Century British Victorian Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1890s French Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Fabric, Textile, Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 19th Century Belgian Louis XIII Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-19th Century American Rustic Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Horn, Fabric
Early 20th Century American Biedermeier Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1830s French Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Upholstery
1830s French Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Upholstery
19th Century George III Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Brass
1910s Italian Art Nouveau Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century English Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Upholstery, Bog Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century American Eastlake Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Swedish Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Silver Leaf
1850s French High Victorian Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Brass
1860s Danish Empire Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Upholstery Fabric Antique Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
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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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