Upholstery Tacks
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Down
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Down
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Bergere Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Brass
20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sideboards
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Late 20th Century Night Stands
Metal, Copper
Antique Late 19th Century American Chairs
Horn
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Paint, Velvet, Wood, Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century European Empire Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Unknown Hepplewhite Armchairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1910s American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Screens and Room Dividers
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1940s American American Craftsman Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Modern Benches
Wood
Vintage 1960s Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Benches
Oak
Late 20th Century American Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Textile, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Thread, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Thread, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs
Leather, Oak, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s American Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown George II Wingback Chairs
Cotton, Foam, Mahogany
Early 20th Century European Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary English Late Victorian Armchairs
Cotton, Hemp, Linen, Raw Linen
Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIII Settees
Leather, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1870s French French Provincial Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 16th Century European Baroque Chairs
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1920s American American Craftsman Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Classical Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s English Chesterfield Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Machine Age Side Tables
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Walnut, Leather
Antique 19th Century French Restauration Benches
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Vintage 1940s French Chesterfield Lounge Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s English Chesterfield Club Chairs
Brass
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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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