Upholstery Tacks
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Footstools
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Metal, Brass
Antique 1810s American American Classical Footstools
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Club Chairs
Damask, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French George III Bergere Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Footstools
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Armchairs
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Naugahyde, Oak
Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Footstools
Brass
20th Century American Chippendale Armchairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Brass
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Brass
20th Century English George III Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Regency Armchairs
Brass
20th Century English Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century English Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1840s Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Footstools
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century Unknown American Classical Children s Furniture
Leather
Early 20th Century American Sofas
Wood, Mohair
Early 20th Century English Decorative Art
Mirror
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan End Tables
Antique 19th Century Moorish Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s Unknown Revival Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Vintage 1940s American Slipper Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Leather
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Wood, Velvet
European Benches
Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Wood, Leather
Antique 19th Century English Slipper Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s Armchairs
Pine, Cotton, Silk
Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Early 20th Century American Benches
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s American Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1950s Danish Chairs
Leather, Wool, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Armchairs
20th Century French Napoleon III Slipper Chairs
Wood, Damask
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Vintage 1920s North American Victorian Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Side Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1930s North American Mission Chairs
20th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Mohair
Antique Early 1900s American American Classical Rocking Chairs
Oak
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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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