Upholstery Tacks
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Antique 19th Century North American Victorian Chairs
Mohair, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s American American Craftsman Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1920s Unknown Victorian Stools
Iron
Vintage 1940s French Bergere Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Armchairs
Silk, Upholstery
Antique Early 1900s American American Empire Corner Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Tray Tables
Wood
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Faux Leather, Synthetic
Vintage 1930s American Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s American Dry Bars
Vintage 1920s Austrian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Nutwood
Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1920s American American Craftsman Carnival Art
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Children s Furniture
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Settees
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Muslin, Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Dutch Slipper Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Thread, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Thread, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches
Thread, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Armchairs
Antique 19th Century American Benches
Mahogany
20th Century French Slipper Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Wood, Muslin
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Walnut, Naugahyde
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Wood, PVC
Vintage 1940s American Chairs
Vintage 1940s Chaise Longues
Wood, Foam, Fabric
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Chairs
Wood, Linen
Antique 19th Century French Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Horn, Wood, Leather
Early 20th Century Spanish Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Chaise Longues
Burlap, Muslin, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Slipper Chairs
Burlap, Muslin, Oak
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Armchairs
Walnut, Wool
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Iron, Brass
Antique 19th Century Danish Armchairs
Leather
Antique 1750s English George II Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Ash, Wool
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Leather
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Corner Chairs
1990s Belgian Tables
Antique 19th Century Spanish Benches
Leather, Velvet, Wood
Antique 1860s English Victorian Benches
Brass
Vintage 1920s American Craftsman Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Rocking Chairs
Leather, 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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