Victorian Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 1860s English Victorian Loveseats
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Victorian Sofas
Fabric
Antique 19th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Wicker
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Slipper Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1880s English Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 1850s Victorian Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century European Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1870s English High Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1860s English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Stools
Upholstery, Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 1890s English Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Walnut, Leather, Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Kilim Footstools
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century American Armchairs
Walnut, Upholstery
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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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