Victorian Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1880s Italian Victorian Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Cane, Beech
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Late Victorian Loveseats
Upholstery
Early 20th Century Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Loveseats
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Silk, Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Velvet
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Wicker, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Victorian Footstools
Tapestry, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Victorian Stools
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Children s Furniture
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Benches
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1820s English Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany, Rosewood
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Club Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Zebra Hide, Mother-of-Pearl, Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century American Daybeds
Upholstery, Wicker
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Stools
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Footstools
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Antique 1870s English High Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Footstools
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Antique 1880s English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Footstools
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1860s English Victorian Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1880s Swedish High Victorian Club Chairs
Upholstery
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Oak, Upholstery
Early 20th Century American Victorian Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1870s English High Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Stools
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Footstools
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century American Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
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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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