Victorian Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Antique 1860s American High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Sofas
Walnut, Mohair
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Sofas
Mohair, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1890s Victorian Chairs
Oak, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 1870s English Victorian Stools
Upholstery, Rosewood
20th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century English Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 1850s Victorian Stools
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) High Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
Antique 1880s American Victorian Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1870s English Victorian Daybeds
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Bergere Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Slipper Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Armchairs
Velvet, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 1870s Great Britain (UK) Early Victorian Lounge Chairs
Cotton Canvas, Walnut
20th Century Eastlake Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century American High Victorian Loveseats
Rosewood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Mahogany, Satin, Upholstery
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Stools
Upholstery
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century American Benches
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Club Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
20th Century Slipper Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Benches
Metal, Wrought Iron
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century American Settees
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century American Armchairs
Upholstery
American Decorative Objects
Wood, Cane, Upholstery, Reed
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Stools
Upholstery
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Footstools
Upholstery
20th Century American Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century American Children s Furniture
Upholstery
20th Century American Bergere Chairs
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
Antique 19th Century Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1870s American Victorian Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s American Side Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 1870s English Chesterfield Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
20th Century American Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 1860s English Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century Eastlake Side Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century British Armchairs
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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