19th Century Carved Wood And Upholstery Chair
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Rocking Chairs
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Tapestry, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Adam Style Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Adam Style Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Tapestry, Upholstery, Beech
Antique 1810s Irish Regency Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1880s French Edwardian Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Dutch Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Sapele Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood, Linen, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Swivel Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Leather, Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 19th Century American Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Dutch Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Olive, Satinwood, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Empire Chairs
Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Country Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Black Forest Chairs
Oak, Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Bergere Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
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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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