Rustic Wooden Armchairs
Vintage 1950s French Rustic Armchairs
Bouclé, Oak
Vintage 1920s Spanish Armchairs
Fruitwood
Antique 18th Century French Rustic Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Rustic Armchairs
Straw, Wood
Antique 1870s French Rustic Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Rustic Armchairs
Hickory
Antique 1880s French Rustic Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Rustic Armchairs
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1960s French Rustic Armchairs
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1960s French Rustic Armchairs
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1960s French Rustic Armchairs
Wood, Oak
Late 20th Century Spanish Armchairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Spanish Armchairs
Rope, Wood
Late 20th Century Spanish Armchairs
Rope, Wood
20th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rush, Wood
Late 20th Century French Country Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1920s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Textile, Faux Leather, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Textile, Faux Leather, Beech
Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Deco Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Wood
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Textile, Faux Leather, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Textile, Faux Leather, Beech
Early 20th Century Scottish Rustic Armchairs
Straw, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Rustic Armchairs
Wood, Straw, Rush
20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century British Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Plywood, Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Brutalist Stools
Hardwood
20th Century French Provincial Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
20th Century French Side Tables
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cord, Rope, Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Side Tables
Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Prints
Plexiglass, Wood, Paper
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Cord, Rope, Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Straw, Wood
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Iron
Vintage 1930s French Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s European Rustic Armchairs
Burl
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Scandinavian Rustic Armchairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wicker, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Armchairs
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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