Barrel Seats
2010s Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Cotton, Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sofas
Chenille, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Foam, Oak
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Club Chairs
Mahogany, Satinwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Bamboo
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
20th Century North American Victorian Settees
Wicker, Wood
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Oak
Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century Armchairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Naugahyde, Acrylic
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
1990s Chairs
Lucite
20th Century Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Benches
Hickory
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Armchairs
Leather
Antique Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Office Chairs and De...
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Office Chairs and De...
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Armchairs
Leather
Antique 1830s British Georgian Armchairs
Velvet, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Lucite
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Enamel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Rustic Benches
Pine
Antique 18th Century Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Barware
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Mission Armchairs
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Wingback Chairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Stools
Brass, Steel
Antique Late 18th Century European Gustavian Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Side Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Rush, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Club Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s American Regency Armchairs
Brass
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Barrel Seats For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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