Carved Royal Chair
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Swivel Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
2010s Italian Baroque Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Chairs
Pine
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Bone, Wood
Antique 1860s British High Victorian Chairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Wood, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs
Bone, Wood
Antique 1870s English High Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Corner Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Renaissance Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1880s English Victorian Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
Antique 1760s Swedish Rococo Chairs
Birch, Giltwood
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Side Chairs
Velvet, Hardwood
20th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Brass
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Side Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Side Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Side Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Late 18th Century French Bergere Chairs
Walnut
2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal, Copper
Antique Mid-17th Century French Baroque Chairs
Wood
Antique 1880s English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Late 17th Century English William and Mary Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century European Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique 1880s French High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Birch
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Birch
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s English Country Dining Room Chairs
Oak
2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Sheet Metal
Antique 1870s English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century Ghanaian Tribal Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Teak
Antique 1830s English William IV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1880s English Art Nouveau Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Satinwood
Antique 1780s English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Beech
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bergere Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Baroque Lounge Chairs
Gold
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Hardwood, Satinwood, Walnut
2010s British Louis XVI Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
Antique 1890s French Corner Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique 1850s Italian Early Victorian Rocking Chairs
Leather, Fruitwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Chairs
Wood
Antique 17th Century British Jacobean Chairs
Oak
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Wood, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Kilim Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs
Fabric, Birch, Velvet, Upholstery
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood, Paint, Giltwood
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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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