Painted Open Arm Chair
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 17th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Oak
20th Century Chairs
Linen, Fruitwood
1990s American Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Beech
20th Century Louis XVI Chairs
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century European Napoleon III Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Fabric
20th Century European Gustavian Armchairs
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Steel
20th Century Louis XV Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Cane, Wood, Paint
20th Century Armchairs
Canvas, Linen, Wood
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather
Antique 1780s English George III Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Empire Side Chairs
Wood, Giltwood, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
20th Century Armchairs
Cotton, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Velvet, Paint, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Asian Modern Armchairs
Wood, Paint
2010s American Modern Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Rope
20th Century English Regency Armchairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Linen, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech, Paint, Upholstery
20th Century British Regency Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1950s Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Cane, Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century English George III Armchairs
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Rattan, Reed, Hardwood, Wicker
Early 20th Century Directoire Armchairs
Wood
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Wood
1990s Scandinavian Armchairs
Steel
Antique 1820s Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Velvet, Tapestry, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Oak
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
20th Century Contemporary Abstract Prints
Offset, Screen
20th Century Contemporary Abstract Prints
Offset, Screen
20th Century Contemporary Abstract Prints
Offset, Screen
20th Century Contemporary Abstract Prints
Offset, Screen
20th Century Contemporary Abstract Prints
Offset, Screen
20th Century Contemporary Abstract Prints
Offset, Screen
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Chrome, Nickel
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Paint, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Antique 19th Century Chinese Armchairs
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood, Paint
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Painted Open Arm Chair 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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