Antique Gold Armchair
Antique Early 19th Century Armchairs
Fabric
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Régence Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Mohair, Sycamore
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century South Asian Chinoiserie Armchairs
Fabric, Giltwood, Cane, Lacquer, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 1790s French George III Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1920s American Louis XVI Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Armchairs
Silk, Wood
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XIV Armchairs
Cotton
Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs
Velvet
20th Century Italian Georgian Armchairs
Cane, Lacquer, Paint
Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Fruitwood
Antique 1870s Armchairs
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Fabric, Sycamore
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Fabric, Plaster, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Fabric, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Silk, Giltwood
Antique 1880s English Sheraton Armchairs
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Armchairs
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Swedish Queen Anne Armchairs
Fabric, Fruitwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Armchairs
Hardwood, Leather
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs
Leather
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Textile, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Cane, Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Cane, Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century British Armchairs
Cotton
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Leather
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Beech
Antique 1870s French Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
Antique 18th Century Baroque Armchairs
Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Elm
Vintage 1920s American Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Beech, Velvet
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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.
- Is antique gold real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Antique gold is as real as contemporary gold. Pure gold is 24-karats, though few pieces of jewelry are actually made completely of 24-karat gold because it's extremely soft. 14-karat and 18-karat gold jewelry is usually mixed with alloy to make the piece a bit more durable.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not an antique gold finish is real gold or not depends on the item in question. Often, things said to have an "antique gold finish" simply have a gold-toned finish. However, in some cases, the finish may be real gold plating. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of gold decorative objects and jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if jewelry is antique gold, take it to a licensed appraiser experienced in evaluating jewelry. It is difficult to identify jewelry materials using only the naked eye and online resources. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry.
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