Country House Armchair
20th Century Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Upholstery
20th Century Armchairs
Upholstery
20th Century Armchairs
Beech
Antique 1860s English Victorian Armchairs
Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Lounge Chairs
Linen, Satinwood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Country Sofas
Cotton, Wood
Early 20th Century English Country Sofas
Cotton, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Armchairs
Wood, Cotton
20th Century English Country Armchairs
Upholstery, Wicker
Vintage 1980s English Baroque Armchairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Armchairs
Wicker, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Armchairs
Ash, Elm
Vintage 1930s English Late Victorian Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs
Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Early 1800s Welsh Armchairs
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs
Elm, Yew
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs
Elm, Yew
Mid-20th Century Italian Country Armchairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Country Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique 1890s English Country Armchairs
Upholstery, Birch
20th Century English Country Armchairs
Velvet
2010s British Armchairs
Beech, Oak, Feathers
20th Century English Country Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Country Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century English Country Armchairs
Leather
20th Century English Country Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Italian Country Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
20th Century English Country Armchairs
Upholstery, Wicker
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Wood, Leather
Antique 18th Century English George II Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Queen Anne Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs
Mohair, Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Antique 1880s British Victorian Armchairs
Velvet, Hardwood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Other
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Other
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Other
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Other
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Other
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Other
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Other
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Other
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Other
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s Argentine Art Deco Armchairs
Iron
Antique 1880s British Victorian Armchairs
Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s British Chinoiserie Armchairs
Lacquer
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Pine
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Country House Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Country House Armchair?
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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