Deep Armchair
Antique 1880s British High Victorian Armchairs
Velvet, Oak
2010s Italian Armchairs
Textile
20th Century Armchairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 1880s British Victorian Armchairs
Velvet, Hardwood
1990s Armchairs
Leather, Sheepskin
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Czech Armchairs
Upholstery
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Mahogany, Velvet
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Fabric
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Gold Leaf
20th Century American Chippendale Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs
Brass
2010s Italian Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Brass
2010s Italian Armchairs
Leather, Textile, Wood
2010s Italian Armchairs
Leather, Wood, Textile
21st Century and Contemporary French Armchairs
Fabric, Rattan
20th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1910s English Armchairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Armchairs
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Cherry
20th Century French Armchairs
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Minimalist Armchairs
Steel
Antique 18th Century English George II Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
2010s Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Fabric
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s New Zealand Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary North American Georgian Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary North American Georgian Armchairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century Swedish Armchairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century American Rococo Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Armchairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Czech Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
20th Century American Federal Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century British Armchairs
Leather
20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Armchairs
Wood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s Chippendale Armchairs
Velvet, Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Brass
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Armchairs
Aluminum, Other
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Armchairs
Leather
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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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