European Throne Chairs
Early 20th Century European Renaissance Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Metal
Antique Early 1900s European Other Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s European Chairs
Brass, Steel
Antique Early 1900s European Renaissance Revival Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Copper, Pewter
2010s American Lounge Chairs
Teak
2010s American Tribal Chairs
Teak
Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Chestnut
Antique 1880s French High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century European Renaissance Chairs
Walnut
2010s European Chairs
Leather, Plaster
1990s European Arts and Crafts Chairs
Ash
1990s European Arts and Crafts Chairs
Ash
2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal, Copper
2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal
Vintage 1940s Tanzanian Tribal Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Birch
Antique Early 18th Century English Chairs
2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Sheet Metal
Antique Early 19th Century European Brutalist Armchairs
Wood
20th Century European Black Forest Chairs
Antler, Animal Skin
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century European Baroque Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century European Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Ash, Lacquer
Antique Early 1900s European High Victorian Armchairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century European Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century European Armchairs
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique 1870s English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 1880s Italian High Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century Gothic Revival Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Painted Furniture
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century European Renaissance Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
20th Century British Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
20th Century Spanish Victorian Armchairs
Wicker, Rattan
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Wood
20th Century English Regency Armchairs
Leather
Antique 1660s English Jacobean Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Armchairs
Suede, Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century European Jacobean Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century European Space Age Armchairs
Iron
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Oak
1990s European Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Jacobean Armchairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century British Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Oak
2010s Indian Louis XV Dining Room Sets
Bronze, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Louis XV Dining Room Sets
Bronze, Sheet Metal
Early 20th Century European Armchairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Sofa Tables
Oak
Antique 1880s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Renaissance Tables
Oak
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
1930s Modern Abstract Prints
Lithograph, Stencil
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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.
- What are throne chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Throne chairs are sometimes called by the Latin word for chair, cathedra. Most often, you will simply see them referred to as thrones. Furniture makers have produced thrones for rulers and religious figures in various forms since ancient times. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of throne chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The difference between a throne and a chair is their purpose. A chair is a piece of furniture designed to seat anyone, while a throne usually is a highly decorative chair reserved for a monarch like an emperor, king or queen. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage chairs.
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