Fireside Cushion
2010s French Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Leather, Linen
Antique 18th Century Scottish Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Late 18th Century British Stools
Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Footstools
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s French Rococo Bergere Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Jute, Oak
Antique 18th Century British Rustic Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Upholstery, Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique 1890s British Art Nouveau Stools
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Fabric, Reclaimed Wood, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Rush, Ash
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wool, Foam, Oak
Mid-20th Century Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Club Chairs
Steel, Chrome
2010s Danish Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Hide, Sheepskin, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century British Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Antique Mid-19th Century East Asian High Victorian Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Sofas
Steel
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1970s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Foam
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary English Armchairs
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary British Armchairs
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Wingback Chairs
Steel, Brass
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Wood
20th Century British Country Armchairs
Velvet
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs
Leather, Patent Leather, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Chairs
Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Furniture
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century British Club Chairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century British Stools
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Benches
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Footstools
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century British Footstools
Walnut
2010s British Georgian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Beech
Antique 19th Century British George III Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Wingback Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century British Armchairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century British Footstools
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British Armchairs
Oak
20th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs
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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