Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
1850s English Victorian Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Steel
1860s Austrian Baroque Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Velvet, Wood
19th Century American American Craftsman Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century European Victorian Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Wood, Beech
18th Century Welsh Georgian Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Mahogany
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Leather, Oak
1820s Irish Primitive Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Pine
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Wood
Late 18th Century Arts and Crafts Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century American American Classical Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
1880s English Victorian Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
1920s Italian Modern Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Rattan, Wood
1850s Unknown Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Chrome
1850s Italian Early Victorian Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Leather, Fruitwood
1920s French Arts and Crafts Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Papercord, Oak
1890s American Victorian Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Wicker
Late 19th Century American Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Oak
1870s American Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Horn
1910s American Art Deco Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Wicker, Reed
1910s Italian Art Nouveau Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
19th Century Chinese Qing Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Bamboo
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century American Victorian Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Wicker
Mid-19th Century American Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Leather, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Linen, Paint
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
1920s Austrian Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
1920s Austrian Modern Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Cotton, Bentwood
19th Century American Victorian Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Wicker
1920s German Bauhaus Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
Late 19th Century Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
19th Century German Campaign Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Rattan
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
1880s German Aesthetic Movement Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Brass, Steel
Early 1900s North American Country Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Wood
Late 17th Century Swedish Baroque Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Lacquer
1870s Austrian Art Nouveau Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
1920s Austrian Jugendstil Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Bentwood, Wicker
Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
1920s Italian Bauhaus Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Rope, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Beech, Cane
19th Century American Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Early 20th Century American Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Iron
19th Century Swedish Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Elm
19th Century Swedish Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Elm
19th Century English Victorian Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
1920s Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Cane, Wood
19th Century American Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Bentwood, Hickory
19th Century American Rare Antique Rocking Chairs
Hickory, 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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