Solid Wood Armchairs
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s German Armchairs
Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Rustic Armchairs
Wood, Textile, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Walnut, Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Textile, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Textile, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Textile, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Walnut, Faux Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Silver Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Lacquer, Wood
20th Century French Native American Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Sycamore
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Sycamore
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Armchairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Rustic Armchairs
Straw, Wood
2010s Brazilian Rustic Armchairs
Wood
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Feathers, Wood, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Armchairs
Bentwood, Natural Fiber, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Armchairs
Natural Fiber, Wood, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Glass, Wood, Leather, Fabric
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
2010s Italian Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Wool, Oak
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Wood, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Wood, Leather, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Wood, Leather, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Wood, Fabric, Feathers
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Fabric, Faux Fur, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Armchairs
Wood, Leather
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Hardwood, Leather
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Italian Armchairs
Wool, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Armchairs
Wood
2010s Italian Armchairs
Wood, Beech
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Beech
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Beech, Lacquer, Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Italian Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Velvet, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Poplar
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
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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.
- Is Bassett Furniture solid wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Yes, most Bassett furniture is solid wood. The American furniture maker sources Appalachian hardwoods like cherry, oak and maple to use in its furniture. To ensure quality, all pieces are built by hand with techniques passed down from carpenters working in Appalachia during the 18th century. Explore a diverse assortment of Bassett furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Pulaski furniture solid wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Whether Pulaski furniture is solid wood depends on the piece. Many of the American furniture maker's pieces feature solid wood construction. However, others are wood veneers over a wood base. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Pulaski furniture from some of the world's top dealers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Whether Bernhardt furniture is solid wood or not varies from piece to piece. The furniture maker does use solid hardwoods to produce the frames of some of its upholstered goods and instead employs plywood and engineered wood for frame construction. Many of Bernhardt's other furnishings feature wood veneers rather than solid wood. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Bernhardt furniture.
- Is Liberty furniture solid wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024The best known Liberty furniture is made of solid wood. Long before Liberty became one of London’s most iconic luxury department stores, 19th-century shoppers knew it as Liberty & Co. — purveyors of fine silverware designed in the Art Nouveau style, Arts and Crafts-style furniture and an eclectic assortment of ornaments, fabrics, fashion and other goods from around the world. Liberty & Co. also had a furniture workshop in Archway, London, run by Lawrence Turner and which employed carpenters to produce handcrafted, Arts and Crafts-style armchairs, stools, bookcases, cabinets, side tables and other furniture. Most of these high-quality and durable pieces were indeed made of solid wood such as oak, mahogany and walnut. In addition to their own in-house creations, Liberty & Co. also sold furniture by other designers, including chairs by German architect Richard Riemerschmid. Find antique Liberty & Co. furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is G Plan solid wood or veneer?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Although pieces vary, most designs in the G-Plan range are solid wood. Specifically, the casegoods and tables produced during the mid-20th century were mostly solid teak with rosewood or leather used for handles. Find a range of G-Plan furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Heywood-Wakefield uses solid wood to create its furniture. The lumber used for the designs is sustainable and harvested from farms in New Hampshire. You can shop a collection of Heywood-Wakefield furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024Yes, some Ethan Allen furniture is solid wood. The American furniture company uses both solid wood and solid wood veneers to produce its pieces. In recent years, the furniture maker has also begun to use reclaimed solid wood to make some of its occasional tables and casegoods. Find a variety of Ethan Allen furniture on 1stDibs.
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