Transitional Armchair
Vintage 1930s European Louis XV Armchairs
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Armchairs
Linen
Antique 1760s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 1780s Italian Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 18th Century Italian Armchairs
Giltwood
2010s Chinese Armchairs
Glass
2010s Chinese Armchairs
Glass
Antique 1880s French Armchairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1980s French French Provincial Armchairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique 1770s French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
2010s European Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Louis XVI Armchairs
Linen, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Straw
Early 20th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Mohair, Sycamore
Antique 17th Century English Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s Armchairs
Fabric
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1870s Armchairs
Leather, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
2010s Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wool
2010s Swiss Modern Armchairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Faux Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Chrome
Antique 1760s Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Wood
1990s North American Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Irish William IV Armchairs
Mahogany
2010s Australian Armchairs
Brass, Stainless Steel
Antique 1710s Armchairs
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Hide, Walnut, Oak
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Mohair, Fruitwood, Paint
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Mohair, Fruitwood, Paint
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Oak, Fabric, Walnut, Linen, Silk
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Armchairs
Wood
2010s Danish Armchairs
Textile
2010s Italian Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Tapestry, Fruitwood
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Animal Skin
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Armchairs
Silk, Walnut, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Armchairs
Mohair, Birch
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Faux Leather
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Walnut, Wool
Antique Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Armchairs
Rush, Maple
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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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