Early 20th Century Silk Armchairs
Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Armchairs
Maple, Silk
Early 20th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Armchairs
Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Silk, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Silk, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Damask, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Textile, Silk, Wood, Beech
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood, Fabric, Silk, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Walnut, Textile, Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs
Silk, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Silk, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Silk, Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Lacquer, Silk
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Textile, Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century British Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Brass
Early 20th Century British Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Silk, Birch
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Silk, Beech
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Bronze
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech, Bentwood, Silk, Elm
Antique Early 1900s Danish Rococo Revival Bergere Chairs
Nutwood
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Club Chairs
Velvet
Early 20th Century Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Italian French Provincial Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century English Country Loveseats
Upholstery, Beech
Early 20th Century British Living Room Sets
Walnut
Late 20th Century Philippine Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Mahogany
20th Century Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs
Silk, Upholstery
20th Century American Armchairs
Wood, Silk
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
20th Century Italian Armchairs
Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Armchairs
Beech
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Early 20th Century Austrian Bauhaus Armchairs
Silk, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Armchairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Swedish Jugendstil Armchairs
Upholstery, Birch
Early 20th Century English Bergere Chairs
Giltwood, Cane
Antique 1750s English Chippendale Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Armchairs
Elm
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Silk, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1970s French Empire Revival Armchairs
Silk, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Metal
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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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