Grotto Chair
2010s English Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Hardwood
20th Century Chairs
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs
Concrete
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
20th Century Italian Baroque Chairs
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Armchairs
Teak
Vintage 1970s American Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Chairs
Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Pedestals
Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Italian Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Rocking Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Rocking Chairs
Silver Leaf
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
20th Century European Rococo Revival Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century British Rococo Patio and Garden Furniture
Composition
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Spanish Rococo Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Animal Sculptures
Wood
Antique 1830s Italian Regency Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Wall Brackets
Brass
20th Century Italian Rococo Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Early 2000s French Post-Modern Console Tables
Plexiglass, Oak
Antique 1750s English George II Settees
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Antique 1880s Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary German Armchairs
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century Chairs
Fiberglass
2010s Chairs
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1970s Italian Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Chenille
Vintage 1970s Italian Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Textile
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Antique 1870s Rococo Revival Pedestals
Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Dining Room Tables
Wood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Chestnut
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vitrines
Walnut, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Credenzas
Wood, Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Chairs
Silver Leaf
20th Century Indonesian Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Italian Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Unknown Rococo Chairs
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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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