1940 Upholstered Armchairs
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Velvet, Parchment Paper
Vintage 1940s Swedish Romantic Armchairs
Fabric, Elm
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Maple
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Mohair, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood
Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Bouclé
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Maple
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Beech
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Ormolu
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Other
Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Linen
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Austrian Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Armchairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Oak, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood, Linen
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Birch
Vintage 1940s German Armchairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Elm
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin
Vintage 1940s French Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Cord, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Lambskin, Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Vintage 1940s American Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
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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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