Chinoiserie Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Footstools
Fabric, Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Sofas
Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Armchairs
Silk, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Ming Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Silk, Wood
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1920s Scandinavian Art Deco Footstools
Birch
20th Century American Organic Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century European Art Deco Armchairs
Satin, Wood, Feathers
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks
Upholstery, Glass, Wood
20th Century European Chinoiserie Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo, Wicker
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Sofas
Upholstery
1990s American Chinoiserie Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Benches
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
20th Century Chinoiserie Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Chairs
Gesso, Upholstery, Oak
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Unknown Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Sofas
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Down
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Asian Chinoiserie Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Sofas
Upholstery
2010s American Chinoiserie Benches
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century North American Chinoiserie Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Stools
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Benches
Upholstery, Rattan, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century British Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Paint
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Sofas
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Asian Bohemian Sofas
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Early 20th Century Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Chinoiserie Slipper Chairs
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Ash
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Brass
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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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