Deep Seated Armchair
Antique Late 19th Century English Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Wood
Antique 19th Century British High Victorian Armchairs
Calico, Oak
Antique 1880s British High Victorian Armchairs
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1960s British Victorian Armchairs
Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Lounge Chairs
Wood, Feathers, Alpaca
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Walnut
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Chrome
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Mahogany
20th Century Armchairs
Upholstery
2010s Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
20th Century Classical Roman Armchairs
Cowhide, Leather
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary British Armchairs
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century European Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique 1830s British Regency Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1980s French Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Birch
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Birch
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Birch
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
2010s American Sheraton Bergere Chairs
Mahogany, Maple
20th Century English Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century English Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century Bergere Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Cotton
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Cane
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Muslin, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique 1860s English Victorian Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
2010s British Modern Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique 1880s British Victorian Armchairs
Velvet, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Armchairs
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century English Armchairs
Linen, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary English Armchairs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
20th Century European Living Room Sets
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Armchairs
Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Armchairs
Velvet, Oak
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Upholstery
20th Century English Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century English Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Armchairs
Bouclé, Beech
Antique 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Beech
Antique 1880s British Victorian Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1930s English Armchairs
Linen
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Deep Seated Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Deep Seated Armchair?
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Bench seats are typically around 18 inches deep.
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