Horsehair Fabric
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary English Ottomans and Poufs
Sapele Wood
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Damask, Silk, Beech
Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Stools
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Hardwood
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Cherry
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Chairs
Brass
2010s American Modern Stools
Steel, Iron
Antique Early 1900s Danish Arts and Crafts Benches
Fabric, Birch
20th Century American Art Deco Desks
Brass, Bronze
2010s American Modern Benches
Steel, Iron
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Benches
Cherry, Softwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Loveseats
Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Silk, Beech
Vintage 1920s Finnish Art Deco Chairs
Birch
2010s British Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Leather, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Leather, Upholstery
Antique 1810s English Regency Footstools
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Benches
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century George III Side Chairs
Antique Mid-18th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Side Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary British Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Benches
Fabric, Fir
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
2010s British Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Velvet
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Footstools
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas
Wood, Burlap
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Benches
Hardwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIV Armchairs
2010s British Beds and Bed Frames
Cotton, Upholstery, Natural Fiber, Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric
2010s American Stools
Bamboo
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Vintage 1960s French Screens and Room Dividers
Antique 1780s Northern Irish Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Stools
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Cherry
Antique 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Cherry
Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Sofas
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century British Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Giltwood, Walnut
20th Century Footstools
Bronze
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Horsehair fabric is used for upholstery as well as the crafts of horsehair hitching, horsehair braiding, pottery, and even jewelry. This type of fabric is coveted for both its lustre and durability.
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