Horsehair Upholstery
Antique 1890s Chairs
Pearwood
Antique Early 1900s Danish Arts and Crafts Benches
Fabric, Birch
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Benches
Cherry, Softwood
20th Century Danish Settees
Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Mahogany
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood, Leather, Cane
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Italian Canapes
Wood
Antique 19th Century Loveseats
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century British Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Egyptian Revival Armchairs
Upholstery, Maple
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Armchairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Hardwood
2010s American American Classical Benches
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bedroom Sets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Benches
Upholstery
2010s American Chesterfield Sofas
Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Wool, Upholstery
Early 2000s Hong Kong Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood, Down, Feathers
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Natural Fiber, Hardwood, Coconut
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas
Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas
Brass
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1910s German Jugendstil Armchairs
Plywood, Wool, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century Swedish Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1940s French Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Damask, Silk, Beech
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Chairs
Tapestry, Beech
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Tapestry, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Walnut
1990s Prints and Multiples
Rubber, Paint
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Sycamore
2010s Sofas
Linen
2010s Sofas
Linen
Early 2000s Conceptual Prints and Multiples
Screen
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Footstools
Leather
Antique 1820s English Sofas
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s English Club Chairs
Leather
Antique 1790s English Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1840s Danish Neoclassical Side Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1920s Finnish Art Deco Chairs
Birch
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Leather, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Leather, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Modern Canapes
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Daybeds
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s British Beds and Bed Frames
Cotton, Upholstery, Natural Fiber, Beech
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Benches
Birch
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Vintage 1950s Australian Lounge Chairs
Plywood, Wool
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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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