Square Armchair
Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood, Foam, Straw
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Straw, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Straw, Wood
2010s Chairs
Suede
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Bauhaus Armchairs
Rush, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Bauhaus Armchairs
Rush, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood, Foam
Vintage 1970s French Modern Armchairs
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Wood, Pine, Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Armchairs
Fabric, Birch, Upholstery, Wood
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Bone, Teak
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Beech
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Gothic Armchairs
Walnut
20th Century Armchairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s American American Classical Armchairs
Maple, Oak, Walnut
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
2010s British George II Armchairs
Gold Leaf
2010s French Modern Armchairs
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Tapestry, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century Irish George III Armchairs
Mahogany
2010s French Modern Armchairs
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Beech
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Armchairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Steel
Antique 1890s Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1680s Italian Baroque Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Linen, Upholstery, Beech
Antique 19th Century Regency Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 16th Century South American Spanish Colonial Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Linen, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Armchairs
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Early 19th Century Irish George III Armchairs
Mahogany
2010s British Art Deco Armchairs
Alpaca, Beech
Vintage 1940s Armchairs
Fabric, Rattan, Paint
20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Fabric, Poplar
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wrought Iron
20th Century Renaissance Armchairs
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
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Square Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Square 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.
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