Tassel Armchair
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Velvet, Giltwood, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Italian Regency Armchairs
Faux Leather, Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Metal
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Fabric, Feathers, Wood
20th Century French Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
20th Century English Modern Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 17th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Walnut, Fabric
Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s American British Colonial Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Sheepskin, Giltwood, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Unknown Napoleon III Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Settees
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
20th Century Country Pillows and Throws
Fabric
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Iron
Vintage 1930s French Baroque Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs
20th Century Italian Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Iron
20th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Silk, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s North American Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
20th Century North American Louis XV Club Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Mahogany
20th Century Italian Armchairs
Textile, Wood
20th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Suede, Wood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Paint
Vintage 1930s French Armchairs
Wood, Cane, Velvet
20th Century Napoleon III Chairs
Zebra Hide
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Fabric
20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Late 20th Century Napoleon III Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Italian Napoleon III Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Armchairs
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Wood, Fabric, Cane
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Faux Fur, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Vintage 1940s Armchairs
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Wood
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Tassel Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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