Antique Armchair Styles
19th Century American Chippendale Antique Armchair Styles
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Armchair Styles
Brass
19th Century French Empire Antique Armchair Styles
Mahogany
19th Century French Directoire Antique Armchair Styles
Fabric, Oak
1850s French Empire Antique Armchair Styles
Velvet, Wood
19th Century English Sheraton Antique Armchair Styles
Suede
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Armchair Styles
Wood
19th Century Antique Armchair Styles
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Armchair Styles
Mahogany
19th Century French Antique Armchair Styles
Leather, Wood
19th Century Danish Empire Antique Armchair Styles
Wood
19th Century French Directoire Antique Armchair Styles
Brass
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Armchair Styles
Velvet
Late 19th Century English George II Antique Armchair Styles
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American George III Antique Armchair Styles
Early 20th Century Belgian Biedermeier Antique Armchair Styles
Upholstery, Birch
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Armchair Styles
Upholstery, Wood
1920s American Louis XV Antique Armchair Styles
Upholstery
Early 20th Century English Antique Armchair Styles
Late 19th Century Jacobean Antique Armchair Styles
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century French Antique Armchair Styles
Mohair, Oak
19th Century English Gothic Antique Armchair Styles
Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchair Styles
Brass
19th Century French Other Antique Armchair Styles
Brass
Early 20th Century Antique Armchair Styles
Rush, Wood
19th Century Antique Armchair Styles
Wood
18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Armchair Styles
Wood
18th Century Antique Armchair Styles
Leather, Wood
19th Century English Georgian Antique Armchair Styles
Wood
Early 1900s British Sheraton Antique Armchair Styles
Fabric, Wood
1920s German Bauhaus Antique Armchair Styles
Metal
1920s British Chippendale Antique Armchair Styles
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Queen Anne Antique Armchair Styles
Mahogany
Early 1800s French Baroque Antique Armchair Styles
Velvet, Rattan, Wood
19th Century French Antique Armchair Styles
Fabric, Wood
19th Century English Regency Antique Armchair Styles
Cane, Mahogany
18th Century European George I Antique Armchair Styles
Mahogany
19th Century Renaissance Antique Armchair Styles
Walnut
19th Century French Rococo Antique Armchair Styles
Giltwood
19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Armchair Styles
Pine
Early 1900s Dutch Chippendale Antique Armchair Styles
Walnut
19th Century English Adam Style Antique Armchair Styles
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchair Styles
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Armchair Styles
Giltwood
Early 19th Century English Adam Style Antique Armchair Styles
Cane, Satinwood, Paint
Early 20th Century British Antique Armchair Styles
Wood
19th Century English Jacobean Antique Armchair Styles
Oak
1880s English Victorian Antique Armchair Styles
Other
Early 1900s English George III Antique Armchair Styles
Mahogany
19th Century French Rococo Antique Armchair Styles
Wood
18th Century Antique Armchair Styles
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Armchair Styles
Walnut
1890s English Georgian Antique Armchair Styles
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchair Styles
Wood
Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Antique Armchair Styles
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Antique Armchair Styles
Bamboo, Rattan
1860s French Louis XVI Antique Armchair Styles
Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Armchair Styles
Giltwood
19th Century Italian Antique Armchair Styles
Wood
Early 1900s French Louis XIII Antique Armchair Styles
Tapestry, Oak
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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.
- Is antique furniture in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
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