High Back Loveseat
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Loveseats
Wicker
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Loveseats
Brass
Late 20th Century North American Loveseats
Damask
Late 20th Century French Provincial Loveseats
Hardwood, Down, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Loveseats
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Lambskin
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Leather
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Loveseats
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Unknown Chippendale Loveseats
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Foam
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
1990s Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Mohair
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Loveseats
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Loveseats
Mohair, Velvet, Acrylic, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Foam, Feathers
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Loveseats
Leather, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Adirondack Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Wood
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Oak, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Oak
1990s Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Leather, Oak
2010s Adirondack Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loveseats
Metal
Antique 18th Century Gothic Revival Loveseats
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Leather
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wicker
Early 2000s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Teak
20th Century French Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Settees
Cotton
Vintage 1980s Settees
Cotton
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Benches
Wood
20th Century American Classical Sofas
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Benches
Wicker, Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron, Wire
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Beech
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Late Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Neoclassical Revival Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Chrome
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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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called wingback chairs. They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explains why the wingback is so strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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