King Armchair
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary French Armchairs
Bronze
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Cotton
Antique Early 1900s English William IV Armchairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Mahogany, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Armchairs
Elm
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Cane, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Mahogany
20th Century Asian Rustic Armchairs
Teak, Driftwood
Antique 1830s William IV Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Albanian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Wood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
2010s Belgian Modern Armchairs
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century British Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1780s Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Brass
Antique 1780s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Kingwood, Lacquer
Vintage 1940s Danish Baroque Armchairs
Oak, Wool
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Tapestry, Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Armchairs
Pine
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Armchairs
Rattan, Walnut
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bentwood, Cane
2010s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Armchairs
Stainless Steel
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Oak
20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Fabric, Sycamore
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Regency Revival Armchairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 1710s Armchairs
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Brass
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 1820s English George II Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Brass
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Brass
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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.
- What is a king chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A king's chair is called a throne. The king or queen usually sits in a large, bejeweled chair. King's chairs are huge and beautiful chairs meant for vast and decorative living spaces. Find a large collection of antique and vintage king's chairs on 1stDibs today.
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