Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
19th Century Spanish Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Silk, Bamboo
1890s Unknown Victorian Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Silk
Late 19th Century French Empire Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Silk, Mahogany
Late 18th Century French Directoire Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Fabric, Cotton, Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Silk, Beech
1720s English Baroque Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Walnut
1890s Italian Louis XIII Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Silk, Walnut
19th Century Regency Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Silk
19th Century French Louis XVI Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Silk, Wood
1810s English Regency Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Silk, Wood
Early 1900s Edwardian Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Walnut
19th Century English Queen Anne Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 18th Century British William and Mary Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Walnut
Early 18th Century British William and Mary Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Elm
19th Century French Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Walnut
19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Silk, Wood, Velvet
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Gold Leaf
Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
19th Century Queen Anne Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Silk, Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Wood
18th Century Spanish Queen Anne Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Walnut
1780s Italian Neoclassical Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Empire Revival Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Ormolu
Early 19th Century French Empire Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Silk, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Bronze
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Velvet
19th Century Louis XV Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Hardwood, Giltwood, Silk
Late 18th Century French Directoire Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century Vienna Secession Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Bronze, Gold
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Silk, Wood
19th Century Unknown Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Silk
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Silk, Walnut
19th Century British Victorian Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Silk, Walnut
19th Century English Art Deco Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Metal
Mid-18th Century French Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Wood, Paint, Silk
19th Century French Louis XV Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Silk, Fruitwood
19th Century Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Silk, Wood
Late 18th Century French Directoire Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Wood
1720s Great Britain (UK) George I Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Silk, Wood
19th Century Dutch Other Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Silk, Hardwood, Giltwood
Early 1800s Neoclassical Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1790s Swedish Neoclassical Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Mid-17th Century French Baroque Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Damask, Mahogany
19th Century French Directoire Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Cherry
18th Century French Louis XVI Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Early 1800s English George III Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Silk, Hardwood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Silk Upholstered Antique Chairs
Silk, Wood
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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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