Turn Leg Armchair
Antique 1870s English Victorian Armchairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Steel
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Oak
Antique 1680s Italian Baroque Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1910s English Armchairs
Beech
Antique 1850s Great Britain (UK) Armchairs
Antique Mid-19th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Armchairs
Rush, Wood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Hepplewhite Armchairs
Damask, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century American Rococo Armchairs
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century European Armchairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Steel
Antique 18th Century English George III Armchairs
Yew
2010s British Regency Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Armchairs
Beech
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Cord
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Rush, Ash
Antique 19th Century Georgian Armchairs
Silk, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Elm
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs
Tapestry, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs
Porcelain
Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century French Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Upholstery, Beech
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Armchairs
Fur, Synthetic, Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary English Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Edwardian Armchairs
Brass
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Armchairs
Fur, Hardwood, Synthetic
Antique 1880s British Victorian Armchairs
Ceramic, Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Brass, Other
Antique Mid-18th Century English Armchairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1870s English Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 17th Century British Armchairs
Linen, Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Armchairs
Rush, Walnut
Antique 1880s British Victorian Armchairs
Ceramic, Linen, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Armchairs
Walnut, Rush
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Oak
Antique 18th Century English George III Armchairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Brass, Iron, Steel
Antique 1830s English William IV Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Rush, 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.
- What are bobbin turned legs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bobbin turned legs, sometimes called spool furniture, feature lathe-turned ornamental knobs that looked like bobbins or spools. Picture a series of circles or knots placed upon one another to form a leg. This was very popular on furniture from the late 17th century. Shop a collection of 17th century furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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