Antique Chinese Seating
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Seating
Wool
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Seating
Wood
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Chinese Seating
Wood
1820s Chinese Antique Chinese Seating
Wool
1920s Chinese Country Antique Chinese Seating
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Seating
Wood
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Seating
Pottery
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Antique Chinese Seating
Bamboo
1880s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Seating
Padouk
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Seating
Wood
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Seating
Elm
1860s Chinese Antique Chinese Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Seating
Wood
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Seating
Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Seating
Elm
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Seating
Silk
19th Century Chinese Louis XV Antique Chinese Seating
Beech
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Seating
Bamboo
Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Seating
Elm
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Seating
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Seating
Elm
19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Seating
Walnut
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Seating
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Seating
Shell, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Seating
Sandalwood
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Seating
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Seating
Wood
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Seating
Hardwood
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Seating
Wood
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Seating
Wood, Paint
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Seating
Bamboo
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Seating
Hardwood, Paint
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Seating
Cane, Elm
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Seating
Wood
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Seating
Elm
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Seating
Stone
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Seating
Bamboo, Wood
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Seating
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Seating
Limestone
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Seating
Limestone
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Seating
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Seating
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Seating
Elm
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Seating
Elm
19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Seating
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Seating
Ceramic
19th Century Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Seating
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Seating
Pine
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Seating
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Seating
Hardwood
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Seating
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Seating
Pine
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Seating
Pine
1850s Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Seating
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Seating
Elm
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Antique Chinese Seating For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Antique Chinese Seating?
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.
- PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020
To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.
- Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum
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