Antique Ladder Chairs
Early 20th Century French Antique Ladder Chairs
Oak
Mid-19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Ladder Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century British Antique Ladder Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century British Antique Ladder Chairs
Walnut
Late 19th Century British Antique Ladder Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century British Antique Ladder Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Ladder Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Ladder Chairs
Wood
Late 18th Century American American Colonial Antique Ladder Chairs
Wood
Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Ladder Chairs
Rush, Wood
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Ladder Chairs
Rush, Oak
18th Century English Antique Ladder Chairs
Oak
1810s English Regency Antique Ladder Chairs
Other
1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique Ladder Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century American Antique Ladder Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century American Shaker Antique Ladder Chairs
Wood, Paint
1860s American Adirondack Antique Ladder Chairs
Rattan, Wood
1860s American Adirondack Antique Ladder Chairs
Cane, Wood
19th Century English Chippendale Antique Ladder Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Ladder Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 18th Century American Adirondack Antique Ladder Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Shaker Antique Ladder Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Early 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Ladder Chairs
Rush, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Ladder Chairs
Rush, Walnut
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Ladder Chairs
Rattan, Wood
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Ladder Chairs
Wood
1850s American Adirondack Antique Ladder Chairs
Leather, Wood
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Ladder Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Late 19th Century Dutch Country Antique Ladder Chairs
Rush, Oak
1740s American American Colonial Antique Ladder Chairs
Rush, Oak
Late 19th Century French Antique Ladder Chairs
Straw, Fruitwood
1770s Chippendale Antique Ladder Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Antique Ladder Chairs
Rush, Wood, Maple
Late 19th Century Antique Ladder Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Early 20th Century North American American Classical Antique Ladder Chairs
Rush
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Ladder Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1830s Georgian Antique Ladder Chairs
Oak
15th Century and Earlier American Victorian Antique Ladder Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century American Country Antique Ladder Chairs
Rush, Wood, Pine
1820s American Primitive Antique Ladder Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Ladder Chairs
Mahogany
Late 18th Century American American Colonial Antique Ladder Chairs
Rush, Wood
Early 20th Century English Rustic Antique Ladder Chairs
Straw, Oak
Early 18th Century American American Colonial Antique Ladder Chairs
Pine
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Ladder Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
18th Century English George III Antique Ladder Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Ladder Chairs
Walnut
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Ladder Chairs
Wood
19th Century Folk Art Antique Ladder Chairs
Leather, Wood
19th Century British Country Antique Ladder Chairs
Rush, Wood
Early 1900s English Shaker Antique Ladder Chairs
Leather, Oak
Late 18th Century Irish George III Antique Ladder Chairs
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Ladder Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
19th Century American American Colonial Antique Ladder Chairs
Maple
19th Century Victorian Antique Ladder Chairs
Cane, Maple
Early 19th Century Antique Ladder Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Ladder Chairs
Rush, Wood
Early 1800s Welsh Folk Art Antique Ladder Chairs
Elm
Early 20th Century British Georgian Antique Ladder Chairs
Rush, Oak
1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Ladder Chairs
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ladder back chairs have a timeless design that was popular in several eras. Early examples date back to the Middle Ages. The wooden chairs became very popular in colonial America and England during the 17th century. Shop a range of antique and vintage ladder back chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is an antique Bergère chair?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.
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