1800 Chair Pair
Antique Early 1800s Chippendale Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 1800s Welsh Folk Art Dining Room Chairs
Elm
Antique Early 19th Century European Chippendale Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1800s American Queen Anne Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Side Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Early 1800s Chairs
Yew
Antique Early 1800s Italian Chairs
Antique Early 1800s Neoclassical Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Dutch Other Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1800s British Regency Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Birch
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Chairs
Metal
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Side Chairs
Wood, Walnut
Antique Early 1800s English Gothic Side Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Early 1800s English Regency Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
Antique 1790s American Country Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Early Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Shaker Side Chairs
Pine
Antique 1790s English George III Side Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Russian Empire Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1780s German Louis XVI Chairs
Beech
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Chairs
Walnut, Lacquer
Antique Early 19th Century English British Colonial Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Chairs
Walnut, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Baltic Neoclassical Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Birch
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century English Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Side Chairs
Cane, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Beech, Linen
Antique Early 19th Century George III Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs
Fabric, Birch, Velvet, Upholstery
Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Wood, Elm
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chairs
Pine
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Chairs
Upholstery, Reed, Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s Sheraton Side Chairs
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Wood, Birch
Antique 1890s Swedish Gustavian Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 1800s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Bamboo
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Lounge Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
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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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022What pairs well with the CH07 chair by Hans Wegner is largely a matter of personal preference. To keep the eye focused on its dramatic curves, some interior decorators pair it with simple boxy sofas and tables. Feel free to experiment and create your own furniture layouts using the CH07 or shell chair. Find a collection of Hans Wegner CH07 shell chairs on 1stDibs.
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