1800s High Chair
Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Side Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Unknown Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Provincial Chairs
Cotton, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
Antique 1890s French Chairs
Straw, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Victorian Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Victorian Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Slipper Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Baroque Side Chairs
Walnut
2010s Indian Other Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Wood, Chestnut
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century George III Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Armchairs
Leather, Wood
2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Leather, Beech
Early 20th Century Chairs
Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Rustic Dining Room Tables
Oak
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Beech, Paint
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Cotton, Mahogany
Antique 1860s French Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Children's Furniture
Wicker
Antique 1860s English Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors
Glass, Walnut
Antique 1860s French Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors
Glass, Walnut, Mirror
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Armchairs
Wood, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Regency Furniture
Wood
Antique 1890s American Rustic Living Room Sets
Horn, Cowhide, Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Rush, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Side Tables
Pine
Antique 1890s French Country Armchairs
Wood, Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Metal
Antique 1850s French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Jacobean Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Antique 19th Century English Country Armchairs
Rush, Elm, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Paint
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Paintings
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Living Room Sets
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1890s British Victorian Armchairs
Fabric
Antique 19th Century American Rococo Revival Armchairs
Tulipwood, Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 1890s French Country Armchairs
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century French Curiosities
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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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
- Are wooden high chairs safe?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021While antique wooden high chairs look nice and are a fun idea, they are not often the safest choice of seating for babies. Old fashioned wooden high chairs that feature removable wooden trays or arms don't typically meet modern safety standards. Parents must be cautious if they wish to use these chairs.
- 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called wingback chairs. They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explains why the wingback is so strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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