19th Century Anglo Indian Cane
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Lounge Chairs
Suede, Cane, Ebony
Antique 19th Century English Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Umbrella Stands
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Padouk
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Armchairs
Cane, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Ebony
Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Chairs
Cane, Ebony
20th Century British Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Hardwood, Cane, Leather
Antique 19th Century Indian Rococo Revival Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Indian British Colonial Patio and Garden Furni...
Teak
Early 20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Teak
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Dining Room Chairs
Ebony, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Lounge Chairs
Cane, Teak
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Settees
Ebony
Antique Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Chairs
Cane, Ebony
People Also Browsed
Vintage 1980s Italian Neoclassical Fountains
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Other
2010s American Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Walnut
Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bird Cages
Copper, Iron, Bronze
2010s American Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Hardwood
Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates
Porcelain
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Table Lamps
Teak, Wood, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Indian Ladders
Wood
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Screens and Room Dividers
Wood
20th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Doors and Gates
Bronze, Iron
Antique 1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Late 20th Century Indian Moorish Side Tables
Wood
Recent Sales
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Daybeds
Cane, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Benches
Ebony, Cane
Antique 1850s Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Burmese Anglo-Indian More Folk Art
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Indian Armchairs
Ebony, Cane
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Campaign Daybeds
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Furniture
Ebony
Antique 19th Century Bergere Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Corner Chairs
Ebony, Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Armchairs
Teak
20th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Ebony, Cane
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chaise Longues
Mahogany, Cane
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Cane, Teak
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Lounge Chairs
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Cane, Rosewood
20th Century Anglo-Indian Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Furniture
Bone
Antique 19th Century Indian Settees
Mahogany, Cane
Antique 19th Century Indian Settees
Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century Indian Settees
Mahogany, Cane
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Hardwood, Cane
Antique 19th Century Indian Sofas
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Ebony
Antique 19th Century Indian Chairs
Bone, Ebony, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Indian Side Chairs
Rosewood, Cane
Antique 19th Century Indian Dining Room Chairs
Antique 19th Century Indian Lounge Chairs
Rosewood, Bone, Ebony
Antique 19th Century Caribbean Chaise Longues
Antique 19th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Settees
Ebony, Cane
Antique Early 19th Century Bajan British Colonial Chaise Longues
Antique 19th Century Indian Armchairs
Cane
Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Chairs
Cane, Teak
Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Settees
Cane, Teak
Antique 19th Century Benches
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Cane, Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Benches
Macassar
Vintage 1930s Indian Anglo-Indian Daybeds
Linen, Cane, Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) British Colonial Patio and ...
Cane, Teak
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Dining Room Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Lounge Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Cane, Ebony
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Sofas
Cane, Mahogany, Down
Antique Late 19th Century Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Furniture
Bone
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Cane, Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paintings
Paper
Antique Late 19th Century Indian British Colonial Armchairs
Mahogany, Cane
Antique 1890s Virgin Islands Anglo-Indian Daybeds
Cane, Rosewood
Early 20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century British Side Chairs
Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century Indian British Colonial Patio and Garden Furni...
Cane, Wood
Antique 1830s Caribbean Anglo-Indian Settees
Cane, Kingwood
Antique 19th Century Philippine Anglo-Indian Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Indian British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century Anglo-Indian Lounge Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Office Chairs and Desk Ch...
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Benches
Teak, Linen
19th Century Anglo Indian Cane For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 19th Century Anglo Indian Cane?
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.
Read More
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.