Antique Ebonized Seating
Antique 1880s European Victorian Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Meiji Benches
Hardwood
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Benches
Mahogany, Fabric, Ebony, Upholstery, Cotton
Antique 1820s French Neoclassical Stools
Fabric, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Other Stools
Velvet, Wood
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Copper, Steel
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Empire Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Ormolu
Antique 1720s Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Upholstery, Pearwood
Early 20th Century Edwardian Rocking Chairs
Oak, Paint
2010s American Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Upholstery, Pearwood
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Stools
Pearwood
Vintage 1980s Portuguese Rococo Side Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Regency Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Upholstery, Pearwood
Late 20th Century Italian Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Antique Early 1900s European Biedermeier Side Chairs
Birch
Early 20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s British Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Early 20th Century British George III Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Pearwood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century European Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Loveseats
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1890s English Jacobean Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Empire Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Regency Benches
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Hardwood
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Settees
Bronze
Antique 1860s French Neoclassical Footstools
Fabric, Mahogany, Paint
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Elm
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Armchairs
Maple
Antique 19th Century Victorian Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Footstools
Oak
Antique 19th Century British Regency Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Side Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s Syrian Other Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Directoire Settees
Fabric, Sycamore
Antique 19th Century French Empire Settees
Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Early 20th Century Syrian Anglo-Indian Settees
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Armchairs
Silk, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
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Antique Ebonized Seating For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Antique Ebonized 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.
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