Antique Furniture Chair Styles
19th Century American Shaker Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Pine
Early 20th Century American Empire Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 1900s Renaissance Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Oak
1920s Queen Anne Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Walnut
Late 19th Century Jacobean Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Chrome, Steel
Early 1900s Renaissance Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Oak
Early 20th Century American Colonial Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Pine
19th Century European Jacobean Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Wood
19th Century Jacobean Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Wood
1920s Swedish Gustavian Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Wood
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Mahogany
1910s French Louis XV Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Walnut
17th Century English Rustic Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Walnut
Late 18th Century Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Velvet, Wood
1880s Italian Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Walnut
19th Century Portuguese Chippendale Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Straw, Wood
15th Century and Earlier European Baroque Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Straw, Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Cane, Beech
19th Century English Jacobean Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Oak
1890s English Chippendale Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Pine
Early 1900s Country Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Beech
19th Century Portuguese Chippendale Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Wood
Early 20th Century Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Beech
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Wood
18th Century Spanish Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Leather, Wood
1860s English Chippendale Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century European Renaissance Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Walnut
1660s Norwegian Industrial Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Metal
1920s Italian Baroque Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Mohair, Giltwood
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Wood, Mahogany
19th Century Louis XV Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Wood
Mid-19th Century British Hepplewhite Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Velvet, Walnut
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Rush, Beech
Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Cotton, Walnut
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Cherry
Early 19th Century American Regency Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Wood
19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Upholstery, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Restauration Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Mahogany
Late 19th Century German Renaissance Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Wood
1920s English George I Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Giltwood
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Linen, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Birch
19th Century English Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Brass
19th Century American Queen Anne Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Upholstery, Mahogany
1870s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Wood
1920s Italian Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Cane, Bentwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Estonian Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Beech
Mid-19th Century English Mid-Century Modern Antique Furniture Chair Styles
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
1920s Swedish Rococo Antique Furniture Chair Styles
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.
- Is antique furniture in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
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