Antique U Shaped Chair
Early 19th Century American Regency Antique U Shaped Chair
Mahogany
Early 1800s French Directoire Antique U Shaped Chair
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique U Shaped Chair
Leather, Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique U Shaped Chair
Upholstery, Bentwood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique U Shaped Chair
Upholstery, Bentwood
15th Century and Earlier Antique U Shaped Chair
Stone
15th Century and Earlier Antique U Shaped Chair
Stone
1920s French Art Deco Antique U Shaped Chair
Walnut
15th Century and Earlier Antique U Shaped Chair
Stone
Early 19th Century Belgian Empire Antique U Shaped Chair
Cane, Bentwood
1830s English William IV Antique U Shaped Chair
Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique U Shaped Chair
1920s French Art Deco Antique U Shaped Chair
Mahogany
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Early 18th Century English George II Antique U Shaped Chair
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19th Century British Victorian Antique U Shaped Chair
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Early 19th Century Regency Antique U Shaped Chair
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Mahogany
19th Century English Country Antique U Shaped Chair
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique U Shaped Chair
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Rush, Ash, Oak
18th Century and Earlier English Antique U Shaped Chair
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique U Shaped Chair
Walnut
Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Antique U Shaped Chair
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique U Shaped Chair
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Rush, Oak
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique U Shaped Chair
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique U Shaped Chair
Oak
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique U Shaped Chair
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Wood
1840s English Late Victorian Antique U Shaped Chair
Early 20th Century Danish Modern Antique U Shaped Chair
Teak
19th Century Scottish Antique U Shaped Chair
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique U Shaped Chair
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19th Century French Antique U Shaped Chair
19th Century British High Victorian Antique U Shaped Chair
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Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique U Shaped Chair
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique U Shaped Chair
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique U Shaped Chair
1920s Art Deco Antique U Shaped Chair
Leather, Walnut
1920s English Art Deco Antique U Shaped Chair
Copper
1920s European Art Deco Antique U Shaped Chair
Walnut
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique U Shaped Chair
Mahogany
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Pine
1810s English Regency Antique U Shaped Chair
Early 19th Century British William IV Antique U Shaped Chair
1920s English Art Deco Antique U Shaped Chair
Leather
19th Century French French Provincial Antique U Shaped Chair
Walnut
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique U Shaped Chair
Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique U Shaped Chair
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Early 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique U Shaped Chair
Yew
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique U Shaped Chair
Ormolu
1920s Danish Chesterfield Antique U Shaped Chair
Brass
1770s French Louis XVI Antique U Shaped Chair
Fruitwood
19th Century Italian Antique U Shaped Chair
Iron, Brass
19th Century Italian Antique U Shaped Chair
Iron, Brass
1790s British Neoclassical Antique U Shaped Chair
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Italian Antique U Shaped Chair
Early 20th Century Italian Antique U Shaped Chair
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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.
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