Black Antique Rocking Chair
Early 19th Century Italian Rustic Black Antique Rocking Chair
Faux Fur, Walnut
19th Century Austrian Black Antique Rocking Chair
Bentwood, Upholstery
19th Century American Black Antique Rocking Chair
Wood
19th Century Italian Black Antique Rocking Chair
Fruitwood, Upholstery
19th Century British Colonial Black Antique Rocking Chair
Wood
19th Century Austrian Black Antique Rocking Chair
Bentwood, Leather
Late 19th Century American Victorian Black Antique Rocking Chair
Wicker
Early 1900s Austrian Arts and Crafts Black Antique Rocking Chair
Cane, Beech
1910s American Black Antique Rocking Chair
Wood, Chestnut
1920s Austrian Victorian Black Antique Rocking Chair
Upholstery, Bamboo
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Black Antique Rocking Chair
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Black Antique Rocking Chair
Wood
1850s English Black Antique Rocking Chair
Steel
1850s English Campaign Black Antique Rocking Chair
Iron
1850s American Mid-Century Modern Black Antique Rocking Chair
Steel
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Black Antique Rocking Chair
Leather, Oak
Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Black Antique Rocking Chair
Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century English Black Antique Rocking Chair
Iron
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Black Antique Rocking Chair
Faux Leather, Oak
Mid-19th Century English Black Antique Rocking Chair
Iron
Late 19th Century American Black Antique Rocking Chair
Wood
1870s American Black Antique Rocking Chair
Horn
Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Black Antique Rocking Chair
Wood
19th Century British Renaissance Revival Black Antique Rocking Chair
Leather, Walnut
1920s Austrian Modern Black Antique Rocking Chair
Cotton, Bentwood
Early 20th Century American Other Black Antique Rocking Chair
Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood
19th Century Black Antique Rocking Chair
Oil, Canvas
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Black Antique Rocking Chair
Other
20th Century French Black Antique Rocking Chair
Crystal
18th Century Old Masters Black Antique Rocking Chair
Canvas, Oil
18th Century French Black Antique Rocking Chair
Rush, Walnut
1930s American Black Antique Rocking Chair
Wicker, Wood
20th Century Black Antique Rocking Chair
Wicker
Early 20th Century North American Mission Black Antique Rocking Chair
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Black Antique Rocking Chair
Chrome, Iron
19th Century American Black Antique Rocking Chair
Silk, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Black Antique Rocking Chair
Brass
19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Black Antique Rocking Chair
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century French Napoleon III Black Antique Rocking Chair
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Black Antique Rocking Chair
Leather, Oak
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Black Antique Rocking Chair
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Charles II Black Antique Rocking Chair
Tapestry, Velvet
Early 20th Century Swedish Black Antique Rocking Chair
Wood
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19th Century American Black Antique Rocking Chair
19th Century American Black Antique Rocking Chair
Hardwood, Paint
Late 19th Century Black Antique Rocking Chair
19th Century English Black Antique Rocking Chair
19th Century Austrian Art Deco Black Antique Rocking Chair
19th Century British Black Antique Rocking Chair
Iron
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Black Antique Rocking Chair
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Black Antique Rocking Chair
Bentwood
19th Century American Black Antique Rocking Chair
Horn, Leather
Late 19th Century English Victorian Black Antique Rocking Chair
Steel
1870s English British Colonial Black Antique Rocking Chair
Steel
Late 17th Century Swedish Baroque Black Antique Rocking Chair
Lacquer
19th Century American Black Antique Rocking Chair
Bamboo, Paint, Rush
Early 20th Century American Black Antique Rocking Chair
Reed
1920s Italian Other Black Antique Rocking Chair
Wood
19th Century German Black Antique Rocking Chair
Wood
1920s European Black Antique Rocking Chair
Wood
Early 1900s North American Victorian Black Antique Rocking Chair
Leather
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Black Antique Rocking Chair
Beech
Early 20th Century American Black Antique Rocking Chair
Linen, Wicker
Mid-19th Century French Black Antique Rocking Chair
Iron
19th Century American Black Antique Rocking Chair
Late 19th Century English Victorian Black Antique Rocking Chair
Iron
19th Century American Black Antique Rocking Chair
19th Century American Black Antique Rocking Chair
19th Century American Victorian Black Antique Rocking Chair
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Black Antique Rocking Chair
Chrome
Late 19th Century American Victorian Black Antique Rocking Chair
Metal
19th Century Swedish Black Antique Rocking Chair
Elm
19th Century Swedish Black Antique Rocking Chair
Elm
Early 19th Century European Gustavian Black Antique Rocking Chair
Pine
Early 19th Century European Gustavian Black Antique Rocking Chair
Pine
19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Black Antique Rocking Chair
Iron
19th Century American Black Antique Rocking Chair
19th Century English Regency Black Antique Rocking Chair
Iron
19th Century American Black Antique Rocking Chair
Wood
1870s British Victorian Black Antique Rocking Chair
Steel
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Black Antique Rocking Chair
Beech, Mahogany, Wood
1920s American Industrial Black Antique Rocking Chair
Steel
1920s Black Antique Rocking Chair
Cane, Wood
19th Century English Black Antique Rocking Chair
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Black Antique Rocking Chair
Leather, Oak
1920s Italian Art Deco Black Antique Rocking Chair
Rattan, Bentwood
19th Century Victorian Black Antique Rocking Chair
Leather, Oak
19th Century Folk Art Black Antique Rocking Chair
Hardwood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Black Antique Rocking Chair
Bentwood
Late 19th Century English Black Antique Rocking Chair
Steel
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Black Antique Rocking Chair
Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau Black Antique Rocking Chair
Brass, Steel
19th Century American Black Antique Rocking Chair
Pine
19th Century American Black Antique Rocking Chair
Wood
19th Century American Black Antique Rocking Chair
Wood
19th Century Austrian Black Antique Rocking Chair
19th Century American Black Antique Rocking Chair
1910s American Adirondack Black Antique Rocking Chair
Twig
Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Black Antique Rocking Chair
Leather
1770s French School Black Antique Rocking Chair
Oil, Canvas
Early 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Black Antique Rocking Chair
Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century Austrian Modern Black Antique Rocking Chair
Wicker
Early 20th Century Swedish Black Antique Rocking 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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