Carved Chairs
Early 2000s Indian Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Spanish Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Birch
20th Century Chairs
Burlap, Cotton
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Primitive Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1950s Indonesian Tribal Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Armchairs
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Chairs
Wood, Hemp
Antique 19th Century American Craftsman Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century English Chairs
Linen, Hardwood, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Side Chairs
Oak
Antique 1890s European Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Early Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood, Linen
Early 20th Century Folk Art Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Hungarian Renaissance Revival Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Russian Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Club Chairs
Cherry
Early 20th Century Italian Chairs
Satin, Silk, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Empire Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Chairs
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Wood, Satin
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Louis XVI Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century Indian Primitive Corner Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Late 17th Century English Charles II Side Chairs
Oak
Antique 17th Century British Armchairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Jacobean Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Regency Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Berlin Iron
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Armchairs
Maple
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Antique Early 1900s Italian Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Chippendale Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Antique Late 19th Century British Queen Anne Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century German Gothic Revival Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Rosewood
Late 20th Century Norwegian Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs
Wood
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs
Lacquer, Wood
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Carved Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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