Chinese Horseshoe Chair
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Wood, Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Thread, Paint
2010s Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Rattan, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Oak, Papercord
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Rattan, Oak
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chairs
Shell, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chairs
Elm
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs
Wood, Elm
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Ming Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Corner Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Wood
20th Century Chinese Corner Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Textile, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
20th Century Chinese Furniture
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Side Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Armchairs
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century American Chinese Export Antiquities
Hardwood, Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Furniture
Elm
Late 20th Century Chinese Export Lounge Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Club Chairs
Brass
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Chinese Ming Armchairs
Bamboo, Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Steel
Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Wood, Elm
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs
Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Furniture
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Bamboo, Elm
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Armchairs
Bamboo, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Qing Furniture
Upholstery, Elm, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Armchairs
Wood
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric
20th Century Asian Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Wood
20th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Elm
Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Armchairs
Hardwood
20th Century Chinese Furniture
Wood
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Stoneware
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Patio and Garden Furniture
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Hardwood
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese-style furniture is usually called Chinoiserie. The term indicates furniture and decorative objects produced in Europe and North America that borrow design elements from pieces made in China and other East Asian countries. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Chinoiserie.
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.
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