Early 1900s Cane Chairs
Early 20th Century English Slipper Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
Early 20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Birch
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood, Wicker
Early 20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Cane, Maple
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Belle Époque Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Beech
Early 20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Faux Bamboo, Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Cane, Teak
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Rocking Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Hardwood
Early 20th Century British Empire Bergere Chairs
Cane, Beech, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Cane, Rattan, Oak
20th Century American American Classical Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Cane, Wood, Bentwood
2010s Italian Lounge Chairs
Silver Leaf
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Cane, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Dutch Country Corner Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Swivel Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Victorian Settees
Cane, Oak, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Cane, Hardwood, Paint
Early 20th Century Austrian Neoclassical Revival Patio and Garden Furniture
Brass, Steel, Iron
2010s Italian Armchairs
Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Gold Leaf
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Textile, Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Oak
20th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Glass
Glass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass
Glass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass
Glass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass
Glass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass
Glass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass
Glass
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Glass
Glass
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Glass
Glass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass
Glass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass
Glass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass
Glass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass
Glass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass
Glass
Early 20th Century Side Chairs
Early 20th Century French Rustic Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century Unknown Chairs
Cane, Oak
Early 20th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Bronze
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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 ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the early 1900s, engagement rings often looked like other jewelry from the Edwardian era, which coincided with the reign of King Edward VII in the United Kingdom from 1901 to 1910. Cutters used new diamond saws and jewelry lathes to refine the old European cut. The resulting stones, designed to sparkle in the light from candles and gas lamps, are beloved by connoisseurs for their inner fire and romantic glow. The invention of the oxyacetylene torch enabled jewelers to use platinum, which had previously been too challenging to work with. This technological advancement made it possible for Edwardian rings to show off lacy filigree and milgrain work. Nature also influenced jewelry in the early 1900s. Flowing and floral garland motifs were so popular that the Edwardian age is sometimes called the "garland era." Find a selection of Edwardian engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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