Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Early 20th Century Finnish Folk Art Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Wood, Birch
Early 19th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Straw, Bentwood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Early 20th Century American Colonial Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Cane, Maple
Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century North American Mission Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Oak
Early 20th Century American Victorian Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Brass
Early 1900s Victorian Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century Adirondack Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Wood
Early 20th Century Victorian Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Wicker
Early 1900s Victorian Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Bentwood
Early 1900s Victorian Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Tapestry, Maple
Early 1900s Victorian Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Wicker, Rattan, Bentwood
Early 20th Century American American Classical Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Wood
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Velvet, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Foam
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Beech, Plywood
Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Beech, Bentwood, Cane
20th Century English Victorian Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Rattan
1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Metal, Aluminum
1990s Italian Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Fabric
Early 20th Century Finnish Art Nouveau Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Steel
Early 19th Century French Charles X Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Stone, Copper
1920s Dutch Art Deco Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Velvet, Macassar, Oak
2010s Spanish Modern Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Plastic
1910s American Other Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
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Early 20th Century Victorian Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Wicker, Rattan, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Swedish Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Bentwood
Early 20th Century French Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Mahogany
Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Oak
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Oak
Early 1900s British Rustic Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Leather, Teak
Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Beech
1830s English William IV Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Leather, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Czech Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Early 20th Century Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Wood, Leather
Early 20th Century American Country Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Cane, Maple
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Victorian Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Wicker
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Beech, Fabric
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Swedish Brutalist Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Hardwood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Wicker
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Upholstery, Cane, Oak
Early 1900s American American Classical Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Oak
Early 1900s American American Craftsman Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Oak
Early 1900s North American Mission Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Leather, Maple
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Oak
Early 19th Century American Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Oak
Early 20th Century American Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Walnut, Paint
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Early 20th Century American Industrial Early Antique Rocking Chairs 1900s
Paint, Wood
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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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