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Iron Stool Used in an Old Japanese Elementary School/Made in 1965
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
and iron legs.
Two plastic parts on the toe are missing, but there is no problem in use.
Old school
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Stools
Materials
Iron
Forsyth X Old Hickory Butte Chair and Ottoman with Custom Sheepskin Cushions
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Forsyth X Old Hickory butte chair and ottoman with custom California sheepskin cushions and Loro
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Hickory, Leather
'Haagse School' Side Chair by Pander 1930s
By H. Pander
Located in Tilburg, NL
'Haagse School' Side Chair by Pander, The Netherlands, 1930s.
Beautiful side chair in oak and
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
1910's Dutch Modernism Design Amsterdam School Dining Chair set
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage very Rare early Dutch Modernism Design Amsterdam School Dining Chair set of 4. Made in the
Category
Vintage 1910s Dutch Other Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
FT01 Chair by Antoine Maurice
Located in Geneve, CH
FT01 Chair by Antoine Maurice
Dimensions: W 70 x D 66 x H 88 cm
Materials: Carved and stained elm
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Chair Eclipse by Antoine Maurice
Located in Geneve, CH
Chair Eclipse by Antoine Maurice
Dimensions: W 120 x D 85 x H 55 cm
Materials: Solid oak beams
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
FT02 Chair and Stool by Antoine Maurice
Located in Geneve, CH
FT02 chair and stool by Antoine Maurice.
Dimensions: W 85 x D 55 x H 95 cm.
Materials: carved and
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Unique Olive Wood Chair by Behaghelfoiny
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique olive wood chair by BehaghelFoiny
Unique
From the series "Design Brut Philia & Kids
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chair Swiss Brienz 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chair Swiss Brienz 1900
A wonderful inlayed nutwood chair decorated
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs
Materials
Nutwood
Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chair Swiss Brienz 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chair Swiss Brienz 1900
A wonderful inlayed nutwood chair decorated
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs
Materials
Nutwood
Rare Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chair Swiss Brienz 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Rare Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chair Swiss Brienz 1900
A very nice antique Swiss nutwood chair
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chairs Swiss Brienz 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Pair Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chairs Swiss Brienz 1900
A pair wonderful inlayed nutwood chairs
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chairs Swiss Brienz 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Pair Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chairs Swiss Brienz 1900
A pair wonderful inlayed nutwood chairs
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Danish Mid Century Johannes Andersen Arm Chair - 022432
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Jersey City, NJ
than 65+ years old and some wear and tear can be expected, but we do everything we can to refurbish
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Norregard Moeblefabrik Teak Desk Chairs - 022484 Vintage Danish Mid Century
Located in Jersey City, NJ
than 65+ years old and some wear and tear can be expected, but we do everything we can to refurbish
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 29.5 in W 21.25 in D 18 in
FELIX SCHWAKE Chair, black wood brushed lacquered 55x55x65cm GERMANY handcrafted
By FELIX SCHWAKE
Located in Bochum, DE
Chair / Seat
by FELIX SCHWAKE
LIMITED EDITION OF 12
FS 424
CM L55 B55 H65
IN L21,65 B1721,65 H25,59
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 25.6 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
art nouveau oak stool chair Jugendstil Rabenau embroidery a. 1910 exc condition
Located in Kumhausen, DE
supplied the following chairs and tables to furnish the four-hundred-year-old "Old Nikolai School" in
Category
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Wool, Jute, Oak
H 17.72 in W 22.05 in D 17.33 in
Brazilian Modern Chairs in Hardwood & Cane by Alexandre Rapoport, 1960s, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this pair of midcentury modern chairs made in Brazilian Rosewood, known as
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
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H 31.89 in W 16.93 in D 18.51 in
Pierre Jeanneret 'Senat' Chair Designed for Chandigarh's High Court, 1959-60
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
wood with old damaged leatherette upholstery. The 'Senat' chairs were primarily designed for the high
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
H 35.83 in W 23.23 in D 25.4 in
Pair of Hunter High-Back Lounge Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo #526
Located in Lewes, GB
furniture was also purchased by the Japanese emperor. On his older days, he designed chairs for the
Category
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 39.38 in W 30.32 in D 25.2 in
Chair Year :1865, Attributed to Shapland and Petter of Barnstaple, English
By Shapland & Petter
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chair
Year 1865
Country: England
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and
Category
Antique 1860s English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Wood
Straw Wicker Woven Rush Chair Midcentury Jean Michel Frank Style, 1930, France
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Straw wicker woven rush chair midcentury Jean Michel Frank style, 1930, France.
Woven chair that
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Sycamore, Straw
H 22.45 in W 20.87 in D 31.89 in
Paolo Buffa Style Pair of Chiavari Chairs in Italian Wood with High Backrest
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Prato, Tuscany
famous pair of Italian side entrance chairs; they are characterized by the clean, essential and refined
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 49.22 in W 16.93 in D 14.97 in
Set of 6TK1 & 2TK9 Betty Chairs, L Oak/Natural Webbing by Thau & Kallio for &T
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
.
One of the upshots of their design collaboration is Betty, a new chair imbued with an old soul. Named
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Linen, Oak
H 30.32 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in
Genuin 1930s Arne Jacobsen “Paris Chair”
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vejle Øst, DK
1927.
In 1929, two years after graduating from the School of Architecture, the only 27-year-old Arne
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Late 19th century Terracotta Throne Chair from the Mannifatura di Signa workshop
By Manifattura di Signa
Located in Palma de mallorca, IB
STUNNING AND RARE LATE 19TH CENTURY TARRACOTTA THRONE CHAIR IN THE GREEK STYLE BY MANNUFATURE DI
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Greek Revival Chairs
Materials
Terracotta
H 29.53 in W 24.41 in D 40.16 in
Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo for the Century Guild. An Important Art Nouveau Chair
By Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo
Located in London, GB
Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo (1851-1942), a highly important oak chair, with an Art Nouveau floral back
Category
Antique 1880s English Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 39 in W 20 in D 19 in
Rare Pair of circa 1900 Tibetan Ceremonial Chairs Nyingma Buddha Carved in Backs
Located in GB
?], Tibetan: ????????????????, Wylie: snga 'gyur rnying ma, "school of the ancient translations" or "old
Category
Antique Early 1900s Tibetan Edwardian Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 45.28 in W 22.84 in D 25.99 in
Vintage Danish Mid Century Teak Lounge Chair - 0823151
Located in Jersey City, NJ
than 65+ years old and some wear and tear can be expected, but we do everything we can to refurbish
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
French Leather Club Chairs Restored Internally and Cosmetically Still Original
Located in Chicago, IL
Chair restoring just on the interiors, which encompassed strictly abiding by Old School upholstery
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wool, Cotton, Wood
H 30.5 in W 31 in D 32.25 in
Lawrence Peabody Danish Lounge Chair for Craft Associates Furniture
By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Lawrence Peabody Danish Lounge Chair for Craft Associates Furniture
Lawrence Peabody Danish Lounge
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
French Leather Club Chairs Properly Restored from Inside Out, Original Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
French Leather Club Chairs that have been completely restored by our inhouse Old Plank Upholstery
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
H 34 in W 37.5 in D 41 in
French Art Deco Moustache Club Chair Faux Embossed Crocodile Italian Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
better than new standards. Our Old Plank Upholstery Department used nothing but old school materials
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Crocodile, Wood
H 33.5 in W 34.5 in D 35.25 in
French Art Deco Mustache Club Chairs Faux Embossed Crocodile Italian Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
to better than new standards. Our Old Plank Upholstery Department used nothing but old school
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Crocodile, Leather, Upholstery, Wood
H 33.5 in W 34.5 in D 35.25 in
Lawrence Peabody Danish Lounge Chair for Craft Associates Furniture
By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Lawrence Peabody Danish lounge chair for Craft Associates furniture
Lawrence Peabody Danish
Category
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Vintage French Club Chair in All Original Leather Properly Internally Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
school. In the coming weeks we will be introducing our own Club Chair on the 1stdibs website for those of
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
H 34 in W 29.5 in D 33.25 in
Space Age Mohair “Orchidée” Lounge Chairs Michel Cadestin, Airborne, France 1968
By Michel Cadestin, Airborne International
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Luxurious Mohair velvet upholstered Orchidée "lady & senior" lounge chairs by Michel Cadestin for
Category
Vintage 1960s French Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Foam, Fiberglass
H 35.44 in W 37.41 in D 39.38 in
French Inspired Leather Club Chair with Ottoman Traditional Horsehair and Down
Located in Chicago, IL
almost 25-years and strictly uses 100% natural materials combined with old school methods. Construction
Category
Early 2000s Hong Kong Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood, Down, Feathers
H 29.5 in W 38.5 in D 37.25 in
French Club Chair Restored in France New Leather. Matching Pair Available c1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
French Leather Club Chairs at Old Plank, I would guess that this upholster probably failed the course
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
H 30.5 in W 36.5 in D 37.5 in
SUBLIME PAIR OF ANTIQUE VICTORiAN THOMAS CHIPPENDALE ORNATELY CARVED SIDE CHAIRS
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
and memorial plaque dedicated to Chippendale outside The Old Grammar School Gallery in Manor Square
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
H 37.8 in W 21.86 in D 24.81 in
Mid-Century “Gamla Berlin” Easy Chair by Carl Malmsten, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Old Berlin” chair is among Swedish icon, Carl Malmsten’s rarer models. The dark wood, the
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 31.11 in W 24.41 in D 29.34 in
Bas Van Pelt Tubular Cantilevered Lounge Chair with Red Sisal Seating
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
comfortable chair is designed by the Dutch interior and furniture designer Bas van Pelt (1900-1945) and was
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 33.67 in W 22.25 in D 30.52 in
Club Chair with Loose Back Cushion and Hand Rolled Seat and Wood Turned Legs
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
done in the old school upholstery technique - with wood frame and turned wood legs on brass casters
Category
2010s American American Classical Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of 3105 'Mosquito' Chairs by Arne Jacobsen, F. Hansen, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Regensburg, DE
Arne Jacobsen in 1952 for the Munkegaard School in Gentofte and often referred to "Munkegaard" chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30.32 in W 15.75 in D 18.12 in
Steel Tube Chair Designed by Sven Markelius for Ds Staal Sweden, 1930s
By Sven Markelius, DS Stålrörsmöbler
Located in Valby, 84
Rare and important Steel tube side chair designed by Sven Markelius for DS Staal in Sweden in the
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.49 in W 15.36 in D 22.45 in
Finn Juhl NV-53, Original Rosewood Lounge Chair, Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1953
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1933 — twenty-one-year-old Juhl was a student at the Architecture School of the Royal Danish Academy of
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen ‘New Papa Bear’ Easy Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, ‘New Papa Bear’ lounge chair, model AP69, oak, reupholstered in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Lounge Chair 118 in Teak & Bouclé by Grete Jalk for France & Son, Denmark
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Vorst, BE
Grete Jalk Lounge chair model 118 in Teak.
Manufactured by France & Son in Denmark, probably in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Teak
H 31.5 in W 30.71 in D 29.93 in
Pair of French Art Deco Leather Club Chairs covered in a Faux Crocodile Leather.
Located in Chicago, IL
old school, with only Horsehair, Shredded Coco Fibers and Wadded Wool used for padding. All of this
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
H 34 in W 32 in D 40 in
Rare Pair of Thomas Chippendale Period 1760 Embroidered Chairs Ornately Carved
By Thomas Chippendale Jr., Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
to Chippendale outside The Old Grammar School Gallery in Manor Square, in his home town of Otley
Category
Antique 1760s English Georgian Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 38.19 in W 25.2 in D 25.6 in
Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen Pair of 'Airport' Chairs in Leather & Steel
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, pair of 'Airport' lounge chairs, leather, steel, Denmark, 1958
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.52 in W 23.43 in D 27.37 in
Rare Danish Chair in Solid aged Pine by Nissen & Gehl 1970, Model: Fyrkat
By Søren Nissen & Ebbe Gehl
Located in København K, 84
One original rare danish dining chair in solid pine designed by Nissen & Gehl for Jens Hansens
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Pine
H 28.75 in W 16.93 in D 15.75 in
Danish Mid-Century CH 25 Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Oak & Leather, c. 1950
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, vintage Model CH 25 chair by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn built in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 28.25 in W 27 in D 31 in
Chair T006, Unique Piece by Studio Nicolas Erauw
By Nicolas Erauw
Located in Geneve, CH
Chair T006, unique piece by Studio Nicolas Erauw
Piece unique 1 of 1
Dimensions: H 85 CM x W 50
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Chair T003, Unique Piece by Studio Nicolas Erauw
By Nicolas Erauw
Located in Geneve, CH
Chair T003, unique piece by Studio Nicolas Erauw
Piece unique 1 of 1
Dimensions: H 70 cm x W 37
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Niels Otto Møller Dining Chair in Teak and Beige Upholstery
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, dining chair, model '75', teak, fabric, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Antique French Louis XVI Style Side Chairs (4) Completely and Properly Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
from the bare wood frame on up. Everything was done old school, with horsehair and shredded coco fibers
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
H 36 in W 18.75 in D 21.5 in
Niels Otto Møller Pair of Dining Chairs in Teak and Papercord
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, pair of dining chairs, model 71, teak, papercord
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Vintage Danish Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobler Rosewood Dining Chair - 082316
By Arne Vodder
Located in Jersey City, NJ
than 65+ years old and some wear and tear can be expected, but we do everything we can to refurbish
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn 'Sawbuck' Dining Chair in Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, 'Sawbuck' dining chair, model CH29, teak, beige fabric
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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Old School Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of old school chairs available for sale. The range of distinct old school chairs — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. We have 148 antique and vintage old school chairs in-stock, while there are 104 modern editions to choose from as well. Old school chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of old school chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern old school chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made old school chairs over the years, but those made by Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser, Hans J. Wegner and Dessie Studio are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Old School Chairs?
Prices for old school chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, old school chairs begin at $225 and can go as high as $130,288, while the average can fetch as much as $3,200.
Questions About Old School Chairs
- How old are tub chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There is no official record of when tub chairs were first invented, but one of the first recorded ones was used by King Louis XV of France. It is estimated that tub chairs have been around for over 250 years. Browse a selection of comfortable tub chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- How old is a Morris chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Morris chair was first created in the 1860s. William Morris designed the Morris chair, and it is known to be one of the earliest styles of reclining chairs. Coveted for their versatile design, Morris chairs continue to be a favorite seating option for the home. Shop a collection of Morris chairs on 1stDibs.
- How old are peacock chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023How old peacock chairs are, as well as their origin, has been debated for decades. Not to be confused with the Peacock chair created by Danish furniture maker Hans J. Wegner, the iconic wicker seating design is believed to have first appeared in the Philippines. The American silent film-era actress Norma Talmadge posed in a peacock chair for a promotional photograph, and the seats became a staple of photo shoots, earning acclaim during the mid-century years in the United States when they appeared in publicity materials for prominent musicians and other celebrities. The chair became popular again during the 1960s in Haight-Ashbury, and it was featured at the time in a famous photograph of political activist and Black Panther Party cofounder Huey P. Newton. On 1stDibs, shop a range of peacock chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- How old is the rocking chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The rocking chair is more than 275 years old. Early models date back to around 1725 and were made by outfitting Windsor chairs with skates. By 1787, rocking chairs were common enough for the word to be added to the English dictionary. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of rocking chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called wingback chairs. They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explains why the wingback is so strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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