Oval Back Chairs A Pair
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Chairs
Ash, Elm
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Giltwood
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Side Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Paint
Antique 1830s English Neoclassical Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Sheet Metal
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Italian Louis XVI Side Chairs
Cane
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Beech, Boxwood, Fabric
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Maple
20th Century European Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Plywood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Velvet
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Regency Side Chairs
Cane, Pine
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Armchairs
Cane, Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique Early 19th Century Irish Georgian Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Leather
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Chairs
Upholstery, Reed, Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Neoclassical Chairs
Leather, Mahogany, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood, Velvet, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Italian Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Beech
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Oval Back Chairs A Pair 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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