Primitive Garden Chair
20th Century Swedish Primitive Chairs
Hardwood
Late 20th Century Primitive Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s Primitive Chairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Bamboo
Vintage 1950s Primitive Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Early 1900s Primitive Chairs
Bamboo, Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1950s Primitive Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Early 1900s Primitive Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1950s African Primitive Chairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1950s African Primitive Chairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Early 1900s Primitive Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique 19th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique 19th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique 19th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1960s Brutalist Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s English Center Tables
Elm
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Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Side Tables
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Tribal Benches
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Rustic Benches
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Armchairs
Pine
Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Birch, Plywood
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Wool
20th Century Indian Organic Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Wood, Teak
1990s Italian Post-Modern Stools
Cedar
Recent Sales
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century English Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Primitive Chairs
Wood
2010s Primitive Chairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1930s Primitive Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Vintage 1950s Primitive Benches
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Early 1900s Primitive Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1930s Primitive Chairs
Teak, Reclaimed Wood, Wood
Vintage 1950s Primitive Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Early 1900s Primitive Chairs
Reclaimed Wood, Wood
Vintage 1950s Primitive Chairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Primitive Patio and Garden Furniture
Cement
20th Century Armchairs
Driftwood
Vintage 1970s British Rustic Dining Room Sets
Oak
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Primitive Garden Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Primitive Garden Chair?
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.
- What is the best garden chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023There is no single best garden chair. When shopping for chairs, consider how the style blends in with your outdoor living space and what styles you find comfortable. Craftsmanship and materials can help determine how long garden chairs last, but caring for and storing your chair properly will also affect its longevity. On 1stDibs, shop a range of garden chairs.