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Mahogany
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Oak
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Wood
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Iron
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Wood
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Wood
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Faux Leather, Oak
Antique 1870s English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Oak
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Leather, Mahogany
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Oak
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Walnut
Early 20th Century French Empire Revival End Tables
Oak
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Leather, Oak
Vintage 1950s Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-17th Century English Jacobean Armchairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood
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Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century British British Colonial Armchairs
Oak
Antique 1880s English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass
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Brass, Bronze
Antique 1830s English William IV Side Tables
Velvet, Mahogany
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Brass, Iron
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Rush, Oak
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Iron
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Brass
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Cord, Teak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Porcelain, Giltwood
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Marble
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
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Oak
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Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Oak
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s French Gothic Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Chairs
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Tapestries
Metallic Thread
Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs
Metal
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Wood
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Velvet, Wood
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Oak
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Oak
Antique 1870s American Gothic Revival Chairs
Metal
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Oak
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Oak
Antique 1820s English Regency Side Chairs
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Oak
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Lacquer
Vintage 1960s American Wingback Chairs
Wood
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Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 1870s English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
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Velvet, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Wood
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Cane, Wood
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Mahogany
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Mohair, Wood
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Metal
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Leather, Oak
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Mahogany
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Iron
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Mahogany
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Mahogany
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Other
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Tables
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Armchairs
Antique Mid-18th Century European Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
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Iron
Antique 1820s English Regency Center Tables
Rosewood
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Mahogany
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dining Room Tables
Antique 17th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany
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Oak
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Wood
Quatrefoil Chair 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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