Rush Seat Armchairs
Vintage 1940s Armchairs
Rush, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Antique 1850s Italian Armchairs
Fruitwood
Antique 1890s English Aesthetic Movement Armchairs
Beech
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Armchairs
Beech
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Rush, Beech, Fruitwood
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Rush, Oak
20th Century French Modern Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Antique 1890s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1960s Dutch Rustic Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1950s Dutch Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Armchairs
Rush
Vintage 1960s European Directoire Armchairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Country Armchairs
Rush, Paint, Wood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Armchairs
Walnut
20th Century British Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1920s Dutch Country Lounge Chairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rush, Walnut
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1930s Swedish Country Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rush, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rush, Beech
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Fruitwood, Rush
Vintage 1950s French Country Armchairs
Rush, Maple
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Rush, Walnut
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Rush, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Ming Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rush, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Rush, Fruitwood
Antique 1870s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Rush, Elm
Antique 19th Century European Chippendale Armchairs
Rush, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Armchairs
Walnut, Rush
Antique 18th Century French Armchairs
Rush, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Rush, Cherry
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Rush
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Rush, Walnut
Vintage 1920s Dutch Armchairs
Rush, Wood
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Rush, Wood
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rush, Beech, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Armchairs
Rush, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Rush, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1960s Victorian Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century English Adam Style Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Armchairs
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Rush, Wood
Antique 19th Century Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Fabric, Rush, Oak
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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.
- What is rush seating made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rush seating on chairs is made out of long grasses like cattails. To produce the seats, artisans dry out the plant matter and then carefully weave the pieces together. You can find a range of chairs with rush seating on 1stDibs.
- What are rush seats on chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rush seats are chairs where the seating part is woven out of long, grass-like vegetation. After the material dries, the makers weave it to make a strong surface for sitting. Shop antique rush chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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