Rush Seats And Back Chairs
20th Century British Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Rush, Ebony, Oak
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Wenge
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1970s French Country Chairs
Rush, Oak
20th Century French Chairs
Rush, Pine
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Country Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
20th Century American Country Side Chairs
Wood, Rush, Oak
20th Century American American Craftsman Chairs
Rush, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Rush, Wood
Antique 1740s American American Colonial Chairs
Rush, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Rush, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Fruitwood, Rush, Wood
Antique 1880s English Corner Chairs
Rush, Fruitwood
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Rush, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Rush, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Chairs
Oak, Rush
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Early 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1960s French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1910s Scottish Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Rush
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Early 20th Century Spanish Side Chairs
Rush, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Maple
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Maple
Antique 19th Century American Country Side Chairs
Rush, Wood, Pine
Antique 1820s American Primitive Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Rustic Chairs
Rush
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Rush
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Iron
Early 2000s French Country Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Walnut
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English William and Mary Chairs
Oak, Rush
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Chairs
Rush, Oak
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Iron
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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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sgabello is the name of the Renaissance stool or simple chair with a wooden back and an octagon-shaped seat. Normally, these wood furnishings showed off ornate carvings. They remained popular throughout Europe through the end of the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sgabello chairs.
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