Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Mid-19th Century French Rustic Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Early 20th Century French Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Jute, Wood
19th Century French Country Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Fruitwood
19th Century German Rustic Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Horn, Oak
Early 1900s French Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Oak
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Antler, Oak
19th Century German French Provincial Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Softwood
19th Century German Black Forest Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Walnut
1880s Austrian Primitive Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Wood
1750s Italian Louis XVI Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Walnut
Late 19th Century German Baroque Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Wood
Early 20th Century Rustic Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century European Modern Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Wood
19th Century German Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Late 19th Century American Rustic Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Horn, Cowhide
1920s American Louis XVI Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Wood
1890s American Rustic Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Cowhide, Leather, Horn
19th Century European French Provincial Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Cane, Hardwood
19th Century Italian Renaissance Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Rustic Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Rush, Wood, Maple
Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Pine
1920s Swedish Art Deco Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Wenge
17th Century French Louis XIII Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Metal
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Beech
19th Century North American Country Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Rush, Pine
Early 20th Century Czech Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Wood
1920s Spanish Spanish Colonial Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Rope, Wood
Late 19th Century French Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Straw, Fruitwood
1920s Louis XVI Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Wood
Early 18th Century Italian Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Fir
1850s French Campaign Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Wood
1890s Swiss Black Forest Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Upholstery, Wood
1790s English George III Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Wood
Early 20th Century American Rustic Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Rush, Pine
1920s Spanish Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Iron
Early 19th Century European Rustic Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Leather, Walnut
19th Century French Other Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Metal
Late 19th Century French Rustic Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Metal
Late 18th Century English George III Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Brass
Early 20th Century Industrial Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Pine, Mahogany
19th Century British Renaissance Revival Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Leather, Walnut
1890s American Rustic Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Horn, Cowhide, Leather
19th Century Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Watercolor
Early 20th Century American Country Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Oak, Leather
1760s European Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Mahogany
1850s Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Oak
19th Century Folk Art Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Wood
Early 20th Century Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Rush, Oak
1920s German Mid-Century Modern Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Rush, Oak
19th Century French French Provincial Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Cane, Paint, Wood
1890s Swiss Black Forest Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Rustic Pair Antique Chair
19th Century Chinese Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Wood
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Maple
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Wood
1780s Swedish Gustavian Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Wood, Giltwood
Early 1900s English Edwardian Rustic Pair Antique Chair
Mahogany
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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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