Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
1860s British High Victorian Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Leather, Wood
1830s British Victorian Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Velvet, Ash
Early 20th Century Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Leather, Bentwood
19th Century English Victorian Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Oak
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Cane, Walnut
Late 19th Century European Victorian Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Wood, Beech
19th Century Tibetan Other Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Teak
19th Century Chinese Qing Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Hardwood
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1880s French Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Carrara Marble
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Paper
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Other
1940s Danish Art Deco Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Fabric, Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Iron
1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Bronze
2010s Austrian Art Deco Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Brass
Late 19th Century English Victorian Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Lacquer
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Brass
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Iron
Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Walnut
1910s English Arts and Crafts Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Oak
19th Century English Victorian Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Metal
1950s English Renaissance Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Oak
Early 20th Century American Industrial Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Iron
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Iron
19th Century English Victorian Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Wood
1830s Swedish William IV Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Pine
18th Century and Earlier English Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Oak
19th Century English Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Elm
1830s English William IV Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century British Victorian Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Iron
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Leather
Early 20th Century Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Leather, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Leather
Early 19th Century British Georgian Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Elm
1850s English Victorian Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Leather, Mahogany, Oak
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
19th Century Great Britain (UK) British Colonial Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Steel
19th Century Victorian Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Mahogany
19th Century Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
Early 20th Century American Stunning Antique Rocking Chair
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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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