Turners Chair
Antique 1840s British Chairs
Oak
Antique 18th Century British Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Baroque Armchairs
Oak
Antique 1890s English Jacobean Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Oak
Antique 16th Century Scottish Elizabethan Corner Chairs
Ash, Fruitwood
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Armchairs
Beech
Antique Early 17th Century English Jacobean Armchairs
Ash, Oak
Antique 19th Century British Armchairs
Oak, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
Antique 18th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Hardwood
Antique 1880s British Arts and Crafts Chairs
Cane, Beech
2010s Italian Rococo Chairs
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Baroque Chairs
Gold Leaf
2010s American Post-Modern Chairs
Aluminum
2010s American Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s American Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s American Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s American Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s American Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s American Post-Modern Chairs
Mohair, Upholstery
2010s American Post-Modern Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
2010s American Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
2010s American Post-Modern Corner Chairs
Aluminum, Brass
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s Indian Chairs
Iron
2010s Indian Chairs
Iron
2010s Indian Chairs
Iron
2010s Indian Chairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Armchairs
Acrylic, Plywood, Wood, Foam, Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Paper
Late 20th Century American Modern Paintings
Canvas, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Books
Paper
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary North American Books
Paper
Antique 18th Century Belgian Corner Chairs
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Antique 17th Century English Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Elizabethan Armchairs
Oak
Antique 17th Century English Jacobean Chairs
Oak
Early 2000s American Chesterfield Club Chairs
Linen
Vintage 1980s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chairs
Fabric
Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Oak, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Wingback Chairs
Linen
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Chairs
Reclaimed Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English Other Bergere Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Plastic
Early 20th Century English Chairs
Oak, Leather
Mid-20th Century Dutch Chairs
Rush, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Wood
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Turners 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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