Vintage Elm Chair
Vintage 1960s French Chairs
Leather, Elm
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Elm
Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Elm
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Elm
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Elm
Vintage 1940s English Gothic Chairs
Elm, Yew
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Elm
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Elm
Vintage 1940s English Dining Room Chairs
Elm
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Windsor Chairs
Elm
Antique 1880s Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Fabric, Elm
Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Elm, Seagrass
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Edwardian Windsor Chairs
Elm
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1930s English Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1930s English Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1930s English Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Elm, Leather
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Elm
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Elm
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Elm
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Elm
Antique 1760s English George III Dining Room Chairs
Elm, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Elm
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Cane, Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Elm
Antique Early 19th Century English Country Windsor Chairs
Elm
Antique Early 19th Century English Country Windsor Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1930s German Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Elm
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Windsor Chairs
Elm, Yew
Vintage 1960s German Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Elm
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Folk Art Chairs
Paint, Yew, Pine, Elm
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1940s Finnish Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Elm
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Side Chairs
Iron
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Elm
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Lambskin, Elm
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Elm
Antique 1760s English George II Swivel Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Elm
Mid-20th Century British Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Beech
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Beech
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Elm
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Elm
Vintage 1940s English Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Elm
Antique 1810s Scottish Regency Side Chairs
Upholstery, Elm
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Lucite
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Fabric, Elm
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Vintage Elm 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- Is my vintage Eames chair real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
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