Walnut Low Chair
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Lounge Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Modern Rocking Chairs
Walnut
2010s New Zealand Modern Rocking Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood, Walnut
2010s Modern Chairs
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Steel, Other
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Alligator, Wood
Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Lounge Chairs
Walnut
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s European Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Chairs
Antique 1880s American Chairs
Walnut
2010s Lounge Chairs
Cherry, Maple, Walnut
20th Century French Provincial Slipper Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Windsor Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Club Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
2010s Mexican Minimalist Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Slipper Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Corner Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1910s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Slipper Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Nickel
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
2010s European Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
- 1
- ...
Walnut Low Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Walnut Low Chair?
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 is a low chair called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023A low chair is called a slipper chair. When these chairs began being manufactured in Europe in the late 17th century, they were often used by people putting on their slippers or shoes, giving the accent chairs their name. Slipper chairs were especially popular during the Victorian era, when they were often clad in silk or velvet and adorned with decorative flourishes like tassels and embroidery. During the 1950s, American designer Billy Baldwin reimagined the slipper chair with a simpler look that reflected mid-century modern design principles. Shop a selection of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a low back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
Read More
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.