West Country Chair
Antique Early 1800s English Country Windsor Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English Country Windsor Chairs
Elm
Antique Early 19th Century English Country Windsor Chairs
Elm
20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Burkinabe Tribal Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Chairs
Ash, Elm
Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Chairs
Antler, Fabric
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Chairs
Iron
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Chairs
Chrome
Antique Late 18th Century Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Wood
Antique 1870s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Beech
Vintage 1930s Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Rattan, Hardwood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Chairs
Beech
Antique 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Chairs
Fabric, Elm, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Elm
20th Century Ivorian Other Stools
Wood
Early 2000s European Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Fiberglass
Late 20th Century Hungarian Armchairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s Dutch Post-Modern Side Tables
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Sectional Sofas
Rattan
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Vintage 1970s American Georgian Desks
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass
Art Glass
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass
Art Glass
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass
Art Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books
Paper
Antique 1880s English Sheraton Armchairs
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Armchairs
Elm
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Antique 1880s Spanish Rococo Paintings
Canvas, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Prints
Paper
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Sheepskin, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Historical Memorabilia
Textile, Silk, Rattan, Rope, Wood
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Desks
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Oak
Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Chairs
Beech
Antique 1660s Chairs
Oak
Antique 18th Century English Chairs
Ash, Elm
Antique 1820s English Country Windsor Chairs
Ash, Elm
Antique Late 18th Century English Country Windsor Chairs
Ash, Elm, Yew
Antique Early 19th Century English Windsor Chairs
Ash, Paint
Antique 1810s British Regency Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Linen
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century European Patio and Garden Furniture
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
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West Country 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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