Windsor High Back
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Hardwood, Lacquer
Antique 1850s American Adirondack Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Windsor Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Windsor Chairs
Yew
Antique 18th Century English Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century English Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Windsor Chairs
Ash, Elm
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Windsor Chairs
Yew
Antique 1830s English Windsor Chairs
Ash, Elm
Antique 18th Century Georgian Windsor Chairs
Elm
Antique 19th Century Windsor Chairs
Elm
Antique Early 1900s Country Windsor Chairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century Country Windsor Chairs
Elm
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Windsor Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Edwardian Windsor Chairs
Elm
Antique 19th Century English Windsor Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English Windsor Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century English Country Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 1850s Country Windsor Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century American Country Windsor Chairs
Wood, Pine
Antique 19th Century English Windsor Chairs
Ash, Elm
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Windsor Chairs
Yew
Antique 19th Century Windsor Chairs
Ash
Antique 1850s Early Victorian Windsor Chairs
Oak
Antique 1790s English Georgian Windsor Chairs
Ash, Elm
Antique 1850s British Victorian Windsor Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s Country Windsor Chairs
Elm
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Windsor Chairs
Ash
Antique 1830s Georgian Windsor Chairs
Oak
Antique 1880s Country Windsor Chairs
Ash
Antique Early 1900s Country Windsor Chairs
Elm
Early 2000s Norwegian Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Country Windsor Chairs
Beech
20th Century American Windsor Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Armchairs
Elm
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Children's Furniture
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Chairs
Elm
Antique Early 19th Century English Armchairs
Elm, Yew
Antique 1880s British Folk Art Armchairs
Ash
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Wood, Yew
Antique Mid-19th Century English Armchairs
Elm, Yew
20th Century Modern Stools
Oak
Antique 1840s English Country Chairs
Ash, Elm
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Armchairs
Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Chairs
Oak
Antique 18th Century Armchairs
Ash, Elm
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Armchairs
Ash, Elm
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs
Elm
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Alabaster
Antique 1820s American Federal Chairs
Maple, Paint
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs
Yew
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs
Elm, Yew
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs
Elm, Yew
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Elm, Oak
Late 20th Century American Country Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Ash, Elm, Yew
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Oak
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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.
- What is a Windsor back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called wingback chairs. They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explains why the wingback is so strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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