Woven Seat
Vintage 1930s Swedish Country Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s Swedish Country Side Chairs
Maple
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Wood
2010s American Benches
Rope, Hardwood
Antique 1860s American Adirondack Chairs
Rattan, Wood
20th Century Italian Chairs
Wood
2010s American Benches
Rope, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Rustic Chairs
Wood
20th Century Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary South African Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Papercord, Oak, Walnut, Wenge
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 18th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Beech, Wicker
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Yarn, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Rope, Hardwood
Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Rope, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Rope, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs
Wood, Straw
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Rope, Hardwood
2010s Asian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Armchairs
Chrome
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Oak
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Stools
Rattan, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Other Stools
Papercord, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Children's Furniture
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Rope, Pine
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary South African Chaise Longues
Steel
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Other Stools
Papercord, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Other Stools
Papercord, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Nylon, Mahogany
2010s Canadian Chairs
Papercord, Rush, Rope, Wood, Oak
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Wood, Teak
Early 20th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rope, Wood
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Hardwood, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cord, Papercord, Rope, Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Armchairs
Rope, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Late 20th Century Pakistani Modern Rocking Chairs
Wicker, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rope, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Wood
20th Century American Rustic Armchairs
Hickory
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Rustic Armchairs
Hickory
Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Rustic Armchairs
Wicker
20th Century Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Wood
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Wood
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Woven Seat For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Woven Seat?
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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