Hand Carved Chair
Vintage 1950s Primitive Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Early Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Folk Art Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Hungarian Renaissance Revival Chairs
Leather, Beech
Early 2000s Indian Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Club Chairs
Cherry
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Empire Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Norwegian Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1800s Italian Baroque Chairs
Silver Leaf
Antique 19th Century Burmese Anglo-Indian Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century English George II Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Primitive Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Chairs
Oak
2010s American Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Jacobean Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s African Primitive Chairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1950s African Primitive Chairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Rope, Hardwood, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Chairs
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Chairs
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
2010s Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Late 20th Century Norwegian Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century English Chippendale Chairs
Fruitwood
2010s Mexican Medieval Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Corner Chairs
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Slipper Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century English Regency Corner Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Hardwood
20th Century Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century African Tribal Chairs
Wood
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Hand Carved 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
- Who designed the Hand chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Surrealist designer and artist Pedro Friedeberg designed the Hand chair. He unveiled the piece in 1962 when he was only 24 years old. Many designers and furniture companies have created similar pieces since. Find a collection of Hand chairs on 1stDibs.
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