2 Ladder Back Chair
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Rush
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Rustic Chairs
Rush
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Cherry, Maple
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1960s French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Cherry, Maple
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Velvet, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Wood
1990s American Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Armchairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Armchairs
Cherry, Maple
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rope, Hardwood, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century George III Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century George III Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Rush, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Armchairs
Cherry, Maple
Early 20th Century Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
20th Century Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Armchairs
Mahogany, Damask
Early 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Side Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century Other Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Wicker
Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1920s French Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Primitive Chairs
Maple, Rush
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique 1870s American Gothic Revival Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Rush
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Country Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Maple
Mid-20th Century Shaker Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Faux Leather, Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Chairs
Rush, Ash
Antique 19th Century British Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Armchairs
Fruitwood
Early 2000s Italian Louis XIII Dining Room Tables
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
20th Century Spanish French Provincial Armchairs
Fabric, Rush, Wood
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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Ladder back chairs have a timeless design that was popular in several eras. Early examples date back to the Middle Ages. The wooden chairs became very popular in colonial America and England during the 17th century. Shop a range of antique and vintage ladder back chairs on 1stDibs.
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