French Ladder Back Chairs
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Rush, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Arts and Crafts Ladders
Oak
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Oak
20th Century British French Provincial Chairs
Rush, Oak
1990s American Rustic Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Straw, Fruitwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s French Chairs
Rush, Oak
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Country Chairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Cord, Rope, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Rustic Chairs
Rush
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Armchairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Early 2000s French Country Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Chairs
Rush, Wood, Maple
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mohair, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Velvet, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Country Armchairs
Rush, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Dining Room C...
Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1910s French French Provincial Corner Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Country Side Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Corner Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Corner Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Country Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Rope, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Lacquer, Wood, Foam, Upholstery, Mohair, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Side Chairs
Wood, Rush
20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Rush
Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Nutwood
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Children's Furniture
Oak, Rush
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Rush
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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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