17th Century Leather Chair
Antique Late 17th Century English Baroque Chairs
Brass
Antique 17th Century French Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1600s French Renaissance Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1690s English William and Mary Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Early 1700s Italian Gothic Windsor Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1690s Spanish Baroque Chairs
Walnut
Antique 17th Century British Modern Chairs
Leather
Antique 17th Century Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique Late 17th Century Swedish Baroque Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 17th Century Swedish Baroque Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1870s English High Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 17th Century Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Leather
Antique 17th Century Italian Chairs
Brass
20th Century Portuguese Chairs
Leather
Antique Mid-17th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Des...
Aluminum, Steel
Antique 17th Century Spanish Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 17th Century European Baroque Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Chairs
Fabric, Leather, Walnut
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Chairs
Brass
Antique 17th Century English Victorian Club Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Early 18th Century European Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century English Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Chairs
Walnut, Leather
Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Side Chairs
Brass
Antique 17th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Mid-17th Century French Louis XIII Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Antique 17th Century French Armchairs
Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Chairs
Metal
Antique 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 17th Century Children's Furniture
Wood
Antique Mid-17th Century Swedish Baroque Wingback Chairs
Oak, Leather
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique Mid-17th Century Austrian Renaissance Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique 1680s Spanish Baroque Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Baroque Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Spanish Dining Room Chairs
Walnut, Leather
Early 20th Century Spanish Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Leather
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Armchairs
Walnut
20th Century English Gothic Revival Dining Room Sets
Oak, Leather
Antique 17th Century Chairs
Oak
Antique Mid-17th Century English Side Chairs
Leather, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 202217th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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