1890 Victorian Chairs
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Brocade, Walnut
Antique 1890s British Victorian Chairs
Oak
Antique 1890s Scottish Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinese Export Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Chairs
Wicker, Paint
Antique 1890s English Victorian Chairs
Wood
Antique 1890s English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century British Side Chairs
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Chairs
Silk
Antique 1890s English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Alpaca
Antique 1890s Italian Victorian Chairs
Cast Stone
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Club Chairs
Elm
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Rocking Chairs
Wood
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century American Late Victorian Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chairs
Wicker
Antique 1890s Austrian Victorian Chairs
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 1890s American Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs
Horn, Fabric, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Other
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Chairs
Gesso, Upholstery, Oak
Antique 1890s American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Wicker
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Other
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Swivel Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chairs
Wicker
Antique 1890s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1890s English Victorian Lounge Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Late Victorian Club Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century American Victorian Chairs
Wicker
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs
Cane, Oak
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass, Iron
Antique 1890s Victorian Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Side Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass
Antique 1890s Austrian Victorian Chairs
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, 2022A Victorian slipper chair is a chair that was made to be shorter than the average chair. The height of its seat was 15 inches from the floor, compared to the standard 17 to 18 inches. Shop a collection of Victorian slipper chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023What a Victorian lounge chair is called depends on its style. A piece that is long and narrow and has a raised headrest on one end and a lower backrest on the other is a fainting couch. Upholstered chairs that have long, extended seats meant for reclining are chaise longues. Find a collection of lounge chairs on 1stDibs.
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