18th Century Frame Chair
Antique 18th Century Chairs
Cane
Antique 18th Century French Late Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Linen
Antique 18th Century French Modern Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Belle Époque Picture Frames
Paper
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Paint, Wood, Linen
Mid-20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 18th Century French Regency Chairs
Upholstery, Pearwood
Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Chairs
Pine
Antique 18th Century Italian Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Birch
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Chairs
Wood
Antique 1790s French Chairs
Iron
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 18th Century Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century European Renaissance Revival Chairs
Brass, Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century British Louis XV Side Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs
Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Side Chairs
Fabric, Cherry
Antique 1780s English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut, Giltwood, Paint
Antique Mid-18th Century French Baroque Lounge Chairs
Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Beech
Antique 18th Century Italian Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century English George III Windsor Chairs
Yew, Elm
Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Queen Anne Side Chairs
Fabric, Boxwood, Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1790s French Directoire Chairs
Cherry
Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Beech
Antique 18th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Mohair, Elm
Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Steel
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Wingback Chairs
Brass
Antique 1760s German Baroque Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Canadian Side Chairs
Pine
Antique 1760s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chairs
Pine
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Silk, Hardwood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Silk, Hardwood
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Textile, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century British George II Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Side Chairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Damask, Silk, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 1760s English George III Dining Room Chairs
Elm, Walnut
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood, Upholstery
Antique Mid-18th Century George III Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1790s French Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Linen, Walnut
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18th Century Frame 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.
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