18th Century Hall Chairs
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century Armchairs
Thread
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century English Jacobean Chairs
Oak
Antique 18th Century Chairs
Wood
Antique 1720s Chairs
Fabric
Antique 18th Century Italian Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Side Chairs
Chestnut
Antique 18th Century Unknown Renaissance Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century English Sheraton Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Side Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century British William and Mary Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Gothic Armchairs
Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Side Chairs
Iron
Antique Early 18th Century British Rustic Armchairs
Oak
Antique 18th Century British Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Brass
Recent Sales
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Armchairs
Antique 1790s Scottish Hepplewhite Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1770s Scottish Chippendale Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Irish George III Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century Portuguese Chairs
Wood
Antique 1720s English Renaissance Side Chairs
Oak, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chairs
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chairs
Antique Mid-18th Century British Rococo Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century British George II Chairs
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Side Chairs
Elm
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Furniture
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Armchairs
Brass
Antique 18th Century Dutch Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1780s Armchairs
Antique 1780s Armchairs
Antique 1780s Armchairs
Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century European Side Chairs
Oak
Antique 18th Century Georgian Side Chairs
Oak
Antique 18th Century Italian Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century Northern Irish Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Side Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century English Country Chairs
Elm, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Side Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary English Side Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIV Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chairs
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs
Elm
Antique Early 18th Century British George I Side Chairs
Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century Irish George II Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century English Country Dining Room Chairs
Elm, Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George II Chairs
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs
Elm, Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Chairs
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Side Chairs
Antique 18th Century Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century George II Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Irish Regency Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century European George III Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century George III Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Neoclassical Side Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Regency Side Chairs
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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Benches
Iron
2010s American Table Lamps
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Armchairs
Oak
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Armchairs
Oak
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Early 1600s English Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Silk, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
Antique 16th Century English Tudor Chairs
Wood, Oak
Antique 17th Century English Charles II Armchairs
Oak
Antique 17th Century English Armchairs
Oak
Antique 17th Century English Jacobean Armchairs
Oak
Antique Early 17th Century European Renaissance Armchairs
Oak
Antique 1710s English Georgian Chairs
Oak
Antique 1760s Belgian George III Armchairs
Oak
18th Century Hall Chairs 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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