18th Century Woven Chair
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Rush, Wood, Fruitwood
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Pine
Antique Early 18th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Pine
Antique 18th Century Dutch Rococo Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chairs
Cane, Rosewood
Antique Early 18th Century American American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Leather, Oak, Rush
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Side Chairs
Cane, Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Damask, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Sycamore, Straw
Antique 1780s German Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Cherry
Antique 18th Century Spanish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Raffia, Ash, Elm
Antique Late 18th Century Canadian Side Chairs
Pine
Antique 18th Century British Neoclassical Chairs
Feathers
Antique Late 18th Century French Chairs
Iron
Antique 1780s Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Straw, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinese Export Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Antique Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Chairs
Rush, Wood, Maple
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Dutch Colonial Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Chairs
Hardwood, Elm, Fruitwood
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Side Chairs
Linen, Elm, Foam
Antique Mid-18th Century English Country Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century Chairs
Wool
Antique 1880s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Antique 1780s English Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Suede, Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Regency Corner Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rattan, Rosewood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Rosewood, Linen
Vintage 1960s Greek Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Furniture
Rattan, Teak
Antique Late 18th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Furniture
Rattan, Teak
Antique 1780s Italian Neoclassical Bergere Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Children's Furniture
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Armchairs
Fruitwood
Antique 18th Century Armchairs
Wool, Cotton
Antique 18th Century Italian Armchairs
Linen, Giltwood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Leather, Tapestry, Walnut
Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Sofas
Linen, Wood
Antique 1680s French Aubusson Tapestries
Wool
Antique 1760s English George III Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1680s French Aubusson Tapestries
Wool
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Brass
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Brass
Antique 18th Century Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Furniture
Hardwood, Rattan
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Armchairs
Cherry, Maple
Vintage 1980s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
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18th Century Woven 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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