1900 Carved Chair
Antique Early 1900s European Other Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Chinoiserie Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Maghreb Baroque Chairs
Beech
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century French Art Nouveau Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Chairs
Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Chairs
Wood, Nutwood
Early 20th Century Chairs
Antique Early 1900s French Lounge Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s Tibetan Edwardian Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Export Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Chairs
Wood, Teak
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Faux Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs
Nutwood
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs
Nutwood
Antique Early 1900s Danish Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Walnut
Early 20th Century American American Classical Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Chippendale Club Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Upholstery
Early 20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Chairs
Bone, Wood
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Queen Anne Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Chairs
Cane, Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s American Eastlake Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Indian Primitive Corner Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Chairs
Silk, Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s Italian Colonial Revival Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Side Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s Renaissance Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Side Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s European Other Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Country Corner Chairs
Cane, Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chairs
Birch
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s Regency Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Italian Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs
Pine
Antique Early 1900s American American Classical Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Renaissance Side Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s Danish Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Side Chairs
Mohair, Mahogany
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1900 Carved Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 1900 Carved Chair?
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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