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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Wood
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Wood
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Wood, Paint
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Steel
Early 20th Century French 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Wood
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Bamboo, Cane
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Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Hide, Wood
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Leather, Wood
1890s Italian 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Empire 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Wood, Fabric
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Wood
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Rattan
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Wood, Bentwood
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Teak
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Teak
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Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany
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Leather, Synthetic
Early 20th Century French 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Upholstery, Oak
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Rattan, Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Rattan, Wood
Early 20th Century English 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Canvas, Wood
Early 20th Century 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Cane
Early 20th Century 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Bentwood
Early 20th Century French 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Rattan
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Wood
1910s English 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Iron
Early 20th Century French 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century North American American Craftsman 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Wood
Early 20th Century British 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Iron
Early 20th Century French Other 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Wood
Early 20th Century American 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Fabric, Linen
Early 20th Century European Modern 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Wood
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century European Art Deco 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Leather
Early 20th Century English 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Cedar
Early 20th Century American 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Fabric
Early 20th Century Ivorian Modern 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Wood
Early 20th Century French 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Wood
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Oak
Early 20th Century European Primitive 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Oak
Early 20th Century American 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Wicker
Early 1900s Italian American Classical 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Victorian 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Walnut, Upholstery
Early 20th Century English Art Deco 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Oak
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Iron
Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Early 20th Century English Chippendale 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Walnut
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Cane, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Wood
Early 20th Century French 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Modern 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century
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.
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