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Turn of the Century Belgian Carved Chair
Turn of the Century Belgian Carved Chair

Turn of the Century Belgian Carved Chair

Located in High Point, NC

A carved wooden chair from Belgium, circa 1900. An upright form with a simple seat and elegant

Category

Antique Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

An antique carved wood and cane dining chair, turn of the century
An antique carved wood and cane dining chair, turn of the century

An antique carved wood and cane dining chair, turn of the century

Located in View Park, CA

An antique hand-carved late Victorian wooden chair with rush wicker back and iron fixture at crest

Category

20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Eight Turn of the Century  American Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Turn of the Century  American Dining Chairs

Set of Eight Turn of the Century American Dining Chairs

Located in Water Mill, NY

Set of eight american pressed and pickled wood dining chairs with hand caning and floral hand made

Category

Early 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

French turn of the century Louis XVI st. Walnut side chair
French turn of the century Louis XVI st. Walnut side chair

French turn of the century Louis XVI st. Walnut side chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most elegant French turn of the century Louis XVI st. Walnut side chair. This charming chair is

Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Turn of the Century English Leather and Walnut Armchair
Turn of the Century English Leather and Walnut Armchair

Turn of the Century English Leather and Walnut Armchair

Located in London, GB

This very handsome and well made English turn of the century armchair is made up of Walnut and a

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Chairs

Materials

Brass

English Turn of the Century 1900s Bamboo Slipper Chair with Cane Seat
English Turn of the Century 1900s Bamboo Slipper Chair with Cane Seat

English Turn of the Century 1900s Bamboo Slipper Chair with Cane Seat

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English Turn of the Century bamboo slipper chair from the early 20th century, with cane seat

Category

Early 20th Century English Slipper Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Whispers of the Salon: A Neoclassical Set of Four Turned Side Chairs
Whispers of the Salon: A Neoclassical Set of Four Turned Side Chairs

Whispers of the Salon: A Neoclassical Set of Four Turned Side Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Set of Four Turned Wood Side Chairs with Caned Seats Late 18th century This elegant set of four

Category

Antique 18th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Cane

Set of six chairs, Northern Europe, turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Set of six chairs, Northern Europe, turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Set of six chairs, Northern Europe, turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Set of antique chairs from around 1900, Northern Europe. Furniture in very good condition, after

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

eight French turn of the century Louis XVI st. Walnut dining chairs
eight French turn of the century Louis XVI st. Walnut dining chairs

eight French turn of the century Louis XVI st. Walnut dining chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most elegant and high quality set of eight French turn of the century Louis XVI st. Walnut dining

Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

French Oak Mid-Century Turned Occasional Chair
French Oak Mid-Century Turned Occasional Chair

French Oak Mid-Century Turned Occasional Chair

Located in London, GB

A single late Deco occasional chair. France, c1940s. In the manner of Charles Dudouyt

Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set Of Six French Turn Of The Century Louis XVI St. Fruitwood Side Chairs
Set Of Six French Turn Of The Century Louis XVI St. Fruitwood Side Chairs

Set Of Six French Turn Of The Century Louis XVI St. Fruitwood Side Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A wonderful and complete set of six French turn of the century Louis XVI st. ebonized Fruitwood

Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Mid-century chair, black and wood, Elliotts of Newbury, England
Mid-century chair, black and wood, Elliotts of Newbury, England

Mid-century chair, black and wood, Elliotts of Newbury, England

By Elliots of Newbury

Located in Valladolid, ES

producing furniture with a Mid-century aesthetic like these chairs, with skillfully turned noble woods

Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Valenti elegant pair of turned wood folding chairs
Valenti elegant pair of turned wood folding chairs

Valenti elegant pair of turned wood folding chairs

By Italian school XX ct.

Located in Milano, IT

Elegant pair of turned wood folding chairs with leather seat and backrest and brass details

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Leather

Turned Birch Wood & Fabric Upholstery Dining Chair Mid-Century Modern, Set of 3
Turned Birch Wood & Fabric Upholstery Dining Chair Mid-Century Modern, Set of 3

Turned Birch Wood & Fabric Upholstery Dining Chair Mid-Century Modern, Set of 3

Located in Miami, FL

Three Mid-Century Modern side chairs or dining chairs from the late 1970s made in America. Turned

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Foam, Jute, Birch

Pair of Tell City Furniture Hard Rock Maple Cattail Back Dining Chairs
Pair of Tell City Furniture Hard Rock Maple Cattail Back Dining Chairs

Pair of Tell City Furniture Hard Rock Maple Cattail Back Dining Chairs

By Tell City Chair Co.

Located in Pasadena, TX

. Seat: Typically has a contoured or saddle seat for comfort. Legs: Turned legs are common, furthering

Category

Late 20th Century American American Colonial Chairs

Materials

Wood, Maple

19th Century Button-Tufted Slipper Chair with Turned Beech Legs
19th Century Button-Tufted Slipper Chair with Turned Beech Legs

19th Century Button-Tufted Slipper Chair with Turned Beech Legs

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This elegant slipper chair dates from the 19th century and reflects the refined taste of Napoleon

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Slipper Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Rare 19th Century Black Forrest Carved Hall Chair Hand-Carved Hawk Bobbin Turned
Rare 19th Century Black Forrest Carved Hall Chair Hand-Carved Hawk Bobbin Turned

Rare 19th Century Black Forrest Carved Hall Chair Hand-Carved Hawk Bobbin Turned

By Black Forrest

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

chair with bobbin turned legs and a large Hawk in the back, circa early 19th century One of the best

Category

Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Traditional Tribal Chair of the Swat Valley, Northern Pakistan
19th Century Traditional Tribal Chair of the Swat Valley, Northern Pakistan

19th Century Traditional Tribal Chair of the Swat Valley, Northern Pakistan

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A 19th century traditional tribal chair of the swat valley, Northern Pakistan. A chair with low

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Pakistani Tribal Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Pair of French Turned Wood Chairs with Rush Seats in Charles Dudouyt Style
Pair of French Turned Wood Chairs with Rush Seats in Charles Dudouyt Style

Pair of French Turned Wood Chairs with Rush Seats in Charles Dudouyt Style

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in London, London

Pair of French Turned Wood Chairs with Rush Seats, in the Style of Charles Dudouyt, 1940s A

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Four Antique Rush Seat Ladder-Back Chairs, 19th Century
Set of Four Antique Rush Seat Ladder-Back Chairs, 19th Century

Set of Four Antique Rush Seat Ladder-Back Chairs, 19th Century

Located in Houston, TX

to the 19th century. Crafted from solid hardwood with a rich, warm patina, each chair displays

Category

Antique 19th Century European French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Rush, Hardwood

Sculptural Ladder-Back Chairs, Europe first half of the 20th century
Sculptural Ladder-Back Chairs, Europe first half of the 20th century

Sculptural Ladder-Back Chairs, Europe first half of the 20th century

Located in Utrecht, NL

Over the 20th century, European designers fused traditional crafting techniques and styles with

Category

20th Century European Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Italian Chairs Late 19th Century Piedmontese Solid Walnut Chairs
Set of Four Italian Chairs Late 19th Century Piedmontese Solid Walnut Chairs

Set of Four Italian Chairs Late 19th Century Piedmontese Solid Walnut Chairs

Located in Milano, MI

Four late 19th century Italian walnut chairs, a group of four Piedmontese chairs, solid blond

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

19th Century Occasional Chair in the French Style
19th Century Occasional Chair in the French Style

19th Century Occasional Chair in the French Style

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century occasional chair in the French style, with simply turned mahogany legs to the front

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Irish Early Victorian Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

19th Century Set of Four French Carved Walnut Turned Wood Chairs with Claw Feet
19th Century Set of Four French Carved Walnut Turned Wood Chairs with Claw Feet

19th Century Set of Four French Carved Walnut Turned Wood Chairs with Claw Feet

Located in Miami, FL

19th century carved walnut armchair. Perfect to place in your room or in your kitchen The frames

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Six Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Turned Legs Side Chairs
Set of Six Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Turned Legs Side Chairs

Set of Six Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Turned Legs Side Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

circa 1970, each chair stands on carved and turned legs connected with an “H” stretcher, and finished

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of 12 Upholstered Dining Chairs with Black Fluted Turned Legs
Set of 12 Upholstered Dining Chairs with Black Fluted Turned Legs

Set of 12 Upholstered Dining Chairs with Black Fluted Turned Legs

Located in Milford, NH

A fine set of 12 dining chairs with Fortuny style floral yellow upholstery, arched crests, and

Category

20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Wood Turned Chairs with Woven Rush Seats, Europe Ca 1940s
Wood Turned Chairs with Woven Rush Seats, Europe Ca 1940s

Wood Turned Chairs with Woven Rush Seats, Europe Ca 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

often based on traditional styles and techniques, such as turned chairs. Turned chairs — sometimes

Category

Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

19th Century English Captain's Chair
19th Century English Captain's Chair

19th Century English Captain's Chair

Located in High Point, NC

19th century captain's chair from England. The chair is made from oak and has a seat made from elm

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Elm, Oak

19th Century Walnut Slipper Chair in Green Velvet
19th Century Walnut Slipper Chair in Green Velvet

19th Century Walnut Slipper Chair in Green Velvet

By Lamb of Manchester

Located in Batley, GB

A good quality Aesthetic Movement walnut slipper chair in green velvet upholstery and tassel trim

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Slipper Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

19th Century English Captain's Chair
19th Century English Captain's Chair

19th Century English Captain's Chair

Located in High Point, NC

19th century captain's chair from England. The chair is made from oak and has a seat made from ash

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Ash

19th Century English Captain's Chair
19th Century English Captain's Chair

19th Century English Captain's Chair

Located in High Point, NC

19th century captain's chair from England. The chair is made from oak and has a seat made from elm

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Elm, Oak

Pair of Baroque Chairs, 18th Century
Pair of Baroque Chairs, 18th Century

Pair of Baroque Chairs, 18th Century

Located in Ljungby, SE

Two Baroque chairs made in Stockholm around the year 1700. The chairs are upholstered in antique

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of 19th Century Klismos Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Klismos Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Klismos Chairs

Located in New York, NY

A pair 19th century Danish Klismos chairs. Collected in Copenhagen elegant pair of late 19th

Category

Antique 19th Century Danish Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Set of Six Chairs, Probably France, 19th Century
Set of Six Chairs, Probably France, 19th Century

Set of Six Chairs, Probably France, 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Decorative set of six solid wood chairs, likely from France in the 19th century. Each chair

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Early 19th Century Directoire Chairs, in the manner of Bellange Frères
Pair of Early 19th Century Directoire Chairs, in the manner of Bellange Frères

Pair of Early 19th Century Directoire Chairs, in the manner of Bellange Frères

By Henri Jacob

Located in Berlin, DE

Pair of early 19th century mahogany side chairs in the manner of Bellange Frères. Raised on turned

Category

Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Turned Wood Spindle-Back Armchair with Rush Seat
Antique Turned Wood Spindle-Back Armchair with Rush Seat

Antique Turned Wood Spindle-Back Armchair with Rush Seat

Located in Bruton, GB

original woven rush seat. The chair displays slender turned uprights with baluster accents arranged in a

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Country Chairs

Materials

Wood, Seagrass

French Upholstered Armchair with Turned Maple Legs, France 1950s
French Upholstered Armchair with Turned Maple Legs, France 1950s

French Upholstered Armchair with Turned Maple Legs, France 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

the mid-century era. It has a classic shape with soft curves. The rounded lines create an inviting and

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Pair of English 19th Century Windsor Chairs
Pair of English 19th Century Windsor Chairs

Pair of English 19th Century Windsor Chairs

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Pair of English 19th century Windsor chairs with open fret splats with turned supports and legs

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Hitchcock Dining Chairs- Set of 4
Hitchcock Dining Chairs- Set of 4

Hitchcock Dining Chairs- Set of 4

By Lambert Hitchcock

Located in Denton, TX

Hitchcock Dining Chairs- Set of 4. Turned wood legs and frames with gold colored stenciled fruit

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Chairs

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Collection of twelve Chairs
Late 19th Century Collection of twelve Chairs

Late 19th Century Collection of twelve Chairs

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

collection of twelve chairs from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Two of these, designed with

Category

Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Beech

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Turn Of The Century Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of turn of the century chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and oak, all turn of the century chairs available were constructed with great care. Turn of the century chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. louis xv, Louis XVI and mid-century modern turn of the century chairs are consistently popular styles. Turn of the century chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Tell City Chair Co. are consistently popular.

How Much are Turn Of The Century Chairs?

Turn of the century chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,250, while the lowest priced sells for $995 and the highest can go for as much as $24,800.

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.

Questions About Turn Of The Century Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.