A Pair Of Throne Chair
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Ebony, Burl, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian High Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Jacobean Side Chairs
Textile, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Copper, Pewter
Antique 1880s Italian Renaissance Chairs
Faux Leather, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Paint
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Jacobean Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Jacobean Bergere Chairs
Textile, Walnut
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Club Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Other Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1910s Scottish Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s Tanzanian Tribal Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Birch
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique 1880s French High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Victorian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Velvet
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Oak
1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Country Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Leather, Velvet
20th Century Anglo Raj Armchairs
Leather, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Dutch Colonial Side Chairs
Ebony
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Sheet Metal
20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Wood
1990s European Arts and Crafts Chairs
Ash
1990s European Arts and Crafts Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Late 20th Century American Regency Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Ash, Lacquer
20th Century Elizabethan Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Furniture
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Cotton, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Ormolu
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Side Chairs
Maple
Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1870s English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Oak
1990s English Regency Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric
Antique 1880s Italian High Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood
20th Century British Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s Organic Modern Side Chairs
Spruce
Antique Late 19th Century English Jacobean Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1880s French Louis XIII Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
1990s French Modern Club Chairs
Bronze
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A Pair Of Throne 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.
- What are throne chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Throne chairs are sometimes called by the Latin word for chair, cathedra. Most often, you will simply see them referred to as thrones. Furniture makers have produced thrones for rulers and religious figures in various forms since ancient times. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of throne chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The difference between a throne and a chair is their purpose. A chair is a piece of furniture designed to seat anyone, while a throne usually is a highly decorative chair reserved for a monarch like an emperor, king or queen. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022What pairs well with the CH07 chair by Hans Wegner is largely a matter of personal preference. To keep the eye focused on its dramatic curves, some interior decorators pair it with simple boxy sofas and tables. Feel free to experiment and create your own furniture layouts using the CH07 or shell chair. Find a collection of Hans Wegner CH07 shell chairs on 1stDibs.
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