American Antique Rocking Chair
Early 20th Century American Colonial American Antique Rocking Chair
Cane, Maple
19th Century American American Antique Rocking Chair
Wood
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman American Antique Rocking Chair
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century American American Antique Rocking Chair
Wood
19th Century American Victorian American Antique Rocking Chair
Velvet, Maple
Late 19th Century American Victorian American Antique Rocking Chair
Wicker
Late 19th Century American American Craftsman American Antique Rocking Chair
Wood
1880s Scottish American Antique Rocking Chair
Beech
1870s American American Classical American Antique Rocking Chair
Rush, Walnut
19th Century American Country American Antique Rocking Chair
Wood, Rush, Pine
19th Century American Victorian American Antique Rocking Chair
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Early 18th Century American American Colonial American Antique Rocking Chair
Leather, Oak, Rush
1880s American American Antique Rocking Chair
Pine
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts American Antique Rocking Chair
Oak
Late 19th Century European Victorian American Antique Rocking Chair
Wood, Beech
19th Century American American Antique Rocking Chair
Rush, Wood, Paint
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts American Antique Rocking Chair
Leather, Oak
19th Century North American Victorian American Antique Rocking Chair
Wicker, Wood
Late 19th Century American American Classical American Antique Rocking Chair
Wood
1850s English Victorian American Antique Rocking Chair
Steel
19th Century American American Craftsman American Antique Rocking Chair
19th Century American Late Victorian American Antique Rocking Chair
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Victorian American Antique Rocking Chair
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Late 19th Century American American Craftsman American Antique Rocking Chair
Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century North American Mission American Antique Rocking Chair
Oak
Early 20th Century Country American Antique Rocking Chair
Rush, Oak
Early 20th Century American Mission American Antique Rocking Chair
Oak
1850s Unknown American Antique Rocking Chair
Chrome
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts American Antique Rocking Chair
Faux Leather, Oak
Late 19th Century American Victorian American Antique Rocking Chair
Wood, Leather, Fabric, Upholstery
Late 19th Century American Beaux Arts American Antique Rocking Chair
Mahogany
Late 19th Century American American Antique Rocking Chair
Wood
19th Century American American Antique Rocking Chair
Maple, Pine, Hickory
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian American Antique Rocking Chair
Oak
1870s American Victorian American Antique Rocking Chair
Wood
Early 1900s American American Antique Rocking Chair
Oak
1870s American American Antique Rocking Chair
Horn
1910s American Art Deco American Antique Rocking Chair
Wicker, Reed
19th Century Primitive American Antique Rocking Chair
Wood
Mid-19th Century American American Antique Rocking Chair
Leather, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American American Classical American Antique Rocking Chair
Wood
19th Century American Victorian American Antique Rocking Chair
Wicker
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Rocking Chair
Stone
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Rocking Chair
Stone
Early 20th Century American Other American Antique Rocking Chair
Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood
Early 20th Century American Other American Antique Rocking Chair
Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood
19th Century American Antique Rocking Chair
Oil, Canvas
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau American Antique Rocking Chair
Ceramic
19th Century British Romantic American Antique Rocking Chair
Canvas, Paint
Late 19th Century American American Antique Rocking Chair
Metal
19th Century American American Antique Rocking Chair
Hardwood, Paint
1890s American American Craftsman American Antique Rocking Chair
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American American Antique Rocking Chair
Brass
1890s American American Empire American Antique Rocking Chair
Leather, Mohair, Oak
1910s American American Craftsman American Antique Rocking Chair
Velvet, Oak
1920s American Antique Rocking Chair
Wood
Early 20th Century Vienna Secession American Antique Rocking Chair
Beech
Early 1900s North American Country American Antique Rocking Chair
Beech
1880s German Aesthetic Movement American Antique Rocking Chair
Brass, Steel
Mid-19th Century American American Colonial American Antique Rocking Chair
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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