American Antique Upholstered Chair
Antique Early 1900s American Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1910s Scottish Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Federal Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 1900s American American Craftsman Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Vintage 1930s Unknown American Empire Club Chairs
Wood, Mahogany
Antique 1880s Scottish Rocking Chairs
Beech
Antique Mid-18th Century American American Colonial Corner Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique 1880s American Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Other Chairs
Velvet, Rush, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary North American Club Chairs
Leather, Linen
Antique Late 19th Century North American Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Corner Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Swivel Chairs
Suede, Wood
Antique Early 1900s American American Classical Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Victorian Chairs
Metal
20th Century North American Victorian Club Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Corner Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English George II Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1910s American Machine Age Swivel Chairs
Steel
Antique Early 1900s Sheraton Side Chairs
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century North American Gothic Revival Lounge Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century North American Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
Antique 1820s American Empire Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Elm
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Cherry
Antique 19th Century North American Victorian Side Chairs
Fabric, Rosewood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1920s American Native American Children's Furniture
Horn
Antique Late 19th Century American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Textile, Wood
Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass, Iron
Antique 1760s English George III Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Hide, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Faux Leather, Oak
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Plywood
20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
1990s North American Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Cotton, Linen, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Antique 1880s French Empire Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood
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American Antique Upholstered 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.
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