Anglo English Chairs
Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Chairs
Cane, Ebony
Antique 1830s Indian Rococo Revival Chairs
Ebony
Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Chairs
Wood, Hemp
20th Century English Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Cane, Teak
Antique 19th Century English Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century English Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Upholstery, Padouk
20th Century British Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Hardwood, Cane, Leather
20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Pewter
20th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Crystal
Antique Mid-19th Century English Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Leather, Ebony
Antique 1880s English Victorian Lounge Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Children's Furniture
Padouk
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
20th Century British Anglo-Japanese Living Room Sets
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Living Room Sets
Walnut
Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Sideboards
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Metal, Bronze, Steel, Iron
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Antique 1790s Danish Regency Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Tables
Bone, Teak
Early 20th Century Jacobean Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century Jacobean Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique Early 1900s Indian Anglo-Indian Side Tables
Wood
Antique 1850s English Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Sunburst Mirrors
Wood, Mirror
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Games
Nickel
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Barware
Marble
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Furniture
Hardwood, Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century East Asian High Victorian Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Satin, Hardwood, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Table Mirrors
Mahogany
Antique 1860s English Corner Chairs
Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery
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Antique Early 17th Century English Baroque Chairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George II Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Anglo-Indian Blanket Chests
Iron
Antique 1820s English Anglo-Indian Stools
Ebony, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs
Nickel
Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Chairs
Hemp, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Office Chairs and Desk ...
Rush, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Corner Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 18th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Padouk
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Cane, Padouk
Antique 19th Century English Art Nouveau Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Wingback Chairs
Satin, Mahogany
20th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Armchairs
20th Century Unknown Armchairs
Antique 19th Century End Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s English Anglo-Indian Bergere Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique Early 1700s British Baroque Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Other
Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Chaise Longues
Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Victorian Chairs
Wood, Cane
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chairs
Antique 19th Century Side Chairs
Silver
Antique 1810s English Regency Bergere Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Pine
Antique Early 1800s English Regency Side Chairs
Pine
Antique 1820s English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Beech
Antique 1820s English Regency Bergere Chairs
Beech
20th Century English Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique 1890s English Moorish Chaise Longues
Oak, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Mahogany
20th Century English Armchairs
Antique 1820s English Regency Armchairs
Mahogany, Tapestry
Antique 1890s English Regency Revival Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Beech, Rosewood
17th Century Academic Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Anglo English Chairs 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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