Antique 17th Century Chairs
Antique 17th Century Chairs
Wood
Antique 17th Century Spanish Country Chairs
Pine
Antique 17th Century French French Provincial Slipper Chairs
Nutwood
Antique 17th Century Classical Roman Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
Antique Mid-17th Century English Side Chairs
Oak
Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Chairs
Oak, Walnut
Antique 17th Century British Jacobean Chairs
Oak
Antique 1870s English High Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 17th Century Spanish Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1700s Italian Gothic Windsor Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1660s English Charles II Chairs
Oak
Antique 1650s Italian Louis XIV Chairs
Walnut
20th Century British Chairs
Oak
Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Chairs
Metal
Antique 17th Century British Medieval Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 17th Century Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 17th Century Italian Chairs
Wood
Antique 17th Century British Jacobean Side Chairs
Oak
Antique 1870s English High Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Prints
Paper
Antique 17th Century Gothic Armchairs
Oak
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Armchairs
Oak
Antique 17th Century Prints
Paper
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Antique 17th Century Chairs
Wood
Antique 17th Century British Charles II Side Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 17th Century Empire Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Chairs
Antique 17th Century French French Provincial Corner Chairs
Nutwood, Walnut
Antique 1650s Italian Louis XIV Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1690s English William and Mary Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 1660s English Charles II Chairs
Oak
Antique 1690s English William and Mary Chairs
Oak
Antique 1690s English William and Mary Chairs
Oak
Antique 1690s English William and Mary Chairs
Walnut
Antique 17th Century British Charles II Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1920s English Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique 17th Century Spanish Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century English Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 17th Century British Charles II Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Chairs
Wood, Chestnut, Pine
Antique Mid-17th Century European Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Charles II Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 17th Century English Charles II Armchairs
Wood, Oak
Antique 17th Century English Charles II Armchairs
Oak
Antique Late 17th Century English Stools
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Velvet
Antique 17th Century French Classical Greek Quilts and Blankets
Wool, Silk
Antique 17th Century Great Britain (UK) William and Mary Armchairs
Antique Mid-17th Century English Jacobean Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 17th Century English Charles II Armchairs
Fruitwood, Oak
Antique Early 18th Century European Baroque Armchairs
Textile, Silk, Velvet, Oak
Antique 19th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Mid-17th Century Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIV Armchairs
20th Century English Gothic Revival Dining Room Sets
Oak, Leather
Early 20th Century English Early Victorian Dining Room Sets
Oak
Early 20th Century English Early Victorian Dining Room Sets
Oak
20th Century British Late Victorian Dining Room Sets
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Wood, Leather
Antique 17th Century Spanish Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rattan, Walnut
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Roman Architectural Elements
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Iron
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1870s Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Italian Table Mirrors
Silver Plate
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Gold
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Wood
Antique 1880s Italian Classical Roman Floor Lamps
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Dry Bars
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 1780s Italian Neoclassical Daybeds
Gold Leaf
Antique 1810s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Iron
Antique Late 18th Century American Armchairs
Antique 17th Century 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 202217th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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