Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
1910s Scottish Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century American Mission Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Faux Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Oak
Early 1900s Scottish Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century Shaker Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Rattan, Oak
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Leather, Oak
19th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Rope, Oak
19th Century English Baroque Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century American Colonial Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Maple
Early 1900s Dutch Gothic Revival Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Oak
19th Century Victorian Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Elm
Late 19th Century Jacobean Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Walnut
Early 1900s American American Craftsman Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
19th Century American Victorian Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Oak
19th Century American Victorian Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century Jacobean Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Jacobean Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Walnut, Paint
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
1940s American American Classical Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Maple, Oak, Walnut
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Silk
Early 20th Century Louis XV Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Regency Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Burl, Fabric, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Birch
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Art Nouveau Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Oak
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Oak
Early 19th Century American Shaker Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Wood
1950s Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Oak
1990s American Modern Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Fabric
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Early 1900s American American Craftsman Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
19th Century American Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Hemp, Oak
18th Century and Earlier American American Classical Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Gold Leaf
18th Century and Earlier American Primitive Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
1880s American Renaissance Revival Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Iron
Early 19th Century American American Colonial Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Hickory, Pine
1920s American Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century American Colonial Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Oak
1920s American Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Cane, Oak
Early 1900s American Mission Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
19th Century American Gothic Revival Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Primitive Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Rattan, Oak
Early 20th Century Primitive Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Rattan, Oak
1890s American Country Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Iron
1910s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1820s American Country Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Oak, Pine
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Rush, Hardwood
1920s American Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Oak
19th Century Swedish Renaissance Revival Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century American Shaker Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Rush, Oak
1920s Scottish Queen Anne Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Jacobean Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1910s American Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Oak, Faux Leather
Early 20th Century Jacobean Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Scottish Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Walnut
19th Century American American Colonial Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Oak
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Maple
1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century William and Mary Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Cane, Oak
1910s American William and Mary Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Brass
Late 18th Century American American Colonial Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Oak, Maple
Early 20th Century Jacobean Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Rustic Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Oak
19th Century American Primitive Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Oak
19th Century American Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Oak, Velvet, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Mission Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Oak
1910s William and Mary Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Walnut, Burl
Early 20th Century William and Mary Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Classical Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Glass, Maple
Late 19th Century North American Victorian Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Rush, Oak, Pine
1910s American Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American Shaker Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Maple, Oak, Pine, Wood
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Wood
1910s American Mission Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Oak
18th Century American Georgian Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Wood, Hickory, Oak
Early 1900s American Mission Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Oak
1920s English Arts and Crafts Antique American Oak Dining Chairs
Rush, Oak
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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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