$720Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.25 in W 18 in D 18 in
19th Century Antique Arrow Back Windsor Wood Accent Dining Side Chair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
19th century antique arrow back spindle Windsor accent side chair, circa early 1800's. This
Wood
19th Century Original Painted New England Windor Childs Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine arrow back windsor child's chair is in fine condition and all original painted grey
Wood
Windsor Highchair In Original Paint Circa 1820
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful American, windsor, arrow-back high chair in original surface. Circa 1820, this chair is
Maple, Paint
19THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED ARROW BACK CHAIRS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED PLANKS BOTTOM AND ARROW BACK CHAIRS IN A WONDERFUL PATINA. SOLD AS A
Pine
19THC ORIGINAL WORN BLACK OVER RED PAINTED ARROW BACK CHAIRS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL BLACK OVER RED WORN PAINTED PLANK BOTTOM AND ARROW BACK CHAIRS IN A WONDERFUL WORN
Pine
19THC RARE ORIGINAL PAINT DECORATED ARROW BACK CHAIRS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PENNSYLVANIA 19THC ARROW BACK ORIGINAL PAINT DECORATED CHAIRS FROM LANCASTER COUNTY IN OUTSTANDING
Pine
Set of Four 19th Century Mustard Original Painted Arrow Back Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a most unusual set of four 19th century New England decorated thumb back Windsor chairs
Pine
Set of 6 Italian Arrow Back Dining Chairs, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th Century Italian Dining Chairs with interesting arrows with quiver and wreath carving. Tapered
Wood, Upholstery
Sold
H 35.5 in W 17.25 in D 19 in
Six Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Fruitwood Arrow Back Klismos Chairs
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
craftsmanship. The klismos form as well as the carved arrow shaped back splats reflect classical tradition. The
Cane, Fruitwood
Early 19thc Original Paint Decorated Chairs From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
repairs.One chair has minor paint loss to the arrow back splash, but very minor loss.They are a fantastic
Pine
Amazing Early 19th Century Child's Thumbtack/Arrowback Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is one of the best examples of an early 19th century great form arrow back child's windsor
Pine
6 PAINT-DECORATED WINDSOR CHAIRS IN AN UNKNOWN, WHIMSICAL FORM
Located in York County, PA
SET OF 6 PAINT-DECORATED, BIRD CAGE, ARROW-BACK, HALF-SPINDLE-BACK WINDSOR CHAIRS, AN UNKNOWN FORM
Wood
Sold
H 28 in W 26 in D 12 in
Antique Neoclassical Black Lacquered Desk Telephone Table Stand and Accent Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
table top and skirt, carved arrow back with chariot scene on chair, circa 1900. Measurements: Chair : 33
Wood
Early American Arrow Back Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early American Arrow Back Chair
Wood
Set of Six Dutch Arrow Back Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Set of six early oak arrow back dining chairs. Finish had been taken down. and legs braced at a
American Arrow Back High Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
American arrow back high chair has a pine saddle seat and oak arrow splats. The legs and top are
Hickory, Poplar
Set of Four Arrow Back Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A set of four cherry arrow back dining chairs. Origin is probably NY state.
Cherry
Late 19th C Ohio / Arrow Back American Windsor Rocker
Located in San Diego, CA
Very rare Ohio Back Windsor Rocker with bamboo and baluster turnings and arrow back details.
Wood
Set of 4 19th C American Windsor Chairs
Located in San Diego, CA
One Bird Cage Back, one Rod Back and two Arrow Back American Windsor Chairs with simple "bamboo
Wood
Oak 18th Century English Arrow Cut-Out, Shield Back Country Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
Oak 18th century English arrow cut-out --shield back -- Hepplewhite style side chair with fabric
Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 38 in W 18.75 in D 19 in
English 18th Century Oak Arrow Cut-Out, Shield Back Country Side Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
English late 18th century oak arrow cut-out -- shield back -- Hepplewhite design country side chair
Fabric, Oak
Mahogany Single Drawer Side Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Constructed of solid mahogany, this little side table could find a home just about anywhere-bedside, next to a sofa or wing chair, as a catch-all for keys and gloves in a side hall-a...
Mahogany
Sold|$26,167
H 42.52 in W 64.57 in D 17.33 in
Large French Antique Louis XV Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A well proportioned and finely carved Louis XV style fireplace in Italian Carrara marble. The carved panelled jambs with stiff acanthus at the bottom, descending flowers and foliage ...
Carrara Marble
$4,117
H 41.93 in W 43.31 in D 83.27 in
ANTIQUE FRENCH DUCK EGG BLUE HAND PAiNTED ORNATELY DECORATED BED FRAME IN OAK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime quality, antique French Duck Egg Blue hand painted Napoleon II style bed frame Please note th...
Oak
$3,525Sale Price|25% Off
H 29.75 in W 74.5 in D 28.5 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Selig Mid-Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Sofa & Ottoman
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Wayne, NJ
Ib Kofod-Larsen Scandinavian Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa and ottoman / footstool for Selig. The ottoman measures 25"x 20.50" x 17" high with cushion. Both are marked Selig. If y...
Wood
Custom Farm Table in Reclaimed Heart-Pine, Built to Order
By Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This made-to-order dining table built is made in hand selected, reclaimed heart-pine. Size shown here: 120 x 43 inches. Because each table is bench-made in our own Los Angeles wor...
Reclaimed Wood
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
$4,117
H 59.26 in W 48.23 in D 81.89 in
Antique French Hand Painted Ornately Decorated Bed Frame in Oak Pine Slats
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime quality, antique French hand painted Napoleon II style bed frame This bed is of the finest quality, it has some good age to it, it ...
Oak, Pine
$6,897 / item
H 48 in W 81.88 in D 86.25 in
King White Oak Four Poster "Tulip Top" Bed with Turned Posts by Scott James
Located in Tiverton, RI
The tulip top bed is one of our most popular, with a contiguous headboard and post height this bed is perfect for a smaller scale room. Featuring a capped flat headboard with a molde...
Wood
$15,485
H 45.28 in W 64.97 in D 16.93 in
French Antique Front Shell Fireplace White Marble Cast Iron Insert
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Experience the enchanting charm of our French antique shell fireplace, a masterpiece infused with history and style, now elevated with an added dimension of luxury. Crafted from prec...
Marble
Set of four Slovenian Maple Continuous Arms Windsor chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A set two continuous arm and two side Windsor Chairs in solid red maple with high barrel back, made in Slovenia. Great vintage condition. Measure 22.5" in width, 24" in depth and 4...
Maple
French 19th Century Bed or Daybed
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Daybed is nicely carved garnished with a red velvet fabric. Easy to place anywhere at home.
Walnut
19th Century Country English Provincial Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand 19th century country English provincial chest of drawers or commode crafted from thick pine boards. The pine has a desirable aged and distressed patina with prior insect damage...
Pine
Pair of Carl Malmsten of Armchairs, circa 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten Armchairs, circa 1950s A pair of upholstered armchairs from Swedish master: Carl Malmsten. This model is a lighter variation on the Samsas chair with taller legs. This...
Bouclé, Beech
$1,980Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.5 in W 27.5 in D 32 in
Danish Modern Oversized Teak Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner for Tarm Stole
By Hans J. Wegner, Tarm Stole
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish Modern oversized teak rocking chair / rocker by Hans Wegner for Tarm Stole, circa 1970s This chair is even more impressive in person. The large proportions of this design make...
Upholstery, Teak
18th c. English Thames Valley Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Charming late 18th Century English Thames Valley "hoop back" Windsor armchair in ash and elm, the hoop with 10 supporting spindles and the continuous arm with crook supports and fain...
Ash, Elm
19th Century Stoneware Flower Decorated Crock from Maryland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century stoneware salt glazed flower decorated ovoid Baltimore Maryland jar or crock. Great earlier ovoid form with hand tooled top rim, hand tooled and applied ear handles,...
Pottery
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.
Andrianna Shamaris has filled her epic new home with pieces of her own design.
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
With its plush cushions, cane details and dazzlingly colorful back, it’s inviting from every angle.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.