17th Century Bishop Chair, Armchair, France 1679
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
17th Century Bishop Chair, Armchair. Oakwood. signed 1679. carved sun as emblem of the sun king
17th Century Baroque Antique Bishop Chairs
Oak
17th Century Bishop Chair, Armchair, France 1679
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
17th Century Bishop Chair, Armchair. Oakwood. signed 1679. carved sun as emblem of the sun king
Oak
Bishop's Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
An impressive early wainscot oak chair with paneled back and arched crest featuring elaborate
Oak
19th Century Carved Solid Mahogany Bishops Cathedral Throne Chair
Located in West Chester, PA
19th Century Solid Mahogany Gothic Cathedral Chair. "En Memoriam M.M." carved on front below the
Mahogany
19th Century French Bleached Chestnut Cathèdre Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
referred to as a chaire (meaning “pulpit”). Designed to be a throne style chair used by bishops, the chair
Wood, Chestnut
English Gothic Revival Carved Throne Chair
Located in Queens, NY
19th century English Gothic Revival style oak high back carved and filigree Bishop's throne chair
Oak
$18,500
H 79 in W 25.5 in D 18 in
19th Century English Gothic Revival Carved Throne Chair with Mythical Motifs
Located in Queens, NY
English Gothic Revival style (19th Cent) oak high back carved and filigree Bishops throne chair
Oak
Unavailable
H 42 in W 21.75 in D 17.5 in
Maple William & Mary Bannister Back Armchair, Massachusetts, circa 1740-1750
Located in Providence, RI
This armchair relates to an example shown in Bishop, the American chair: Three centuries of style
Maple
Unavailable
H 36.75 in W 21.5 in D 20.75 in
Mahogany Hepplewhite Armchair, Rhode Island or Connecticut, circa 1800
Located in Providence, RI
from The American Chair, Three Centuries of Style, Robert Bishop. This form was used by many cabinet
Unavailable
H 38 in W 28.5 in D 24 in
Carved Mahogany Egyptian Revival Armchair, New York, circa 1860, Herter Brothers
Located in Providence, RI
According to Robert Bishop in the American chair, (p.387), the Egyptian revival movement received
Mahogany
19th c. Leather Bishops Chair
Located in New York, NY
French 19th century bishops chair Leather back and seat with nail heads Wood frame
Leather, Wood
Highly Carved Gothic Bishop’s Chair
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Highly-carved Gothic ‘Bishop’s’ chair of remarkable age- hard to date precisely but the wear and
Cherry, Chestnut, Oak, Walnut
Carved Mahogany Bishop's Chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
Gothic styled ecclesiastic chair of carved mahogany with tooled leather upholstered seat pad.
Mahogany, Leather
French Carved Walnut Bishop’s Chair
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An unusual French ‘Bishop’s Throne’ in walnut, with carved details to the paneled sides, back, and
Walnut
Sold
H 70 in W 26.5 in D 70 in
Antique American Neo-Gothic Bishop Throne Tuft Chair Newly Upholstered in Mohair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American Neo-Gothic Bishop Throne Tufted Chair Newly Upholstered in "Cabernet" Italian
Mohair, Wood
19TH CENTURY SCOTTISH BISHOPS MAHOGANY THRONE CHAIR
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19TH CENTURY SCOTTISH BISHOPS MAHOGANY THRONE CHAIR, IMPRESSIVE SIZE OF THIS FANTASTIC LEATHER
Mahogany
Sold
H 62 in W 26.5 in D 19 in
Antique French Chair Gothic Revival Bishops Throne Altar Chair Cushion Oak 19thC
Located in Tyler, TX
OUTSTANDING Antique French Oak GOTHIC REVIVAL Bishops Throne Altar Chair with Reversible Liturgical
Oak
Sold
H 59 in W 24.5 in D 25.5 in
Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Gothic Revival Bishops Throne Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian Gothic Revival Bishops throne chair. Made of oak, featuring serpentine arms and
Velvet, Oak
Sold
H 57 in W 23.5 in D 19 in
Antique French PAIR Bishops Throne Alter Chairs Gothic Revival Oak 19thC
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL and HARD-TO-FIND PAIR of Antique French GOTHIC REVIVAL Bishops Throne Altar Chairs
Oak
Sold
H 57.75 in W 24.75 in D 28.5 in
Pair of Large 17th Century Tooled Leather and Oak Armchairs from Spain
Located in Dallas, TX
armchairs are sometimes referred to as “Portuguese type”. This chair was named this because the style is
Brass
St. Charles Borromeo. Early 17th century. Painting on Copper.
Located in Firenze, IT
Trent, in 1563 he was consecrated bishop and sent to the Chair of Saint Ambrose of Milan, a vast diocese
Copper
Sold
H 58.25 in W 22.75 in D 17.75 in
Late 19th Century Carved Oak Bishop's High Back Throne Chair with Storage
Located in Evergreen, CO
Fit for a king or queen, this royal-looking hall chair was actually designed for a bishop. Bishop
Oak
Sold
H 62 in W 26.5 in D 19 in
Antique French Chair Gothic Revival Bishops Throne Altar Chair Cushion Oak 19thC
Located in Tyler, TX
OUTSTANDING Antique French Oak GOTHIC REVIVAL Bishops Throne Altar Chair with Reversible Liturgical
Oak
Sold
H 46 in W 27 in D 25 in
Carved English Gothic Revival Bishop's Throne Chair, A. W. Pugin, circa 1855
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in Portland, OR
Antique carved English Gothic Revival Bishop's throne chair, A. W. Pugin, circa 1855. The chair
Oak
Oak Gothic Revival Hand-Carved Throne Chair, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
high back Bishop's throne chair with original hand-carved elements and gilt coat of arms. The seat can
Oak
Rare Pair of Antique Gothic Walnut Wood Cathedral Chairs from France
Located in Dallas, TX
House, and as a kind of honorary seat for Bishops. The chairs below have the characteristic high backs
Walnut
19th C. Gothic Style Bishop's Chair (GMD#2753)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century French Gothic Style Carved Giltwood Bishop's Chair with Secret Compartment Under Seat
Wood, Fabric
Ornate Gothic Bishop's Chair
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Ornate Gothic style, oak bishop's chair with trefoil designs. Includes red seat cushion and ample
Oak
Sold
H 62.5 in W 21.5 in D 17 in
Early 20th Century Oak Bishop's Chair with Vaulted Back and Trefoil Designs
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Decorative oak Bishop's chair with vaulted back featuring quatrefoil and trefoil details with fleur
Oak
$4,212
H 38 in Dm 34 in
Rare Hand Carved Wooden Gothic Revival Art Chandelier with Gargoyle Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique and good size Gothic Revival light fixture. If you are looking for an out of the ordinary chandelier then this antique European light fixture in the Gothic style could be p...
Metal
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$10,442
H 46 in W 70.9 in D 30.5 in
Gothic Revival Oak Fireplace Mantel with Carved Church Window Panels & Guards
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful Gothic Revival fire-place mantle surround with an amazing presence and patina. If you like Gothic Revival furniture then we are certain you will like this quality made and...
Wood, Oak
$2,165
H 20.3 in W 36.2 in D 15.4 in
Antique Early 1900s Gothic Revival Stool or Table with Hand Carved Elements
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique, practical and highly decorative seat / hall bench with quality carvings. This beautifully carved and striking stool is surrounded by a number of very well designed and execu...
Oak
$3,263
H 55.7 in W 24 in D 17.4 in
Practical Gothic Revival Carved Two Door Dry Bar Cabinet / Bookcase w. Iron Lock
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and practical bookcase or drinks cabinet. This beautifully designed and all hand carved, tiger oak cabinet from circa 1910 is in amazing condition. It comes with top qualit...
Iron
$10,442Sale Price|41% Off
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 27.17 in
Rare 15th Century Solid Oak Medieval Dutch Gothic Chest or Trunk
Located in Casteren, NL
A very rare chest that was completely made of solid oak from the Netherlands middle ages. It is a joined chest with hand carved geometric gothic front panels. The ornaments used ar...
Wrought Iron
$3,322
H 34 in W 30 in D 15.2 in
Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Oak Church Lectern Desk w. Bible Compartment
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality crafted and incredibly durable Gothic church lectern. This practical size lectern is remarkably well crafted and the design and patina are to die for. The perfectly hand...
Oak
On Hold|$5,933
H 21.26 in W 59.85 in D 16.93 in
Rare Large Gothic 16th century carved solid oak chest, France
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 16th century / bridal or blanket chest / oak / Gothic This impressive chest was hand-carved in solid oak in the 16th century in France. The construction is typical of very...
Oak
$4,513
H 21.7 in W 43.3 in D 17.5 in
Stunning Antique Gothic Revival Hand Carved Elm Wood Blanket Chest / Trunk 1750
Located in Lisse, NL
Great looking and patina antique Gothic trunk, made of solid elmwood. This impressive looking and practical size chest shows a number of deep and beautiful, hand carved Gothic eleme...
Wrought Iron
$2,126Sale Price|20% Off
H 43.31 in W 30.71 in D 15.36 in
French Chestnut & Wrought Iron Buffet Neogothic Style Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French chestnut sideboard buffet in the neogothic style. Turned legs gothic and geometrical motifs. One drawer and two doors, wrought iron handles and locksmith. Good antique conditi...
Chestnut
Antique 19th C Gothic Revival Carved Armchair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique 19th C Gothic Revival Carved Armchair. Mahogany tone frame with Neo Gothic design. Hand Carved and Superb Condition Antique Gothic Revival Armchair Chair The backsplat has a...
Wood
$4,272
H 22 in W 49.3 in D 20 in
Sturdy Gothic Revival Hand Carved Oak Coffee Table or Side Table w. Great Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning antique Gothic design, coffee or side table. This wonderfully bulky table really is of an impressive quality make and it also is practical in size. It comes with deep and b...
Oak
$41,534
H 109.45 in W 76.38 in D 21.66 in
Rare large early 19th century hand carved Neo-Gothic cupboard in oak
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 19th Century / cupboard / oak / Neo-gothic / Antique Flamboyant gothic style cupboard with 4 doors, handcrafted in Belgium. We found this exceptional piece in the Belgian...
Oak
$2,100
H 22.75 in W 14 in D 7.5 in
Gothic Revival Stained Glass Architectural Wall Cabinet 1880 with Bronze Details
Located in Glenford, NY
Very Fine Gothic Revival Cathedral Style Wall Bracket/cabinet with Original Stained Glass and fine Bronze Details - cherub faces, door with detailed latch, column motifs, and scallop...
Bronze
$5,994
H 86 in W 37.75 in D 25.625 in
1800's Antique Cabinet, Vitrine, Display, French Gothic Revival, Carved Wood!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 1800's Antique Cabinet, Vitrine, Display, French Gothic Revival, Carved Wood! Antique Cabinet, Vitrine, Display, French Gothic Revival, Carved Wood, 1800s! French Gothic R...
Glass, Wood
$10,442
H 34 in Dm 29.5 in
Rare Antique Gothic Revival Bronze 12 Candle Chandelier with Gargoyle Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and stunning 19th century copy of a 16th century Gothic art chandelier. With another year of selling rare and beautiful antiques almost over, we are proud to offer you one of...
Bronze
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.
The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.
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