Fine carved oak box seat settle circa 1900
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Carved Oak box seat settle, circa 1900, Back with 3 carved panels each showing 3 gentlemen in
Early 1900s British Gothic Revival Antique Box Seat
Oak
Fine carved oak box seat settle circa 1900
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Carved Oak box seat settle, circa 1900, Back with 3 carved panels each showing 3 gentlemen in
Oak
Antique Storage Box, English, Walnut, Fireside Bin, Military, Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique storage box. An English, solid walnut fireside bin or occasional seat, dating to
Walnut
American Sheraton Mahogany Circular Seat Piano Stool, c. 1790-1800
Located in Kenilworth, IL
are joined with an ‘X’ stretcher. The height of the upholstered box seat is adjustable by means of a
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of French Neoclassic Upholstered Seat Side Chairs, c. 1795-1810
Located in Kenilworth, IL
raked rear legs which support an upholstered boxed seat. The splayed upper leg posts are joined by a
Upholstery, Cherry
Early 19th Century American Mahogany Chair Back Window Bench
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Neoclassic chair back window seat with upholstered box seat in Honduran mahogany. Note the defining
Upholstery, Mahogany
English Country Pine Chair circa 1800 with Scrolled Arms and Lift-Top Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
-shaped motifs. Two elegant scrolled arms connect the back to the rectangular seat. This boxed seat opens
Pine
Pair of French Louis XV Walnut Plank Seat Hall Chairs on Cabriole Legs, 1800s
Located in Kenilworth, IL
chairs are fitted with custom boxed seat cushions which affix at the rear with velcro tabs. The surfaces
Upholstery, Walnut
$16,500 / set
Pair of Rustic Black Forest Walnut Bear Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
back with faux wood carved seat and legs (1 having music box seat)
Walnut
English Queen Anne upholstered stool, c. 1850
Located in Kenilworth, IL
carved feet. The frame is fitted with an upholstered box seat which has been reupholstered in wool using
Upholstery, Mahogany
Eugene Aizelin "Pandora" Patinated Bronze
Located in Astoria, NY
. Barbidienne Fondeur, late 19th century, the female figure clutching a box, seated on a pedestal, unsigned by
Bronze
$4,960Sale Price|31% Off
Handsome French Charles X Burl Birch Spoon Back Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
floral and foliate band with down-swept arms above a boxed seat raised on console legs with carved
Burl
18th Century Carved Oak Settle
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
hinged box seat, ornately carved with dragons and panels of saints in geometric borders. This piece
Oak
Baltimore Louis XVI Revival Upholstered Slipper Chair, '1850-75'
Located in Kenilworth, IL
carved front legs and raked rear legs. All legs rest in cast brass cup castors. The upholstered boxed
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Empire Ottoman
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique 19th century American Victorian Empire box seat ottoman or stool featuring large crotch
Mahogany
$2,867Sale Price|30% Off
Gustavian Settle Sofa Underseat Storage Later White Paint, 19th Century
Located in Lewes, England
box seat with huge under seat storage and later paint. The sunrise motif is beautifully executed and
Pine
Antique American Empire Serpentine Mahogany Footstool Ottoman
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Empire box seat footed ottoman. This square serpentine footstool features a bold mahogany wood veneer
Mahogany
$1,880Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Club Chair
Located in Faversham, GB
fluted back complements the generous leather hide spring box seat. The box arms have symmetrical
Leather, Oak
Italian 18th Century Baroque Upholstered Low Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
apron and cabriole legs. Presently the boxed seat is upholstered in a serene shade of periwinkle velvet
Velvet, Wood, Paint
$2,053Sale Price|20% Off
Rustic Wooden Armchair with Storage, France, 19th Century, 1872
Located in Antwerp, BE
boxed seat can be opened to reveal a storage compartment. With its remarkable patina, the design reminds
Wood
$3,738Sale Price|25% Off
KAZUYOSHI Japan Meiji 1890 Box In Lacquered And Gilt Wood Draped Seated Women
Located in Miami, FL
A Meiji lacquered box in the shape of a seated lady made by Meigetsusai Kazuyoshi. This is a n
Gold Leaf
"Lady Seated in Chair Reading" Money Box/ Still Bank by A. Biagioni, Circa 1925
Located in Incline Village, NV
for resale to the European market. Money boxes (or still banks as they are called in America) were one
Pottery
19th Century Persian Shahsavan Soumak Mafrash Tribal Cargo Bag
Located in Barrington, IL
decorative storage chest, coffee table, bench cover, or box seat, making it ideal for interior designers
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Mafrash Tribal Cargo Bag
Located in Barrington, IL
versatility for interiors. It may be used as a decorative storage chest, covered coffee table, or box seat
Wool, Cotton
$2,568
Austrian Box Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Interesting 19th C Austrian original painted box bench. 1840 Seat height - 19.5" (50cms
Pine
English Mahogany Arm Chair With Upholstered Seat, 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
upholstered boxed slip seat. England, circa 1820.
Brass
$1,470Sale Price|40% Off
Pair of 19th Century Queen Anne Style Chippendale Rush Seat Side Chairs
Located in Lomita, CA
This pair of 19th Century Queen Anne side chairs with rush seats are in fine condition. This pair
Maple
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Tsuba Decorated Box and Dish by Fujii Yoshitoyo
By Fujii Yoshitoyo
Located in Newark, England
Komai Style Box and Dish Fujii Yoshitoyo. The Box of slim rectangular shape seated upon the original
Metal
George Jones English Palissy Majolica Glazed Three-Piece Sardine Serving Box
By George Jones
Located in Philadelphia, PA
condition. The expected flaking to the rim of the box, unseen with the lid seated. Minor flea bites to the
Earthenware
Opera Night, Liberty Magazine Cover
By Leslie Thrasher
Located in Fort Washington, PA
only, making it the social event of the season. Sandy and Lil sit in their box seats, gazing at the
Canvas, Oil
Cathedra or Throne Chair, Late 16th Century, French Second Renaissance, Walnut
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Frances. The panelled, box seat has later 18th century hinges which reveal a large, compartment and
Walnut
Jacobean Revival Leather Footstool, Late 19th to Early 20th Century
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
sturdy box stretcher base. The seat is upholstered in dark leather with stitched detailing, while the
Leather, Wood
Antique French Entry Bench Settee Trunk Renaissance Revival Dark Walnut c1890s
Located in Tyler, TX
" deep 18" deep box with a 23.5" seat height Heavy, solid and sturdy with beautiful walnut patina Add
Walnut
American Mahogany Gondola Chair, c. 1815
Located in Southampton, NY
American Mahogany Gondola Chair, c. 1815 This American Mahogany Gondola Chair features a boxed slip
Mahogany, Upholstery
American Mahogany and Figured Mahogany Veneered Gondola Chair, Circa 1815- 1830s
Located in Germantown, MD
A Restored American mahogany and figured mahogany veneered gondola chair. The chair feature a boxed
Upholstery, Mahogany
Distressed American firehouse armchair, 1800's
Located in Kenilworth, IL
boxed stretchers. The seat and arms show significant wear, and the arms show signs of cracks, which have
Maple, Pine, Paint
French Louis XVI Style Painted & Upholstered Armchair, c. 1910-30
Located in Kenilworth, IL
boxed upholstered seat on a painted beechwood seat frame. The front legs are turned and joined at the
Upholstery, Beech, Paint
Elizabethan Chairs in Lacquered Black, 1840, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Elizabethan Wood Chairs Lacquered in Black and Decorated in Gold with Wicker Seat, Set of 2 A pair
Wood
Set of Six Chairs by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1928
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in London, GB
the Gustavian period into a more refined Scandinavian Modern design vernacular. A rattan seat is boxed
Rattan, Ash
18th Century Antique Open Armchair, Late Georgian Oak
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
cushion. Raised on sturdy square section legs with chamfered corners united by a stepped back box
Oak
Unavailable|$1,777
Oak Lambing Chair with Box Seat
Located in Newark, GB
A wonderful rustic style 19th century oak lambing chair, with a lovely colour, a box seat and the
Oak
Unavailable|$4,800
Even Arm Arts and Crafts Settle
Located in Woodstock, NY
Tiger striped oak settle with wide slats and original spring box seat.
Oak
Unavailable|$4,800
Set of Two 17th Century Antique Decorative Italian Altar Chairs
Located in Boston, MA
Set of two 17th century antique decorative Italian Altar chairs, case shaped backsplat with box
Wood
Unavailable|$3,995
English Oak Hall Bench
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
Exceptional period English oak hall bench with four hand-carved panels in the back, blanket box
Oak
Unavailable|$24,990
Mahogany and Upholstered Square-Sided "Baring" Sofa
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
the standard Howard design in that the arms are square-sided creating a box seat; usually there is a
Upholstery
Unavailable|$16,000 / set
Viennese Pair of Early Art Deco Period Bergeres
Located in Hudson, NY
comfort; featuring channelled backs, corresponding shaped box seats and elegant tall armrests. Shaped pair
Chenille, Beech
Unavailable|$1,249
Early Antique Carved Oak Hall Settle
Located in Wakefield, GB
, lift up box seat with original lock plate but kissing the clasp from the seat. Shaped arm rests
Oak
Unavailable|$3,123
Carved Oak Porters Chair/Settle
Located in Detling, GB
profusely carved all over, the back panel shows farmyard scenes and sits behind a box seat base. The lid of
Oak
Unavailable|$14,410
A pair of Louis XVI style gray painted fauteil
Located in San Francisco, CA
The rectangular back with molded rail and center channel articulates the boxed seat back. The
Unavailable|$38,000 / set
Important Rare Set of Six Neoclassical Side Chairs, Boston, circa 1815
Located in Providence, RI
box seats, which make for a most comfortable and sturdy dining room chair. The main stylistic
Mahogany
Unavailable|$6,000
Baltic Rosewood Curule Tabouret
Located in Woodbury, CT
A Baltic, likely Russian, parcel-gilt decorated rosewood window seat; in neoclassical Etruscan
Rosewood
Unavailable|$2,750 / set
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
Elaborately hand-carved walnut chairs with thickly-boxed velvet upholstered seats. Oval carved back
Upholstery, Walnut
Unavailable|$1,200
Wicker Armchair
Located in Woodstock, NY
Single wicker armchair, with tall back, and swooping lines. Upholstered backrest and seat box
Unavailable
American Neo Classic stool
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Neo Classic Curule stool with boxed horse hair upholstered seat, Boston, circa l825
Unavailable|$1,425
19th Century French Bench with Scalamandre Suede Zebra, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Bench with Scalamandre Suede Zebra Fabric; newly upholstered platform (black velvet) & box
Lacquer
Unavailable|$4,500 / set
A Pair of Painted Chinese Chairs
Located in New York, NY
, Above the Panelled Seat, Raised on Box-Formed Legs.
Unavailable|$4,800
New York Classical Period Long Ottoman
By Joseph Meeks
Located in Woodbury, CT
tiered and vibrant crotch mahogany veneered base, its slip seated boxed upholstery is even of a special
Upholstery, Mahogany
Unavailable|$2,650 / set
Matching Pair Bar Harbor Wicker Armchair/Rocker
Located in Sheffield, MA
flared arms, original box spring seats. Hallmark criss-crossed open reed latticing. Measurements as
Reed
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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