Antique Carved Wood Chair
19th Century Antique Carved Wood Chair
Wood
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Carved Wood Chair
Hardwood
1840s Chinese Antique Carved Wood Chair
Wood
Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Carved Wood Chair
Wood
19th Century Italian Gothic Antique Carved Wood Chair
Wood
19th Century Swiss Antique Carved Wood Chair
Wood
Early 1900s American American Classical Antique Carved Wood Chair
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Antique Carved Wood Chair
Iron
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Carved Wood Chair
Fabric, Wood
Early 19th Century Antique Carved Wood Chair
Leather, Wood
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Carved Wood Chair
Sapele Wood
Early 20th Century Jacobean Antique Carved Wood Chair
Fabric, Oak
19th Century Black Forest Antique Carved Wood Chair
Wood
Early 20th Century Louis XV Antique Carved Wood Chair
Brass
Early 20th Century Antique Carved Wood Chair
Wood, Velvet
1880s Antique Carved Wood Chair
Wood
19th Century American Antique Carved Wood Chair
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Carved Wood Chair
Wood
18th Century Portuguese Rococo Antique Carved Wood Chair
Wood, Jacaranda, Fabric, Upholstery
19th Century British William IV Antique Carved Wood Chair
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Carved Wood Chair
Tapestry, Wood
Late 19th Century Maghreb Moorish Antique Carved Wood Chair
Wood, Bone
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Carved Wood Chair
Cane, Wood
1880s Austrian Primitive Antique Carved Wood Chair
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Carved Wood Chair
Wood
Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Carved Wood Chair
Upholstery, Wood
Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique Carved Wood Chair
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Antique Carved Wood Chair
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century European Gothic Antique Carved Wood Chair
Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Carved Wood Chair
Tapestry
1920s German Folk Art Antique Carved Wood Chair
Wood
19th Century French Antique Carved Wood Chair
Walnut
Early 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Antique Carved Wood Chair
Wood
Late 18th Century British Jacobean Antique Carved Wood Chair
Fruitwood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Carved Wood Chair
Velvet, Wood
18th Century Spanish Queen Anne Antique Carved Wood Chair
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Antique Carved Wood Chair
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Carved Wood Chair
Rattan, Wood
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Carved Wood Chair
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Antique Carved Wood Chair
Upholstery, Wood
1890s German Other Antique Carved Wood Chair
Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Carved Wood Chair
Walnut
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Carved Wood Chair
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Carved Wood Chair
Wood
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Carved Wood Chair
Wood
18th Century British Georgian Antique Carved Wood Chair
Fruitwood
Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Carved Wood Chair
Wood, Hemp
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Carved Wood Chair
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Carved Wood Chair
Ormolu
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Carved Wood Chair
Wood
1870s French Rococo Antique Carved Wood Chair
Linen, Wood
19th Century Swedish Antique Carved Wood Chair
Upholstery, Wood, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century American Baroque Antique Carved Wood Chair
Metal
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Carved Wood Chair
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Carved Wood Chair
Metal
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Carved Wood Chair
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Hollywood Regency Antique Carved Wood Chair
Metal
Early 18th Century French Antique Carved Wood Chair
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
19th Century Chinese Antique Carved Wood Chair
Wood
Early 20th Century Regency Antique Carved Wood Chair
Fabric, Wood
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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 ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- What is a rounded chair called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023What a rounded chair is called depends on its design. A rounded upholstered chair with a deep seat is a barrel back, while one that features a pedestal base and a round removable cushion is a Papasan chair. Chairs with rounded backs and narrow waists made of exposed wood are balloon back chairs. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called wingback chairs. They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explains why the wingback is so strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
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