Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Early 20th Century Northern Irish Chippendale Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Upholstery, Mahogany
1750s Northern Irish George II Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Mahogany
18th Century Northern Irish George III Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Northern Irish Chippendale Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Northern Irish Aesthetic Movement Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Oak
19th Century Northern Irish Bohemian Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Wood
Late 19th Century Northern Irish Georgian Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Leather, Suede, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Northern Irish George III Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Tulipwood, Harewood, Satinwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Mirror, Satinwood
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Late 19th Century English George II Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century English Chippendale Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Mahogany
1820s English Chippendale Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Leather, Mahogany
2010s Philippine Georgian Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Mahogany
2010s Philippine Georgian Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Mahogany
Early 1800s English George III Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Other
1920s Chippendale Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Mahogany
1980s American Georgian Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Mahogany
1890s Chippendale Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-18th Century British Chippendale Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Metal
2010s Philippine Georgian Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Wood
20th Century English George III Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Mahogany
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1910s Northern Irish Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Mid-18th Century Northern Irish Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Silk, Mahogany
1780s Northern Irish Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Wood
1780s Northern Irish Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Wood
18th Century and Earlier Northern Irish Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Early 1900s Northern Irish Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Pine
Early 20th Century Northern Irish Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Wood
19th Century Northern Irish George II Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Mahogany
18th Century Northern Irish George III Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Late 18th Century Northern Irish Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Wood
1870s Northern Irish Victorian Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Walnut
1920s British Art Deco Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Leather, Beech, Elm
19th Century English Victorian Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Leather, Oak
19th Century English Victorian Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Leather, Oak
Late 19th Century Northern Irish Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Irish Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
1840s Northern Irish Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
1890s Northern Irish Victorian Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Brass
Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Oak
1870s Irish Campaign Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Brass
1870s Irish Campaign Antique Chairs Northern Ireland
Brass
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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