Antique Dining Chairs Oak Carver Edwardian
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs
Leather, Wood
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20th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Enamel, Gold
Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Centerpieces
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Centerpieces
Crystal, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 1720s French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Tapestry, Upholstery, Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Desks
Other
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Malachite, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Tapestry, Giltwood
20th Century French Louis XV Center Tables
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Mirrors
Giltwood
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Early 20th Century English Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s Danish Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Early 20th Century English Dining Room Sets
Oak
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.