Antique Open Arm Chair
19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Open Arm Chair
Walnut, Giltwood
1890s French Antique Open Arm Chair
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
1870s American Moorish Antique Open Arm Chair
Mother-of-Pearl, Maple
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Open Arm Chair
Cane, Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Open Arm Chair
Cord, Walnut
19th Century French Antique Open Arm Chair
Linen, Wood
Late 19th Century English Antique Open Arm Chair
Leather, Mahogany
Early 1800s Regency Antique Open Arm Chair
Upholstery, Wood
1780s English George III Antique Open Arm Chair
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Open Arm Chair
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century English Antique Open Arm Chair
Oak
Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Antique Open Arm Chair
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Open Arm Chair
Wood
Early 20th Century European Jacobean Antique Open Arm Chair
Metal
Early 20th Century Jacobean Antique Open Arm Chair
Metal
1880s French Rococo Revival Antique Open Arm Chair
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Open Arm Chair
Wood
1890s Sheraton Antique Open Arm Chair
Mahogany
19th Century British Regency Antique Open Arm Chair
Mahogany
19th Century French Régence Antique Open Arm Chair
Wood, Upholstery
19th Century Asian Antique Open Arm Chair
Wood
Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Open Arm Chair
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Chinese Aesthetic Movement Antique Open Arm Chair
Bamboo
19th Century Queen Anne Antique Open Arm Chair
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Open Arm Chair
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Open Arm Chair
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Empire Antique Open Arm Chair
19th Century French Directoire Antique Open Arm Chair
Wood
Early 19th Century Rustic Antique Open Arm Chair
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Open Arm Chair
Leather, Oak
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Open Arm Chair
Fruitwood, Upholstery
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Open Arm Chair
Wood, Upholstery, Paint
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Open Arm Chair
Beech, Paint, Upholstery
1860s Victorian Antique Open Arm Chair
Walnut
Early 1900s Hepplewhite Antique Open Arm Chair
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Open Arm Chair
Fruitwood
1860s English Victorian Antique Open Arm Chair
Leather, Rosewood
Early 19th Century Baltic Baltic Antique Open Arm Chair
Walnut
Early 18th Century French Régence Antique Open Arm Chair
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Antique Open Arm Chair
Linen, Giltwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Open Arm Chair
Other
Mid-19th Century French Antique Open Arm Chair
Upholstery, Walnut
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Open Arm Chair
Upholstery, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Antique Open Arm Chair
Bronze, Gold
1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Open Arm Chair
Walnut
17th Century English Regency Antique Open Arm Chair
Oak
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Open Arm Chair
Wood, Upholstery
Late 19th Century French Antique Open Arm Chair
Cane, Wood, Paint
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Open Arm Chair
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Late 18th Century English William and Mary Antique Open Arm Chair
Oak, Rush
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Open Arm Chair
Wood
1870s Victorian Antique Open Arm Chair
Rosewood
1870s French Louis XV Antique Open Arm Chair
Walnut
1870s Antique Open Arm Chair
Ormolu
1880s Scottish Antique Open Arm Chair
Oak
Early 20th Century Directoire Antique Open Arm Chair
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Antique Open Arm Chair
Wood
19th Century Chinese Antique Open Arm Chair
Rosewood
1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Open Arm Chair
Velvet, Tapestry, Wood, Giltwood
1880s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Open Arm Chair
Fabric, Elm
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Antique Open Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Antique Open Arm Chair?
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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