Antique Wide Chair
1920s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Antique Wide Chair
Cherry
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Wide Chair
Linen, Wood
1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Wide Chair
Oak
19th Century English Georgian Antique Wide Chair
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century French Empire Antique Wide Chair
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Italian Antique Wide Chair
Oak
Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Wide Chair
Walnut
Early 1900s Antique Wide Chair
Straw, Wood
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Wide Chair
Upholstery, Oak
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Wide Chair
Brass
Early 19th Century William IV Antique Wide Chair
Brass
19th Century Victorian Antique Wide Chair
Oak
Early 20th Century Antique Wide Chair
Velvet, Wood
18th Century French Antique Wide Chair
Oak
19th Century English Jacobean Antique Wide Chair
Oak
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Wide Chair
Mahogany
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Wide Chair
Leather
18th Century Swedish Antique Wide Chair
Pine
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Wide Chair
Cotton, Wood
Mid-18th Century George III Antique Wide Chair
Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Wide Chair
Wood, Fabric
19th Century Unknown Antique Wide Chair
Mahogany
1720s English Queen Anne Antique Wide Chair
Wood
1920s Queen Anne Antique Wide Chair
Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Wide Chair
Wood, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Wide Chair
Wood
Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Wide Chair
Mahogany
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wide Chair
Rush, Beech
1870s American Victorian Antique Wide Chair
Wood
1920s Rococo Antique Wide Chair
Fabric
1880s English George I Antique Wide Chair
Walnut
1920s Antique Wide Chair
Wood
Early 20th Century African Tribal Antique Wide Chair
Wood
Early 1900s Primitive Antique Wide Chair
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Wide Chair
Wood
17th Century English Antique Wide Chair
Oak
1710s English Georgian Antique Wide Chair
Oak
19th Century Louis XV Antique Wide Chair
Brass
1880s Victorian Antique Wide Chair
Wood
1890s French French Provincial Antique Wide Chair
Iron
1920s Antique Wide Chair
Wood
19th Century British Antique Wide Chair
Fruitwood
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Wide Chair
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Nigerien Tribal Antique Wide Chair
Metal
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Wide Chair
19th Century English Rococo Revival Antique Wide Chair
Oak
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Wide Chair
Oak, Paint
1890s French Louis XV Antique Wide Chair
Giltwood
1850s English Antique Wide Chair
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Wide Chair
Birch
19th Century English Victorian Antique Wide Chair
Beech, Elm
1810s English Regency Antique Wide Chair
Wood
19th Century English Chesterfield Antique Wide Chair
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Wide Chair
Elm
19th Century Ivorian Primitive Antique Wide Chair
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Wide Chair
Cotton, Walnut
Late 19th Century American Country Antique Wide Chair
19th Century Antique Wide Chair
Yew
1840s American American Classical Antique Wide Chair
Wood
Late 19th Century English Antique Wide Chair
Leather, Oak
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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.
- What is a wide chair called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A wide or oversized chair is called a “chair-and-a-half”. Shop wide chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is an antique Bergère chair?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.
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