$1,670Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.34 in W 21.66 in D 19.3 in
Antique English Arts & Crafts William Birch Liberty & Co. Elbow Chair
By William Birch
Located in London, GB
Antique English Arts & Crafts William Birch Liberty & Co. Elbow Chair. circa1890 Very good solid
Raffia, Beech
Antique English Arts & Crafts Oak Rush Elbow Chair C.1840
Located in London, GB
Antique English Arts & Crafts Oak Rush Elbow Chair C.1840 A 19th Century Lancashire Spindle back
Rush, Oak
$1,113 / item
H 40.5 in W 27 in D 18.5 in
Pair of Arts and Crafts Oak Elbow Chairs, in the Manner of George Walton
By George Walton
Located in London, GB
A pair of Arts and Crafts oak elbow chairs, in the manner of George Walton, with re-rushed back and
Rush, Oak
Unavailable
H 40.56 in W 18.9 in D 15.75 in
Antique Prie Dieu Prayer Chair in Pink Velvet with Bible, Germany, circa 1920
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautifully handcrafted oak prie-dieu chair with pink velvet upholstery from a German monastery
Leather, Velvet, Oak
Anglo-Japanesque Settee
By Philip Webb
Located in Southport, CT
presumed designer. Literature: Kirk, Sheila, Philip Webb: Pioneer of Arts & Crafts Architecture
Wood
A Pair Of 19th Century Arts And Crafts Oak Elbow Library Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here We Have A Fine Pair Of Light Oak Library Chairs Very Much Of The Arts And Crafts Movement
Pair of Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A charming and unusual pair of original Arts & Crafts period elbow chairs in solid oak. These date
Leather, Oak
Heal and Son Elbow Chair
By Heal's
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb Heal and Son Ltd Arts and Crafts side chair in oak. High back with curved arms over a
Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
Sold
H 26.78 in W 16.74 in D 16.74 in
Typical Dutch Pair Antique Rush-Seat Corner Bobbin Side Knitting Chairs, 1900
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Pair antique rush-seat corner bobbin side knitting chairs in turned wood and cane, Dutch ca 1900
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century Arts & Crafts Oak Framed Elbow Chair
By Heal's
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
An early 20th century Arts & Crafts oak framed elbow chair, in the manner of Heals. The lattice
Oak
Sold
H 35.04 in W 21.66 in D 17.33 in
Arts & Crafts Bobbin Turned Elbow Chair in the Style of Liberty and Co
Located in Totnes, GB
A rather attractive antique Arts & Crafts bobbin turned elbow chair of unusual design. More often
Mahogany Arts & Crafts Elbow Chair
Located in Babworth, Retford
With a high square back and lattice arms. The seat and padded panel to the lower back covered in tan leather, England, circa 1900.
Leather, Mahogany
Sold|$4,680
H 31.89 in W 24.41 in D 19.69 in
A Pair of Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armhairs in Style of Alvar Aalto, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Odense, DK
This pair of Finnish armchairs from the 1950s blends functionality with quiet elegance. Crafted in birch wood, the frames feature softened edges and an open-backed design that emphas...
Textile, Birch, Velvet
Hand-Carved English Bobbin Style Wood Wall Mirror, 1920s/1930s
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Hand-Carved English Bobbin Style Wood Wall Mirror, 1920s/1930s Beautifully handcrafted English bobbin-style wall mirror from the 1920s/1930s. Made of painted wood in a deep brown-bl...
Wood
$677Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
Osvaldo Borsani sofa, Italy, 1940s
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Originating from Italy in the 1940s, the aesthetically refined sofa designed by renowned Italian designer Osvaldo Borsani epitomizes the enduring charm of mid-century Italian furnitu...
Fabric, Wood
Serge Roche Pair of Large Plaster Sconces, 2 Pairs Available
By Serge Roche
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of plaster sconces by Serge Roche. 1 light, 60 watts Max bulb. US rewired and in working condition.
Plaster
Sold|$4,400
H 31.5 in W 21 in D 21.5 in
Set Six Rosewood and Suede Dining Chairs by Percival Lafer / Brazil / Modernist
By Percival Lafer, J.D. Moveis e Decoracoes
Located in Buffalo, NY
The Brazilian furniture designer Percival Lafer, Rosewood frame dining chairs featuring floating seats with well worn and distressed original suede upholstery , Also retain original...
Suede, Rosewood
On Hold|$5,848
H 35.83 in W 27.56 in D 29.93 in
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Lounge Chair / Armchair No. 2, France, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A nice oak Guillerme et Chambron lounge chair / armchair, France, 1960s. Edition Votre Maison. Good original condition with cushions newly upholstered in Rose Uniacke textured linen....
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Benches by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of elm S35 modular benches by Pierre Chapo. Made in France circa 1960s.
Elm
$4,358Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
Set of 4 mid-Century "Dordogne" chairs in the style of Charlotte Perriand, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand, Tito Agnoli, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Argelato, BO
Four Mid-Century "Dordogne" chairs in the style of Charlotte Perriand, 1960s. Wooden structure and straw coverings. 1960 approx. Dimensions 45x45x82 cm
Straw, Wood
1940's Oak French Wall Mirror
Located in New York, NY
1940's French oak beveled wall mirror, lightly restored with minor wear and patina due to age and use, the mirror can be hang horizontal or vertical.
Mirror, Walnut
$3,620 / set
H 33.47 in W 17.33 in D 19.3 in
Pair Antique English Bobbin Turned Cane Hall chairs side chairs C.1880
Located in London, GB
Pair Antique English Bobbin Turned Cane Side chairs C.1880 Good solid construction. Nicely aged patina to oak frames. Caning is good to both, having been re-caned recently. In very g...
Cane, Oak
$13,900 / set
H 43 in W 30.5 in D 36 in
Guillerme & Chambron, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Oak, France, 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige fabric and oak lounge chairs designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, France, 1950s. Dimensions: 43” H x 30.5” W x 36” Seat Height: 19”
Fabric, Oak
Murano Glass Ivory Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Ivory murano glass chandelier with twelve branches. We love the classic lines and modern details of this hand blown fixture. It has been newly wired to fit US standards and requires ...
Murano Glass
On Hold|$13,922 / set
H 7.49 in W 10.24 in D 17.33 in
Carl-Axel Acking Wall Lamps by Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik in Sweden
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of wall lamps designed by Carl-Axel Acking. Produced by Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik in Sweden.
Brass
$5,987
H 9.06 in W 19.89 in D 10.63 in
Antique Victorian Writing Box by G.H. Radcliffe Multiple Secret Compartment
Located in Northampton, GB
Late 19th Century Writing Box with two Secret compartments From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Victorian Coromandel Writing Box by Radcliffe of Halifax. T...
Brass
$1,322
H 18.71 in Dm 21.86 in
Antique Hand Carved Burmese Hardwood Antique Octagonal Side End Lamp Wine Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved from solid Rosewood, inlaid, Burmese side table of medium proportions. A very good looking and decorative table, this wo...
Hardwood
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.