Art Nouveau Wooden Chair
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Wood
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chairs
Cane, Wood
2010s Pakistani Art Nouveau Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
2010s Pakistani Art Nouveau Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Chairs
Wool, Jute, Oak
2010s Pakistani Art Nouveau Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Wood
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Oak, Sycamore
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Fabric, Ebony, Oak
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Swivel Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Oak
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1920s Ukrainian Art Nouveau Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Antique Early 19th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
Straw, Bentwood
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1920s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Wood
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Nutwood
Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Vitrines
Burl, Walnut, Wood, Glass
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Desks
Brass
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vitrines
Abalone, Wood
Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Armchairs
Leather, Beech
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Bookcases
Brass, Bronze, Iron
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Dining Room Sets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desks
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Pakistani Art Nouveau Settees
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Rattan, Elm
2010s Pakistani Art Nouveau Settees
Brass
2010s Pakistani Art Nouveau Settees
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Oak
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Faux Leather, Oak
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chaise Longues
Silk, Wood
Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Beech, Straw
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Stools
Rattan, Beech
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Wood, Oak
20th Century Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
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Art Nouveau Wooden Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Art Nouveau Wooden 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.