Venice 19th Century Throne Chair attributed Testolini Frères Leather Upholster
By Testolini & Salviati
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Venice 19th Century Throne Chair attributed to Testolini Frères Venice ,Leather Upholstery, wax polished About Testolini Frères Venise Testolini Brothers saw its birth as a carpentr...
Oak
Pair of Chinese 1880s Official's Hat Chairs with Pierced Splats and Curving Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
Perfectly suited for a living room, bedroom, or office, they offer a blend of functionality and artistic appeal. The chairs' historical significance and exquisite craftsmanship make ...
Wood
1940s Heavily Hand Carved Folk Art Figurative Chairs Table Set, Set of 5
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful artistically carved table and chairs are a statement piece which and packed with personality!
Wood
Iconic Mid-centuryp pair High Back Chairs by SAC, Giò Ponti style, All originals
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
All Originals "Chiavarine" iconic pair high back chairs by S.A.C, Giò Ponti style, with woven Indian cane seat.
Mahogany
Vintage Memphis Style Hammered Metal Counter Stools Newly Upholstered - Set of 4
Located in Chicago, IL
The generously padded seats are upholstered in a whimsical patterned fabric featuring abstract waves, stars, and aquatic-inspired motifs, complementing the chairs’ artistic and archi...
Metal
Vintage Sculptural Walnut “Pretzel” Armchairs by Plycraft
By Plycraft, Lou App
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Add a piece of design history to your space that combines elegance and artistic expression—these chairs are ready to enhance your environment with their dramatic flair. ------------...
Leather, Walnut, Plywood
Pair Antique French Art Noveau Carved wood Cane Back Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These armchairs beautifully reflect that philosophy, where every structural element also serves as an artistic statement. These versatile chairs would make exceptional accent seatin...
Cane, Wood
Wooden Armchair in the Manner of André Arbus, Europe First half of the 20th C
By André Arbus
Located in Utrecht, NL
Art Deco is a modern art style that attempts to infuse functional objects, such as this chair, with artistic touches. The movement is different from the fine arts as the art object h...
Wood, Fabric
$6,411 / set
Siva Poggibonsi enamelled armchairs Italy 1950s
By Siva Poggibonsi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The seats and armrests are crafted from enamelled metal in an elegant blue and white pattern, reminiscent of rainfall or cascading water—a truly artistic touch that makes these chair...
Metal, Enamel
Mw02 x Nep design armchair, Limited Edition "Interface(s)", handmade in France.
By MW Exclusive
Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR
The artwork "Interface(s)," born from the captivating collaboration between MW Exclusive and the renowned French artist, NEP, is a subtle yet powerful echo between contemporary aesth...
Other, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Carved Medallions Queen Size Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
The locals had a desire for artistic furniture. Tables, benches, chairs, rocking chairs, easy chairs, stools, sofas, beds, day beds, cupboards, cabinet and chest came to be in favour...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Pair of MP-97 armchairs by Percival Lafer, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Characterized by its sculptural wooden frame and comfortable seating, it showcases Lafer's mastery in combining functionality with artistic aesthetics. The chair's distinctive desig...
Leather, Wood
Pedro Friedeberg Style Wood Hand Sculpture, Large Table Ornament. Vintage
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Based on his world re known piece the "Hand Chair", this large artistic hand sculpture also highlights the palm and fingers.
Wood
Antique African Tribal Figural Carved Armchairs - Set of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
They make a statement in any space, providing a blend of history, craftsmanship, and artistic expression. These chairs are highly collectible and can add a distinctive touch to inter...
Wood
Post Art Nouveau sculptural armchairs made in Italy 1950s
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
These intricately carved legs showcase the designer’s exceptional skill and attention to detail, adding an artistic touch that elevates the chairs from mere furniture to works of art.
Hardwood, Ash, Walnut
17th Century English Wainscot Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite 17th-century English oak Wainscot armchair stands as a testament to the era's masterful craftsmanship and artistic expression. The chair's standout feature, a carved d...
Oak
$6,792Sale Price|20% Off
Early 20th Carved Medallions Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
The locals had a desire for artistic furniture. Tables, benches, chairs, rocking chairs, easy chairs, stools, sofas, beds, day beds, cupboards, cabinet and chest came to be in favour...
Walnut
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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