$4,373
George II Banquet Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine George II design banquet chair with classical rake to the back on acanthus and shell carved legs terminating in a carved hairy claw foot.
Mahogany
$5,772
Plitman Banquet Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
The Plitman banquet chair is a mahogany dining chair hand carved in the Chippendale style and upholstered with client’s own fabric.
Mahogany
George II Giltwood Banquet Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine George II gilt-wood banquet chair with a classical rake to the back on acanthus and shell carved legs terminating in a carved hairy paw claw foot.
Giltwood
Shelby Williams Faux Bamboo Pink Rose Gold Upholstered Banquet Chairs - Set of 6
By Shelby Williams
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Pink Rose Gold Upholstered Banquet Chairs by Shelby Williams - Set of 6. Item features a steel metal frame, faux bamboo design, removable upholstered ba...
Steel
Set of 8 Italian Modern Neoclassical Dining Chairs in Carved Gilt Wood & Rattan
By Chiavari
Located in New York, NY
The rattan seats anchor the pieces with natural materials and are delicately constructed in a soothing matched pattern Thus, the pieces stand as unique masterpieces of design. The C...
Rattan, Hardwood
Modern Walnut Molded Plywood Chairs Stackable Connectable As Is Sold Separately
Located in Topeka, KS
They would serve graciously as banquet chairs, in your church or fellowship luncheon room, or in the meeting room at the office but they would also be spectacular in your dining room...
Metal
Modern Walnut Molded Plywood Chairs Stackable Connectable Selling Separately
Located in Topeka, KS
They would serve graciously as banquet chairs, in your church or fellowship luncheon room, or in the meeting room at the office but they would also be spectacular in your dining room...
Metal
1 of 30 Antique Lady Diana's Family Spencer House Giltwood Bergere Banque Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 30 stunning circa 1900 French Giltwood Bergère banquet chairs from Spencer House which was built for the Spencer family between 1756-1766 for ...
Giltwood
Shelby Williams Faux Bamboo Pink Rose Gold Upholstered Banquet Dining Chairs
By Shelby Williams
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Shelby Williams faux bamboo stacking pink / rose gold banquet dining chairs with removable upholstered backs.
Steel
Vintage Modern Walnut Molded Plywood Chairs Stackable Connectable Set of 6
Located in Topeka, KS
They would serve graciously as banquet chairs, in your church or fellowship luncheon room, or in the meeting room at the office but they would also be spectacular in your dining room...
Metal
Unavailable
H 35.04 in W 18.51 in D 22.05 in
4 x Arne Jacobsen Oxford Chairs by Fritz Hansen, Black Vinyl and Aluminium Legs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
About the Design Characterized by clean lines and an application of ergonomics, the Oxford chairs in the banquet hall at Oxford University’s St.
Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage Pair of Gilt Brass Chiavari Chairs
By Chiavari
Located in Austin, TX
Italian vintage pair of solid polished brass Chiavari chairs. Seat height is 17.5 in. The chairs of predilection for luminaries weddings or the White house celebrations, these ...
Brass
Set of Four Solid Brass Charivari Party Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Original seats newly reupholstered in striking flamingo colored Schiaparelli velvet. These chairs were originally produced in wood by small factories in the region of Charivari in I...
Brass
Banquet Hall, Meeting, Restaurant, Conference Chairs
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Mid-Century Modern style Banquet hall, meeting, conference chairs Dual leather colours available Material steel 1" x 1" thickness 3/16" Painted frame finish Seat cushion 2-3/8" Minim...
Steel
Rare Set of Twenty George III Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Lymington, GB
There is a comparable set of twenty-four mahogany sabre leg Georgian dining chairs in the Banqueting Room at The Royal Pavilion, Brighton (Illustrated on p. 284 in Nigel Nicholson's ...
Mahogany
Four Vintage Chiavari Chairs
By Chiavari
Located in Austin, TX
From the town of Chiavari on the Ligurian coast, where chairs for weddings, banquets, and important high-end venues have been created for over a century.
Brass
Sold
H 47.25 in W 23.5 in D 25.5 in
Antique Kittinger Jacobean Carved Oak Draw-Top Banquet Table & 12 Chairs C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Kittinger Jacobean Carved Oak Draw-Top Banquet Table & 12 Chairs C1920 Measures - Mast...
Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 30 in W 148 in D 45.5 in
Antique French Napoleon III Mahogany & Ormolu Dining Table with 12 Chairs, 1890s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exceptional antique French Napoleon III style mahogany and ormolu banquet dining table with 12 chairs included, Circa 1890-1900.
Ormolu
Sold
H 35 in W 18 in D 15 in
Large Lot of 13 Solid Maple Dining Cafe Kitchen Banquet Chairs by Stickley
By Stickley Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Rare large lot of dining chairs by Stickley Furniture, c 1950's. The chairs are constructed of solid maple and feature a stylized ladder back, with wave form top, a contoured seat, ...
Maple
Sold
H 50.01 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Eight 1960s High Back Oxford Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A set of eight vintage 1960s high back Oxford chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. This classic modernist design was created in the early 1960s for St Catherine's College, Ox...
Steel
12 Chippendale Dining Chairs in Mahogany
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New Haven, CT
Exquisite set of 12 American bench-made mahogany banquet chairs. Consisting of ten side chairs and two armchairs.
Mahogany
12 Chippendale Dining Chairs
Located in New Haven, CT
Fine set of 12 English Mahogany banquet Chairs right out of the Thomas Chippendale textbook.
Mahogany
Black and Gold Faux Bamboo Chairs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Smashingly cute set of six faux bamboo banquet style chairs in hand applied soft gloss black paint.
Country House Library Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An elegant George III style mahogany library chair, with brass castors. Can be supplied in specialist aged leather or upholstered in the clients own material. Bespoke sizing, design ...
Brass
$3,850 / set
H 37.5 in W 16.5 in D 14.5 in
Italian Gilt Metal Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs 1950s Set of 4
By Maison Baguès
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Italian Gilt Metal Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs 1950s Set of 4. The listing is for the set of 4 chairs, we also have the matching table base if interested. Set of Four arched Faux Bambo...
Metal
Grand Tour Dining Chairs
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine Grand Tour design mahogany Egyptian revival dining chair in the manner of Marc Du Plantier. This chair can be upholstered in the client’s own material. Please note we are cur...
Mahogany
19th Century Louis XVI Style Chair with Gold Leaf Accents, Antique
Located in Phoenix, AZ
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chair Purchased in France. Beautiful chair with chipped Gold Leaf. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos. Message us with questions.
Wood
Thomas Hope Hall Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A Regency design carved mahogany Egyptian influence hall chair with carved and panelled back, supported on Herme tapered panelled legs. Please note we are currently working to a 30-...
Mahogany
Regent’s Park Library Armchair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A late Regency/early Victorian library open armchair with finely turned arm supports and turned and tapering front legs terminating in hand-cast brass castors. The armchair is classi...
Brass
Irish Chippendale Dining Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An Irish Thomas Chippendale carved mahogany dining chair with eagle carved arms and top rail on claw feet. To be upholstered in the client’s own material. Please note we are curren...
Mahogany
$28,950 / set
H 38 in W 25.25 in D 27.5 in
Set of 8 Rose Tarlow Solid Wood & Cane Back Armchairs, Made in Los Angeles, USA
By Rose Tarlow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight Rose Tarlow Melrose House armchairs, designed and handcrafted in Los Angeles, California, USA, exemplifying the timeless elegance and quality for which Rose Tarlow is in...
Leather, Wood
Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Dining Chairs are the perfect blend between elegance and a casual formality that works so well with today's lifestyles! Hand crafted from solid oak...
Fabric, Oak
$5,594 / set
H 35.43 in W 15.35 in D 15.35 in
Set of Six Chairs in Turned and Polished Brass, Chiavari, Italy, circa 1960
By Chiavari
Located in Paris, FR
In solid brass, hand-turned and polished, recently covered with light beige Alcantara fabric. Designed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi and manufactured since the beginning of the 19th ...
Brass
$1,250
H 32 in W 21 in D 21 in
French Napoleon III Giltwood SpindleBack Chair in the Louis XVI Taste circa 1870
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A decorative giltwood side chair made in France during the Napoleon III period, drawing on Louis XVI vocabulary — fluted, tapered front legs and an overall neoclassical silhouette — ...
Giltwood
Robert Adam Dining Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine and elegant English Robert Adam design dining chair with fully upholstered shaped back, serpentine rails and fine turned, tapered and fluted mahogany legs. To be upholstered i...
Mahogany
Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuil
Located in Hudson, NY
An impressive Louis XVI style highly decorated gilt arm chair of exceptional quality and scale. The chair is upholstered in embossed green leather.
Fabric, Leather, Wood
Set of 8 Chinese Chippendale Style Pink Painted Chairs
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Pink painted faux bamboo chairs consisting of 2 arms and 6 sides. Arm Height: 26.5 Side Chair Width: 18"
Wood
$3,880Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 36 in W 21 in D 19 in
Lovely Set 8 Dorothy Draper style Fluted Leg Dining Chairs Hollywood Regency
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely set of 8 Dorothy Draper style fluted leg dining chairs. This set is in wonderful vintage condition-we love the upholstery with the contrasting striped fabric on the backs.
Upholstery, Wood
$2,773Sale Price|51% Off
H 40.16 in W 27.56 in D 20.48 in
19th Century Baroque Thron Chair in Colonial Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique body, solid rosewood. Initials on the frame. Trapezoidal, profile-trimmed frame on strongly curved legs with applied Akkanthus, ending in plastically carved claw feet. High, b...
Bentwood
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...
Wood
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.
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