Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Mid-19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Wood
1870s French Renaissance Revival Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Early 19th Century British Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century British William and Mary Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Rush, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Jacobean Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Oak
1920s English Renaissance Revival Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Oak, Leather
Early 20th Century English Jacobean Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1870s French Renaissance Revival Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Fabric, Oak
19th Century English Rustic Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Oak, Cane
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1920s French Renaissance Revival Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Oak, Leather
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century English Rustic Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Oak
Early 20th Century Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Wood
18th Century English Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
19th Century English Baroque Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Brass
1880s Gothic Revival Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Oak
1910s European Edwardian Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Oak
19th Century English Victorian Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Jacobean Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Oak, Upholstery
Late 19th Century American Jacobean Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Brass
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany, Paint
Mid-19th Century English Jacobean Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century American Louis XIII Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Leather, Oak
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Canvas, Oil
19th Century English Jacobean Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Bronze
Late 19th Century English Jacobean Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Oak
Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Cane, Oak
Early 19th Century French Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Leather, Wood, Walnut
1860s Antique Barley Twist Chairs
1850s British Victorian Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Fabric, Rosewood
19th Century British Victorian Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
19th Century British Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Mahogany
19th Century French Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Late 19th Century Antique Barley Twist Chairs
19th Century French Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Brass
1850s English Jacobean Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century English Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Leather, Oak
19th Century English Jacobean Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Early 20th Century Spanish Louis XIII Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Leather, Walnut
19th Century American Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
19th Century English Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century English Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Canvas
19th Century American Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Wood, Linen
1920s English Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Linen, Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Barley Twist Chairs
19th Century English Charles II Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Oak, Upholstery
19th Century Early Victorian Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Fabric, Rosewood
17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Leather
19th Century English Victorian Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Oak, Rush
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Barley Twist Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
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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.
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