Baroque Throne Chair
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Chairs
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1970s Philippine Baroque Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Ghanaian Baroque Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century European Baroque Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Armchairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Baroque Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Armchairs
Cowhide
Early 20th Century Renaissance Armchairs
Tapestry, Wood
Antique 1890s Italian Baroque Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1880s English Baroque Revival Armchairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century European Baroque Armchairs
Walnut, Leather, Tapestry
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Revival Armchairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Oak
Antique 1890s Italian Baroque Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century English Baroque Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Chairs
Wood
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s Belgian Lounge Chairs
Metal, Brass
Antique 17th Century European Baroque Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Baroque Chairs
Oak
Antique 1890s European Baroque Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Baroque Armchairs
Cherry
Antique Mid-19th Century French Baroque Revival Armchairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Gesso
Early 20th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Baroque Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Danish Baroque Armchairs
Wool, Oak
Antique Early 1900s Danish Baroque Revival Armchairs
Oak
Early 20th Century European Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century European Baroque Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Armchairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Baroque Armchairs
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XIV Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Giltwood
Vintage 1910s Scottish Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Velvet, Upholstery
Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Baroque Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Baroque Armchairs
Antique 19th Century European Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Wood
Baroque Throne Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The difference between a throne and a chair is their purpose. A chair is a piece of furniture designed to seat anyone, while a throne usually is a highly decorative chair reserved for a monarch like an emperor, king or queen. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage chairs.
- What are throne chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Throne chairs are sometimes called by the Latin word for chair, cathedra. Most often, you will simply see them referred to as thrones. Furniture makers have produced thrones for rulers and religious figures in various forms since ancient times. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of throne chairs.
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