Antique Pair of Federal Tiger Maple & Bird's Eye Cane Seat Dinning Charis
Located in Norton, MA
Early 19th Century Antique Pair of Federal Tiger Maple & Bird's Eye Cane Seat Dinning Charis with stylized form, caned seats, and splay legs, c1830. Measures- 33.5''H x 17.5''W x ...
Wood
Throne for the King of Birds in Steel and Synthetic Fur by Frederic Gaillard
Located in Geneve, CH
Throne for the King of Birds in Steel and Synthetic Fur by Frederic Gaillard. Limited Edition of 8 pieces. Dimensions: W 70 x D 50 x H 100 cm (Seat height: 45 cm). Materials: Steel, ...
Steel
Antique Pair of Federal Tiger Maple & Bird's Eye Cane Seat Dinning Charis #2
Located in Norton, MA
Early 19th Century Antique Pair of Federal Tiger Maple & Bird's Eye Cane Seat Dinning Charis with stylized scroll form rail over slat back, caned seats, and splay legs, c1830. Mea...
Wood
2000s Fabricius and Kastholm for Walter Knoll FK Bird Desk Chair, Model FK 6727
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Bird Desk Chair, Model FK 6727, also commonly referred to as the Tulip chair.
Aluminum
Fabricius and Kastholm Black High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Kill International
Located in Vienna, AT
Fabricius and Kastholm Black High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964- Original midcentury black leather desk chair (seat height 19") designed by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen...
Aluminum, Steel
$4,664Sale Price / set|39% Off
Harry Bertoia for Knoll, Model Bird Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Oirlo, LI
Design Harry bertoia for Knoll, Model Bird armchair with ottoman, 1970s Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Vogel armchair and ottoman in black lacquered steel wires that form grids, the uph...
Metallic Thread
Dark Blue High Back Bird Desk Chairs (5) by Fabricius and Kastholm FK 6725, 1964
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Vienna, AT
4x Original vintage dark blackish blue leather desk chairs (seat height 19.29") designed by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Kill International, mid century. We have different ...
Steel, Aluminum
S-Chair, design Tom DIXON for CAPPELLINI. Italy, 1992
By Tom Dixon, Cappellini
Located in Torino, IT
Dalla fine degli anni Ottanta collaborò con Cappellini, per cui realizzò la S-Chair, la chaise longue Bird e la Pylon Chair. La S-Chair è oggi nella collezione permanente del Museum ...
Metal
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIV Walnut Chairs with Needlepoint Seats
Located in Dallas, TX
One seat is centered with an exotic bird reserve, while the companion chair showcases an intricate scrolling floral composition, adding charm and individuality to the pair.
Tapestry, Walnut
$16,450Sale Price / set|20% Off
10 Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastlhom FK 6728 high back leather armchairs
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Walter Knoll
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Needless to say the name comes nowhere near close to portraying the beautiful and curvaceous lines it exhibits which is why over the years it’s often been referred to as the ‘Tulip’ ...
Aluminum
$4,126 / item
Simorgh I Dining Chair in Walnut
By VandaVee
Located in London, GB
Inspired by the mythical Persian bird of rebirth this dining chair channels a quiet nobility.
Brass
Set of 6 Victorian Dining Chairs, Upholstered with William Morris Velvet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 6 Victorian Dining Chairs, Upholstered with William Morris Velvet A superb quality set of chairs, the chairs have a shaped balloon back top rail, turned legs and they have n...
Mahogany
Henredon Aston Court Chinoiserie Georgian Mahogany Dining Arm Chairs - a Pair
By Henredon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Henredon Aston Court Chinoiserie Georgian Style Mahogany Dining Armchairs - a Pair. Chairs feature bird carved back splats, Queen Anne legs, carved knees, original label/stam...
Mahogany
Fabricius and Kastholm Tarmac High Back Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964
By Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Vienna, AT
Fabricius and Kastholm tarmac High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964- Original midcentury leather desk chair (seat height 19") designed by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kast...
Aluminum, Steel
Fabricius and Kastholm White High Back Desk Chairs (2) Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Kill International
Located in Vienna, AT
Fabricius and Kastholm 2x White High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964 (seat height 19") Two pieces available, priced per chair.
Steel
1970s 'Bird's Nest' Verner Panton Style Lounge Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,...
Chrome
1970s Pair of Egyptian Folding Chairs with Bronze Inlay and Carved Birds
Located in Marbella, ES
An exceptional pair of Egyptian-inspired folding chairs, crafted from finely carved wood and adorned with extraordinary mother-of-pearl marquetry.
Wood
1/6 Bird Low Tulip Chairs by Preben Fabricius & Jorgen Kastholm, 1980s
By Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Antwerp, BE
An iconic expression of 1960s modernism, this set of six Bird Low Tulip Chairs (model FK6725) was designed by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm and produced by Kill International in...
Aluminum
"Diamond" Chair, Harry Bertoia, Knoll Ready for Re-Upholstery, USA, c. 1960s
By Knoll
Located in Deland, FL
In 1950 he began working for Knoll creating, among others, the now iconic "Diamond Chair" and the "Bird Chair". His work has been internationally recognized for it's forward-thinking...
Metal
Set of 2 Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll Ready for Upholstery, USA, c. 1960s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Deland, FL
In 1950 he began working for Knoll creating, among others, the now iconic "Diamond Chair" and the "Bird Chair". His work has been internationally recognized for it's forward-thinking...
Metal
Wing Back Occasional Chair This is a very neat chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Wing Back Occasional Chair This is a very neat chair, the chair has new upholstery it has been covered with Liberty Blue Oakmere Velvet, a superb soft fabric with birds, flowers an...
Velvet
Brown Leather Chesterfield Backs & Seat Carved Walnut Armchairs Fireside Chairs
By Chesterfield
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Backs & Seat Fine Carved Bird Head Walnut Armchairs Fireside Chairs MINT!
Upholstery, Walnut
$980Sale Price|20% Off
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Armchair in Light Upholstery, 1890s
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Armchair in Light Upholstery, 1890s Armrests are adorned with decorations in the shape of bird heads. The chair features straight legs, and the top...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Islamic Moorish Peacock Armchair with Brass Inlays Anglo-Indian 19th c.
By Tony Duquette, British Raj
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Savonarola Arabian Islamic Folding chair with brass Inlays British India with Peacocks birds backrest. 19th century Middle Eastern style Savonarola armchair inlaid with a profusion o...
Brass
Lovely Pair of Asian Rosewood Armchairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous pair of Asian carved rosewood armchairs from Singapore having detailed mother of pearl inlay of flowers, leaves, birds and butterflies. Backs of chair are also finished and ...
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
$4,276 / item
Peacock Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Dimensions: 68.5 cm x 90 cm x H 198 cm Peacock is a modern take on the traditional wicker chair of the same name. Like the regal bird, this lounge chair truly stands out among the ...
Rattan
Set of Eight American Black Lacquered and Gilt Fancy Chairs Baltimore, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Eight American black lacquered and gilt fancy chairs with painted bird, floral, and shell motif.
Silk, Upholstery, Pine, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
$4,236Sale Price / set|20% Off
Unusual Set of 8 Quality Antique Decorated Faux Bird’s-Eye Maple Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual set of 8 quality antique decorated faux bird’s-eye maple dining chairs containing two elbow chairs and six single chairs with a lovely carved top rail and shaped carved centr...
Maple
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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