Birthing Wooden Chairs
Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Traditional African birthing chairs consisting of two interlocking wooden planks carefully carved
Category
Vintage 1960s Congolese Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Brutalist Spanish wooden tripod chair
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Primitive wooden craved tripod chair. A beautiful brutalist object with a fine patina. Hand-crafted
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Wood
Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in Walnut Finish with Wooden Back and Textile
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
wooden chair, luxuriate in the option of adorning the backrest with sumptuous leather upholstery. The
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut, Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane
H 32.29 in W 23.23 in D 20.48 in
BBPR, rare set of 3 Italian Mid-century Modern Wooden and Velour Chairs, 1948
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
Set of 3 Italian Mid-century Modern Wooden and Green Velour Chairs, 1948
Coveted set of 3 chairs in
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 20.87 in
The Berg Chair by William Emmerson
Located in Geneve, CH
The Berg Chair by William Emmerson
Limited Edition Of 2 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 36,5 x W 66,5 x H 39
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Marble
The Berg Chair by William Emmerson
Located in Geneve, CH
The Berg Chair by William Emmerson
Limited Edition Of 2 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 36,5 x W 66,5 x H 39
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Marble
Alain Gaubert Oak "Africanist" Chair, France, 1980s
By Alain Gaubert
Located in Utrecht, NL
This sculptural chair by French designer, Alain Gaubert is an eye-catching nod to minimalist design
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Ab Ovo Hanging Pod Chair by William Emmerson
Located in Geneve, CH
Ab Ovo Hanging Pod Chair by William Emmerson
Limited Edition Of 3 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 99.06 x W
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Ab Ovo Hanging Pod Chair by William Emmerson
Located in Geneve, CH
Ab Ovo Hanging Pod Chair by William Emmerson
Limited Edition Of 3 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 99.06 x W
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in honey solid wood, vegan leather seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
wooden chair, luxuriate in the option of adorning the backrest with sumptuous leather upholstery. The
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
H 32.29 in W 23.23 in D 20.48 in
1970s Comfortable Italian Lounge Chair by Giuseppe Munari
By Bruno Munari
Located in Weesp, NL
Beautiful and extremely comfortable late 1960's early 1970's lounge chair designed by Giuseppe
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rare lounge chair, Artelano and Samuel Coriat, France, Circa 1986
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare lounge chair in black leather and black lacquered metal, with tilt adjustment system using a
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Black Lounge Chair by H.W. Klein (Attr.), Denmark, 1960s
By H.W. Klein
Located in Utrecht, NL
.
This wonderfully crafted lounge chair has a tilt function, which makes it extremely comfortable. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rustic European Cabinetmaker Oak Dining Chairs, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
-century decades gave birth to the most appealing wooden models as well. Visually this set offers an
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
4 Mid Century Modern Maurice Burke Model 115 Tulip Star Shell Dining Chairs
By Maurice Burke
Located in Dayton, OH
Four original mid century Burke Inc. tulip shell chairs featuring the iconic star design in white
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
The Drift Credenza by William Emmerson
Located in Geneve, CH
attributes the birth of this multidisciplinary company, known for its unique juxtaposition of the modern and
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Marble
Traditional Norwegian Carved Kubbestol, Norway early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
chair has only been made of wooden blocks. In the case of this chair, the tree trunk was hollowed out
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Armchair with Curved Wooden Armrests by Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
sensibilities of Danish Modern style.
The chair's elegant and organic lines create a visually striking
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Peter Ghyzcy Coffee Table with Wooden Legs Model T56/2
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
1970s in the Netherlands.
This T56/2 coffee table has clear glass as table top and stands on wooden
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Set of Four Early Edition Frank Lloyd Wright Barrel Chairs By Cassina Italy
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Weesp, NL
in the images.
The four chairs will be shipped insured overseas in a custom made wooden crate. Cost
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 31.89 in W 21.46 in D 21.86 in
Aurora stool, walnut solid wood finish, solid back black natural leather seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
wooden chair, luxuriate in the option of adorning the backrest with sumptuous leather upholstery. The
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
H 37.8 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Post-Modern Style stool, black solid wood, cane back, camel leather seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
wooden chair, luxuriate in the option of adorning the backrest with sumptuous leather upholstery. The
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
H 37.8 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Aurora stool, light honey solid wood, natural caning back, black natural leather
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
wooden chair, luxuriate in the option of adorning the backrest with sumptuous leather upholstery. The
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
H 37.8 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Aurora stool, black solid wood, black caning back, black natural leather
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
wooden chair, luxuriate in the option of adorning the backrest with sumptuous leather upholstery. The
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
H 37.8 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Aurora stool, walnut solid wood finish, solid back, camel leather seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
wooden chair, luxuriate in the option of adorning the backrest with sumptuous leather upholstery. The
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
H 37.8 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Aurora stool, light honey solid wood, natural caning back, cream textile seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
wooden chair, luxuriate in the option of adorning the backrest with sumptuous leather upholstery. The
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
H 37.8 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Aurora stool, black solid wood, black caning back, off white textiles seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
wooden chair, luxuriate in the option of adorning the backrest with sumptuous leather upholstery. The
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
H 37.8 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Aurora stool, light honey solid wood, natural caning back, camel leather seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
wooden chair, luxuriate in the option of adorning the backrest with sumptuous leather upholstery. The
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
H 37.8 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Aurora stool, light honey solid wood, natural caning back, cane seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
wooden chair, luxuriate in the option of adorning the backrest with sumptuous leather upholstery. The
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
H 37.8 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Aurora stool, walnut solid wood finish, solid back, off white textiles seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
wooden chair, luxuriate in the option of adorning the backrest with sumptuous leather upholstery. The
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
H 37.8 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
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Located in New York, NY
Dusty Rose Floral French Provincial Lumbar pillow.
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1990s Chinese French Provincial Pillows and Throws
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Located in Lambertville, NJ
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Located in Hopewell, NJ
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Located in Jersey City, NJ
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Located in High Point, NC
This wooden chair with a beautifully seasoned patina was made in Africa, circa 1960. It features an
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By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Weesp, NL
. This unique piece comes with it's original "birth certificate".
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Pair of Alain Gaubert “Africanist” Chairs, France, 1980s
By Alain Gaubert
Located in Utrecht, NL
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By Arflex
Located in Weesp, NL
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By Bramin Mobler, H.W. Klein
Located in Utrecht, NL
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Located in Utrecht, NL
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Located in Stavenisse, NL
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Located in Utrecht, NL
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Located in Van Nuys, CA
African tribal hand carved birthing folding chair comprised of two pieces that fit into each other
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Italian Art Nouveau Children's Barber Chair
Located in Weesp, NL
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By Alain Gaubert
Located in Utrecht, NL
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1900s Hand-Crafted Spanish Primitive Birthing Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
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Traditional Norwegian Carved Kubbestol Pair, Norway Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
chair has only been made of wooden blocks. In the case of these chairs, the tree trunks were hollowed
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19th Century Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Bone Inlaid Decorative Box
Located in Forney, TX
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Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Birthing Wooden Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of birthing wooden chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all birthing wooden chairs available were constructed with great care. Birthing wooden chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of birthing wooden chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco birthing wooden chairs are of considerable interest. Many birthing wooden chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Alain Gaubert, Gerrit Rietveld and Peter Ghyczy produced popular birthing wooden chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Birthing Wooden Chairs?
Prices for birthing wooden chairs start at $504 and top out at $13,684 with the average selling for $3,579.
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.
Questions About Birthing Wooden Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An African birthing chair is a wooden seat with a sloped back and angled seat. Its original purpose was to help women maintain the proper position to deliver a baby, however many people use them for seating or decoration. On 1stDibs, shop a range of birthing chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
A wooden rocking chair can be cleaned using a sponge, soap, and water. After, you should proceed to pat the rocking chair down with a cloth.
- Are wooden high chairs safe?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021While antique wooden high chairs look nice and are a fun idea, they are not often the safest choice of seating for babies. Old fashioned wooden high chairs that feature removable wooden trays or arms don't typically meet modern safety standards. Parents must be cautious if they wish to use these chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The cost of a wooden rocking chair varies depending on the type of wood used, its finish and craftsmanship. Also, the period that the rocking chair belongs to will define the price of the chair. An antique rocking chair might cost between $500 and $1,500 while a contemporary rocking chair may cost somewhere between $150 and $400. Find a variety of antique, vintage, and contemporary wooden rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sgabello is the name of the Renaissance stool or simple chair with a wooden back and an octagon-shaped seat. Normally, these wood furnishings showed off ornate carvings. They remained popular throughout Europe through the end of the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sgabello chairs.
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