Pair of Chinese Black Lacquer Chairs, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
These unusual ladies' chairs exemplify the beauty of exaggerated proportions. Each chair features a small, round seat, charmingly counterbalanced by wide back panels. A black lacquer...
Elm
$1,322
H 44.1 in W 26.78 in D 0.4 in
19th Century Black Lacquered Elm Chinese Officials Hat Yoke Back chair
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A late 18th-early 19th century black lacquered elm Chinese hat chair. Intricate carvings of traditional Chinese motif decorate the back splat of the chair, with graceful serpentine-l...
Elm
Chinese Black Lacquer Guanmaoyi Chair, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With its strong lines and upright stature, this imposing piece of furniture was the chair of choice for a 19th-century administrator in northern China. Known as guanmaoyi or official...
Elm, Lacquer
Pair of Yoke Back Elm Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of yoke back elm armchairs, circa 1880-1900, China.
Elm
Rare Couple of Chinese Chairs, Qing Dynasty
Located in Vigevano, IT
Pair of Chinese chairs made of precious elm wood. The perfect balance between minimal deign and the sinuous lines of the round carved friezes, creating a couple of chairs with an aes...
Elm
19th Century Elmwood Armchair
Located in New York, NY
19th century elmwood armchair, horsehoe-shaped back, centre splat, straight legs joined by stretchers.
Elm
Outstandingly Wood-Carved German Country Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
This German or Austrian exemplary designed and constructed countryside "board-chair" ("Brettstuhl") in solid woods: oak for canted legs, elm for seat, maple for s...
Elm, Oak
Oustandingly Wood-Carved German Country Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
This German or Austrian exemplary designed and constructed countryside "board-chair" ("Brettstuhl") in solid woods: oak for canted legs, elm for seat, maple for s...
Elm, Oak
Unavailable
19th Century Windsor Chair
Located in London, GB
A 19th century beech and elm Thames Valley lathe back Windsor armchair, retaining much of the original painted surface. The years of enjoyment (and it is incredibly comfortable!) an...
Beech, Elm
Sold
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Silvio Coppola for Bernini Set of Six Dining Chairs in Black Leather
By Bernini, Silvio Coppola
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Silvio Coppola for Bernini, six dining chairs model 330, black leather, elm, Italy, 1960s Wonderful set of six dining chairs by Italian designer Silvio Coppola. These aesthetically ...
Leather, Elm
Sold
H 32.68 in W 25.6 in D 20.87 in
Pair of Black Qing Dynasty Carved Dragon and Lion Foo Dogs Armchairs, circa 1870
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of rare Qing dynasty circa 1870 hand carved solid elm ebonised dragon and Lion Foo dog throne armchairs A really rare an expe...
Elm
Chinese Black Roundback Chair, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Prior to the 10th century, Chinese society eschewed raised seats in favor of mats. The rising popularity of chairs and other forms of elevated seating led craftsmen to adapt traditio...
Elm
Set of Eight English Bow Armchairs
Located in Austin, TX
A fine set of eight large English bow armchairs (also known as captain's chairs or smoker's bow arm chairs) of elm, ash and oak, each chair featuring a bowed top rail with continuous...
Ash, Elm, Oak, Wood
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Elm Wood Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elmwood with original, worn off greyish finish, very comfortable. Carving in middle back slat on both chairs. Beautiful patina. A few stretchers have been replaced but do not detract...
Elm
19th Century Yew and Elm Windsor Chair
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Yew and Elm Windsor chair, with saddle-shaped seat and H-shaped stretcher English, c. 1830
Elm, Yew
19th Century Wooden Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th Century Wooden Stool is from the Hunan, China and made from Elm Wood c. 1870. The stool has been restored.
Elm
Pair of Antique Chinese Hat Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Chinese hat chairs with curved backs and beautiful patina. From Shanxi Province, c.1880. CH361
Elm
Primitive elm Glastonbury chair in untouched condition
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Primitive elm Glastonbury chair in untouched condition from the Welsh borders. This model was first made in the late 16th and 17th century. We think this is a country made example...
Elm
19th Century Chinese Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood bench with everted ends and carved phoenix tail and flower spandrels.
Elm
19th Century Great Hall Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
In ancient China the grandest, most sumptuous buildings had great halls where a monumental bench, like this one, would have been perfectly at home. This bench was made in Shanxi Prov...
Elm
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
19th Century Chinese Small Altar Cabinet
Located in Singapore, SG
An antique carved box from Chaozhou city, in Guangdong, China. The black and gold colours, as well as the bulbous designs on the front are all distinct characteristics of Chaozhou de...
Pine
Sold|$2,544
H 68.9 in W 61.03 in D 23.63 in
Late 19th Century Large Carved Cabinet from Dong Yang, Zhejiang, China
Located in Singapore, SG
A late 19th century large carved cabinet from Dong Yang city, Zhejiang province, China. This cabinet is a distinct design of cabinets from this region, who are famed for their wood c...
Pine, Elm
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$6,175 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
Late Qing Dynasty Low Chinese Red Lacquer Bedside Cabinet
Located in Sheffield, MA
Late 19th century Chinese elmwood cabinets in an old lacquered finish. This cabinet can be ideal as a bedside chest, end table next to a sofa or a cabinet in an hallway. it has two...
Elm
Beautiful Artempo Coffee Table Made from 17th Century Oak
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful Artempo coffee table made from 18th century oak. The top one solid heavy board of 17th century oak. Perfect patina. This is a mto article. After you have placed the order...
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Burl Walnut Column Pedestal Stand
Located in North York, ON
Introducing a stunning piece of furniture that exudes elegance and sophistication - the Mid-Century modern burl walnut column pedestal. This piece, made in the USA during the 1970's,...
Walnut
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
Introducing our exquisite low table, a stunning example of the beauty found in wabi-sabi and traditional craftsmanship. Originally used as a sewing workbench, this piece carries a ri...
Wood
Studio BBPR Urania Armchair for Arflex, Italy, 1954
By Studio BBPR, Arflex
Located in Milan, IT
Studio BBPR "Urania" Armchair for Arflex, Italy, 1954 reupholstered in bright curry yellow fabric.
Metal
$43,593Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 98.43 in D 35.44 in
Jean Prouve by G-Star Raw for Vitra S.A.M. Tropique Table with matching chairs
By Jean Prouvé
Located in amstelveen, NL
2011 Jean Prouvé by G-Star Raw for Vitra S.A.M. Tropique table with matching standard chairs. This limited edition table was only produced in this version for one year in 2011. Other...
Steel, Stainless Steel
The Salon, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Pietro Chiesa Fontana Arte Mirror, Italy, c. 1930, signed
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pietro Chiesa (1892-1948), Fontana Arte Mirror, Italy, c. 1930, signed Sandblasted Matte Diamond Trellis Design H: 25.5 W: 20 D: 2 in.
Crystal
$787
H 10.63 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Chinese Table Lamp, 19th Century with Brass Mount, 19th Century Famille Rose
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This table lamp is a 19th century Famille rose vase lamp, it has been made in china circa 1880. The mount is in brass, and the porcelain in hand painted. US PLUG ADAPTATOR WILL BE F...
Bronze
$2,325Sale Price|20% Off
H 47.84 in W 30.71 in D 14.97 in
Small Chinese Black Lacquered Wardrobe 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pretty XIXth century Chinese wardrobe in black lacquered wood decorated with court scenes, opening with two doors. The interior has a shelf with two drawers decorated with golden pla...
Wood
Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?
With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.
“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.
Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.
“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames.
Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.
The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office.
A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.
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