Black Peacock Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Wicker, Rattan, Reed
Vintage 1970s American Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Wicker, Rattan, Reed
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Chairs
Wicker
2010s Italian Chairs
Textile
20th Century Mexican Modern Wingback Chairs
Metal, Iron
1990s American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Cotton, Linen
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rattan
Antique 1880s Swiss Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Birch
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Anglo Raj Shelves
Wicker, Pine, Hardwood
2010s Unknown Modern Dining Room Tables
Marble, Metal, Iron, Sheet Metal
Vintage 1960s German Bohemian Benches
Rattan
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Wicker, Rattan, Mirror
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Iron
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Marble
2010s American Flush Mount
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Brass, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Mohair, Velvet, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pen...
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Asian Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers a...
Brass
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century North American Rustic Armchairs
Wrought Iron
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Reed
Recent Sales
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo, PVC
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Chairs
Iron
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Club Chairs
Wicker
Vintage 1960s French Chairs
Rattan
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Side Chairs
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Reed
Vintage 1970s Philippine Lounge Chairs
Rattan
2010s Swedish Modern Corner Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wire, Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Other Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
2010s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Stainless Steel, Iron
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel
Vintage 1960s French Bohemian Armchairs
Rattan
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Armchairs
Wicker
Mid-20th Century Philippine Bohemian Armchairs
Wicker
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Settees
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Ash, Papercord
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron, Wire
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Iron
2010s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Stainless Steel, Iron
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
2010s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Stainless Steel, Iron
2010s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Stainless Steel, Iron
2010s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Stainless Steel, Iron
2010s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Stainless Steel, Iron
20th Century French Chairs
Rattan
20th Century Mexican Modern Rocking Chairs
Iron
20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Wicker
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Rattan, Wicker
Vintage 1970s Philippine Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Wicker
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Chairs
Vintage 1970s Indian Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1960s Asian Armchairs
Rattan
Vintage 1970s Dutch Armchairs
Bamboo, Wicker
20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Wicker, Rattan, Mirror
20th Century Spanish Bohemian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Panel
1870s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Rattan, Mirror, Wicker
Black Peacock Chairs 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.
- How old are peacock chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023How old peacock chairs are, as well as their origin, has been debated for decades. Not to be confused with the Peacock chair created by Danish furniture maker Hans J. Wegner, the iconic wicker seating design is believed to have first appeared in the Philippines. The American silent film-era actress Norma Talmadge posed in a peacock chair for a promotional photograph, and the seats became a staple of photo shoots, earning acclaim during the mid-century years in the United States when they appeared in publicity materials for prominent musicians and other celebrities. The chair became popular again during the 1960s in Haight-Ashbury, and it was featured at the time in a famous photograph of political activist and Black Panther Party cofounder Huey P. Newton. On 1stDibs, shop a range of peacock chairs.
- What is a wicker peacock chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A wicker peacock chair is a chair made of wicker featuring a very large back that extends up and around, much like a peacock’s feathers when ruffled. This type of chair first appeared in the early 1900s and became very popular for photographs. Shop a collection of wicker furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- When was the Peacock chair made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023There are at least two chairs known to mid-century modern furniture collectors that were called Peacock chairs. Verner Panton, a Danish designer, made his papasan-style Peacock chair in 1960. Another Danish furniture designer, Hans Wegner, created his Peacock chair years earlier in 1947. Shop a selection of vintage Peacock chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022You can cord a Hans Wegner peacock chair in a number of ways. Traditionally, the chair featured an over-under weave created by first wrapping the seat with vertical pairs of cord running from the back to the front. Then, artisans worked horizontally, pulling the cord through the vertical pairs. However, you can find many other patterns to try online. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hans Wegner peacock chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021There are multiple chair colors that can be matched with a black table, it’s really a matter of preference. You could choose to go with black or a contrasting color or even think outside the box in order to add unlikely pops of color to a space. Visit 1stDibs for a wide selection of chairs and tables available in different colors.
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