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Blue And White Armchair 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Blue and white porcelain is often called Delftware, though there are many other types as well. This type of porcelain is so popular and has remained so over time because the blue pigment can withstand the high temperature needed to fire the pieces.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese blue and white porcelain is the most common type of decorated porcelain. Its name in Chinese is qinghua. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern Chinese blue and white porcelain from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The blue and white ceramic pieces are called Delftware or faience. Delftware is a type of tin-glazed earthenware in which a white glaze is applied and then decorated with a metal oxide, such as a cobalt oxide, which gives this pottery its gorgeous blue color. Shop beautiful Delftware and faience pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Blue and white china is also referred to as blue and white pottery or blue and white porcelain. Chinese export porcelain has a long history. This work has long been a part of trade between East Asia and the West, and it is rooted in the days of the Silk Road. The porcelain is decorated under a glaze with cobalt oxide, which gives it a blue color. Find a collection of antique and vintage blue and white pottery on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How old blue and white pottery is depends on its type. Asian blue and white pottery may date back all the way to the 14th century or be much newer. Delftware pottery came into production during the 16th century. Shop a large selection of blue and white pottery on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Blue and white china is also referred to as blue and white pottery or blue and white porcelain. Chinese export porcelain has long been a part of trade between East Asia and the West, and it is rooted in the days of the Silk Road. Blue patterns are painted over the white pottery, and the porcelain is decorated under a glaze with cobalt oxide, which gives it a blue color. Find a collection of antique and vintage blue and white pottery on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many different styles of pottery that use blue and white in their designs. The most popular blue and white porcelain from China is known as Qinghua. The style originated during the Yuan dynasty and evolved through several centuries. The technique uses blue pigment underglaze to decorate white porcelain. Shop a selection of blue and white vases and porcelain pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique blue and white china are known as Flow Blue. Flow Blue was popular during the Victorian era and is still highly coveted by collectors for its eye-catching design and hazy patterns. Browse a wide selection of authentic Flow Blue dishware and serve ware on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Blue and white Chinese pottery is called Qinghua, and is amongst China’s most famous china. It is characterized by its underglaze ceramic finish, decorated with ornate cobalt blue pigment. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Qinghua porcelain from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Chinese blue and white porcelain is called qinghua, pronounced “CHING-hwa.” Artisans first began producing the porcelain during the Tang and Song dynasties ranging from 609 to 1279. However, the techniques the pottery is most well known for weren't developed until the subsequent Ming era, which lasted until 1644. You'll find a collection of Chinese porcelain on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In China, the art of making white porcelain with local kaolin produced attractive pieces with a luxe white finish. When they learned that cobalt oxide was the only pigment that could withstand the high firing temperatures of porcelain, a new type of ceramic entered the market. Blue and white porcelain first appeared in the 14th century in China. This technique worked its way across the globe. Shop a collection of expertly vetted porcelain from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Dutch blue and white ceramic dishes are called Delftware. Made in the Netherlands, the dishes are hand-painted and glazed using a centuries-old process involving clay and multiple glazes. Each piece is one-of-a-kind. You can shop a collection of Delftware from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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