$616Sale Price|30% Off
H 30.5 in W 26 in D 27.5 in
English Country Mahogany Ladderback Roundabout Corner Arm Chair Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid to early 20th century English Country roundabout corner armchair. Made of mahogany featuring rounded form with ladderback supports over turned posts and supports, vinyl seat and ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$1,225Sale Price|47% Off
H 44.5 in W 41 in D 26 in
Antique British Colonial 1830s Caned Oak Reclining Mechanical Dental Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Englishman James Snell of London made the first mechanical dental chair with an adjustable seat and
Cane, Oak
$962Sale Price|30% Off
H 36 in W 39 in D 25 in
Antique Early 20th Century Brtisih Colonial Oak Plantation Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Intriguing early 20th century British Colonial style plantation chair. Features an oak frame with
Fabric, Oak
1930s Large Scale Carved Oak Arm Chair In Chinoiserie Palm Toile
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a charming carved oak arm chair with an English British Colonial toile. The frame is most
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Paddle Arm British Colonial Plantation Lounge Chair
Located in Peabody, MA
An original antique Anglo-Indian long paddle arm plantation lounge chair in solid teak circa late
Cane, Teak
Sold
H 38.5 in W 37 in D 33 in
Antique British Colonial Anglo Indian Teak Extendable Arm Caned Plantation Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century British Colonial Anglo Indian plantation chair. Made from teak in mortise and tenon
Upholstery, Teak
British Colonial, Ceylonese, Mahogany Rolled Arm Caned Steamers Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
British Colonial, Ceylonese, mahogany rolled arm caned steamers chair. Handwoven caning in good
Mahogany, Cane
Pair of Jamaican Windsor Arm Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Jamaican mahogany British Colonial or West Indies windsor arm chairs, with great turnings
Sold
H 35.04 in W 29.14 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Soren Lund Lounge Chairs / Arm chairs in Wicker / Cane and leather
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of two Danish Søren Lund armchairs from the 1960s. Both chairs are in great condition and made
Leather, Wicker, Rattan
Sold
H 40.25 in W 23.25 in D 23.25 in
4 Vintage English Country Lancashire Oak Spindle Back Dining Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four circa 1980s English Country or Lancashire style arm chairs. Made of oak featuring a
Oak
Sold
H 26.5 in W 14.25 in L 26.5 in
Antique Grain Painted Continuous Arm Bow Back Windsor Childs Chair, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique bow back Windsor child's armchair offers spindle back with continuous arm over seat
Paint, Wood
Colonially Made Cabriole Leg Open Arm Chair
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Colonially made cabriole leg open arm chair with a leather back and seat.
American Country Rustic Style Ladder Back and Rush Seat Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Country Rustic-style wooden scalloped ladder back arm chair with a woven rush seat and box
Wood
Antique Paddle Arm British Colonial Plantation Lounge Chair
Located in Peabody, MA
Antique Anglo-Indian long paddle arm plantation lounge chair, circa late 19th century. Retains its
Cane, Wood
Sold
H 37 in W 46 in D 39 in
Lexington Casuals British Colonial Rattan Woven Wicker Club Arm Chair Ottoman
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Lexington Casuals woven rattan armchair and ottoman. Inspired by British Colonial styling
Upholstery, Rattan
Sold
H 35.44 in W 29.14 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Soren Lund Lounge Chairs / Arm chairs in Wicker / Cane and leather
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Søren Lund armchairs in cane and leather. The chairs are from the 1960s and have a
Leather, Cane
Sold
H 29.5 in W 61 in D 61 in
British Colonial Dining Set Round Table & Four Arm Chairs w/Cane Seat/Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A British Colonial dining set includes a round wood table with four wood and cane chairs. This
Cane, Wood
A Pair of British Colonial Teak Arm Chairs With Rattan Seats
Located in Chicago, IL
These stylish British Raj armchairs are hand carved from teak and fitted with woven rattan seats
Rattan, Teak
Pair of British Colonial arm chairs
Located in Somerville, MA
As with many British Colonial pieces these Neoclassic chairs are a unique mix of Continental and
Mahogany
Pair of Mahogany Tufted Leather British Colonial Arm Chairs
Located in Antwerp, BE
A comfortable pair of mahogany British colonial olive green tufted leather armchairs. Perfect
Leather
Sold
H 34 in W 23.5 in D 21 in
Pair of Early 19thc English Hand Carved Barley Twist And Suede Arm Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of E. 19thc English Hand Carved Barley Twist And Suede Arm Chairs. The arms are carved with a
Leather, Wood
19th Century Pair British Colonial Calamander Arm Chairs
Located in Louisville, KY
Anglo Indian Calamander Arm Chairs featuring a carved crest over high sweeping arms; on a caned
Cane
British Colonial Carved Arm Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
An elaborately carved mahogany East Indies arm chair.
Mahogany
$3,269Sale Price|20% Off
W 95 in L 119 in
8'x10' Grotto Blue Hand Knotted Peshawar Oceanic Fish Design Vibrant Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Afghan Peshawar with Colorful Oceanic Fish Design, Organic Wool Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the cen...
Wool
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
Brass
$3,127
H 19 in Dm 9.5 in
Unique Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass & Opaline Glass Mosaic Pendant Light, 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
NOTE. We are pleased to inform you that all shipments to the United States are free from import duties and tariffs and that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secu...
Metal, Brass, Wire
$2,950
H 24.02 in Dm 21.26 in
Mid-Century Modern German Hollywood Regency Style Brass Table Lamp from Goldkant
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Impressive table lamp from the renowned manufacturer Goldkant. The lamp impresses with its ornamental design and high-quality materials. The segmented base and the shape of the umbr...
Metal
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Gold, Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Modern Fish Wicker Rattan Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Fish pendant lamp made of wicker. A wonderfully playful design. A lamp with character, literally. The wicker body of the lamp forms a fish body with its mouth wide open. Inside is a...
Wicker, Plastic
$1,120Sale Price|30% Off
H 46 in W 44 in D 21.5 in
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid to late 19th century American Empire tallboy / highboy chest. Made of flame / crotch mahognay featuring rectangular form with scrolled front and four hand dovetailed drawers. Di...
Mahogany
Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal Sinuous forms in a captivating rhythm of deftly woven cane, evoke the dynamic flow of Assam's rivers. The collection’s namesake, the...
Brass
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 24.25 in W 18 in D 18 in
Arts & Crafts Leaded Stained Glass Table Lamp 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Arts & Crafts Leaded Stained Glass Table Lamp 20thC. Measures - 24.25"H x 18"W x 18"D. A striking Arts & Crafts style table lamp featuring a leaded stained glass shade ...
Stained Glass
Vivai del Sud Lounge Chair in Pink Fabric Upholstery
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vivai del Sud, lounge chair, pink fabric upholstery, Italy, 1970s This vibrant and cheerful lounge chair was created in the 1970s. This playful lounge chair is upholstered in a shi...
Fabric
$216Sale Price|20% Off
H 3 in W 6 in D 7 in
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Zanfirico Latticino Bowl, Italy, circa 1960s
By Salviati
Located in Warrenton, OR
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Zanfirico Latticino Bowl, Italy, circa 1960s. In springy colors of joy, this mid-century modern bowl would make a beautiful gift. One of the larger of...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$1,925Sale Price|30% Off
H 47 in W 32.5 in D 32.5 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Figural Carved Walnut Bergere Wingback Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Louis XVI style Bergere library wingback reading chair, circa 1890-1910. Made from walnut with a striking pediment featuring a quiver, arrows and torch amongst roses ...
Fabric, Walnut
$4,800
H 39.25 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Set of 4 Antique 18 C Gustavian Dining Chairs W Carolina Irving Andaluz Linen
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Set of 4 Antique 18 C Gustavian Dining Chairs W Carolina Irving Andaluz Linen Fabric. This price is for 4 chairs.
Wood
$12,500
H 17 in W 60 in D 40 in
Karl Springer Mid - Century 1980's Lucite and Brass Smoked Glass Coffee Table.
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
1980's Large rectangle Lucite and smoked glass coffee table by Karl Springer. Four Lucite columns support the 3/4" thick piece of smoked glass which is held in position by polished b...
Brass
British Colonial Ceylonese Solid Satinwood & Hand Cane Armchair
Located in Southampton, NY
British Colonial Ceylonese Solid Satinwood & Hand Caned Armchair Made entirely out of satinwood. Gentle curved back. Hand caning seat - still in good condition. Spiral arms are a un...
Satinwood
$1,750Sale Price|30% Off
H 88.5 in W 43 in D 18.5 in
Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Walnut Burl Marble Top Dresser & Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
A charming antique Victorian Renaissance Revival dresser & mirror, circa 1880s. Made from walnut with vibrant burled panels along the front and matchbook burling along the sides. Fe...
Brass
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.
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