British Colonial Plantation Chair
Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Chairs
Mahogany, Cane
Early 20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Wood
20th Century Southeast Asian British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Cane, Teak
Early 20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Teak
Antique 1890s Indian British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Teak
Early 20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Lounge Chairs
Cane, Teak
Early 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Colonial Chairs
Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1960s British British Colonial Armchairs
Rush, Oak
20th Century British Rustic Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Teak
20th Century Indian British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Indian British Colonial Patio and Garden Furni...
Teak
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Vintage 1920s Indian British Colonial Dining Room Tables
Teak
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Teak, Rattan
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Teak, Cane
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Cane, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Walnut, Cane
Late 20th Century Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1970s American British Colonial Lounge Chairs
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Cane, Teak
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Cane, Teak
20th Century Indian British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
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Upholstery, Teak
Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Children's Furniture
Vintage 1960s American British Colonial Chairs
Wood
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Vintage 1960s American British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Lounge Chairs
Leather, Cherry
Early 2000s Unknown British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Indian British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Early 20th Century North American Chaise Longues
Antique 19th Century Indian Lounge Chairs
Rosewood, Bone, Ebony
Early 20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Armchairs
Cane, Mahogany
2010s American British Colonial Chaise Longues
Linen, Mahogany
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Mid-20th Century Central Asian British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Bamboo, Cane
Vintage 1960s British Indian Ocean Territory British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Cane
20th Century Indian British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Teak, Cane
Antique Late 19th Century Indian British Colonial Armchairs
Mahogany, Cane
Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Chairs
20th Century Indian British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Indian British Colonial Lounge Chairs
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Antique 1880s British Indian Ocean Territory British Colonial Chairs
Teak
Antique 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory British Colonial Chairs
Late 20th Century English Colonial Revival Lounge Chairs
Antique 19th Century Portuguese British Colonial Chairs
Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Lounge Chairs
20th Century English British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Cane, Satinwood
20th Century Indian British Colonial Armchairs
Cane, Teak
20th Century Indian British Colonial Chaise Longues
Fabric, Cane, Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Lounge Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century East Asian British Colonial Chaise Longues
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Teak, Cane
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Wood
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Cane, Mahogany
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Wood
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British Colonial Plantation Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a British Colonial Plantation Chair?
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.