British Oak Chairs

English Arts And Crafts Chair

Antique 17th Century Chairs

Wainscot Chairs

Leather Victorian Chair

English Oak Armchair

Turn Of The Century English Chair

Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

17th Century Vernacular Primitive Welsh Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Chair

$1,617

17th Century Vernacular Primitive Welsh Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Chair

Located in London, GB

A richly patinated and time-worn, 17th century carved oak farmhouse chair with simple splat to the back, two-plank seat and turned front legs.

Category

Antique 1650s Welsh Chairs

Materials

Oak

Rare Pair of Glagow School Arts & Crafts Oak Bedroom Side Chairs by E A Taylor

$875 / set

$6,738 / set

George Montague Ellwood Arts & Crafts Oak Sideboard. Chairs are now sold.

By George Montague Ellwood

Located in London, GB

George Montague Ellwood, made by Bath Cabinet Makers,. An Arts and Crafts oak sideboard with elongated slatted sides with heart cut-outs and stylized ebonized and pewter inlays to th...

Category

Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Sideboards

Materials

Oak

$1,388 / item

$2,425 / set

$1,295

19th Century English Captain's Chair

Located in High Point, NC

19th century captain's chair from England. The chair is made from oak and has a seat made from elm. This type of chair was made for sitting for long periods of time and is very com...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Elm, Oak

Recent Sales

Magistretti Carimate Full Gloss Dining Chair Hand Finished with Custom Seatpads

Unavailable

H 76.4 in W 58 in D 52.3 in

Magistretti Carimate Full Gloss Dining Chair Hand Finished with Custom Seatpads

By Vico Magistretti

Located in Cheltenham, GB

The much-adored Carimate Chair, coveted amongst Magistretti collectors, is a sophisticated addition to any dining table setting. They were originally crafted for the Carimate golf cl...

Category

Vintage 1960s British Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Oak

Magistretti Carimate Dining Chair by CINNY Hand Finished with Custom Seatpads

Unavailable

Unavailable

Unavailable

Unavailable

H 29.14 in W 22.84 in D 27.96 in

Jens Risom U431 Armless Chair in European Oak

By BENCHMARK, Jens Risom

Located in Saffron Walden, GB

The U431 armless chair was first introduced in 1955 by Jens Risom Inc. Designed by the legendary Danish-born American designer, it is a timeless piece that works well in both residen...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Bespoke Kafka Dining Chair, Design by Toad Gallery London

Unavailable

Unavailable

$6,950

H 47.5 in W 23.5 in D 25.5 in

English Jacobean Style Oak Wainscot Armchair

Located in Troy, NY

Open Armchair of typical Wainscot form, the straight paneled back adorned with carved lettering probably documenting family event, wavy armrests with Primitive carved decoration, pan...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Get Updated with New Arrivals

Save "British Oak Chairs", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

British Oak Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of british oak chairs available for sale. Find 1059 antique and vintage british oak chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 61 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. British oak chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. British oak chairs bearing Victorian or Arts and Crafts hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made british oak chairs over the years, but those made by Gillows of Lancaster & London, Liberty & Co. and Shapland & Petter are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are British Oak Chairs?

British oak chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,827, while the lowest priced sells for $34 and the highest can go for as much as $637,500.

Finding the Right Chairs for You

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.

How Top Designers Are Using Mid-Century Chairs in Today’s Interiors

Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.

All the Furniture in This Organic Modern Soho Loft Can Be Yours

Andrianna Shamaris has filled her epic new home with pieces of her own design.

20 Inviting Dining Rooms Perfectly Arranged for Entertaining

Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.

Nobody Puts This Sunny Sofa in a Corner

With its plush cushions, cane details and dazzlingly colorful back, it’s inviting from every angle.

The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs

You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.

Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways

The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.

This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet

Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.

Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?

From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.