British Rosewood Chairs
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Rosewood, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century British British Colonial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Upholstery
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1960s Dutch Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1930s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Teak
Antique 1820s British Regency Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Boxwood, Kingwood, Rosewood, Satinwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Teak
Mid-20th Century Thai British Colonial Armchairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Benches
Brass
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Rosewood
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Living Room Sets
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Armchairs
Rattan, Teak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Rosewood, Upholstery, Bouclé
Antique 19th Century Indian Armchairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rattan, Rosewood
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
Vintage 1950s American Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique Early 1900s Spanish Country Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American Romantic Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Silk, Hardwood, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Other
Antique 1820s American Federal Side Chairs
Hickory, Pine
Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Other
Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1960s French Industrial Side Chairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Other
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
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Late 20th Century British British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Leather
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese British Colonial Chairs
Mahogany, Rosewood
Antique 1850s Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Indian Armchairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Boxwood, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wool, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century American High Victorian Armchairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1910s British Indian Ocean Territory British Colonial Chairs
Rosewood, Teak
20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Rosewood
20th Century British Chairs
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Chairs
20th Century British British Colonial Swivel Chairs
Rosewood
20th Century Campaign Dining Room Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary English Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rattan, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Caribbean Regency Chairs
Cane, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rattan, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rattan, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rattan, Rosewood
Antique 1820s English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Rosewood, Leather
Antique 19th Century English Bergere Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Side Chairs
Fabric, Rosewood
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Antique 1810s English Regency Side Chairs
Brass
Antique 1810s English Regency Side Chairs
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Indian Side Chairs
Rosewood, Cane
Vintage 1960s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Indian Lounge Chairs
Rosewood, Bone, Ebony
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
20th Century Nautical Objects
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1960s American Swivel Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Side Chairs
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Antique 1870s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Antique 1850s French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
Antique 1850s Napoleon III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ormolu
Antique 1850s Napoleon III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ormolu
Antique 1850s Napoleon III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ormolu
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Rosewood, Teak
Antique Early 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Cane, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Steel
Antique 1820s French Armchairs
British Rosewood 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.
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