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Vintage Oak Barrel Back Club Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
upholstery. Unique mid-century captain's style chair is an ideal occasional seat for home or office. Please
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Childs Chair, in the Style of a Captain’s Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Childs chair, in the style of a Captain’s chair
This is a very unusual child’s chair, the chair
Category
Antique Early 1900s Country Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Slim Midcentury Chippendale Style Wingback Chairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Recently reupholstered Chippendale style midcentury slim wing back chairs made by Hickory Chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Sheep leather Captains Chair / office chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered this elegant Captains Chair is both height-adjustable and tiltable.
This beautiful
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Captains Lounge Chair with Chrome Base, 1980
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Very modern Futurist Italian faux leather captain's lounge chair with a chrome base. This chair
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1980s Mid-Century Danish Modern Style Captain Chairs by Benny Linden Design.
By Benny A. Linden
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of 1980s Mid-Century Danish Modern Style Captain Chairs by Benny Linden Design.
Feature a
Category
Vintage 1980s Thai Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Set of Four Country Danish Painted Windsor Captain's Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical and festive set of four Windsor style captains chairs or smokers chairs featuring a hand
Category
20th Century Danish Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
English Elm and Oak Low Back Windsor / Captain's Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 19th century solid elm and oak Windsor style low back captain's chair.
Recently
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Windsor Chairs
Materials
Elm, Oak
H 32 in W 24 in D 17.25 in
Original Chesterfield Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair, Brand Wade
Located in Berlin, DE
Vintage tufted brown Leather English Chesterfield style barrel back desk chair. Item features
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 34.65 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Cushman Furniture Co. Early American Carved Wood Captain's Dining Chairs
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Weymouth, MA
Pair of Cushman Furniture Company carved wood early American style captains chairs (with arms
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 34 in W 24 in D 22 in
Vintage High Back Chesterfield Heritage Leather Office Captains Swivel Chair
By Harrods, Chesterfield
Located in GB
style office armchair
This is a very comfortable captain’s indeed, it’s like your favourite reading
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 44.89 in W 29.53 in D 30.71 in
CHESTERFIELD FULLY RESTORED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER SWiVEL CAPTAINS OFFICE CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
restored vintage Regency style Chesterfield hand dyed brown leather office chair
Please note the delivery
Category
20th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 34.65 in W 27.56 in D 18.12 in
VINTAGE FULLY RESTORED DEEP CIGAR BROWN LEATHER SWiVEL CAPTAINS OFFICE CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
restored vintage William IV style Chesterfield hand dyed brown leather office chair.
Please note the
Category
20th Century English William IV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 35.24 in W 27.56 in D 23.43 in
THOMASVILLE Mystique Asian Chinoiserie Dining Captain's Armchairs - Pair
By Thomasville
Located in Charlotte, NC
style apron, legs and feet with stretchers. Made in North Carolina, USA, circa 1990's.
Style #: 23321
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage Hand Dyed Aged Brown Leather Captains Swivel Armchair Chesterfield Seat
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage hand dyed brown leather tub Swivel Captains
Category
20th Century English Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 32.49 in W 25.79 in D 25.4 in
1 of 2 Hand Dyed Brown Leather Aviator Hammered Metal Swivel Captains Armchairs
Located in GB
chairs with aluminium riveted frames
This sale is for one chair with the option to purchase up to two
Category
20th Century English Industrial Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 36.23 in W 31.11 in D 26.38 in
CONSERVATIVE RESTORED CiGAR BROWN LEATHER OAK CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
leather captain armchair.
This piece combines style and attractiveness, which would add glamour to your
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 31.11 in W 25.2 in D 31.11 in
Vintage Ranch Oak Captains Armchairs by A. Brandt Acorn Brown Finish a Pair
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
! These captain’s chairs are ready to grace your ranch style kitchen or dining table with a hand-hewn
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 31.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Fretwork Back Elm Windsor Desk Chair This style is known by many names
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Fretwork Back Elm Windsor Desk Chair
This style is known by many names Smokers Bow, Windsor Chair
Category
Antique 19th Century Country Windsor Chairs
Materials
Elm
Set of 4 Paul McCobb Style Dining Chairs by Lane
By Lane Acclaim, Paul McCobb
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
. 4 total chairs. One captain chair and 3 side chairs. The chairs have had some work done to them. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
(8) Adrian Pearsall Kodiak Faux Fur Brutalist Style Dining Room Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chattanooga, TN
of eight dining room chairs feature two captain's chairs with arms and six armless chairs. Matching
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Resin
Erik Buch Style Mid Century Rosewood Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Erik Buch
Located in Countryside, IL
Erik Buch Style Mid Century Rosewood dining chairs - set of 8
Each armless chair measures: 19
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Adrian Pearsall Style Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall style mid century walnut dining chairs - set of 6
The captain's chair measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Ten Danish Windsor Style Dining Chairs, Early to Mid-1900s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
saddle-style seating. Two captain's chairs with armrests and four side chairs. Made from dark stained
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of Six Harvey Probber Style Dining Chairs 4 Side 2 Arm
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
side chairs, and two arm, or captains, chairs. Dimensions in listing are for Arm chairs, email for more
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Style Design Institute of America MCM Chrome Dining Chairs - Set 6
By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman Style Design Institute of America Mid Century Chrome Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 42 in W 21.5 in D 22 in
Unique Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Side Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. This captain chair style piece has angled back legs and thick padded seating covered in white vinyl
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Painted Pair of Italian Louis XVI Neoclassical Chair
Located in Wallkill, NY
Two blue Italian Louis XVI neoclassical style chairs. The color on these is stunning. They measure
Category
Vintage 1920s American Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of four Mid-Century Danish Modern Style Dining Chairs by Benny Linden Design
By Benny A. Linden
Located in Miami, FL
A set of four Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Style Dining Chairs by Benny Linden Design. C
Category
Vintage 1980s Thai Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 34 in W 17 in D 18 in
6 Harden Mid Century Solid Cherry Queen Anne Style Caned Dining Arm Chairs
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in Dayton, OH
serpentine seat apron and chamfered corners just beneath the seat. Includes two captains chairs with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Cherry
H 40 in W 19.5 in D 21.5 in
Set 6 Paul Frankl Style Mid Century Dining Chairs 2 Arm + 4 Side with New Fabric
By Paul Frankl
Located in Troy, MI
captain’s chairs have a curved, tub style back with cut outs at the sides. Frames are stained a dark walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 33 in W 19 in D 20.5 in
Classic Scandinavian Design Mid Century Danish Teak Chairs Wool Upholstery - Set
By Neils O. Möller, D-Scan
Located in Madison, WI
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NOTE: In image 9 here the 4 chairs are shown with a pair of captains armchairs, also available for
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
H 31 in W 17 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Painted Windsor Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and comfortable pair of firehouse or captains style Windsor chairs.
Retains original
Category
Antique 1830s American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Materials
Paint, Wood
English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chair
This style is known by many names Smokers Bow, Windsor
Category
Antique 1850s Country Windsor Chairs
Materials
Oak
Duistt Wormley Cane and Brass Armchair, in the Style of Edward Wormley
By Duistt
Located in London, GB
Wormley Captain's chair from 1950s American modernism.
Constructed from a sycamore wood frame with a
Category
2010s Portuguese Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 26.78 in W 29.53 in D 27.56 in
Set of 6 English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Set of 6 English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chairs
This style is known by many names Smokers Bow
Category
Antique 1850s Early Victorian Windsor Chairs
Materials
Oak
Modernist Leather Captian's Lounge Chair with Chrome Base, Circa 1980
Located in Van Nuys, CA
High style 1980s modern captain's lounge chair featuring a large over oversized cobra shaped back
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Hollywood Regency or George lll Walnut Chairs in Mohair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
comfortable - a compliment to any room - bedroom, living room or formal dining room captain chairs. Truly a
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery
Alan Siegel Post-Modern Craftsman 'Tongue' Chair, Signed & Dated 1981
By Alan Siegel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair, hallway chair, entryway chair, occasional chair, captains chair for a dining table or game table
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 French Empire Marquetry Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
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Set consists of 2 Captains/Carvers and 4 side chairs.
Stunning marquetry throughout. Floral
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Boxwood, Kingwood, Rosewood, Satinwood
Set of Six Frank Gehry "Hat Trick" Chairs
By Frank Gehry
Located in Oakland, CA
includes two captain's chairs and four side chairs.
Category
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple, Plywood
1980s Vintage Post Modern Dining Chairs - Set of 10
Located in Van Nuys, CA
High style Post-modern dining chair featuring a set of 10 chairs featuring 3 captains each with
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Georgian style dining chairs
By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set Six Louis XVI Brass Mounted Carved French Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of six Louis XVI Style Brass Mounted French Walnut upholstered dining chairs. Four side chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
of Captain’s or Executive swivel chairs.
We are of the opinion that they were made in America by a
Category
20th Century American Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Satinwood, Walnut
20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
of Captain’s or Executive Swivel Chairs.
We are of the opinion that they were made in America by a
Category
20th Century American Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Satinwood, Walnut
1970s Vintage Boho Chic High Back Bamboo Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Delray Beach, FL
. This set includes two captain's chairs and four side chairs, all highlighting the natural allure of
Category
Vintage 1970s Indonesian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Set of 6, Postmodern Channel Back Velour Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Basel, BS
includes 2 captain chairs and 4 side chairs. All chairs are sturdy and very comfortable.
Acquired from one
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Set of eight Gilbert Rohde art deco dining chairs for Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Gilbert Rohde
Located in Kleinburg, ON
dining chairs and two captain style end chairs. The chairs were designed by Gilbert Rohde, a self-taught
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Queen Anne style dining chairs
By Baker Furniture "Historic Charleston
Category
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 39.75 in W 22 in D 22 in
Six Fully Restored Erik Buch Rosewood Dining Chairs, Custom Reupholstery
By Erik Buch, Oddense Maskinsnedkeri
Located in Knebel, DK
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Other designs by Buch include the Captain’s Chair (1955) for Ørum Møbler, Model 310 dining chair for Chr
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 21.66 in
Four Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Reupholstered in Black Leather
By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch
Located in Knebel, DK
, which is produced in both carver and dining chair styles, features a curved “floating” seat and a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 21.66 in
Six Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Reupholstered in Black Leather
By Erik Buch, Oddense Maskinsnedkeri
Located in Knebel, DK
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Other designs by Buch include the Captain’s Chair (1955) for Ørum Møbler, Model 310 dining chair for Chr
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 21.66 in
Antique 19th Century Set of Four Carved Mahogany Chippendale Dining Chairs 1890
Located in Portland, OR
recently been professionally recovered in a high quality William Morris style fabric, the chairs are raised
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 37.5 in W 28 in D 22.25 in
Set of 6 Hollywood Art Deco Gaufraged Velvet Dining Chairs by Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
ebonized walnut. The captains chairs additionally feature stylized scroll form detailing adorning the sides
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 33.5 in W 21.5 in D 22 in
Set of Six Vintage Mario Bellini for Cassina CAB Chairs in Oxblood Leather
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Complete set of six (two captain chairs model 413 and four side model 412) vintage "CAB" chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 32.13 in W 18.38 in D 17 in
Eight Fully Restored Erik Buch Dining Chairs in Stained Oak Custom Upholstery
By Erik Buch, Oddense Maskinsnedkeri
Located in Knebel, DK
chair styles, features a curved “floating” seat and a Classic Scandinavian Modern aesthetic. Arguably
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 21.66 in
Six Fully Restored Erik Buch Dining Chairs in Tanned Oak and Custom Upholstery
By Erik Buch, Oddense Maskinsnedkeri
Located in Knebel, DK
chair styles, features a curved “floating” seat and a Classic Scandinavian Modern aesthetic. Arguably
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 21.66 in
1960's Six Fully Restored Danish Erik Buch Oak Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery
By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch
Located in Knebel, DK
style, Buch’s organic and functional aesthetic resulted in furniture that spanned chairs, stools, and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 21.66 in
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak & Grey Fabric Dining Chairs 2 Arm 4 Side Set 6
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Scandinavian Modern teak dining chairs with gray fabric seat & backs 2 arm and 4
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 32.5 in W 23 in D 20.5 in
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Captain Style Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of captain style chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, all captain style chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of captain style chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Captain style chairs bearing Regency hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Chesterfield produced beautiful captain style chairs that are worth considering.
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Prices for captain style chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, captain style chairs begin at $690 and can go as high as $4,800, while the average can fetch as much as $1,121.
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.
Questions About Captain Style Chairs
- What is a captain’s chair for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Today, a captain's chair is typically used for providing seating at a kitchen or dining table. The name of the chair comes from the fact that furniture of this type once provided seating for a ship's officers in lounge areas. Shop a large collection of captain's chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a captain's chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A captain's chair is an armchair with a saddle seat and low curved back, usually upholstered in leather or cloth. It has vertical spindles that create the appearance of extra height for more formal settings. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Captain’s chairs are called that because early versions of the armchairs were used aboard boats to provide seating for high-ranking officers. These chairs date back to the 19th century and usually featured all-wood construction. Find a selection of antique and vintage captain's chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a French-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The term French-style chair usually refers to one of two styles of chairs. The first is an upholstered armchair with an exposed wood frame, and the other is a cane chair with loose seat cushions. Both types of French-style chairs are also called bergères. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of bergères from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- What is a Morris-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Morris-style chair is a type of furniture used for seating. The name comes from Morris & Company, the original manufacturer of the chair. It features a boxy reclining backrest, a matching upholstered seat cushion and wide wooden arms. Shop a selection of Morris-style chairs on 1stDibs.
- What style is a spool chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Spool chairs are associated with a number of furniture styles. Early examples date back to the Italian Renaissance, but the heavily carved chairs became popular during the Arts and Crafts movement of the mid 18th century. You'll find a collection of spool chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a Thonet-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A Thonet-style chair is a wooden chair that has a curvy, bent backrest, a round seat and subtly flared legs. The chairs get their name from the original manufacturer, Thonet, which produced chairs in the mid-century modern style in Europe during the 20th century. Shop a range of Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Cassina Argyle Chair is in the style of Art Nouveau but its design lands between the Arts and Crafts era and the Art Deco style, giving it an interesting appearance that is difficult to pigeonhole. This chair was commissioned for the Argyle Street Tearooms, which gives it its name. Shop a collection of Art Nouveau furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a Parsons-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Parsons-style chair is a type of seating furniture with a simple square back and straight arms that connect to rectangular legs. The name comes from the Parsons School of Design in Paris, France, where the chairs originated in the 1930s. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Parsons-style chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Chippendale is a style of chair that is mainly characterized by cabriole legs, yoked top railing, intricate back splats and dark wooden finish. It is an American design style that originated in the 16th century and yielded a wide range of furniture, in addition to chairs. Shop on 1stDibs for antique, vintage and new Chippendale style chairs today.
- Are swivel chairs in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Like most home decor trends, swivel chairs have come in and out of popularity multiple times since their creation. However, swivel chairs are considered classic decor even when they’re not on-trend. Swivel chairs continue to be a popular choice because they spin and can suit a variety of spaces. Shop a wide variety of swivel chair styles on 1stDibs.
- What style is a bouclé chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024There is no single style for a bouclé chair. The term bouclé actually refers to a type of upholstery made up of looped yarns. You can find it on many different kinds of accent chairs, including mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Louis XVI pieces. Explore a diverse assortment of bouclé chairs on 1stDibs.
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