Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Late 19th Century American Beaux Arts Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Wood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Walnut, Upholstery
19th Century Victorian Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Walnut
Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Metal
19th Century American Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Oak
Late 19th Century American Victorian Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Cane, Wood
Late 19th Century American Victorian Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Linen, Wood
Early 1900s Victorian Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century Finnish Folk Art Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Wood, Birch
19th Century Italian Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Fruitwood, Upholstery
1830s British Victorian Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Velvet, Ash
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Leather, Oak
1870s American American Classical Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Rush, Walnut
1850s Italian Early Victorian Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Leather, Fruitwood
Early 19th Century Virgin Islands Regency Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Cane, Mahogany
19th Century American Late Victorian Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Tibetan Other Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Teak
Early 18th Century American American Colonial Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Leather, Oak, Rush
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Twig, Wood
1860s Austrian Baroque Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Velvet, Wood
19th Century Virgin Islands Regency Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Cane, Mahogany, Oak
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Pine, Sheepskin
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Textile, Walnut
19th Century North American Victorian Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Wicker, Wood
Early 20th Century American Mission Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Oak
Early 20th Century American Victorian Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Oak
Late 19th Century American Federal Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Italian Baroque Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Silver Leaf
Early 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Wood
Late 19th Century American Victorian Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Wood, Leather, Fabric, Upholstery
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Oak
Early 1900s American Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Oak
19th Century English Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Yew
1880s American Victorian Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Brass, Steel
1760s Swedish Rococo Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Birch
1770s Swedish Rococo Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Birch
19th Century Chinese Qing Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Hardwood
Early 1900s Victorian Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Cane, Walnut
Late 19th Century American Chippendale Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
Late 17th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Ebony
18th Century Swedish Rococo Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Linen, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century English Regency Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century American Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Leather, Wood, Paint
19th Century British Renaissance Revival Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Leather, Walnut
Late 19th Century English Victorian Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-18th Century English Rustic Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Brass
Late 18th Century British Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Mahogany
18th Century Swedish Rococo Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Linen, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Walnut
15th Century and Earlier Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Stone
15th Century and Earlier Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Stone
Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Walnut
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Walnut
Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Carved Antique Rocking Chair
Walnut
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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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