Carved Leaf Back Chair
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Hardwood
2010s American Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Oak
20th Century Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Early 1800s Italian Baroque Chairs
Silver Leaf
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Georgian Corner Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1860s English Corner Chairs
Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century North American Gothic Side Chairs
Metal, Gold Leaf
Antique Mid-19th Century British Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1880s Scottish Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Chairs
Brass
20th Century English Country Side Chairs
Hardwood
2010s Italian Lounge Chairs
Silver Leaf
Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 1760s Italian Baroque Chairs
Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Beech
Antique 1790s American Side Chairs
Upholstery, Chestnut, Ebony, Mahogany, Pine
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1970s American Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Empire Chairs
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Empire Chairs
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Chairs
Cane, Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Side Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Rococo Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Side Chairs
Maple
Antique Mid-19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Empire Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Rocking Chairs
Silver Leaf
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Empire Chairs
Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
20th Century Empire Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1830s English Neoclassical Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Corner Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
20th Century Unknown Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
20th Century Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s English George I Chairs
Giltwood
Antique 17th Century English Charles II Side Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
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Carved Leaf Back Chair 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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