Carved Low Chair
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Lounge Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Chairs
Wood, Rope
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Wood, Beech
Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Chairs
Twine, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mahogany, Rush
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Lounge Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Chairs
Hardwood
Early 2000s Indonesian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Palmwood
Vintage 1940s Primitive Chairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak
Mid-20th Century Tribal Slipper Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Chairs
Hardwood
2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
2010s Italian Chairs
Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble
20th Century Primitive Corner Chairs
Hardwood
2010s Greek Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Oak
Early 20th Century Vienna Secession Chairs
Silk, Wood
20th Century Indian Primitive Corner Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
2010s European Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Papercord, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Organic Modern Chairs
Straw, Rush, Oak
2010s Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
20th Century Nigerian Modern Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Chairs
Elm
Early 20th Century African Tribal Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chairs
Rosewood
2010s Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Chairs
Oak, Reclaimed Wood, Wood
Early 20th Century Ivorian Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood, Fabric
2010s Australian Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Australian Chairs
Aluminum
Antique Late 19th Century English George II Chairs
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Antique 1830s English Victorian Windsor Chairs
Elm, Yew
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs
Teak, Rattan
Antique Mid-19th Century East Asian High Victorian Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Club Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Oak
2010s Lounge Chairs
Cherry, Maple, Walnut
20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s European Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Rocking Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Teak
Antique 1830s English William IV Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood, Fabric, Upholstery, Cane
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Corner Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
2010s American Organic Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Slipper Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Silk, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Side Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
- 1
- ...
Carved Low Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Carved Low Chair?
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.
- What is a low back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a low chair called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023A low chair is called a slipper chair. When these chairs began being manufactured in Europe in the late 17th century, they were often used by people putting on their slippers or shoes, giving the accent chairs their name. Slipper chairs were especially popular during the Victorian era, when they were often clad in silk or velvet and adorned with decorative flourishes like tassels and embroidery. During the 1950s, American designer Billy Baldwin reimagined the slipper chair with a simpler look that reflected mid-century modern design principles. Shop a selection of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
Read More
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.
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
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.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.