Oak Chairs Carved Back
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak, Fabric
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Oak
Early 20th Century English Corner Chairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Side Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American American Classical Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American American Classical Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century English Rustic Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Oak
Early 20th Century American American Classical Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Oak
Early 2000s French Country Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Chairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Corner Chairs
Oak
Antique 1770s English Chippendale Corner Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Upholstery
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Other Slipper Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Oak
Antique 1890s French Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Corner Chairs
Oak, Upholstery
20th Century Belgian French Provincial Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Chairs
Upholstery, Chestnut, Oak
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century Unknown Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Country Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Wood
20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
2010s American American Classical Club Chairs
Linen, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Seagrass, Wood
2010s North American Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass, Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs
Maple, Oak, Pine
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Vintage 1950s French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak, Ash, Elm
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Side Chairs
Oak
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Oak
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Rustic Benches
Wood
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Beech, Oak, Upholstery
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Oak Chairs Carved Back 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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