Carved Occasional Chair
Antique 1870s American Chairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Chairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century Spanish Victorian Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Walnut
2010s South African Chairs
Brass, Stainless Steel, Nickel
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
20th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century European Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Swedish Victorian Chairs
Birch
Antique Early 19th Century Irish George III Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 1880s British Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s Mexican Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Jacobean Chairs
Fabric, Oak
2010s Pakistani Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Chairs
Beech
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Chairs
Fruitwood
20th Century Organic Modern Club Chairs
Teak
Antique 1810s English Regency Bergere Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Pine
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Side Chairs
Oak
Antique 1870s English Victorian Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Corner Chairs
Cane, Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Side Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Beech, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Wood, Paint, Fabric
Antique Mid-19th Century German Chairs
Yew
Late 20th Century European Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique 1890s English Campaign Chairs
Maple
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English French Provincial Chairs
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Hardwood
2010s European Modern Chairs
Steel
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bergere Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Fruitwood
2010s European Modern Chairs
Steel
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Chairs
Wood
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Carved Occasional 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between an occasional chair and an accent chair comes down to usage. An occasional chair is a decorative chair that is placed in a room for its look rather than to function as an everyday seating solution. As a result, occasional chairs may be used infrequently. An accent chair is any decorative chair placed in a seating area. They can be used only occasionally or on a daily basis. Explore a wide variety of chairs on 1stDibs.
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