Swan Carved Chair
Vintage 1940s American Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Renaissance Wingback Chairs
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Upholstery, Wood
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Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Empire Revival Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
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Leather, Mahogany
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Leather, Mahogany
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Beech
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Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Armchairs
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Wood
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Wood, Upholstery
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Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Wood, Linen
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Walnut
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Walnut
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Upholstery
Vintage 1940s American Side Chairs
Late 20th Century Regency Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
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Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chairs
Wood
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Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Italian Regency Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Regency Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s English Regency Revival Club Chairs
Mahogany
1990s European Empire Club Chairs
Antique Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Chairs
Walnut
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Mahogany, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Armchairs
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Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Wood
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Walnut
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Velvet, Wood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1960s Italian Neoclassical Revival Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1930s American Louis XV Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Benches
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Empire Bergere Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
1990s Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Paint, Fabric
1990s Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Cane, Fruitwood
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Sets
Wood
Swan Carved Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Swan Carved 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.
- Does the Swan chair swivel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, the Swan chair swivels on its metal base. The pivoting design was one of the major innovations of the chair that Arne Jacobsen designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark, and it remains a selling point of the piece to this today. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Arne Jacobsen Swan chairs.
- Is a Swan chair comfortable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not a Swan chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal perception. Arne Jacobsen designed the tapered backrest and curved seat of the swiveling accent chair to conform to the shape of the human body, believing it would offer ample support. You'll find a collection of Swan chairs on 1stDibs.
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