Finial Chair
Antique 1880s Renaissance Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Chairs
Chenille, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Plywood, Wood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Wood
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Bouclé
Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Campaign Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Armchairs
Birch, Textile
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Mahogany
2010s American Chairs
Rush, Wood
2010s American Chairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Plastic
Antique 1830s English Neoclassical Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Danish Bohemian Chairs
Cherry
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1690s English William and Mary Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Wood, Beech
Antique Early 19th Century American Adirondack Side Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 1680s English James II Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Foam, Oak
Antique 1880s English Anglo-Japanese Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Side Chairs
Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Wood, Rush
20th Century American Rococo Revival Armchairs
Silk, Walnut
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Chenille, Mahogany, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Straw, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Beech
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century American Country Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century Syrian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Oak, Rush
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
20th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Brass, Bronze, Iron
20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Pewter
Antique Mid-19th Century English Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Armchairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Gothic Revival Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum, Wrought Iron
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Dining Room Sets
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Sets
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Armchairs
Oak
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal, Iron
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
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Finial Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Finial 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.
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