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Set of Six Parcel Gilt Vintage Dining Chairs with Finials in the French Taste
Located in Lomita, CA
chairs circa 1930 to 1950. The chairs have an elegant quality, but they also reflect the country
Category
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
No Reserve
H 42 in W 20 in D 19 in
English Gothic Revival Leather Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 11 English Gothic Revival style (19th Century) oak side panel back side chairs with finials
Category
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Rustic Modern Dining Side Chair with Turned Finials upholstered Seat & Rush Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
frame with finial details on the chair back and arm, as well as a stylish combination of an upholstered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
H 33.5 in W 21.5 in D 20.5 in
Rustic Modern Dining Arm Chair with Turned Finials Upholstered Seat & Rush Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
frame with finial details on the chair back and arm, as well as a stylish combination of an upholstered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
H 33.5 in W 21.5 in D 20.5 in
Dutch Colonial Wood and Rattan Lounge Chair with Slanted Back and Carved Finials
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Dutch Colonial wooden lounge chair from the early 20th century with slanted rattan back, long
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
H 38 in W 32 in D 44.5 in
Rustic Modern Sydney Dining Chair with Arms Turned Finials by Martin & Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett’s Sydney Dining Chair with Arms features a wood frame with finial details on the
Category
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 33.5 in W 23.5 in D 20.5 in
19th Century Aesthetic Movement X-Frame Chair w. Hand Carved Monkey Finials
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvellous, early Arts & Crafts chair with human-like, monkey sculptures.
I once learned that one
Category
Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Free Shipping
H 37 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Set of 4 Antique Wood Dining Chairs with Silver Finials, France, 19th Century
Located in New York City, NY
Set of 4 antique wood dining chairs with silver finials, France, circa 19th century.
Simple
Category
Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 35 in W 17 in D 17 in
Set of 6 Throne Inspired Pine and Rush Dining Chairs with Turned Finials
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Charlotte Perriand Inspired throne-like pine and rush dining chairs. In original condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Pine
H 40.25 in W 17.75 in D 19.88 in
1880s French Wooden Chair With Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
Emanating timeless elegance, this 1880s French wooden chair boasts an exquisite juxtaposition of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19C English Oak Spindle-back Ball Finial Rocker
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY & RARE Late 19C English Oak Spindle-back Ball Finial Rocker.
Probably made
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
American 18th Century Child's Chair with Original Woven Seat
Located in Carmel, CA
Charming child's chair in pine with original hickory woven seat. This slat back chair is very
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Materials
Wood
Wood Turned Chairs with Woven Rush Seats, Europe Ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
often based on traditional styles and techniques, such as turned chairs.
Turned chairs — sometimes
Category
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
18th Century American Curved Ladder Back Oak Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Savannah, GA
This early American Colonial chair features curved splats in back and turned front legs and double
Category
Antique 1740s American American Colonial Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Pair of 19th Century French Carved Walnut Chairs with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a bedroom or study with this elegant pair of antique side chairs. Crafted in southern
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
18thc American Stenciled Ladderback Chair with Rush Seat and Original Finish
Located in Savannah, GA
This rare 18th century painted oak and stenciled New England ladderback chair features a heavily
Category
Antique 1780s American American Classical Chairs
Materials
Oak
Richard Charles Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Elbow Chair with X Frame stretcher
Located in London, GB
Richard Charles (1823-93), an Aesthetic Movement ebonized elbow chair, circa 1866, with ball
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33 in W 23.5 in D 21 in
Charles Dudouyt Fireside Low Chair or Stool in Stained Oak with Rush Seat
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A low fireside chair (chauffeuse) or stool in stained oak attributed to Charles Duduouyt, with
Category
Vintage 1940s French Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Rush, Oak
Floor Sample Giorgetti Aura Dining Chair By Umberto Asnago with Leather Back
By Giorgetti S.p.A., Umberto Asnago
Located in Boston, MA
leather upholstery. Out: Cuoio Grigio, 9780 - Int. Fab. Caban 6857 - Fin. 2W
24.8" x 25.9" x H 29.1"
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Walnut
H 29.1 in W 24.8 in D 25.9 in
Antique Indian Rustic Low Seat Wooden Chair with Carved Rosettes and Twine Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
An old Indian rustic wooden low chair from the early 20th century, with hand-woven twine and carved
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Chairs
Materials
Twine, Wood
H 29 in W 21.5 in D 18.5 in
Brutus Armless Chair in Solid Wood with Cane Seat Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
The BassamFellows Brutus chair has its roots in the powerful Modernist vernacular of Perriand and
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Ashanti King's Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional King's chair from circa 1860.
Iron work with trade tacks and studs
Bronze finials
Category
Antique 1860s Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Antique Lyre Back Chair
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Wonderful Lyre Back chair. Beautiful grained wood and lines. Metal spindles with ball finials. New
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass
Carver Ladderback Chairs with Leather Seats, Europe Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
decorative finials. In this aspect, the backs are in the same design vein as Gio Ponti’s ebonized side chairs
Category
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 44.89 in W 25.6 in D 24.22 in
Mid Century Savonarola Chairs
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Pair of midcentury Roman inspired Savonarola chair in iron with brass finials and ornamentation
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron, Brass
Late 19th Century Caned Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning French late 19th century caned chairs; all caning was done by hand and has stayed
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Wood
Dutch Colonial Period Wood and Rattan Lounge Chair with Extending Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Dutch Colonial period wood and rattan lounge plantation chair with slanted, curving back
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Antique Oak Chair, Gothic Heavily Carved Hall & Desk Chair, Scotland 1880, H1063
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Oak Chair, Gothic Heavily Carved Barley Twist Oak Hall Chair, Desk Chair, Antique Furniture
Category
Antique 1880s Scottish Gothic Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 43 in W 18.5 in D 17.5 in
18th Century American Pine Ladder Back Chair with Original Woven Seat
Located in Carmel, CA
Pine ladder back chair with original woven seat. The slender, tall finials are a nice detail to a
Category
Antique Early 18th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Pine
Rare George Hunzinger Rocking Chair with Patented Steel Webbing, 1869
By George Hunzinger
Located in Bridgeport, CT
finials. Stamped, "Ap. 18 1876" and, "NY Mar 3C 1869."
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs
18th Century New England Bannister Back Side Chair with Woven Seat
Located in Nantucket, MA
18th century New England Bannister back side chair. With boldly shaped crest rail, turned stiles
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Pine
Marvelous Bamboo Antique Corner Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Bamboo corner chair with incredible finials and antique patina.
Measure: seat height 17.
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
1860's Ashanti King's Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
1860's Ashanti King's chair
Iron work with trade tracks and studs
Bronze finials
Kuba cloth.
Category
Antique 1860s Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Iron
An Anglo-Japanese ebonized side or nursing chair with green hide upholstery
Located in London, GB
An Anglo-Japanese ebonized side or nursing chair with curled finials and subtle fret works to the
Category
Antique 1880s English Anglo-Japanese Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Midcentury Modern Chrome Breakfast Chairs, Pr
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury modern chrome breakfast chairs,the pair with splayed wire back with finials, the shaped
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Gregory & Co. An Aesthetic Movement nursing chair with stylized carved sunflower
By Gregory & Co. 1
Located in London, GB
Gregory and Co. Regent St. London.
An aesthetic movement nursing chair with a stylized sunflower
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Slipper Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 36 in W 20 in D 20 in
Eclectic Walnut Chair, Circa 1930
Located in Opole, PL
Eclectic Walnut Chair, Circa 1930
An Eclectic chair on rounded front legs. The seat is upholstered
Category
Vintage 1930s European Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Delaware River Valley Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
chairs. Straight rounded stiles topped with inverted turnip shaped finials. Five graduated arched
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rare, 1920's Italian Chairs
Located in Newport Beach, CA
, swing arm, chain garlands. The back rails are surmounted by sphere finials, and forward arms are scroll
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Chairs
Materials
Iron
Carved Dutch Curule Chair, circa 1895
Located in Evergreen, CO
With a curule, throne like design and intricate Dutch carvings, this exquisite Dagobert style chair
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Chairs
Materials
Oak
1960s Pair of Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs in Orange with Wood Trim
Located in Dallas, TX
Unusually designed side or slipper chairs, American, 1960s. Newly upholstered in an orange velvet
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Seventeenth Century Italian Chairs
Located in London, GB
A sumptuous pair of seventeenth century Italian walnut chairs, the backs surmounted by carved and
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Interesting Wood Slat Arm Chairs with a Vienna Secession Sensibility
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage, possibly antique, pair of wood slat back chairs with a Weiner Werkstatte / Vienna
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Club Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29 in W 24.75 in D 26 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Period 1790s Bergère Marquise Chairs with Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
and carved finials, flowing into the two fulls arms with fluted knuckles and supports. The chairs are
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 33.25 in W 32 in D 24 in
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chair in Gilt-Wood with Cane Seat.
Located in Miami, FL
A very lovely Belle Époque desk or salon chairs in gilt-wood (gold leaf applied to wood) with
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Side Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Mid Century Sling Lounge Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
gilt ribbed bronze ball finials. Each chair has simulated black leather seats. The seats can be
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Ladies Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian carved walnut ladies chair having an outstanding quality carved walnut shaped top
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Materials
Walnut
CAPE ANN CHAIRS Maple Ladder Back Dining Side Chairs with Rush Seats - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Cottage / Farmhouse style dining side chairs by Cape Ann Chairs. Maple with carved arched
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Maple
H 43 in W 17.25 in D 18 in
CAPE ANN CHAIRS Maple Ladder Back Dining Side Chairs with Rush Seats - Pair B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Cottage / Farmhouse style dining side chairs by Cape Ann Chairs. Maple with carved arched
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Maple
H 43 in W 17.25 in D 18 in
Pair of Charles Dudouyt chairs, 1940's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in BARCELONA, ES
carvings and delicate finials, add a touch of refinement and distinction.
This set of chairs is not only a
Category
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
French Louis XVI Period Late 18th Century Walnut Bergère Chair with Curving Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period walnut bergère chair from the late 18th century with curving back
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 37 in W 23.5 in D 26 in
Pair of Italian Steel and Bronze Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
Savonarola style folding chairs with Curule form bases. Backs and seats are gilt embossed taupe
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Pair of Italian 1860s Upholstered Side Chairs with Crescent Backs and Saber Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian side chairs from the mid-19th century, with crescent shaped backs, new linen
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 34.5 in W 18.5 in D 14 in
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Backless Hall Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent pair of Italian hall chairs made in the neoclassical style. The chairs feature a backless
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Greek Key Iron Arm Chairs, a Pair
Located in Marietta, GA
newly upholstered in Braemore’s version of a tiger velvet. Brass ball finials complete the look! Kaveri
Category
Vintage 1970s Campaign Chairs
Materials
Iron
19C English Rococo Revival Ecclesiastical Oak Hall Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a FABULOUS 19C English Rococo Revival Ecclesiastical Oak Hall Chair.
Made in England
Category
Antique 19th Century English Rococo Revival Chairs
Materials
Oak
16th Century, Renaissance Walnut Caquetoire Chair, Circa 1570
Located in Leominster, GB
into finials, around a trapezium seat, the front and side seat rails carved with flat run-moulding
Category
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Chairs
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Gothic Prayer Slipper Chair
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
legs and Gothic arch shape with finials distinguish this chair. Ideal for a foyer, study or fireside.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
1880s Set of 2 French Giltwood Opera Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
identical. Designed to be lightweight and easily transportable, this style of chair features an airy
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
Massive, Richly Carved Chairs from the 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
We present you four chairs, circa 1890, made of walnut wood.
The backrest is high, composed of
Category
Antique 1890s European Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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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.
Questions About Chair With Finial
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A finial is a decorative feature that accentuates the top or end of a piece of furniture. It is used in architecture to draw attention to the top of a spire, tower, dome, roof, or other conspicuous elements of a building. You can find a range of antique architectural finials on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023The difference between a lounge chair and a chair is specificity. A chair is the general term for furniture typically designed to seat one person at a time, and there are many different kinds of chairs, including dining, accent and office chairs. Lounge chairs are another example of a specific type of chair. They are chairs with a footrest that allows you to elevate your feet while sitting. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if a chair is an Eames chair, take a look under the seat or cushion. Authentic Eames lounge chairs are manufactured by Herman Miller and Vitra. If your Eames chair is a Herman Miller original, look for the legendary manufacturer’s specific logomarks on the product (these logomarks can be found on the company’s official website). There is also the manufacturing label, which is usually found under the seat or cushion (unless a former owner removed it). All of the classic Herman Miller designs are paired with a certificate of authenticity. Some designs may also have a medallion attached to certify their authenticity. You can then check trusted online resources to determine if the information on the label is correct for the style of chair (and more info on its construction is available on the official Eames website). You won’t see screws outside of the wood shells on an authentic Eames lounge chair, and prior to the 1970s, original vintage Eames lounge chairs were made with no more than five layers of plywood (during the 1970s, the chairs were made with seven layers). Find a variety of authentic Eames chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023The difference between an accent chair and a dining chair comes down to function and design. An accent chair usually goes in a seating area, and makers craft them with comfort in mind. As a result, most accent chairs feature cushioning and upholstery and are characterized by generous proportions. The purpose of a dining chair is to provide a place to sit while enjoying a meal. Usually, dining chairs are lighter and smaller than accent chairs for easy maneuvering. While they may have padded seats and backrests, dining chairs generally aren't as abundantly cushioned as accent chairs. Explore a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A club chair is called a club chair because the accent chairs became popular in the interior décor of gentleman's clubs in France. The original name for the club chair is “fauteuil confortable," which translates to "comfortable chair." You'll find a collection of club chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The difference between an Adirondack chair and a Muskoka chair can be easily explained in that garden armchairs are called Adirondack in the USA and Muskoka in Canada. While they both have short legs, bent reclining seats, wide armrests and high backs, the Adirondack chair is 2 inches higher from the floor and 2 inches wider. The Adirondack chair uses a flat yoke at the back while Muskoka might use curved yokes. Shop for an Adirondack chair or Muskoka chair on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The difference between a side chair and a Parsons chair is style. A side chair is a very commonly used dining chair. The form of a side chair may vary, but the constant is the lack of armrests to keep hands free for eating and to save space at the table. A Parsons chair is a type of side chair that features upholstery on the seat and back. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023There is no difference between a club chair and an armchair; a club chair is a type of armchair. An armchair is any chair with arms, while a club chair is a wide, comfortable type of armchair that is typically clad in leather and features thick upholstery. All club chairs are armchairs, but not all armchairs are club chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of club chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The difference between a task chair and an executive chair is that most task chairs will have adjustable seat height as well as swivel and tilt functions. Task chairs are lightweight and mobile but are not intended for long periods of continuous use. Executive chairs are meant to be more comfortable and are usually designed with high backrests. An executive chair is intended for long periods of use compared to a task chair, which in some cases may be armless and isn’t going to provide the premium comfort that can be expected from an executive chair. Task chairs are also typically less expensive than executive chairs. Find a variety of antique, modern and contemporary task chairs and executive chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The difference between a lounge chair and an accent chair pertains to purpose. Typically, a lounge chair is wider and deeper than an accent chair and tends to have a thicker cushion. These stylistic differences owe to the fact that lounge chairs are meant to provide luxurious, comfortable seating for long periods of time, while accent chairs are more often intended to add visual appeal to a living room. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of living room chairs.
- 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.
- What is a Selig chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A Selig chair is a chair imported by or produced by Selig, an American furniture company. Selig created Danish-inspired chairs, sofas and other furnishings for the home that were cutting-edge, contemporary and airy. The brand was also among the first to introduce Scandinavian and European modern styles to Americans in the 1950s and 60s. The company imported and manufactured furniture known for its extraordinary design and style using high-quality, enduring and seductive materials. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Selig chairs.
- What are timeless chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Timeless chairs are generally furnishings that are considered iconic designs and remain in demand year after year. These are objects that have been produced in multiples and have earned landmark status in design history. Examples of timeless chairs include the Eames lounge chair by Charles and Ray Eames, the Wishbone chair by Hans J. Wegner, the Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is an angel chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023An angel chair can refer to one of two kinds of chairs. The first is a piece created by Fratelli Boffi, featuring a gold leaf-finished wood frame that has a curvy shape similar to angel wings. Another angel chair is a design by Brazilian artist Alê Jordão. Made from repurposed Volkswagen Beetle car parts painted silver, the chair features a dramatically curved back resembling angel wings. Explore a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a cocktail chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024A cocktail chair is a type of seating used in living rooms, parlors and similar spaces. Often designed with comfort in mind, cocktail chairs typically feature cushioned upholstery. While providing inviting places to sit, the chairs also add to the overall look of a seating area. You may sometimes see cocktail chairs referred to as accent chairs. Shop a large collection of cocktail chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The definition of a chair is a seat typically designed for one person. Most chairs feature four legs or a pedestal base and have defined seats and backrests for supporting the body in a seated position. There are a few main categories of chairs, including dining chairs, office or desk chairs and accent chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs.
- What is a Parsons chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024A Parsons chair is a type of dining chair. It features four wooden legs with a slight taper. In some cases, the front legs may be turned. The chairs also tend to have high rectangular backs and lightly padded seats, both clad in upholstery. The name Parsons chair refers to the Parsons School of Design in Paris, France, where students first developed the now iconic chair during the 1930s. Shop an assortment of Parsons chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a dining chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024A dining chair is a chair used to provide seating while dining at a table. There are two main types: side chairs and armchairs. As the name suggests, armchairs feature integrated arms, and they typically go along the short ends of rectangular tables. Free of arms, side chairs are usually arranged along the sides of rectangular tables. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of dining chairs.
- What is a Cromwell chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Cromwell chair was a style of chair popular during the Puritan period. The chair features a leather back and seat and is finished with studded brass-headed nails. You’ll find a variety of antique and vintage furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is a carver chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 5, 2020
A carver chair is a dining chair with arms. It is sometimes called an elbow chair. Vintage carver chairs were often made in pairs as a part of a set of dining chairs. Reproductions of antique carver chairs are also very popular.
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