Chairs Antique
Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Iron
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s American Chippendale Chairs
Silk, Wood
Antique 1890s Scottish Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Burmese Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1910s American American Classical Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 18th Century British George III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British George IV Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Honduran Rustic Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century American Chairs
Wicker
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Chairs
Antique 18th Century American Country Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Chairs
Cotton, Walnut
Antique 16th Century Italian Rococo Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Italian Chairs
Wood, Wood, Wood
Early 20th Century American Industrial Chairs
Iron
Antique Early 1900s Belgian Edwardian Chairs
Cotton, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
Early 20th Century French Other Chairs
Iron
Antique 19th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Wood
Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs
Beech
Antique Early 1900s American Chairs
Metal
Antique 18th Century British George III Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1880s American Primitive Chairs
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary North American Chairs
Linen
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Chairs
Steel
Antique 1890s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Chairs
Cotton, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Chairs
Cotton, Mahogany
2010s American Modern Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century French Baroque Chairs
Brocade, Cane, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Primitive Chairs
Bamboo, Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Other Chairs
Iron
Antique 19th Century British Regency Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century North American Chairs
Textile, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Baroque Chairs
Bakelite, Mahogany, Walnut
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Chairs Antique For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Chairs Antique?
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality lounge furniture cannot be overstated. Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other seating — 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 styles in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other furnishings — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring 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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.