$1,380
H 38 in W 22 in D 19.5 in
Regency Style Wooden Office Chair with Carved Back, Curving Arms and Rattan Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Regency style wooden armchair from the early 20th century with carved back, curving arms and
Wood, Rattan
$2,450
H 24.5 in W 22.5 in D 18 in
English 1900s Wooden Child's Chair with Serpentine Arms and Custom Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English wooden child's chair from circa 1900 with serpentine arms, stretchers and custom linen
Upholstery, Wood
English George III Wood Childs Rocking Commode Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English George III wooden child's rocking chair with wing arms and shaped top rail above a cut-out
Wood
Sold
H 25.5 in W 27 in D 27.5 in
Pair of Art Deco French Beige Upholstered Wooden Tub Chairs with Step Back Arms
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Art Deco French mahogany tub / parlor chairs in a bergère style with a low curved horseshoe
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Swan Chairs
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Pair of 19th century Swedish carved wooden chairs. With decorative detailing to the arms, and
Wood
Sold
H 33 in W 23.5 in D 21.5 in
Pair of 1920s Wooden Spoon Chairs with Large Scrolling Arms and Saber Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
wooden chairs features a spoon back flowing seamlessly into two large scrolling arms. Showcasing a gold
Wood, Upholstery
Venetian Gold Leaf Gondolier Chair
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Gold Leaf Carved Wooden Gondolier Chair with gargoyles on arms, sun sign on apron and back carved
Gold Leaf
French High Back Flemish Style Chair
Located in New York, NY
High back Flemish style chair with carved wooden arms and stretcher. Covered in muslin
French High Back Flemish Style Chair
Located in New York, NY
High back Flemish style chair with carved wooden arms and stretcher. Covered in muslin
Wood and Reed Orkney Porter Chair
Located in New York, NY
Traditional Orkney chair with wooden legs and arms with removable seat. Reeded backrest canopies
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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