Chinese Carved Armchair
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese Export Chairs
Teak, Wood, Cane
20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Vintage 1950s Chinese Armchairs
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Satin
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1840s Chinese Armchairs
Teak
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Elm, Rattan
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Elm
20th Century Asian Chinese Export Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs
Elm
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Elm
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Elm
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Elm
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Elm
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Rattan, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Rattan, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Armchairs
Elm
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Rattan, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Anglo-Japanese Armchairs
Hardwood
Late 20th Century European Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Marble
Late 20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Armchairs
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Armchairs
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Armchairs
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Armchairs
Porcelain, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Chinese Ming Armchairs
Wood, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs
Wood, Elm
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Armchairs
Bamboo, Wood
20th Century Unknown Armchairs
Wood, Rosewood
Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinoiserie Armchairs
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Faux Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Chinese Armchairs
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs
Porcelain, Hardwood
Vintage 1910s Chinese Armchairs
Elm
20th Century Chinese Rustic Armchairs
Wood
20th Century Chinese Ming Armchairs
Marble
Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Armchairs
Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Armchairs
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Wood
20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Armchairs
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Armchairs
Marble
Vintage 1910s Chinese Ming Armchairs
Elm
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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.
- What is Chinese seal carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese seal carving refers to the traditional art of engraving the active side of a stamp or seal. Typically, the seals were made using stone, but bamboo, bone and wood could also be used. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic Chinese seal carvings from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
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