1950 Solid Wood Swivel Armchair or Side Chair
Located in Miami, FL
organic aspect of the item. This contemporary Chinese root chair would be an impressive and uncommon item
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1950 Solid Wood Swivel Armchair or Side Table
Located in Miami, FL
organic aspect of the item. This contemporary Chinese root chair would be an impressive and uncommon item
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Root Chair by DAaZ
Located in Geneve, CH
Root Chair by DAaZ Dimensions: D 55.5 x W 46.5 x H 75 cm. Materials: Wood, fabric. DAaZ Furniture
Wood, Fabric
Root 3 Legs Chair by DAaZ
Located in Geneve, CH
Root 3 Legs Chair by DAaZ Dimensions: D 56.8 x W 46 x H 75 cm. Materials: Wood, fabric. DAaZ
Fabric, Wood
$6,325 / item
H 44.5 in W 35.5 in D 19.5 in
Chinese Hand-Carved Azalea Root Armchairs with Dark Patina, Sold Each
Located in Yonkers, NY
chairs seems to grow from the ground. These Chinese dark azalea wood root chairs will make for great
Wood
Sculptural Root Camphor Wood Chair with Organic Live Edge Design
Located in Yonkers, NY
A hand-crafted camphor wood root chair from the late 20th century, with light varnished patina and
Wood
$6,325
H 46.5 in W 51 in D 36 in
Rustic Camphor Wood Root Chair with Sculptural Form and Polished Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
This sculptural camphor wood root chair is a striking example of natural artistry and craftsmanship
Wood
Quing Dynasty Root Chairs
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Quing Dynasty Root Chairs mid 19th century root wood, plank seat, lacquer Excellent condition
Lacquer, Wood
Chinese Root Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
A diminutive Chinese root chair of great rustic charm.
Chinese Root Chairs
Located in Chireno, TX
One of a Kind Pair of Chairs Made from Old Elm Root.
18th c. Chinese Root Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Eighteenth century Chinese rustic armchair composed of carved intersecting roots with a wide
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Vintage Camphor Wood Root Chair with Natural Varnish Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese root chair made with camphor wood varnished with natural lacquer, during the late
Wood
1950 Solid Wood Swivel Armchair or Side Chair
Located in Miami, FL
organic aspect of the item. This contemporary Chinese root chair would be an impressive and uncommon item
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Natural Root Chair
Located in Yonkers, NY
Incredible Handmade Root Chair. China, Vintage. A Second Piece, not Identical but Similar and from
Pair of Root Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of petite pieced-rootwood chairs in the Adirondack style from Northern China.
Pair of Knarled Root Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
An impressive pair of knarled root chairs with foot rests from Northern China, with well worn
Dramatic Vintage Root Wood Chair with Live Edge
Located in Round Top, TX
remarkable chair. The flat seat has been carved into the root and then attached to the sturdy, curved legs
Dramatic Chinese Gnarled Root Chair
Located in Wainscott, NY
Large Chinese gnarled root chair throne. Smooth patchwork wood seat.
Wood
Sold
H 32.09 in W 14.57 in D 22.05 in
Antique Chinese Export 1920's Root Wood Carved Gilt Occasional Chairs & Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely original Chinese Export circa 1920 root wood & giltwood pair
Wood
1950 Solid Wood Swivel Armchair or Side Table
Located in Miami, FL
organic aspect of the item. This contemporary Chinese root chair would be an impressive and uncommon item
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Fine Pair Chinese Root Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful Root arm chairs with solid elmwood seats
Wood
Chinese Root Side Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Turn of the century Q'ing Dynasty Root High Backed Side Chairs ( 1 available, chair in background
Bamboo Root Side Chair
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Beautiful bamboo root side chair in excellent condition.
Pair of Late 19th Century Chinese Yoke Back Root Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 19th century Chinese yoke back rootwood chairs with pagoda shaped back top railing. Finish
Wood
Turn of the Century Qing Dynasty Southern Elm Root Side Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Turn of the century Qing dynasty Southern Chinese elm carved root side chair (one available).
Elm
Large Root chair from Banyan root
Located in Westport, CT
A large lounge chair carved from root of a Banyan tree. A masterpiece. More photos
tree root chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a chair made from a hardwood tree root. you can actually recline on this unusual looking "chaise
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$12,200 / item
H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 35.44 in
Contemporary Mexican Design Handcrafted Wood Cabinet Carmen, Mirror
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Carmen is a bartender, a storage cabinet with a functional design. Inside, it has a pair of drawers for storing objects, space for bottles, compartments for glasses and a cup holder...
Steel
$1,488 / item
H 28.75 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Counter Stool Fox in Fabric Dedar Tiger Mountain 003 - Designer Seating
By Dmitriy Kozinenko
Located in Kyiv, UA
The "Fox" counter stool, designed by Dmytro Kozinenko, is a striking combination of modern aesthetics and functional craftsmanship. Its signature detail—a gently curved rear leg insp...
Metal
$1,190 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 24.41 in
Django • Sienna Earth • Sculptural Textured Velvet Ottoman by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
$1,550 / item
H 18 in W 12 in D 12 in
Stacked Bone and Brass Powder-Coated Table Lamp with Peekaboo Silver Leaf Shade
By Seth Premo, Arvo Ray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Junius lamp makes a bold statement with its geometric stacked elements that appear almost to float above one another. The lamp is constructed with a powder-coated steel shade and...
Brass, Silver Leaf, Steel
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$908Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 18.12 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Gervasoni Inout Side Table in White Ceramic with Black Dots by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inout 44 is a coffee table-pouf made of ceramic in black, anthracite grey or white decorated with black polka dots or black stripes, it is characterised by a champagne cork shape, es...
Ceramic
Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table
Located in AVENZA CARRARA, IT
The Ondamarmo series by Federica Elmo includes 6 objects: The extra large dining table, two smaller size tables, three shelves, and a tray designed as an evolution of the shapes of t...
Onyx
$2,541 / item
H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 24.02 in
Modern Hello Dining Chair with Flexible Backrest in Dedar Tiger Beat 002 by NOOM
By NOOM, Denis Sokolov
Located in Paris, FR
Designed to make a statement, the HELLO collection blends artful geometry with soft, inviting forms. Perfect as an accent chair or sculptural lounge piece, HELLO is ideal for modern ...
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Acrylic, Wood, Ash, Faux Fu...
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
$4,950 / item
H 12 in W 48 in D 48 in
Modern Fiberglass Coffee Table by Mike Ruiz-Serra, Customizable in Any RAL Color
By Mike Ruiz Serra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Mike Ruiz-Serra, the Quad has four hemispherical legs and is cast in fiberglass, giving it a unique satin finish that is extremely lightweight, strong, and durable. Its s...
Fiberglass
$18,500 / item
H 21 in W 70 in D 23 in
Umpire Bench MADE by Moniomi Modern Wood design and Luxe Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
The graphic layering of exotic burled and cathedral grained woods frame the luxe upholstery comprised of a satin twill, mohair and wool boucle.
Birdseye Maple
BC Console by DAaZ
Located in Geneve, CH
BC Console by DAaZ Dimensions: D 45 x W 220 x H 68 cm. Materials: Albizzia wood. DAaZ Furniture honors the spirit of adventure. We embrace the escape of the ordinary and revel in t...
Wood
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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