Longhorn Tip Chair, circa 1870
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Longhorn tip chair came from a banker's estate in Sacramento, California, circa 1870. Original
Antique 1870s American Chairs
Horn, Upholstery
Longhorn Tip Chair, circa 1870
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Longhorn tip chair came from a banker's estate in Sacramento, California, circa 1870. Original
Horn, Upholstery
Chairs Thonet Nr.10, circa 1870
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company or at a similar company. Newly restored in the recent past. Perfectly cleaned and re-polished with french polish.
Bentwood
$1,811Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Louis XV salon chair, circa 1870.
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Louis XV salon chair, circa 1870. Solid wood, finely carved, with a colored and partially
Beech, Upholstery
American Curly Maple Child's Chair, circa 1870
Located in San Francisco, CA
A well loved beautifully carved curly maple child's chair with handmade pad. American, stamped
Maple
Antique English Satinwood Occasional Chair, circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Satinwood is a lovely color and this chair is pleasing to the eye. A perfect complement to any room
Satinwood
$1,331 / set
Two Chairs Thonet Nr.11, circa 1870
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Newly restored in the recent past. Perfectly cleaned and re-polished with french polish.
Bentwood
$288Sale Price|36% Off
Circa 1870 French Louis XVI Style Side Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1870 French Louis XVI style side chair. Elegant, molded walnut frame carries through in
Upholstery, Walnut
$774Sale Price / set|20% Off
Napoleon III Chairs in Ebonized Wood and Pink Velvet, France, circa 1870
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
velvet fabric. The chairs are mounted on wheels. Napoleon III style, France, circa 1870. In good
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Paint
19th Century Shaker Child's Ladder Back Armchair, circa 1870
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Shaker Child's Ladder Back Armchair, circa 1870, an antique child's ladder back
Wood
Antique Neo Renaissance Board Chair Historicism circa 1870, Oak C
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique neo Renaissance board chair historicism circa 1870, oak C. Solid dark oak. Straight seat
Oak
Antique Neo Renaissance Board Chair Historicism circa 1870, Oak E
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique neo Renaissance board chair historicism circa 1870, oak E. Solid dark oak. Straight seat
Oak
American Walnut Rocking Chair with Rush Seat. Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American Walnut rocking chair with rush seat. 19th Century
Rush, Walnut
Antique English Mahogany Chair Fretwork Design Chippendale, circa 1870-1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English mahogany chair Fretwork design Chippendale, circa 1870-1880
Mahogany
2 Centennial Philadelphia Chippendale-Style Chairs in Mahogany, circa 1870
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
with crewel embroidery, Philadelphia, circa 1870. Measures: 22 1/2" wide x 21 1/2" deep x 40 1/2" high
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Bow Chair, Smokers Captains English Victorian Elm Windsor, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique, bow-back chair, sometimes referred to as a 'Smoker's' or 'Captain's' chair. An
Elm
English 19th century carved walnut country house high backed chair circa 1870
Located in Central England, GB
original condition with a dark wax polished finish. English, circa 1870 Height 103cm x width 46cm x
Walnut
Set of Four American Chippendale Style Mahogany Side Chairs, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of four American mahogany Chippendale style side chairs with carved splat back, shell carved
Mahogany
Antique French Carved Wood Gilt Side Chair, circa 1870-1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French carved wood gilt side chair, circa 1870-1880 FOC061.
Tapestry
Antique English Mahogany Side Chair, Fine Quality, circa 1860-1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
This armchair is of fine quality and will not disappoint!.
Wood, Mahogany
$808Sale Price / item|24% Off
19th Century French Hand Carved Dining Chairs with Cane Backs, circa 1870
Located in Sofia, BG
separately, France, circa 1870.
Cane, Wood
Antique Pair of Napoleon III circa 1870 Gold Giltwood Bergere Armchairs Louis
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning pair of original circa 1860-1870 Napoleon III Louis XVI
Giltwood
Set of Vintage French Green Leather Dining Chairs, France, circa 1870
Located in Napa, CA
Set of four French dining chairs; green leather upholstery with studded ed ges and spiral turned
Metal
Victorian Child's Rocking Chair. American, Circa 1875
Located in Incline Village, NV
Lovely child's mid-Victorian hardwood rocking chair, ebonized with hand painted polychromed floral
Wood
A pair of Glastonbury chairs made for the Pembertons of Durham
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
surrounded by swags and tassels and the motto ‘tant que je puis’. English, circa 1870. These chairs were
Oak
Antique Carved Italian Renaissance Revival Sgabello Chair Coat of Arms & Cherubs
Located in Portland, OR
A fine carved antique Italian walnut Sgabello Renaissance Revival side chair, circa 1870. The
Walnut
FINE ANTIQUE CARVED ViCTORIAN BURGERMEISTER CHAIR 17TH CENTURY JACOBEAN DESIGN
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
exquisitely made Antique Victorian circa 1870 Burgermeister chair based on a 17th Jacobean design Please note
Upholstery, Oak
$8,500 / set
Set of 8 italian Leather Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 8 Italian carved walnut and leather side chairs. Circa 1870. The leather has a beautiful
Leather, Walnut
19th Century Rococo Walnut Chair
Located in Berlin, DE
Rococo chair walnut, circa 1870 Solid walnut. Richly ornate body on curved legs. (C-121).
Fabric, Nutwood
19th Century French Gothic Revival Oak Ecclesiastical Church Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1870, this striking antique oak chair reflects the Gothic Revival style
Oak
Pair of 19th Century French Carved Walnut Chairs with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
France circa 1870, each chairs stands on turned legs ending with bun feet over a carved X stretcher
Tapestry, Walnut
Small Antique Windsor Chair, English, Oak, Apprentice, High Wycombe, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Wycombe school of miniature furniture, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. Superb chair
Oak
Set of 3 Napoleon III Ebonized Side Chairs with Cane Seats and Gilt Chinoiseries
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant set of three side chairs was crafted in France during the Napoleon III period, circa
Tapestry, Giltwood, Paint
$1,180 / set
Pair of 19th century carved walnut side chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century carved walnut side chairs circa 1870. Good quality pair of side chairs which
Fabric, Walnut
19th century Swedish painted pine dug out chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish pine dug out chair circa 1870. Traditional rustic piece of swedish furniture
Pine, Paint
19th Century French Breton Carved Oak Chair with Red Upholstered Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
Brittany, France circa 1870, the tall chair stands on square legs connected by stretchers, and features a
Velvet, Oak
Italian Bone and Ebony Inlaid Rosewood Side Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Bone and Ebony Inlaid Rosewood Side Chair Circa 1870. The back with a pierced and inlaid
Linen
$1,688Sale Price|24% Off
Louis Philippe "Voltaire" Reading Chair, French Circa 1870
Located in Doylestown, PA
A Louis Philippe Period high-back "Voltaire" reading chair in fruitwood, circa 1870, with arched
Fruitwood
Antique Pair of Victorian Lion & Shamrock Carved His & Hers Oak Library Chairs
Located in Glasgow, GB
A superb pair of Victorian his and hers library chairs, circa 1870, the gentleman’s armchair with
Brass
$6,050 / set
Set of Four Baroque Chairs, Germany 19th century
Located in Leimen, DE
your space with this stunning set of four Baroque style chairs, crafted circa 1860-1870. These chairs
Fruitwood
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Antique JH Belter Victorian Rocco Carved Rosewood Slipper Chair c1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
furniture maker JH Belter. Crafted circa 1870, the chair features intricately carved rosewood with a floral
Upholstery, Rosewood
English 19th Century Set of 6 Rosewood Upholstered Chairs
Located in Staffordshire, GB
English 19th century set of 6 rosewood upholstered chairs, circa 1870. Set of 6 excellent quality
Rosewood
Stunning Set Of Fourteen Victorian Pollard Oak Dinning Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
, comprising a pair of carvers and twelve side chairs , circa 1870 . Carvers : H 93 cm W 63 cm D 69 cm SH 47 cm
Oak
Set of 6 Mahogany Hepplewhite-style Dining Chairs, c19th with Horsehair Fabric
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Leeds, GB
19th-century mahogany dining chairs in the Hepplewhite revival style, dating to circa 1870–1885. Each
Mahogany
Pair Antique English Mahogany Arm Chairs, Circa 1850-1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique English Mahogany arm chairs, Circa 1850-1870. Reupholstered with emerald green and
Mahogany
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Forney, TX
classical antique side chairs, circa 1870, feature hand carved and ebonized fruitwood frames in the original
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Antique French Gothic Oak Chaise Longue, Circa 1870
Located in Dallas, TX
carvings into their own furniture creations. A French menuisier utilized this technique (circa 1870
Textile, Oak
Antique French Carved Wood "Prie Dieu" Prayer Chair, Circa 1850-1870.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Carved Wood "Prie Dieu" Prayer Chair, Circa 1850-1870. Acquired from an old
Wood
$440Sale Price|41% Off
19th Century English Mahogany Armchair circa 1870
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century English Mahogany Armchair circa 1870. gorgeous little chair.
Mahogany
Pair of Antique English Burl Walnut Arm Chairs, circa 1860-1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
These handsome armchairs are beautifully made. The burl wood is exceptional.
Walnut, Burl
French Louis XVI Style 1870s Walnut Bergère à Oreilles with Carved Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
bergère chair, circa 1870. The hue of walnut and intricate carved décor effortlessly combine to create a
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique English Chippendale Mahogany Fretwork Armchair, Circa 1850-1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Chippendale Mahogany Fretwork armchair, Circa 1850-1870. This chair is of
Mahogany
19th C. French Empire Mahogany Desk Armchair with Scroll Arms and Leather Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant 19th-century French Empire desk chair, carved circa 1870, features a sculptural
Leather, Mahogany
Fine Companion Pair of Russian Gilt Bronze-Mounted Armchairs, circa 1870
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine companion pair of Russian gilt bronze-mounted armchairs. Russian, circa 1870. The
Bronze
AntiqueFrench Silver Miniature Sedan Chair 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a charming antique French 800 silver miniature sedan chair, Circa 1870 in date. The sedan
Sterling Silver
Antique Carved Victorian Oxblood Leather Burgermeister Chair 17th Century Design
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
1870 Burgermeister chair based on a 17th design A very well made and decorative chair, it is heavily
Leather, Oak
Antique Yorkshire Armchair, English, Elm, Country House, Elbow Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
the Victorian period, circa 1870. Stunning Yorkshire style chair with Country House appeal Displays a
Ash, Elm
$1,160Sale Price / set|20% Off
Two Antique Renaissance Revival Reticulated Walnut Armorial Side Chairs C1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
, circa 1870. These chairs feature intricate reticulated designs with armorial motifs, showcasing the
Walnut
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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