Rustic French Primitive Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French primitive chair France, early 20th century Artisan crafted, rustic look and feel Chair
Early 20th Century French Antique Primitive Chair
Rope, Wood
Rustic French Primitive Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French primitive chair France, early 20th century Artisan crafted, rustic look and feel Chair
Rope, Wood
Swedish Rustic Folk Art Primitive Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rustic folk art chair from Northern Sweden. The chair is unique and hand-made into a primitive
Pine
19th Century Rawhide Primitive Chairs, c. 1850
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare set of 8 handmade wooden dining chairs with rawhide seats, c. 1850's. Each chair has
Leather, Elm
Pair Of French Arte Populaire Primitive Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
An outstanding pair of Arte Populaire side chairs from the South of France. Wonderfully carved from
Olive
Antique Japanese leather chair, Primitive Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique chair from the Showa era. The deep-colored genuine leather has a unique texture
Leather
Antique Primitive Child’s Ladder Back Splint Weave Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Antique Primitive Child’s Ladder Back Chair with Cream Paint and Herringbone Splint Weave Seat
Rattan, Wood
19th Century Rustic Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Primitive Mountain Chair
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Traditional antique mountain chair from southern Germany. This distinctive and primitive chair is
Pine
Primitive Childs Rocking Chair Herringbone Splint Weave
Located in West Palm Beach, US
accent in a nursery or playroom, this primitive chair embodies vintage charm and craftsmanship. Perfect
Wood
Oak 19th Century Primitive Wabi Sabi Mountain Chair
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Traditional antique mountain chair from southern Germany. This distinctive and primitive chair is
Oak
Unique Rustic Primitive Folk Art Chair from Northern Sweden in Solid Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
Unique rustic primitive chair in folk art from the early 19th century, northern Sweden. The chair
Pine
Primitive Wood Chair from Japan 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Wooden Chair Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old primitive chair discovered in Japan. Details of this chair are unknown. It is also
Wood
18th Century Swedish 'Blekinge' Folk Chair – Primitive Handcrafted Chair
Located in BRIGHTON, AU
hand and regional techniques. These primitive chairs offer timeless charm and add sculptural interest
Wood
$3,360Sale Price|23% Off
18th Century Rare Bleached Swedish Folk Art Chair / Stool
Located in Wainscott, NY
The primitive chair was hewn out of a single log and dated around 1780s. It’s a beautiful objet
Wood
Antique New England T-Back Punch Holes Seat Maple Chair, 1880s
Located in Germantown, MD
. Antique maple Chair, Punched Hole Seat, Perforated Seat, Primitive Chair, Rustic, Desk Chair, Dining Chair
Maple
Swedish 19th Century Folk Art Side Chairs in Patinated Pinewood
Located in Odense, DK
pinewood with black lacquered seats. Traditionally, these primitive chairs stood in the farmhouses, where
Pine
Antique Pair Pennsylvania Plank Seat Chairs, 19th Century.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Pair Pennsylvania Plank Seat Chairs 19th Century Matching pair of antique primitive
Wood
Early 19th c Swedish Kubbstol Chair, in Alpine Pine
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Early 19th c Swedish Kubbstol chair, in alpine pine. Carved from a tree trunk, these primitive
Pine
18th Century Primitive Child Chair
Located in Stockbridge, GA
18th century Primitive child chair.
Oak
19th Century Primitive Minimalism Mountain Chair
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
This antique mountain chair is a beautiful example of traditional South German craftsmanship from
Fruitwood
$1,500 / item
Pair of Primitive French Antique Side Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
SOLD SEPARATELY Beautiful chairs full of Wabi-Sabi style. French craftsmanship, antique 1800's
Wood
Antique Primitive Arm Rash Chair from France
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This primitive armchair was made in the French countryside in the 19th century. Characterized by
Rush, Wood
Primitive Three-Legged Chair
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A small chair (or stool or child's chair) of primitive form and construction. The elm plank seat is
Ash, Elm
$4,500 / set
Pair of Primitive Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These French primitive side chairs are a true embodiment of rustic charm and artisanal
Wood
$712Sale Price|20% Off
Primitive Rustic Minimal Chair Stool, Asia, 19th Century
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
An antique Asian rustic low chair from the 19th century, most likely from burma. carved seat
Wood
American Primitive Spindle Back Arm Chairs(Pair)
Located in Southampton, NJ
Beautiful pair of American Primitive Rustic chairs with spindle backs and curved arms. In the Arts
Wood
19th Century Primitive Indian Chair
Located in Hastings, GB
Exceptional and rare 19th century Indian chair, the primitive hand crafted hardwood construction
Metal
Primitive Stick Back Low Chair
Located in Faversham, GB
A simple primitive stick back low chair of excellent form. The chair exhibits a low bow stick back
Ash, Elm
Primitive Swedish Pine Log Chair or Kubbestol
Located in Houston, TX
Primitive Swedish pine log chair, or kubbestol, from Dalarna circa 1770-1789. Flip-seat for storage
Brass
$4,600 / set
Primitive Kubb Chair From Sweden, Circa 1800
Located in Nashville, TN
Primitive Kubb Chair From Sweden, Circa 1800. Nice model carved from one tree trunk. Nice patina
Pine
Primitive Swedish Pine Log Chair from Dalarna
Located in Houston, TX
Primitive Swedish pine log chair from Dalarna dated 1760. Steamed bentwood banding. Fine, dry pale
Pine
Primitive American Side Chair and Rocking Chair
Located in Buchanan, MI
Charming 19th century primative rocking chair and side chair with green painted finish. Priced per
Wood
Primitive 18th Century Folk Art Chair
Located in Houston, TX
18th century hedge row chair in elm from England. Has the crest detail on top. Beautiful patina
Primitive Hand Carved Wood and Leather Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Price is per chair. Great primitive handmade carved wood and patinated leather chairs. Perfect
Leather, Wood
Primitive 19th century Windsor chair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Good example of a primitive Windsor chair. All original with ash and elm wood. Not 100 % sturdy but
Ash, Elm
Antique 19th Century Primitive Wabi Sabi Mountain Chair
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
characteristically over time. A primitive repair is also visible on the backrest. All of this gives the chair a
Pine, Paint
Antique American Primitive Wooden Children’s Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique American primitive style children’s chair or decorative accent chair. Solid wood chair that
Wood
18th Century Primitive Swedish Stick Chair, Hand-Carved Oak
Located in Hudson, NY
A charming 18th century vernacular stick chair from Sweden. Primitive and made of oak, with three
Oak
Primitive 19th Century American Pine Childs Country Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Primitive 19th century American pine Childs Country chair This a rare piece, made in America a
Primitive Stump Chair From Switzerland, Circa 1900
Located in Nashville, TN
Primitive Stump Chair From Switzerland, Circa 1900. Solid pine construction with superb patina and
Pine
Japanese Antique Chairs, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This antique chair has a straight-lined, simple design, but the graceful curve at the base gives it
Wood
Primitive Set OF Four Chairs From France, Circa 1880
Located in Nashville, TN
Primitive Set OF Four Chairs From France, Circa 1880. Solid oak construction with excellent patina
Oak
Primitive Folk Art Chair 'Fäbostol' ca 1750, Dalarna, Sweden
Located in Farsta, SE
Primitive Folk Art Chair 'Fäbostol' ca 1750, Dalarna, Sweden A primitive birch wood chair with a
Birch
18th Century Swedish Primitive Pine Folk Chair – Sculptural Armchair
Located in BRIGHTON, AU
primitive and Scandinavian design traditions. Its rich honey-toned patina, developed over centuries, adds
Pine
Pair of 2 Antique Primitive Painted Farmhouse Mountain Chairs
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
These two antique mountain chairs are a beautiful example of traditional South German craftsmanship
Pine, Paint
Early Primitive Pine Chair From Sweden, Circa 1800
Located in Nashville, TN
Early Primitive Pine Chair From Sweden, Circa 1800. Solid pine construction with nice original
Pine
Japanese Old Primitive Side Chair 1940s-1960s / Stool Display Stand Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This chair embodies the essence of Japanese primitive design, crafted in the mid-20th century
Wood
Handcarved Swedish Primitive Wabi Sabi Stump Chair, Lambswool Seat, 1900s
Located in Odense, DK
An authentic primitive stump chair made in one piece of solid wood. Seat reupholstered in great
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wood
$657Sale Price / set|25% Off
Set of 2 primitive farmer chairs Germany, 1900
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
These two primitive and very solid wood kitchen chairs have a very special charm. Painted several
Oak
19th Century Welsh Elm Primitive Wabi Sabi Stick Back Chair
Located in London, GB
A simple 19th century comb-back chair in sun-bleached elm. Beautifully patinated with traces of
Elm
Set of Four 19th Century Primitive Swedish Folk Art Pine Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic set of four 19th century primitive country Swedish hand-carved folk art farmhouse chairs
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Primitive Welsh Folk Art Stick Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th century English Folk Art stick chair made out of elm. Surprisingly comfortable and worn on the
Elm
Japanese Antique Black Chairs, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A jet black dining chair. The carefully carved frame gives off a sense of elegance, and the
Wood
Primitive Stump Chair in Pine, Hand Carved, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1900s
Located in Odense, DK
A cute primitive stump chair made in solid pine with an iron ring attached. Hand carved by an
Pine
Antique Ladderback Primitive Rustic Oak Wood Rush Seat Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Ladderback Primitive Rustic Oak Wood Rush Seat Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Item featured is a
Cord, Rope, Oak
$242Sale Price|20% Off
19th century primitive ladderback roped seat Folk Art farm chair
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
French Folk Art ladderback homemade farm chair with crudely roped seat, primitive design of the
Wood
Frederick Loeser & Co Yellow American Primitive Hitchcock Painted Side Chair (B)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Frederick Loeser & Co Yellow American Primitive Hitchcock Painted Side Chair (B). Circa
Wood
Frederick Loeser & Co Yellow Primitive Hitchcock Style Side Chairs - Pair (B)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Frederick Loeser & Co Yellow Primitive Hitchcock Style Side Chairs - Pair (B). Circa Late
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.
The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.
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