Cock Chair
Late 20th Century North American Rustic Rocking Chairs
Ash
Antique Late 19th Century Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Birch
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century American High Victorian Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Brass
Antique 1830s English Sheraton Armchairs
Brass
20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
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Antique 19th Century Side Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Persian Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood, Willow, Bentwood
Early 20th Century English Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century American Slipper Chairs
Wood, Linen
Early 20th Century Napoleon III Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century British Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Leather
Antique 1870s Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s English Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1950s American George III Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Queen Anne Armchairs
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Teak
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Georgian Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Benches
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Mid-18th Century British George III Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Club Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 1850s English Victorian Chairs
Leather, Mahogany, Oak
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Club Chairs
Faux Leather, Hardwood
20th Century Regency Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1850s English Victorian Armchairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Benches
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Chairs
Early 20th Century American Chairs
20th Century English Queen Anne Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Vintage 1960s American George III Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Antique 19th Century Victorian Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s English Armchairs
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Armchairs
Antique 1830s English William IV Armchairs
Linen, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Mahogany
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass
2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables
Marble
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Plaster
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1960s Italian Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Brass
20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Metal, Iron, Brass
Vintage 1980s Wingback Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Beds and Bed Frames
Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Regency Convex Mirrors
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Other Settees
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Center Tables
Cherry, Maple, Nutwood, Spruce
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Desks
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1890s Italian Victorian Side Tables
Cast Stone
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Walnut
Cock Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
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