$3,174 / set
H 37.8 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
Arts & Crafts Cotswold School Pair of Walnut Chairs Attributed To Edward Barnsle
By Edward Barnsley
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts and Crafts Cotswold School pair of walnut chairs Raised ebony and holly chequered inlay
Ebony, Walnut, Holly
$3,060
H 39.77 in W 18.51 in D 15.36 in
Ernest Gimson. A rare Cotswold school ebonised bobbin turned rush seat low chair
By Ernest Gimson
Located in London, GB
Ernest Gimson. A rare Cotswold school ebonised bobbin turned rush seat low chair, with turned
Rush, Wood
Cotswold School Fireside Chair Attributed to Gordon Russell
By Gordon Russell
Located in Petworth, GB
Ash fireside chair with rush seat Attributed to Gordon Russell Cotswold School Circa 1930
Rush, Ash
$6,518
H 41.74 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Set of four oak and leather ladder back dining chairs by Gordon Russell
By Gordon Russell
Located in Petworth, GB
Rare set of four Arts and Crafts Cotswold School ladder back dining chairs by Gordon Russell. Ash
Oak
$2,227 / set
H 39 in W 18 in D 19 in
Heals, Set of Four English Arts & Crafts Oak Arched Top Ladderback Dining Chairs
By Heal's
Located in London, GB
Heals attributed. A set of four English Arts and Crafts oak arched top ladder back dining chairs
Oak
$347
H 38.19 in W 26.78 in D 31.5 in
COTSWOLD LUXE EX SHOWROOM NAVY SLIPPER CHAIR WITH SILVER STUD DETAiL
Located in Pulborough, GB
Navy Slipper Chair With Silver Stud Detail. Cotswold Luxe originally sells this chair at £499 new
Fabric
Unavailable
H 28.5 in W 21 in D 18 in
Gordon Russell Mid-Century Modern Cotswold School Arts & Crafts Ten Oak Chairs
By Gordon Russell
Located in London, GB
A rare and iconic set of ten, oak “Coventry Cathedral” chairs by Gordon Russell Ltd, circa 1960
Unavailable
H 38.59 in W 24.41 in D 19.69 in
Set of Six Cotswold School Oak Dining Chairs by Gordon Russell, 1920s
By The Russell Workshops Ltd., Gordon Russell
Located in Stratford Upon Avon, GB
These sturdy oak chairs (2 carvers, 4 singles) are design Numbers 295 and 296, designed by Sir
Oak
Unavailable
H 34.26 in W 16.54 in D 15.36 in
Pair of "Russell" Rush-Seated Turned Chairs, English, Circa 1929
By Edward Gardiner, The Russell Workshops Ltd.
Located in Stratford Upon Avon, GB
This pair of English Cotswold School chairs were made in about 1929 by Edward Gardiner of
Oak
Arts & Crafts Cotswold Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
English 19th c. vernacular Arts & Crafts oak armchair having original hand-woven rush seat. Elegant elongated lines.
Sold
H 33.08 in W 17.92 in D 18.9 in
ANTIQUE ART DECO LIBERTY'S LONDON STYLE COTSWOLD CARVER DESK CHAiR PART SUITE
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Art Deco Liberty's London style Cotswold Desk or Dining chair which is part of a suite Please note
Oak
1901 E.R VII Coronation Chair in Cotswold Country Oak
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
1901 E.R VII coronation chair in cotswold country oak. This chair has its own provenance carved
Oak
Cotswold School Rocking Chair Made From Ash by Edward Gardiner
By Ernest Gimson, Edward Gardiner
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Cotswold School rocking chair, made by Edward Gardiner. These tradition chairs are
Oak
Cotswold School Set of 6 Chairs by Ernest Gimson
By Ernest Gimson
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts Cotswold School set of 6 ash rush seated chairs The set consists of 2 carvers and 4
Rush, Ash
Sold
H 48.75 in W 21 in L 48.75 in
Ernest Gimson, Ten Arts & Crafts Cotswold School Oak Ladder Back Dining Chairs
By Ernest Gimson
Located in London, GB
After a design by Ernest Gimson. A set of ten high back Arts & Crafts Cotswold School oak ladder
Oak
Sold
H 33.08 in W 17.92 in D 18.9 in
FOUR ANTIQUE ART DECO LIBERTY'S LONDON STYLE COTSWOLD DINING CHAiRS PART SUITE
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, circa 1920’s Art Deco Liberty's London style Cotswold dining chairs which are part of a suite Please
Oak
Sold
H 40.25 in W 25.25 in D 18 in
A Cotswold School Arts and Crafts Ash Armchair Attributed to Edward Gardiner
By Edward Gardiner
Located in London, GB
A Cotswold school ash ladder back armchair attributed to Edward Gardiner. These ladder back chairs
Rush, Ash
Pair of Cotswold Oak and Leather Desk Chairs by William Lethaby
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of early 20th century English Cotswold School Arts & Crafts desk chairs having well-carved
Oak, Leather
Antique Cotswold School Style Leather Lounge Chair. English. C.1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great leather chair Cotswold School style The style is transitional from Arts and Crafts to Art
Leather, Oak
Set of Six Cotswold School Arts and Crafts dining chairs
By Ambrose Heal
Located in Petworth, GB
A beautiful set of six Cotswold School dining chairs four single chairs and two carvers. The drop
Oak
Sold
H 35 in W 24 in D 16 in
E Gardiner & P Clissett 3 Arts & Crafts Cotswold School Ladder Back Armchairs
By Edward Gardiner
Located in London, GB
Edward Gardiner and Philip Clissett. A harlequin set of three Arts & Crafts Cotswold School ladder
Rush, Ash
Sold
H 35 in W 16 in D 16 in
Edward Gardiner Five Arts & Crafts Ladder Back Dining Chairs with New Rush Seats
By Edward Gardiner
Located in London, GB
Edward Gardiner. A set of five Arts and Crafts Cotswold School ladder back dining chairs, with
Rush, Oak
Set of six Cotswold School Arts & Crafts Armchairs.
By Gordon Russell
Located in London, GB
A well designed good quality set of six Cotswold school oak dining dining chairs, with hand crafted
Oak
English Hunt Table and Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Early 20th Century hunt table and four chairs from the fox-hunting area of the Cotswolds. Chairs
Cotswold Clissett Oak Dining Chairs
By Ernest Gimson
Located in London, GB
A set of six Cotswold oak 'Clissett' ladder back chairs with original rush seats after a design by
Oak
Cotswold Oak Six Dining Chairs
By Heal's
Located in London, GB
Attributed to Heals Set of Cotswold style oak lattice back dining chairs, two arms, four sides
Oak
Set of Eight Gimson Cotswold School Ladder-back Chairs
Located in London, GB
This set of eight ash Gimson ladder-back chairs was made by Ernest Gimson's famed studio 'bodger
Cotswold school armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of oak framed Cotswold School wing armchairs with open arms and padded backs and seats
Oak
A Pair of Cotswold School Side Chairs by Gordon Russell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cat. No. 071-002-2006
Walnut
Sold
H 40 in W 18.5 in D 15 in
Antique Elm Cotswold Ladder Back Rush Seated Chair, Scotland 1910, B2928
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Elm Cotswold ladder back rush seated chair, Scotland 1910, B2928 Scotland 1910 Solid
Elm
A Set of Eight Cotswold School Chairs by Edward Gardiner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
'Russell' model, the original designed possibly by Gordon Russell
Cat. No. 032-001-2007B
Oak
Cotswold Wing Back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oak Mortise and Tenon wing back chair with rush seat and back.
Oak, Rush
Cotswold School Oak Elbow Chair
Located in London, GB
A Cotswold school oak elbow chair in the 18th century revival taste, by Howard, c.1900.
Sold
H 32.29 in W 30.32 in D 32.68 in
Limited Edition Art Deco 1920's Club Chair in Antique Brown Leather
Located in Tarleton, GB
Art Deco club chair Absolutely love these chairs! Dated early 1900's the chairs had
Leather, Beech, Elm, Oak
Dining Chairs Six Oak Clissett, circa 1904
By Ernest Gimson
Located in London, GB
A set of six cotswold oak 'Clissett' ladder back chairs with original rush seats after a design by
Rush, Oak
A Cotswold School Easy Chair designed by Gordon Russell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cat. No. 041-001-2001
Walnut
Sold
H 41.34 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Ernest Gimson Oak Arts & Crafts Cotswold School Ladderback Rushed Chair
By Ernest Gimson
Located in London, GB
Beautifully handmade ladder back armchair of generous proportions by Ernest Gimson with rushed seat and tenon joints as well as handmade iron nails. Crisp chamfering to the graduated...
Rush, Oak
King Size Mahogany Pencil Post Bed by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a new traditional king size mahogany Pencil Post Bed by Leighton Hall Furniture. It’s design was inspired by poster beds from the Regency period and features simple round tap...
Mahogany
Bronze Desk with Black or Brown Leather Wrapped Top
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Ballard, CA
A hand-sculpted and forged bronze desk with brown or black leather wrapped top and drawer, fastened by bronze nails. Custom sizes, finishes and glass top available. Interior of drawe...
Bronze
White Limestone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white Crema Luna Limestone, the design sprung from Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic me...
Marble, Limestone
Basurto 01 Contemporary Wooden and Fabric Stool
By Colección Estudio, Difane
Located in Mexico City, MX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstra...
Hardwood
Biedermeier Style Walnut Table
By Modern History
Located in Westwood, NJ
Biedermeier Walnut Table with a warm amber brown walnut finish, the rayed and figured top above a single central hexagonal baluster pedestal base. Dimensions: 36" W x 36" D x 29.5...
Wood
$145 / item
H 0.74 in W 1.5 in D 0.5 in
Carl Auböck Midcentury Elephant Handmade Brass Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist elephant keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped an...
Brass
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Daybed
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
Bessarabian Rug, 1810
Located in New York, NY
Bessarabian rug, 1810 Russia, circa 1810 Tapestry woven carpet Imperial Tapestry Factory, St. Petersburg Having an Adamesque central medallion on a warm caramel ground, with swan...
Wool
$2,220Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34.65 in W 18.9 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of 4 antique regency quality mahogany dining chairs having a quality carved mahogany top rail, carved mahogany splat to the centre with a figured mahogany panel, newly reupholste...
Other
$145 / item
H 2 in W 1 in D 0.2 in
Carl Auböck Midcentury Brass Seahorse Handmade Key Ring Chain Holder
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist seahorse keyring / key holder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped a...
Brass
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Oak and Mahogany Cricket Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English reclaimed oak veneered and mahogany cricket table, the circular planked top with a raised edge, on three splayed tapering legs joined by a triangular undertier. Dimensi...
Wood
$3,028
H 44.69 in W 30.71 in D 18.12 in
Antique Corner Cabinet, English, Wall Cupboard, Floor Standing, Georgian, c 1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique corner cabinet. An English, mahogany and fruitwood wall cupboard, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1780. Appealing Georgian corner cupboard with fine figuri...
Wood, Fruitwood
$7,651
H 28 in W 40.5 in D 40.75 in
Arts & Crafts Cotswolds School oak centre table Gimson Style 1920's
By Ernest Gimson
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Stylish original Arts & Crafts Cotswolds School centre table after a design by Ernest Gimson circa 1925. Although the table follows closely a design by Ernest Gimson with it's intric...
Oak
The Cavendish, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belg...
Linen
$347,200
H 68 in W 55 in
A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"
Located in Queens, NY
Jacques-Francois Delyen (1684-1761), Court Painter of King Louis XV. A Magnificent Pair of Palatial "French Royal" Allegorical Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day" A truly ...
Oil
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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