Antique JB Van Sciver Oak Wood Swivel Ship Captains Courthouse Chair
By J.B. Van Sciver Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique JB Van Sciver Oak Wood Swivel Ship Captains Courthouse Chair. Item features a floor mount
Oak
From $1,810 / item
+ 3 moreH 30.5 in W 25.13 in D 21 in
Mantis Chair in Carved, Solid Wood by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
courthouse chair. Unlike many of its predecessors, however, comfort is at the forefront, with a commodious
Wood
$3,010 / item
+ 5 moreH 30.5 in W 25.13 in D 21 in
Mantis Chair in Solid Walnut with Leather Cushion Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
courthouse chair. Unlike many of its predecessors, however, comfort is at the forefront, with a commodious
Leather, Wood
$3,750Sale Price|50% Off
H 29.5 in W 25.5 in D 25 in
Ross Lovegrove for Bernhardt Walnut and Leather Anne Chairs, a Pair
By Bernhardt, Ross Lovegrove
Located in Waxahachie, TX
American courthouse chair. "These chairs were such a visible part of the American landscape because of
Leather, Walnut
Mantis Lounge Chair in Walnut
By BassamFellows
Located in PARIS, FR
and indestructible courthouse chair – joints reinforced by steel pins ensure strength and durability
Walnut
Mantis Side Chair in Oak
By BassamFellows
Located in PARIS, FR
and indestructible courthouse chair – joints reinforced by steel pins ensure strength and durability
Oak
Mantis Lounge Chair in Ash
By BassamFellows
Located in PARIS, FR
and indestructible courthouse chair – joints reinforced by steel pins ensure strength and durability
Ash
Mantis Side Chair in Ash
By BassamFellows
Located in PARIS, FR
and indestructible courthouse chair – joints reinforced by steel pins ensure strength and durability
Ash
Mantis Lounge chair in oak
By BassamFellows
Located in PARIS, FR
and indestructible courthouse chair – joints reinforced by steel pins ensure strength and durability
Oak
Mantis Side Chair in Walnut
By BassamFellows
Located in PARIS, FR
and indestructible courthouse chair – joints reinforced by steel pins ensure strength and durability
Walnut
1940s Sikes Courthouse Armchair
By Sikes Chair Company
Located in Esperance, NY
1940s Sikes Courthouse armchair.
Wood
Ebonized Gunlocke Bank of England Side Chair
By Gunlocke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bank of England, courthouse, maple, side chair by Gunlocke Chair Company is newly restored in an
Maple
5 Pieces, B. L. Marble Gunlocke Courthouse Office Chairs
By B.L. Marble Chair Co., Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
5 solid walnut office, or courthouse chairs some marked Gunkocke, some marked B.L. Marble, 4 are
Walnut
Jugendstil Oak Chair Country Courthouse Judges Chambers Rustic Old World
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Over 110 years old, and fairly clean! A very early version of this very popular office chair.
Oak
Sold|$3,871
H 48.04 in W 45.28 in D 1.58 in
Macrame Wall Hanging, Fiber Art Tapestry, Rope Art, TIDES by TAMAR SAMPLONIUS
By Tamar Samplonius
Located in Schagen, NH
TIDES is an exploration of textures and colors. I’ve combined two techniques, macrame and weaving, to create a fiber art tapestry with interesting shapes, patterns and textures. Thi...
Cotton, Wood
$7,138 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
Edie Sconce
By Lightmaker Studio
Located in Kingston, Ontario
*Our products are currently duty-free to the US under USMCA* Edie explores the relationship between two similar forms. An exaggerated top column plays against the sconce’s overall s...
Brass
$11,833 / item
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Adolf Loos Jugendstil Brass & Silk Chandelier "Dinner" with a Pulley, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier in several variation used by Adolf Loos, the height of the chandelier is to extend with a pulley Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charg...
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
Large Gill Table lamp by Roberto Pamio for Leucos, 1960
By Roberto Pamio, Leucos
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Large Gill table lamp designed by Roberto Pamio for Leucos in the 1960s. The lamp consists of two main parts; the metal cylinder shaped base and a diffuser in glass that is partly t...
Metal
Rare Floral Chandelier, Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1940s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare floral chandelier, by Lisa Johansson-Pape from the 1940s. Glass and brass. Beautiful intricate flower details. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. ...
Brass
$1,935 / set
H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
Twins Polished Side Table contemporary design by Giordano Viganò
By Giordano Viganò
Located in Novedrate, IT
Twins are two side tables that can be placed one above the other. They are available in three colors: Bordeaux, black and dark green. The minimal style and classics colours make them...
Wood
$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 Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
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
$3,327
H 16.54 in Dm 12.21 in
"Febo" Table Lamp, Red Marble and Murano Glass by Pamio & Toso for Leucos, 1970s
By Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso, Leucos
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular "Febo" Table lamp in solid red Verona marble, brass and a stunning shade in mouth-blown Murano glass. This incredibly rare lamp was designed by Roberto Pamio & Renato Tos...
Marble, Metal, Brass
A Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Console with a Marble Top
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco console with a mahogany pedestal and a marble top.
Marble
The Montauk, 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 Belgiu...
Linen
Contemporary Flora Sofa in Cane Leather with White Oak Base
By Michael Felix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The flora is just as comfortable as it looks. Completely wrapped in down and feather from the arms to the cushions and backs helps to create the marshmallow look. Shown in the cane l...
Leather
Large Alta Brass Dome Chandelier by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Alta brass dome features a spun metal shade with a brass canopy and rod. The shade is available in brass or powdercoated metal finishes. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is design...
Brass
Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This period Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble, these designs have not changed since Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic merit easily f...
Marble
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and green velvet sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Vintage fabric in distressed condition, ideally reupholstered. Dimensions: 32” H x 74” W x 36” ...
Velvet, 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.
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