Crate And Barrel Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Oak
Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Rustic Game Tables
Oak
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Aluminum
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Steel, Brass, Silver Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Onyx, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Metal, Brass
2010s American Flush Mount
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern End Tables
Wood
2010s American Modern Dining Room Tables
Wood
Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Armchairs
Leather
20th Century American Organic Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
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Late 20th Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Oak
20th Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Other Club Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Velvet
20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Chenille, Foam, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Maple
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Antique 19th Century European Gustavian Lounge Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Rustic Game Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Naugahyde, Walnut
Late 20th Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Dining Room Sets
Fabric, Rattan, Glass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Faux Leather, Laminate
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century North American Sofas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Club Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Swivel Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Lucite, Fabric
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Steel
Late 20th Century Modern Vases
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Faux Leather, Laminate
20th Century American Armchairs
Leather
Crate And Barrel Chairs 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.
- What is a barrel chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Barrel chairs are accent chairs that feature a curved back shaped like half of a barrel. In some cases, the back slopes down at the sides to form arms. Other pieces are armless or have separate rolled arms at the sides. You'll find a variety of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
- What are barrel chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
Barrel chairs have high, semicircular backs which form a single piece with the arms.
- What era are barrel chairs from?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The earliest barrel chairs are from is the era of the early 19th century. However, Frank Lloyd Wright created one of the most famous barrel chairs in 1937 as a part of his design for Wingspread, a home in Wind Point, Wisconsin. On 1stDibs, find a collection of barrel chairs.
- Who invented the barrel chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023No one knows who invented the barrel chair originally, or even where the chairs appeared first. They became popular during the mid to late 19th century, but it was Frank Lloyd Wright who made them famous when he designed an iconic version for Wingspread, a home he designed in Wind Point, Wisconsin. Wright also used his Taliesin Barrel chair to furnish his own home in Wisconsin. Shop a selection of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Reupholster a barrel back chair by first removing the old upholstery from the chair. Use the old pieces of material as a guide to help you cut the new upholstery into properly sized pieces. Reupholster the chair by using a furniture stapler to re-secure the new upholstery in the same manner that the old upholstery was attached. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary barrel back chairs on 1stDibs.
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