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Four Hands - Wesley Chair - Ivory
By Four Hands
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
The Four Hands Wesley Chair is a striking blend of sculptural form and relaxed comfort that feels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Four Hands - Wesley Chair - Ivory
Four Hands - Wesley Chair - Ivory
$1,395
H 30 in W 25 in D 36 in
Four Hands - Ollie Arm Chair - Dusk
By Four Hands
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
The Four Hands Ollie Arm Chair embodies a relaxed yet refined aesthetic that seamlessly complements
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Four Hands - Ollie Arm Chair - Dusk
Four Hands - Ollie Arm Chair - Dusk
$1,325
H 32 in W 29.5 in D 36 in
1950s Four in Hand Space Saving Nesting Chairs
Located in Garnerville, NY
in the largest example. The Four In Hand chairs have been re-upholstered and are room ready
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Masonite, Plywood

1950s Four in Hand Space Saving Nesting Chairs
1950s Four in Hand Space Saving Nesting Chairs
$2,485 / set
H 29 in W 16.5 in D 22 in
Four MidCentury Hand Tufting Cruella Dalmatian Wool, Rajmund Halas Chairs, 1960s
By Rajmund Hałas
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
37 x h 84 cm Here set of four chairs is available.
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Set of Four American Hitchcock Chairs Hand Painted ' x's 4 '
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century Set of 4 American Hitchcock chairs Hand Painted possibly made in Pennsylvania.
Category

Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Charles Pollock Chairs
By Charles Pollock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These hand crafted chairs and hand painted chairs have hand rushed seats and in fine sturdy
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Charles Pollock Chairs
Set of Four Charles Pollock Chairs
$1,996 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 45 in W 23 in D 20 in
Set of Four Italian Hand-Carved Gilded Chairs with Vintage Floral Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning set of four Italian hand-carved wooden chairs, elegantly finished in 22-karat gold
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Set Of Four Antique Provencial French Hand Painted Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A colorful group of 19th Century Classic French Provincial side chairs with a light and colorful
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set Of Four Antique Provencial French Hand Painted Chairs
Set Of Four Antique Provencial French Hand Painted Chairs
$2,250 / set
H 34 in W 18.5 in D 16.5 in
Set of Four Louis XV Chairs
Located in SE
Set of four Louis XV chairs from about 1750, made in Netherlands. The back of the chairs are
Category

Antique 1750s Dutch Rococo Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Louis XV Chairs
Set of Four Louis XV Chairs
$8,871 / set
H 41.74 in W 20.48 in D 15.36 in
19th Century Four French Hand Carved Dining Chairs
Located in Sofia, BG
Four 19th century French carved walnut dining chairs in style of Louis Philippe. With hand-caned
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Four French Hand Carved Dining Chairs
19th Century Four French Hand Carved Dining Chairs
$567 / item
H 37.41 in W 19.3 in D 18.51 in
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Chairs Set of Four
Located in Essex, MA
A four-chair set of period Neoclassical Swedish chairs with new light grey animal print upholstery
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Hand Painted Hitchcock Chairs - Set of Four
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This charming set of four vintage Hitchcock chairs embodies a delightful blend of Americana folk
Category

Mid-20th Century American Space Age Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Original Four Chairs 1953 Anna-Lülja Praun
By Anna-Lülja Praun, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
His set of four dining room chairs were designed by the Viennese architect Anna-Lülja Praun in 1953
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech

Original Four Chairs 1953 Anna-Lülja Praun
Original Four Chairs 1953 Anna-Lülja Praun
$6,387 / item
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Ming Dynasty Style Four Chinese Ceremonial Chairs
Located in Prato, Tuscany
historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our items. This series of four beautiful and rare
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Ming Dynasty Style Four Chinese Ceremonial Chairs
Ming Dynasty Style Four Chinese Ceremonial Chairs
$2,957 / set
H 36.62 in W 19.69 in D 15.36 in
Four English Style wingback Chairs with Tufted Back, Hand Distressed Leather
Located in Buchanan, MI
Four English style wing back chairs with tufted back, hand distressed leather brass nail head trim
Category

21st Century and Contemporary George III Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

SET OF FOUR ENGLISH CHESTERFIELD HAND DYED LEATHER OFFICE LIBRARY TUB CHAiRS
Located in Pulborough, GB
set of four vintage-style armchairs. Each chair is expertly upholstered in rich, hand-dyed leather
Category

20th Century British Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set Of Four Vintage Woven Wicker Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of Four Vintage Woven Wicker Chairs. A nice compact design making them an ideal complement for
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Set Of Four Vintage Woven Wicker Chairs
Set Of Four Vintage Woven Wicker Chairs
$3,750
H 31.5 in W 24 in D 22 in
Four Midcentury Black Pixel Dining Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs type 5908, designed in 1960s by Rajmund Teofil Halas, are one of the most recognizable
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Four Midcentury Black Pixel Dining Chairs, 1960s
Four Midcentury Black Pixel Dining Chairs, 1960s
$3,311 / set
H 28.35 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Set of Four Mexican Chairs Designed and Hand Painted by Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo
By Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, We offer this fantastic Set of Four Mexican Chairs designed and hand painted by
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Four Hitchcock Chairs with Woven Rush Seats and Hand Painted Detailing
By Lambert Hitchcock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four beautifully Hand Crafted designed and built wooden Hitchcock chairs with Hand Painted gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Four Hitchcock Chairs with Woven Rush Seats and Hand Painted Detailing
Four Hitchcock Chairs with Woven Rush Seats and Hand Painted Detailing
$3,040 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 34.25 in W 21.25 in D 16 in
Four Heavy Mid Century Italian Lacquered Dining Chairs
Located in Norton, MA
Four Heavy black Italian lacquer chairs with upholstered seats, see the dimensions below. The seat
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Baroque Chairs, Germany 19th century
Located in Leimen, DE
Set of Four Baroque Style Chairs – Hand-Carved Flower and Rocaille Décor (19th Century) Enhance
Category

Antique 1860s German Baroque Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Set of Four Baroque Chairs, Germany 19th century
Set of Four Baroque Chairs, Germany 19th century
$5,914 / set
H 37.01 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
A Set of Four Chinese Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
These contemporary Chinese chairs feature hardwood construction and elegant, traditional curved
Category

1990s Chinese Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Elm

A Set of Four Chinese Dining Chairs
A Set of Four Chinese Dining Chairs
$2,400 Sale Price / set
52% Off
H 46 in W 21 in D 19 in
18th Century Four Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Chairs
Located in IT
18th Century Four Italian Baroque Carved giltwood Chairs The four fine chairs were made in Rome
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

18th Century Four Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Chairs
18th Century Four Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Chairs
$26,140 Sale Price
35% Off
H 37.41 in W 22.45 in D 18.51 in
Set of Four Venetian Wood and Blue Leather Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
style cross maker's mark engraved on backs of chairs. Features hand carved stretchers and pied-de-biche
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set Of Four Painted English Regency Period Dining Chairs
Located in Faversham, GB
A rare set of four Regency black painted standard or dining chairs with rush seats. Each chair is
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Paint

Set Of Four Painted English Regency Period Dining Chairs
Set Of Four Painted English Regency Period Dining Chairs
$5,395 / set
H 32.29 in W 18.31 in D 19.69 in
Set of Four 19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Gilded Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
This Set of Four 19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Gilded Chairs is a classic example of the elegance
Category

Antique 1890s Swedish Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

Four English Georgian Style Club Chair with Tufted Back, Lovely Hand Worn Patina
Located in Buchanan, MI
Four English Georgian style club chairs with tufted back, lovely hand worn patina. Great scale for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Four Black "Shell" Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Four beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Four Black "Shell" Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Set of Four Black "Shell" Chairs, Poland, 1960s
$2,838 / set
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Chinese Art Deco Chairs Carved And Hand-Painted Set Of Four
Located in Hamburg, DE
Four decorative chairs, each chair has a different motif, base color black, accent color Chinese
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chinese Art Deco Chairs Carved And Hand-Painted Set Of Four
Chinese Art Deco Chairs Carved And Hand-Painted Set Of Four
$10,805 / set
H 34.65 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in
Set of Four Yellow "Shell" Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Four beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Four Yellow "Shell" Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Set of Four Yellow "Shell" Chairs, Poland, 1960s
$2,000 / set
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Set of Four Pink Boucle 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of four beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Set of Four Pink Boucle 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
Set of Four Pink Boucle 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
$2,957 / set
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Set of Four 19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chairs
Located in Huntington, NY
A set of four 19th century Swedish Late Gustavian Ax (also known as Vase) chairs from Lindome
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Set of Four 19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chairs
Set of Four 19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chairs
$9,100 / set
H 36 in W 19.75 in D 15.5 in
Rare Set of Four Leather Chairs by William Katavolos
By William Katavolos
Located in London, GB
A Rare Set of Mid C20th Leather Chairs by Katalovos Iconic Sling Back T Chair The Leather Seat is
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Rare Set of Four Leather Chairs by William Katavolos
Rare Set of Four Leather Chairs by William Katavolos
$6,888 Sale Price / set
40% Off
H 44.89 in W 22.84 in D 21.66 in
Four 20th Century Blue Velvet Chairs, Poland, 1960s
By Rajmund Hałas
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. It is JAR type model. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Four 20th Century Blue Velvet Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Four 20th Century Blue Velvet Chairs, Poland, 1960s
$2,365 / set
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
American Studio Craft Dining Chairs Unique Hand Made Set of Four
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Four Sculptural Walnut Dining Chairs, hand made by an American Studio Craftsman, unknown
Category

Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood, Walnut

Set of Four Red Heart Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A set of 4 chairs type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Four Red Heart Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Set of Four Red Heart Chairs, Poland, 1960s
$2,838 / set
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
19th Century French Directoire Style Chairs in Set of Four.
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century set of four French Directoire style solid mahogany chairs. Chair frames are scraped
Category

Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Collection of Four 18thc & 19thc Extended Arm Windsor Chairs -4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
as a collection of four together.All in very good as found condition. These balloon back chairs are
Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood

Four Mid Century Mushroom Chairs, Hand Tufting Blue Green Wool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
tufting multicolor wool. Absolutely hand made technic. Every chair is unique and can be a bit different
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Velvet, Beech

Set of four "Corky" chairs by William Mulas
By William Mulas
Located in Modugno, BA
𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑏𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑚 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑜𝑓𝑡. A study in avant-garde minimalism, this "Corky" chair is bold in every way. Solid stainles...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Tôle

Set of four "Corky" chairs by William Mulas
Set of four "Corky" chairs by William Mulas
$9,226 / set
H 27.17 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in
Folk Art Early 20th Century Wood Rustic Four Chairs
Located in Brescia, IT
Four rustic chairs 1900-1910 Hand-carved wood Excellent condition.
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Early 20th Century Wood Rustic Four Chairs
Folk Art Early 20th Century Wood Rustic Four Chairs
$2,838 / set
H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Set of Four Midcentury Black Pixel Dining Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs type 5908, designed in 1960s by Rajmund Teofil Halas, are one of the most recognizable
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Set of Four Midcentury Black Pixel Dining Chairs, 1960s
Set of Four Midcentury Black Pixel Dining Chairs, 1960s
$3,311 / set
H 28.35 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Set of Four Midcentury Black Leather Dining Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs type 5908, designed in 1960s by Rajmund Teofil Halas, are one of the most recognizable
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Set of Four Midcentury Black Leather Dining Chairs, 1960s
Set of Four Midcentury Black Leather Dining Chairs, 1960s
$2,602 / set
H 30.71 in W 18.12 in D 16.93 in
Antique Set of Four Biedermeier Walnut Side Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
SET OF FOUR BIEDERMEIER WALNUT SIDE CHAIRS • Germany or Austria • 19th century • The bow forms the
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set Of Four 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs, Circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Four antique Biedermeier chairs Saxony Beech tree first half 19th cent. Dimensions: H x W x D: 87
Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Beech

Niels Otto Moller Danish Dining Room Chairs with Hand Woven Seats - Four Total
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of four fantastic Danish Modern Dining or occasional Chairs by Niels Otto Moller The design
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood, Teak

Niels Otto Moller Danish Dining Room Chairs with Hand Woven Seats - Four Total
Niels Otto Moller Danish Dining Room Chairs with Hand Woven Seats - Four Total
$2,956 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 29.5 in W 19.7 in D 3 in
Set of four "First Chairs" by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942.
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in São Paulo, BR
Joaquim Tenreiro, a renowned Brazilian furniture designer, created The First Chair in 1942. This
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of four "First Chairs" by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942.
Set of four "First Chairs" by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942.
$60,000 / set
H 20 in W 17.5 in D 33.5 in
Set of Four Mustard Yellow Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Four beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Set of Four Baby Pink Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Four beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Set of Four Baby Pink Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
Set of Four Baby Pink Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
$2,957 / set
H 80 in W 53 in D 45 in
Set of Four Mid Century Yellow Chairs, Europe, 1960s.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of four beautiful chairs called "stick insect" produced in the 1960s after a complete
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Set of Four Mid Century Yellow Chairs, Europe, 1960s.
Set of Four Mid Century Yellow Chairs, Europe, 1960s.
$2,957 / set
H 33.47 in W 16.93 in D 14.97 in
Set of Four Yellow Chairs, by Zielinski, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of four beech chairs designed by M. Zielinski, type 200 / 100B. Manufactured by the Opole
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Four Yellow Chairs, by Zielinski, Poland, 1960s
Set of Four Yellow Chairs, by Zielinski, Poland, 1960s
$2,365 / set
H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Set of Four 20th Century Century Faux Bois Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking set of four late 20th-century American faux bois dining chairs, exquisitely carved to
Category

Late 20th Century American Country Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Light Crème Boucle 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Four beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Set of Four Light Crème Boucle 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
Set of Four Light Crème Boucle 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
$2,957 / set
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Set of Four Yellow Ochre Boucle 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Four beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Set of Four Yellow Ochre Boucle 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
Set of Four Yellow Ochre Boucle 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
$2,957 / set
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
19thc Ranch Style Pressed Back Chairs, Set of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc original old surface pressed back chairs in fine sturdy condition. The set of a great cowboy
Category

Antique 1890s American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Wood

19thc Ranch Style Pressed Back Chairs, Set of Four
19thc Ranch Style Pressed Back Chairs, Set of Four
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
H 37.5 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
A Brutalist Folk Art Alpine set of Four Chairs, France, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This beautiful set of four solid oak chairs features hand-carved, folk-style ornamentation of
Category

Vintage 1930s French Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

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Four Hands Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of four hands chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique four hands chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. There are 400 antique and vintage four hands chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Four hands chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Four hands chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. McGuire Furniture Company, Rajmund Hałas and Chesterfield each produced beautiful four hands chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Four Hands Chairs?

Four hands chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,076, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $97,004.

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.

Questions About Four Hands Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Surrealist designer and artist Pedro Friedeberg designed the Hand chair. He unveiled the piece in 1962 when he was only 24 years old. Many designers and furniture companies have created similar pieces since. Find a collection of Hand chairs on 1stDibs.