American Primitive Spindle Back Arm Chairs(Pair)
Located in Southampton, NJ
Beautiful pair of American Primitive Rustic chairs with spindle backs and curved arms. In the Arts
Wood
$1,200
H 34.5 in W 23 in D 70 in
Antique American Victorian White Wicker Sunroom Chaise Lounge Arm Chair Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Antique American Victorian White Wicker Sunroom Chaise Lounge Arm Chair Sofa. Item features a wicker
Wicker
18th c Bergen County Child's Arm Chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
Rare early 18th century Child,s Slat back arm chair. Bergen County, New Jersey. Original painted
Wood, Paint
$8,900 / set
H 35.5 in W 32.5 in D 34.5 in
A Matching Pair, Wicker Arm Chair and Rocking Chair, Arts and Crafts Period
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A handsome pair of matching wicker arm and rocking chair in a design hand woven and typical of the
Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 35 in W 30 in D 29.5 in
Large Natural Wicker Bar Harbor Style Arm Chair, Beautiful and Intricately Woven
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A large and beautiful antique Heywood Wakefield Bar Harbor style wicker arm chair recently acquired
Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood
Unavailable
Early American Windsor Arm Chair Faux Bamboo
Located in South Coast, CA
Early Windsor hoop back chair, New England, all hand hewn with peg joints, steam moulded frame, the
Wood
American Colonial Windsor Arm Chair
Located in Woodstock, NY
Bow back American Windsor chair. Retaining an old painted surface with Camel coloration. Forcefully
Oak
Unavailable
H 30.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Set Five Original Early Thonet Windsor Captain's Chairs with Labels-4 Side/1 Arm
By Thonet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century a wonderful set of five Windsor captain’s chairs. One arm-four side chairs, with
Wood
18th c. William & Mary Bannister Back Arm Chair, American
Located in Sheffield, MA
American Bannister Back Arm Chair in Period Black paint, with old red underneath.Original condition
Unavailable
H 32 in W 20 in D 20 in
Early Thonet Classic Ladder Back Arm Chair with Label Thonet New York
By Thonet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
New York label under seat as shown. Fabricated in early 20th century.
Wood
Gustav Stickley "U" Back arm chair
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Syracuse, NY
Gustav Stickley "U" Back arm chair. This does have the appropriate natural rush seat that we had
Antique 19th Century Early American Maple Bentwood Rocking Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Boston rocker, circa 1850s. Despite the name, Boston rockers were actually made in Connecticut. They have a scrolled seat, spindled back, and a rolling headpiece. The Boston ...
Maple, Bentwood
Sold
H 39 in W 24 in D 33 in
Antique 19th Century Early American Farmhouse Oak Bentwood Rocking Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Boston rocker, circa 1850s. Despite the name, Boston rockers were actually made in Connecticut. They have a scrolled seat, spindled splat back, and a rolling headpiece. The B...
Oak
Sold
H 45 in W 23.25 in D 19.25 in
Vintage Early American Style Oak Rustic Ladderback Rush Seat Shaker Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Early American style shaker ladderback chair. Made from oak with black painted finish
Rush, Oak, Paint
Sold
H 33 in W 23 in D 24 in
Antique Arts & Crafts American Walnut Bankers Office Swivel Desk Arm Chair Rolls
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th Century Antique American Walnut Library Lawyers Desk Chair, circa 1930s. Features a
Walnut
Sold
H 38.5 in W 30.5 in D 28.5 in
Old Hickory Paddle Arm American Provincial Woven Arm Chair Martinsville
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Old hickory paddle arm American provincial woven arm chair Martinsville. Item features a finely
Maple
An Early 19thc American Arm Chair.
Located in Bellport, NY
A Fine example of an early 19thc American Arm Chair,nothing has been spared in the work and fine
An Early 19th century American Arm Chair
Located in Bellport, NY
Mahogany frame,genorous barrel shape with all new upholstery.American/New England.
Mahogany, Upholstery
Sold
H 34.5 in W 28.5 in D 28 in
Antique American Victorian White Wicker Rattan Sunroom Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Victorian White Wicker Rattan Sunroom Lounge Arm Chair. Item features wicker
Wicker, Wood
FANTASTIC 17THC AMERICAN LADDERBACK ARM CHAIR W/RUSH SEAT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS FANTASTIC HAND MADE 17THC CENTURY CHAIR FROM NEW ENGLAND HAS THE MOST FANTASTIC PATINA AND
Pine
Pair of Louis XV Style Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of two Louis XV style chairs with shaped back and open arm. The frame has been re-finished in
Wood
Sold
H 39.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
Antique Victorian French Style Finely Carved Mahogany Wood Parlor Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian French style finely carved Mahogany wood parlor arm chair. Item features solid
Mahogany
Sold
H 35 in W 21 in D 18 in
Antique Wrought Iron Twisted Metal Ice Cream Parlor Arm Chairs Wood Arms, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique wrought iron twisted metal ice cream parlor arm chairs with wood arms, pair A. Item
Iron
Shaker Maple Arm Rocking Chair
By Mt. Lebanon Shaker Community
Located in Atlanta, GA
made in Mount Lebanon Shaker Community in New York. Classic American early craftsmanship with beautiful
Maple
American Victorian Wicker Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian/Mission dark stained wicker arm chair with a high rounded back and arch design
Wicker
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stickley Style Slat Back Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique mission oak Arts & Crafts Stickley style arm chair. Item features solid wood construction
Oak
Sold
H 37.5 in W 25 in D 28 in
Chippendale Georgian Style Ball & Claw Carved Mahogany Blue Upholstery Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chippendale Georgian style ball & claw carved mahogany blue upholstered arm chair. Item
Fabric, Mahogany
A Bar Harbor Style Wicker Arm Chair with Magazine Pocket
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
, American .C..1920 attributed to The Heywood Wakefield Company of Gardner, Ma. This unique arm chair is very
Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood
Early American Arm Chair.
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Woven reed adirondack arm chair.
Continuously Attractive American Arm Windsor
Located in Woodbury, CT
A visually pleasing Rhode Island continuous arm windsor, circa 1790-1800. A well balanced windsor
EARLY AMERICAN BANNISTER BACK ARM CHAIR
Located in Essex, MA
Early American bannister back chair, in later mocha colored paint, with newly upholstered crewel
Wood, Upholstery
18th Century Connecticut Sack Back Knuckle Arm Windsor Chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
Fine sack-back knuckle arm windsor chair comprised of pine, maple, hickory and ash. Well developed
Ash, Hickory, Maple, Pine
19th Century American Mahogany Reading / Library Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
stand and was made in America in the early 19th century. The American Reading Arm Chair has a solid
Brass
Early 20th Century Loyd Loom Arm Chair
By Marshall Burns Lloyd
Located in Culver City, CA
furniture was the invention of American, Marshall B. Loyd who developed various methods to create wicker
Adirondack Arm Chair with Mohair Upholstery
Located in Hudson, NY
A Beautiful Handmade Form of this Classic Adirondack Chair
Mohair, Upholstery
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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
Andrianna Shamaris has filled her epic new home with pieces of her own design.
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
With its plush cushions, cane details and dazzlingly colorful back, it’s inviting from every angle.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.