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Early American Two Seater Setteee Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early American Style two seater bench measuring 36.5" in Width, 20" in depth, 33" in height
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Benches
Materials
Hardwood
Early American Primitive Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early American Style primitive two seater bench measuring 50" in width, 11" in depth and 17.5
Category
Early 20th Century American Primitive Benches
Materials
Hardwood
Industrial Adjustable Drafting Spring Stools by American Cabinet Co.
By American Cabinet Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial drafting stool designed by Charles E. Miller for American Cabinet Co. features an
Category
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Stools
Materials
Steel
Home Theater Odyssey Recliners by Rick Lee for American Leather
By American Leather
Located in Lake Worth, FL
theater odyssey recliner by Rick Lee for American Leather
Approximate measurements in inches
122
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Early 20th Century Handcrafted American Colonial Elm Low Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Handcrafted American Colonial Elm Low Bench. Measures 41.5" in width, 9.75
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Benches
Materials
Elm
Early 20th Century American Empire Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming and handsome early 19th century American Empire mahogany stool with a tapered fluted
Category
Antique 1840s American American Empire Stools
Materials
Mahogany
Early American Wheel Back Rocking Chair
Located in New York, NY
Early American wheel back rocking chair. The chair is very sturdy and has a beautiful patina
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Early American Style Low Bench or Footstool
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early American Style Low Bench or Footstool. Finished Throughout. Measures 24" in width, 11" in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Benches
Materials
Hardwood
Early 20th Century American Primitive Milking Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century American primitive milking stool, with its rustic charm, embodies the
Category
Early 20th Century American Primitive Stools
Materials
Wood
Delicate Hand Painted Early American Folk Settee
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
-painted early (American folk?) settee. We are uncertain and therefore can not verify that this piece is
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Benches
Materials
Wood
Pair of Faux Bamboo Cane Bergere Armchairs by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Pair of Upholstered Bergere Armchairs on Castors American of Martinsville
Produced in the Mid
Category
20th Century American American Colonial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Cane
H 27.96 in W 24.41 in D 24.02 in
Early American Patinated Maple Plank Side Chair, Circa Early 20th Century
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early American Patinated Maple Plank Chair, Eraly 20th Century. Great patina. Not just for
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
1 Steelcase Modular Seating Group Lounge
By Steelcase
Located in Pasadena, TX
mind, Jenny Modular seating provides ultimate comfort.
Interchangeable modular lounge seating ideal for
Category
Early 20th Century North American Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Wood
Hollywood Regency, Cottagecore Curved Blue Velvet Sofa American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Topeka, KS
sofa by American of Martinsville. Comprised of 2 loose button tucked poly foam cushions, tight back
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 28 in W 101 in D 39 in
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather Curved 'Zoe' Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Chino Hills, CA
classic Kagan with a contemporary twist that American Leather is renowned for.
Crafted in the early 2000s
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Suede
Early American Tiger Wood and Cane Seat Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful set of 4 early American style side chairs in tiger wood and newly reacned seats. Chair
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Vladimir Kagan "Matinee" Chairs for American Leather- a pair
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Roanoke, VA
Uncommon pair of Vladimir Kagan's "Matinee" club chairs for American Leather.
Bolster backs and
Category
Early 20th Century American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Antique Early American Maple Spindle Back Rocking Chair Cane Seat Petite Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
A quaint early American rocking chair, circa 1900s. Made from maple with a spindle back centered
Category
Early 20th Century American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Maple
H 34.5 in W 29 in D 18.5 in
American Federal Painted Child's Windsor Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in Hallowell, US
New England rod back Child's Windsor side chair, with original surface.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Chairs
Materials
Ash, Maple
Early American Arts & Crafts Oak Armchair with Cushion
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Early American Arts & Crafts Oak Armchair with Cushion
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Zoe' Sofa in Grey Alcantara, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular example of Vladimir Kagan design was produced by American Leather in 2012, in its
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede
Early 19th Century American Stool in Old Red Wash
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderfully folky stool. Found in Pennsylvania. It retains an old, dry red wash on the legs. The seat is made from a sold plank. The entire item is pegged pegged constructi...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Primitive Stools
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century American Windsor Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
solid plank seats, American, circa 1830.
Category
Antique 1820s American Federal Side Chairs
Materials
Hickory, Pine
American of Martinsville High Back Lounge Chair in Original Seafoam Fabric, 1960
By American of Martinsville
Located in Deland, FL
An early and rare design produced by American of Martinsville, c. 1960s. Constructed from oak with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 41 in W 30 in D 33 in
Early American Stencil Decorated Parcel Gilt Ebonized Needlepoint Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A charming Early American style Stencil Decorated, Parcel Gilt and Ebonized Side Chair with clean
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood, Paint
Refinished Early American Empire Mahogany and Cane Seat Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A finely refinished Early American Empire Mahogany and cane seat chair in very good condition. New
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Early Modern American Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Early 1950s American iron chair with ottoman. Wood armrest.
Iron frame has been refinished and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
American Early 19th Century Pair of Fancy Sheraton Chairs Original Decoration
Located in Wells, ME
American pair of fancy Sheraton hand painted side chairs with balloon shaped rush seats. The
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood, Paint
H 33 in W 17.5 in D 15 in
Early 19th Century American Mahogany Chair Back Window Bench
Located in Kenilworth, IL
carved back rail.
American, New York, circa 1815.
Category
Antique 1810s American Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Early American Elm Windsor Plank Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century Early American Elm Windsor Plank Chair.Very sturdy.
Measures 17" in width, 17" in
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Windsor Chairs
Materials
Elm
Early American Oak and Split Reed Seat Rocker, Circa 1960s
Located in Germantown, MD
An early American oak and split Reed seat Rocker in very good condition.
Measures 21.5"W x 33.5"D
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Materials
Reed, Oak
19th Century Early American Ebonized Saddle Seat and Spindle Back Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A patinated 19th Century Early American Ebonized windsor with great patina.
Measure 25" in width at
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Pair of 19th C. Early American Ebonized and Decorated Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of 19th Century Early American Ebonized and hand painted and decorated side chairs with
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Set of 4 Early American Yew Wood Side Chairs, circa 1840s
Located in Germantown, MD
A set 4 early American yew wood side chair. Very sturdy and in good condition.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Yew
Pair of Early American Style Wide Stained Oak Windsor Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of early American style wide red oak Windsor side chairs in good vintage condition
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique American Wooden Settle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
I've been fascinated with settles since I was a young kid making antique buying trips with my father through rural Pennsylvania. The high backs are so perfect for keeping the heat ni...
Category
Early 20th Century American Settees
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Cane Seat Low Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th century American Victorian Cane Seat Side Chair. Newer caning and good condition
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Late 19th Century Early American HandCrafted Maple Plank Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19th Century Early American style HandCrafted Maple Plank Chair with great aging patina. It
Category
Late 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
American Folk Art Armchair
Located in Stockton, NJ
Very unique early 20th century American folk art chair made of reclaimed material. Fabulous patina
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Armchairs
Materials
Wood
American of Martinsville Campaign Light Wood & Cane Dining Chairs 2 Arm & 2 Side
By American of Martinsville
Located in Topeka, KS
set of American of Martinsville campaign style dining chairs. We have 4 to offer you 2 side and 2
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 45 in W 22 in D 24 in
Antique braided wooden side chair, early 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
early American craftsman movement. Signs of wear include scuffing but overall this chair is in fabulous
Category
Early 20th Century North American American Craftsman Chairs
Materials
Wood
American Victorian Wicker Loveseat
By Larkin & Co.
Located in Southampton, NJ
American Victorian natural wicker woven roll design high back loveseat with spindles and bobbins on
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Loveseats
Materials
Brass
Pair of Cushman Furniture Co. Early American Carved Wood Captain's Dining Chairs
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Weymouth, MA
Pair of Cushman Furniture Company carved wood early American style captains chairs (with arms
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 34 in W 24 in D 22 in
19th Century Early American Style Maple Ladder and Spindle Back Plank Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Early American Style Maple Ladder and spindle Back Plank Side Chair. Will make a
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 32 in W 17 in D 16 in
Early American Maple Side Chair Frames, a Pair, circa 1880s
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Early American Maple side chair frames ready for your choice of recanning or upholstering
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
Early American Walnut Ladder Back Rocking Chair w/ Double Sided Split Reed Seat
Located in Germantown, MD
A large, early American walnut ladder back rocking chair with double sided split reed seat. Come
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Reed, Walnut
H 42 in W 26.25 in D 31 in
Early 19th Century Antique American Shaker Ladderback Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
antique early American Shaker ladderback chairs. Authentic and rich with history, these pieces exemplify
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Shaker Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 34 in W 17 in D 14 in
American Victorian Wicker Tete-a-tete
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian (Mission) natural wicker tete-a-tete (conversation seat) with shaped back and
Category
Early 20th Century American Mission Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker
Pair of Early American Patinated Maple Plank Chairs, Circa Mid 19th Century
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Early American Patinated Maple Plank Chairs, Circa Mid 19th Century. Great patina. Not just
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
American Mahogany Classical Swan Sofa, Philadelphia, Circa 1815
Located in Hollywood, SC
American mahogany classical upholstered sofa with swans head arm rest, carved corner cornucopia
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American American Classical Sofas
19th Century American Long Wooden Bench with Storage
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th century American long wooden bench in ebonized black features hand-carved wood back and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American American Craftsman Benches
Materials
Pine
American Mid-Century Walnut Armchairs
Located in Dorchester, MA
Solidly constructed of walnut, this armchair joins American craftsmanship with rounded mid-century
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Early Victorian John Henry Belter Style Side / Accent Chairs, American
By John Henry Belter
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of early Victorian John Henry Belter style side / accent chairs, American.
A pair of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 35 in W 20.5 in D 23 in
Early American Pressed Oak Studded Back & Nail Leather Dining Chairs, a Set
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of four early American style pressed oak and studded back and leather seat upholstered with
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
H 38.5 in W 18.25 in D 21 in
Antique Four American Victorian Spindle Back Side Charis
Located in Norton, MA
Early 20th century American Victorian Golden Oak pressed and Spindle Back Side Charis with carved
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Chairs
Materials
Wood
American Antique Barber Chair by Eugene Berninghaus Co.
Located in Miami, FL
American Antique Barber chair by Eugene Berninghaus Co.
Offered for sale is an antique early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Metal
American Wrought Iron Bench
Located in Essex, MA
With nice detail, scroll ends with base and loose seat cushion. Cabriole legs joined by stretchers. Scroll feet.
Category
Early 20th Century American Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
C. 1840's Antique American Classical Mahogany, Tapestry Style Upholstery, Sofa!!
Located in Austin, TX
Handsome Antique Sofa, American Classical Mahogany, Tapestry Style Upholstery, Circa 1840's, 19th
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 35 in W 87 in D 25 in
Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Bench W/ Blue & White Floral Upholstery
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early American Empire carved mahogany bench newly upholstered in a blue and white floral
Category
Early 20th Century American American Empire Benches
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
H 28 in W 48 in D 19 in
Early 20th Century Antique Lawyers or Lobby Bench
Located in Southampton, NJ
solid frame boasts an interesting combination of subtle Regency and early American design elements. A
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Benches
Materials
Bronze
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Early American Seating For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of early American seating available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every item from our selection of early American seating was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of early American seating — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of early American seating, those designed in Neoclassical, Mid-Century Modern and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Herman Miller, Knoll and Charles Eames each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of early American seating that is worth considering.
How Much is a Early American Seating?
A piece of early American seating can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,849, while the lowest priced sells for $80 and the highest can go for as much as $375,000.
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.
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