Skip to main content

Early American Windsor Chair

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

Pair of Early American Maple Faux Bamboo Ebonized Windsor Side Chairs, C. 1810s
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Early American Maple Faux Bamboo Ebonized Windsor Side Chairs, Circa 1810s. Totally
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Maple, Paint

American Painted Windsor Captain's Chair, c. 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Sheraton Windsor fancy chair in original oxide red painted finish with accent bands of
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th c. American Sack Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Late 18th or early 19th century American sack back Windsor armchair with historic green painted
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash

18th c. American Sack Back Windsor Armchair
18th c. American Sack Back Windsor Armchair
$3,500
H 37.5 in W 33 in D 21 in
Antique Americana Ebonized Brace Back Windsor Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautifully crafted antique Windsor braceback side chair. This is in good condition with great
Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Early 20th Century Nichols and Stone Barely Back Windsor Armchair
By Nichols & Stone
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th century Nichols And Stone Barely Back Windsor stained ArmChair. Very sturdy. Good
Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Windsor Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Early 20th Century Nichols and Stone Barrel Back Windsor Armchair
By Nichols & Stone
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th century Nichols And Stone Barrel Back Windsor stained ArmChair. Very sturdy. Good
Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Windsor Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

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
Category

Early 20th Century American Primitive Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

American Primitive Spindle Back Arm Chairs(Pair)
American Primitive Spindle Back Arm Chairs(Pair)
$1,450
H 47.5 in W 21 in D 18.5 in
Antique 18th Century American New England Fan Back Maple Windsor Arm Chair 1780
Located in Portland, OR
. These early American Windsor chairs were very often painted, this chair has a mellow warm honey colored
Category

Antique 1780s American Federal Chairs

Materials

Maple

Child’s Paint Decorated Stenciled High Chair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice early Windsor style paint decorated and stenciled child’s high chair in the original
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

Antique John Wanamaker New York Windsor Chair
By John Wanamaker
Located in West Chester, PA
Antique hand made brace back rush seat Windsor chair by John Wanamaker Fine Furniture New York
Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Antique John Wanamaker New York Windsor Chair
Antique John Wanamaker New York Windsor Chair
$385
H 37.75 in W 19 in D 20 in
Late 19th/Early 20th American Fruitwood Windsor Chair
Located in Wainscott, NY
Late 19th/Early 20th Century American Windsor Chair. The elegant New England Windsor was made in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Recent Sales

Pair Early American Birdcage Windsor Chairs
Located in South Coast, CA
Pair of Birdcage Windsor side chairs dating to late1700's, early 1800's in my best estimation
Category

Antique 19th Century American Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

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
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

American Colonial Windsor Arm Chair
Located in Woodstock, NY
Bow back American Windsor chair. Retaining an old painted surface with Camel coloration. Forcefully
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American American Classical Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Antique American Maple Windsor Chairs
Located in Livingston, NJ
Stunning tall-back American antique Windsor chairs. Made of American maple, these traditional
Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Maple

Set of Five Original Early Thonet Windsor Captain's Chairs with Labels
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
Category

Antique 19th Century American American Classical Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

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
Category

Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Rare Windsor Jamaican Comb Back Mahogany Chairs, circa 1820s
By Francis Trumble
Located in London, GB
chairs is also of interest to American, Caribbean and British collectors and scholars. The Philadelphian
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Jamaican American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Mahogany

Early American Windsor Style Armchair
Located in Canaan, CT
Fresh from an estate in the Berkshires. A great wooden chair with a wonderful aged patina. Looks
Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Chairs

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

Steel Windsor Chair
By Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Providence, RI
Windsor chair in steel, circa 1930, manufactured by Simmons Furniture Company. Chair has been
Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Steel Windsor Chair
Steel Windsor Chair
H 36 in W 23 in D 25 in
Early American Hoopback Windsor Chair, Oak and Hickory Wood 1840s, Antique Brown
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
Early 1800s Windsor chair, with continuous wood hoop back and arms. Wide saddle seat and H
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Pine

Early American Windsor Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 19th century American windsor chair of mixed woods with remnants of original old paint.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early American Windsor Chair
Early American Windsor Chair
H 37 in W 25 in D 14.5 in
Antique Early American Stenciled Windsor Chair, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique early American Windsor side chair offers spindle back over seat with ebonized stenciled
Category

Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

18thC American Windsor Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautifully worn and aged American Bow Back Windsor chair.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Windsor Chairs

18thC American Windsor Chair
18thC American Windsor Chair
H 36.5 in W 16 in D 15.5 in
Antique American Walnut Windsor Armchair, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique American walnut Windsor armchair early 20th century Classic American Windsor chair
Category

Early 20th Century American Windsor Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique American Colonial Revival Windsor Chair
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Classic American Colonial Revival style sack-back Windsor chair with a sculpted seat, turned legs
Category

Early 20th Century American Colonial Revival Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century American Windsor Back Chair
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome 18th century elm windsor back armchair.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chairs

Materials

Elm

Early American Country Maple Spindle Rocking Chair Farmhouse Rocker Windsor
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th century American country rocking chair. Made from maple with a spindle back and contoured
Category

Mid-20th Century American Colonial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Maple

Primitive Antique Early American Windsor Bowback Oak Dining Side Chair Spindle
Located in Dayton, OH
Quaint antique windsor bowback chair. Made from oak with a warm brown finish. Features a turned
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

PAIR OF 18TH C AMERICAN WINDSOR BRACEBACK NEW ENGLAND CHAIRS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS BEAUTIFUL MATCHING PAIR OF AMERICAN 18TH C BRACE BACK WINDSOR NEW ENGLAND CHAIRS. THIS SET OF
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chairs

Materials

Pine, Hickory

Set of Six Antique Early 19th Century New England Birdcage Windsor Dining Chairs
Located in Peabody, MA
A set of six early 19th century New England birdcage Windsor chairs in cherry with carved pine
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cherry, Pine

Early 19th Century Rod Back Birdcage Windsor Chairs from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing set of black over red paint decorated Windsor chairs are in great untouched condition
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early American Windsor Side Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Windsor chair with old (but not original) black paint, American, early 19th century.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early American Windsor Side Chair
Early American Windsor Side Chair
H 36 in W 22 in D 17 in
Pair of American Painted Lowback Windsor Antique Chairs, Early 20th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
NEAR PAIR OF AMERICAN LOWBACK WINDSOR ARM CHAIRS Late 19th or Early 20th Century This is a
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Windsor Chairs

Four American Windsor Armchairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
These sack back Windsor armchairs are tightly constructed with double stretchers and secured arms
Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Four American Windsor Armchairs
Four American Windsor Armchairs
H 44.25 in W 23.75 in D 17.5 in
Early 19Th Century Hickory & Pine Windsor Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
made quilts and worked on textiles in this chair.The condition is very good with a great worn patina.It
Category

Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Hickory

Early Continuous Windsor Chair Attributed to Ebenezer Lacy, circa 1780
By Ebenezer Lacy
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early continuous Windsor chair with chestnut seat circa 1780 attributed to Ebenezer Lacy, great old
Category

Antique 18th Century American American Classical Windsor Chairs

Materials

Chestnut, Oak

1930s Vintage N E Hurricane Souvenir Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Authentic 1938 NE Hurricane Souvenir chair in dark finish. Chair has been refinished and is in
Category

Early 20th Century North American American Classical Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

1930s Vintage N E Hurricane Souvenir Chair
1930s Vintage N E Hurricane Souvenir Chair
H 35.5 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Antique Early American Painted Windsor Spindle Back Step Down Chair Farmhouse
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique New England Windsor step down chair in its original finish with gold painted trim. Crica
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Classical Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

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

Kling Furniture Cherry Mahogany Fiddleback Brace Back Windsor Chairs, C. 1940s
By Kling Furniture Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful set of 4 Kling Furniture Solid Cherry Fiddleback brace back windsor chairs, C. 1940s
Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

6 BLACK EARLY AMERICAN WINDSOR CHAIRS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6 beautiful ebony windsor chairs with wide backs and low seats. the perfect proportioned classic
Category

Antique 19th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

6 BLACK EARLY AMERICAN WINDSOR CHAIRS
6 BLACK EARLY AMERICAN WINDSOR CHAIRS
H 35.5 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
Set of Four Early American Windsor Chairs, circa 1850s
Located in Portland, OR
This set of (presumably) cherry chairs are some of the oldest items we have in our restoration shop
Category

Antique 1850s American Colonial Armchairs

18th c. American Windsor Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
18th c. American Windsor Side Chairs in original black paint
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Windsor Chairs

18th c. American Windsor Side Chairs
18th c. American Windsor Side Chairs
H 36.5 in W 22 in D 18 in
Continuously Attractive American Arm Windsor
Located in Woodbury, CT
A visually pleasing Rhode Island continuous arm windsor, circa 1790-1800. A well balanced windsor
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Windsor Chairs

Fanback Windsor Side Chair
Located in Litchfield, CT
Rhode Island, ca. 1780-1795. Mixed woods; Ash, maple, chestnut Excellent condition, retains a dry mid-19th c. painted and varnish surface. Superb form, having a shaped crest above...
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American American Classical Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Chestnut, Maple

Fanback Windsor Side Chair
Fanback Windsor Side Chair
H 36.6 in W 24.5 in D 19.5 in
Straightforward & Sensibly American 18th c. Sackback Windsor
Located in Woodbury, CT
Nancy Goyne Evans American Windsor Chairs P. 392-3)
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Windsor Chairs

Materials

Maple, Pine, Ash

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
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Hickory, Maple, Pine

Early American Bent Spindle Back Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic accent chair with distinct spindle back.
Category

Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Side Chairs

Walnut and Hickory American Spindleback Windsor Chair
Located in London, GB
Very elegant walnut and hickory American windsor chair. Bears retailers label to underside of seat
Category

Early 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Pair of American Half Windsor Back Side Chairs
Located in Carmel, CA
19th C American Windsor side chairs from Pennsylvania. Charming detail for country chairs. The
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Windsor Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Early American painted wood windsor chairs. Wear throughout that is consistent with age and
Category

Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Windsor Chairs
Pair of Windsor Chairs
H 38.25 in W 22 in D 17.5 in
Set of Four American Antique Windsor Step-Down Chairs Maker's Stamp circa 1815
Located in Hallowell, US
Bearing maker's stamp, the paint is enhanced on the seats and legs. Obviously New England
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early American Hoopback Windsor Chair, Oak and Hickory 1820s, Antique Black
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
Early 1800s Windsor chair, with continuous wood hoop back and arms. Wide saddle seat and H
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Pine

Early 19th Century American Windsor Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An handsome rod back Windsor chair. Splats turned with bamboo hip detail. Hickory and pine with
Category

Antique 1820s American Federal Side Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Pine

Wallace Nutting Brace Back Windsor Side Chairs #326 - Set of 4
By Wallace Nutting
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Wallace Nutting Brace Back Windsor Side Chairs #326 - Set of 4 Circa 1900 - 1925 Original Finish
Category

Early 20th Century North American American Craftsman Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

People Also Browsed

19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful 19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Desk with immaculate new embossed leather writing surface. French Louis XVI bureau plat table desk with five spacious drawers and lovel...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Desk
19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Desk
$3,200
H 29.75 in W 55 in D 30.75 in
High back "Eva" Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden 1941
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Balen, BE
Rare high back Eva lounge chair designed by Bruno Mathsson in 1941. This example is an amazingly well kept example of the first edition of this chair and is produced in the first yea...
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Exquisite Restored Cane Tuxedo Sofa by Bielecky Brothers - Pair Available
By Billy Baldwin, Bielecky Brothers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent sofa is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative, meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. Expert...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Beachcomber Counter Stool in Walnut
By Greg Mitchell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Light and strong, the Beachcomber Counter Stool evokes the sight of an old wooden single hull; it's lean, sturdy mast together with the rigging worthy of the high seas. Constructed o...
Category

2010s American Shaker Stools

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Beachcomber Counter Stool in Walnut
Beachcomber Counter Stool in Walnut
$1,100 / item
H 24 in Dm 15 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down

Yngve Ekström, Cabinet, Pine, Rattan, Sweden, 1960s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and rattan cabinet designed by Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rattan, Pine

Custom-Crafted Art Nouveau Style Wrought Iron Gate with Stylized Flower
By Ron Moore
Located in San Francisco, CA
A custom-crafted Art Nouveau style wrought iron gate with stylized flower; of assymetrical form with a lively floral head emanating from one corner; with artist's initials 'RSM'.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Doors and Gates

Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage Four ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish inspired by the celebrated work of Italian designer Gio ...
Category

2010s British Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Category

2010s Portuguese Minimalist Night Stands

Materials

Burl, Poplar

Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

Pair Of Ralph Lauren Macassar Three Drawer Chests for Restoration
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From Ralph Lauren a pair of matched three drawer cabinets with fine proportions and richly grained Macassar wood veneers with fine depth and color. The Chests feature all wood drawer...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Macassar

Pair Of Ralph Lauren Macassar Three Drawer Chests for Restoration
Pair Of Ralph Lauren Macassar Three Drawer Chests for Restoration
$6,900 / set
H 31.75 in W 35.25 in D 21.75 in
Gustaf Axel Berg Attribution, Rocking Chair, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustaf Axel Berg
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and brown floral-printed fabric rocking lounge chair produced by Väsby möbel- & inredningsfabrik AB, Sweden, 1940s. Design attributed to Gustaf Axel Berg. Overall Dimensions...
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Arne Vodder Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather
By Arne Vodder, Ivan Schlechter
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Ivan Schlechter, sofa, patinated leather, teak, Denmark, design 1953, manufactured late 1950s-1960s. Elegant two-seat settee in admirable cognac leather and teak b...
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Arne Vodder Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather
Arne Vodder Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather
$13,800
H 31.89 in W 49.22 in D 28.75 in
Mid Century Modern Cedar Walnut Hope Chest Bench Naugahyde Upholstery Tufted
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Cedar Walnut Hope Chest Bench Naugahyde Upholstery Tufted MINT!
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Jules Wabbes Rare Single Bed in Elm with Metal Details
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, single bed, elm, metal, Belgium, 1960s This particular bed is specifically designed as a hanging bed for the ferry boat ‘Reine Fabiola’. From 1963 to 1964, Jules Wabb...
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Jules Wabbes Rare Single Bed in Elm with Metal Details
Jules Wabbes Rare Single Bed in Elm with Metal Details
$4,950
H 22.45 in W 79.93 in D 30.71 in
Pair of Michael Taylor Style Woven Rattan Wicker Lounge Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand pair of oversized woven rattan wicker cube shaped lounge chairs or club chairs made in the fabulous organic modern manner and style of Michael Taylor. The chairs feature a larg...
Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Rattan

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Early American Windsor Chair", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Early American Windsor Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic early American windsor chair available at 1stDibs. An early American windsor chair — often made from wood, hardwood and hickory — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect early American windsor chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An early American windsor chair made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — is very popular.

How Much is a Early American Windsor Chair?

The average selling price for an early American windsor chair at 1stDibs is $1,600, while they’re typically $440 on the low end and $5,200 for the highest priced.

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.