English Chair
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Hardwood
20th Century Chairs
Muslin
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Jacobean Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century English Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Lambskin, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Armchairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Teak
Antique 19th Century Corner Chairs
Rattan, Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century British Chippendale Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Cane
Early 20th Century British Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Chairs
Wood, Chestnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Side Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Side Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
Antique 1870s English Windsor Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Pine
20th Century English Art Deco Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s British Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique 17th Century British Jacobean Chairs
Oak
Antique 1890s British Victorian Side Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century American William IV Club Chairs
Leather
20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Chairs
Hardwood, Elm, Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Rosewood, Leather
Antique Early 18th Century English Chairs
Vintage 1960s English Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s English Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Corner Chairs
Rush, Beech
Late 20th Century English Chairs
Bamboo
Late 20th Century Italian Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1840s Chairs
Wood
Antique 1830s European Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century British Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1830s British Victorian Rocking Chairs
Velvet, Ash
Antique Late 19th Century Chairs
Leather
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Chairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Country Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 1810s English Hepplewhite Chairs
Paint, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1880s English Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s English Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary English Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 19th Century British George III Corner Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1880s English Corner Chairs
Bamboo
Antique 1880s English Corner Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique 1810s British Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century British Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1850s English Windsor Chairs
Elm
Antique Early 19th Century English Country Chairs
Ash, Birch
Vintage 1910s English Chairs
Iron
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Fruitwood, Rush, Wood
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English Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is an English Chair?
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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