English Gentleman Chairs
Early 20th Century English Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Chairs
Ash, Elm
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Rococo Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Side Chairs
Velvet, Hardwood
Antique 1760s English Georgian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Silk
20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Sofa Tables
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century George III Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s British Posters
Paper
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century English Country Armchairs
Velvet
Antique Mid-18th Century Irish George III Secretaires
Mahogany
20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs
Upholstery
20th Century English Regency Armchairs
Leather
Antique 18th Century Prints
Paper
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21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary American Hepplewhite Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Burlap, Jute, Cotton, Mahogany
Late 20th Century British Chesterfield Swivel Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch George II Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century English George II Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Mohair
Antique 1810s French Empire Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1890s British Victorian Armchairs
Fabric
Antique Early 19th Century Irish George III Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Rococo Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Living Room Sets
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century English Armchairs
Mahogany
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Antique 1750s Great Britain (UK) George II Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century British Chippendale Side Chairs
Beech, Mahogany
Antique 1750s English Chippendale Chairs
Giltwood
Antique 18th Century George II Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1780s Paintings
Wood
Antique 1770s British Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century British George III Prints
Abalone
Antique 19th Century English Lounge Chairs
20th Century English Queen Anne Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Chairs
Rosewood
Early 20th Century British Club Chairs
Oak
20th Century British Edwardian Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1830s Great Britain (UK) William IV Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Wood, Leather
Antique 19th Century British Queen Anne Armchairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1920s Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Club Chairs
Leather
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Dining Room Chairs
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
Early 20th Century British Armchairs
Wood, Leather
Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Damask, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1920s British Regency Club Chairs
Oak, Leather
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Club Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century British George II Armchairs
Damask, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Oak, Leather
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
Antique 1830s English Regency Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
Antique 1820s English Regency Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
Antique 1840s English Victorian Dining Room Sets
Damask, Mahogany
20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Regency Side Tables
Hardwood, Leather
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1820s English Dining Room Tables
Antique 18th Century English George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Kingwood, Satinwood, Harewood
Antique 1880s English Chippendale Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century English Gothic Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1770s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English William IV Armchairs
Leather
Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Oak
Antique 1860s English Paintings
Canvas
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Antique Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Chesterfield Living Room Sets
Leather, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Leather
English Gentleman Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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