English Woven Seat Chair
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Slipper Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Corner Chairs
Rush, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century English Side Chairs
Wood, Rush
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Chairs
Cane, Beech, Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Chairs
Cane, Beech, Elm
Mid-20th Century European Victorian Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Corner Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1890s Italian Victorian Chairs
Cast Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Chairs
Hardwood, Elm, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century English Regency Corner Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wire
Antique Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Cane, Paint, Softwood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Beech, Wool
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Fabric
Antique 1780s English Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Suede, Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Club Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1800s English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Country Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Ash, Elm
Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Side Chairs
Linen, Elm, Foam
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinese Export Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
Antique Early 19th Century English Sheraton Bergere Chairs
Mahogany, Paint
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Metal
Antique Mid-18th Century English Country Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Rococo Revival Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Rosewood
Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Damask, Walnut
Antique 1810s English Regency Side Chairs
Rattan, Pine
20th Century Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Maple
2010s English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Children's Furniture
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Chairs
Wool
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Rush, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Bamboo
2010s Sofas
Wool
2010s American Benches
Leather, Wood
2010s Sofas
Fabric
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Wood, Rush
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Armchairs
Metal
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Pine, Lacquer, Cane
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Rush, Elm
Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Armchairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Boxwood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut, Ceramic
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Cane, Hardwood
20th Century Spanish Victorian Armchairs
Wicker, Rattan
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Cane, Hardwood
2010s Sofas
Chenille, Linen
Late 20th Century American Regency Revival Armchairs
Brass
2010s Sofas
Fabric
Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Furniture
Hardwood, Rattan
Antique Mid-17th Century English Jacobean Armchairs
Rope, Oak
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English Woven Seat Chair 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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