Set of Eight American Tiger Maple and Walnut Fancy Chairs. Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of eight American tiger maple and walnut fancy chairs with carved floral backs, original rush
Set of Eight American Tiger Maple and Walnut Fancy Chairs. Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of eight American tiger maple and walnut fancy chairs with carved floral backs, original rush
$556Sale Price|30% Off
Jakob & Josef Kohn Fancy Back and Seat Chair
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Tucson, AZ
Beautiful Jacob & Josef Kohn "fancy" chair with embossed/engraved back and seat. Their
Wood
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
Wood, Paint
New England Hitchcock Style Chair with Woven Rush Seat
Located in Norton, MA
A New England Hitchcock Style/Fancy chair. Hand painted/stenciled with a deep and rich patination
Wood
Set of four New England cane seat country Sheraton maple chairs, c. 1840-60
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Set of four cane seat country Sheraton maple fancy chairs fitted with custom horse hair filled seat
Upholstery, Maple
Large Fancy Floral Pattern Uphlstry Fine Carved Ball & Claw Feet Wing Chair MINT
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Fancy Floral Pattern Uphlstry Fine Carved Ball & Claw Feet Wing Chair MINT
Mahogany
Fancy Painted Child’s Rocking Chair
Located in Savannah, GA
Fancy Painted Child’s Rocking Chair, mid-19th century. 14 inches wide by 18 ½ inches deep by 21
Wood, Paint
Antique Pair of Classical Paint-Decorated Fancy Side Chairs, Circa 1840
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Baltimore, Maryland classical paint-decorated fancy side chairs. Made of poplar and
Cane, Wood
Fancy French Louis XVI Style Carved & Painted Bergere Giltwood Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Moviestar glamorous pair of Louis XVI period carved giltwood side chairs. We love the restrained
Upholstery, Giltwood
Pair Of American Painted And Decorated Fancy Side Chairs, Branded "Warranted"
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair Of American Painted And Decorated Yellow Ground Fancy Side Chairs, Each Branded 'Warranted
Hardwood, Paint
19th Century Fancy Original Painted Rocking Chair from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This untouched original painted 19th century rocking chair is in pristine condition. The paint on
Wood
1993 Vintage Michael Aram Flights of Fancy Skeleton Side / Dining Chair
By Michael Aram
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Skeleton Chair, designed in 1993 by Michael Aram for his ‘Flights of Fancy
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Pair of Sheraton fancy early 19th century Hitchcock chairs with rush seats
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Sheraton fancy early 19th century Hitchcock chairs with rush seats Scrolled center splats
Wood
Flight of Fancy Lounge Chair in brown cognac leather by Dan Wenger
By Dan Wenger
Located in Berlin, DE
Lounge chair made of latigo leather on a black steel base. A very comfy and rich chair.
Steel
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CORNELIUS V SMITH FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CAPTAINS CHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, covered in fashionable silk velvet. Among the range of fancy chairs was the 'Minnie Palmer' with an
Leather, Satinwood, Walnut
Large Danish Art Deco Lounge Chair in Camel Mohair and Fancy Carvings, 1930's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and very cool Danish Large scale club chair from the post Art Deco period of the mid to late
Mohair, Oak
Danish Art Deco Lounge Chair in Red Mohair and Fancy Carved Oak, 1930's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb Danish late Art Deco chair from the early 1930's with spring cushions and beautiful open
Mohair, Oak
Fancy Set of Four Italian Venetian Louis XV Chairs with Original Real Gold Gilt
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A set of four richly carved Italian, 19th century Venetian side or dining chairs with original rich
Paint
$3,726 / item
Roosevelt Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
kitchen, a fancy dining room chair for formal gatherings, an extroverted Rietveld, or a modern architect’s
Wood, Upholstery
$4,259 / item
Future Classic Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
owners, and of its value. A roughly crafted wood-plank chair in a farmer’s kitchen, a fancy dining room
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
$4,259 / item
Flying Dutchman Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
kitchen, a fancy dining room chair for formal gatherings, an extroverted Rietveld, or a modern architect’s
Wood, Paint, Lacquer
$3,327 / item
Past Forges Future Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
owners, and of its value. A roughly crafted wood-plank chair in a farmer’s kitchen, a fancy dining room
Brass
Contemporizing The Future Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
kitchen, a fancy dining room chair for formal gatherings, an extroverted Rietveld, or a modern architect’s
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Vergangenheit Schmiedet Zukunft Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
wood-plank chair in a farmer’s kitchen, a fancy dining room chair for formal gatherings, an extroverted
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
$2,661 / item
Peak Of A Century Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
owners, and of its value. A roughly crafted wood-plank chair in a farmer’s kitchen, a fancy dining room
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Set of 2 Venezia Chairs by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
and its owners, and of its value. A roughly crafted wood-plank chair in a farmer’s kitchen, a fancy
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Gold Peak Of A Century Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
kitchen, a fancy dining room chair for formal gatherings, an extroverted Rietveld, or a modern architect’s
Gold Leaf
The Poet And The Thief Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
farmer’s kitchen, a fancy dining room chair for formal gatherings, an extroverted Rietveld, or a modern
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
From Pavement to Penthaus Mauser Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
in a farmer’s kitchen, a fancy dining room chair for formal gatherings, an extroverted Rietveld, or a
Metal
Oh Romeo, where is Juliet? Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
owners, and of its value. A roughly crafted wood-plank chair in a farmer’s kitchen, a fancy dining room
Wood, Paint, Lacquer
Blue Peak Of A Century Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
of its value. A roughly crafted wood-plank chair in a farmer’s kitchen, a fancy dining room chair for
Brass
Black Peak Of A Century Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
owners, and of its value. A roughly crafted wood-plank chair in a farmer’s kitchen, a fancy dining room
Brass
My Land Is Your Land Farm Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
its value. A roughly crafted wood-plank chair in a farmer’s kitchen, a fancy dining room chair for
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Set of 2 Color My World Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
roughly crafted wood-plank chair in a farmer’s kitchen, a fancy dining room chair for formal gatherings
Wood, Lacquer, Paint, Leather
Set of 2 From Disco to Disco Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
farmer’s kitchen, a fancy dining room chair for formal gatherings, an extroverted Rietveld, or a modern
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
$2,037Sale Price|27% Off
Restored Five-Strand Round Full Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare five-strand round full pretzel arm rattan lounge chair with fancy wicker wrappings. 1950
Rattan
$1,755Sale Price|40% Off
Restored MCM Rattan Double-Strand Half Moon Arm Lounge chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
with a curved stick rattan seat. The chair features fancy wicker wrappings along the joints and a
Fabric, Rattan
Pair of Swedish 1940s Mid-size Lounge Chairs in the Style of Carl-Johan Boman
By Carl-Johan Boman, Carl Malmsten
Located in Bridgeport, CT
which was more often a material fancied by Swedish makers. The chairs have been reupholstered at a later
Wool, Elm
$1,650Sale Price / set|40% Off
Brighton Pavilion Style Rattan Dining Armchairs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
-style open fretwork designs hand-crafted from bent rattan poles and fancy wicker wrappings. Each chair
Wicker, Rattan
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
Charming Ebonized Victorian Armchair Newly Upholstered in Light Blue
Located in Hopewell, NJ
carved into the top and fancy turned wood details. The chair has been beautifully updated and glamorized
Upholstery, Wood
Fancy Armchair/Chair in Louis XVI Style, Green
Located in Berlin, DE
Fancy armchair in Louis XVI style, green Solid wood, painted green. Curved and carved frame on
Velvet, Wood
$4,440Sale Price / set|40% Off
Rare 3-Strand Child Size Round Full Pretzel Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
room set features a pair of lounge chairs and a settee with fancy wicker wrappings. Chairs: 23" tall x
Rattan
Hand Painted On Silk 19th Century Hand Held Fan; American, Circa 1890
Located in Incline Village, NV
lady with a pleasant smile wearing a white dress; seated in a chair with her fancy bonnet hanging from
Mother-of-Pearl, Silk
$1,730 / item
Skulpture Natur by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
of its value. A roughly crafted wood-plank chair in a farmer’s kitchen, a fancy dining room chair for
Steel
$3,726 / item
Blumenglück Armchair by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
farmer’s kitchen, a fancy dining room chair for formal gatherings, an extroverted Rietveld, or a modern
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Past Forges Future Wim Rietveld Armchair by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
its value. A roughly crafted wood-plank chair in a farmer’s kitchen, a fancy dining room chair for
Metal
Peak Of A Century Sculpture by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
roughly crafted wood-plank chair in a farmer’s kitchen, a fancy dining room chair for formal gatherings
Wood, Paint
Die Operette Des Alibaba Wall Sculpture by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
in a farmer’s kitchen, a fancy dining room chair for formal gatherings, an extroverted Rietveld, or a
Wood, Paint
$1,730 / item
Sans Titre Sculpture by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
wood-plank chair in a farmer’s kitchen, a fancy dining room chair for formal gatherings, an extroverted
Brass
Jeanneret Was Here Side Table by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
its value. A roughly crafted wood-plank chair in a farmer’s kitchen, a fancy dining room chair for
Brass
$1,330 / item
Immature Sculpture by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
of its value. A roughly crafted wood-plank chair in a farmer’s kitchen, a fancy dining room chair for
Steel
$2,190 / item
Dreimal Neon by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
wood-plank chair in a farmer’s kitchen, a fancy dining room chair for formal gatherings, an extroverted
Paint
$3,194 / item
Stummer Diener Stool by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
its value. A roughly crafted wood-plank chair in a farmer’s kitchen, a fancy dining room chair for
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Past Create Future Barstool by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
kitchen, a fancy dining room chair for formal gatherings, an extroverted Rietveld, or a modern architect’s
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
$1,330 / item
Pink Vase by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
of its value. A roughly crafted wood-plank chair in a farmer’s kitchen, a fancy dining room chair for
Brass
Antique Chippendale Mahogany Armchair, Circa 1930s
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful Chippendale arm chair with fancy back. Very steady and stable. Measures 24" in width and
Upholstery, Mahogany
Ernst Voss Floor Lamp, Denmark 1930’s
By Voss Belysning
Located in Valby, 84
clothespins, American rocking chairs, and fancy goods made of brass and zinc. The same year he left the army
Metal, Brass
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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