English 1800s Georgian Period Plum Wood Child's Rocking Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian period plum wood child's rocking chair from the early 19th century, with rush seat, ladder back and turned base. Born in the very early years of the 19th century,...
Rush, Wood
Early 19th Century Georgian Children’s Mahogany Chair
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th Century Georgian children’s mahogany chair with simple square backrest featuring three delicately fluted column splats terminating in carved foliate capitols, and pierced ...
Mahogany
Pair of Late 19th-Early 20th Century Georgian Mahogany Childrens Armchairs
Located in Richmond, VA
Cutest little pair of antique Childrens Georgian style mahogany armchairs.
Mahogany
Diminutive Georgian Style Children's Chair
Located in Essex, MA
Wonderful Diminutive Children's Leather Wing Chairs. Carved Walnut Legs.
Walnut, Cowhide, Hide
Sold
H 27.17 in W 13.78 in D 20.87 in
Antique Childs Rocking Chair Children's Rocker Seat English Georgian, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This attractive English Georgian item of children's furniture offers huge character and is presented in excellent condition.
Mahogany
Rare 18th Century Mahogany Georgian Childs Chair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A stunning 18th century Chippendale period mahogany childs high chair Having pierced fan splat back above drop in seat with turned safety Bar raised on elegant square chamfered leg...
Mahogany
Sold
H 32.09 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Rare Children's Small Antique Rope Seat Georgian Rocking Chair Solid Elm Display
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Georgian Children’s woven rope seat solid Elm rocking chair A very good looking and well-made piece, this chair is in lig...
Elm
19th Century Children's Rocking Chair Beechwood
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
This charming rocking chair is the favourite of every child. Suitable for children from around 2 to 8 years. The chair was made in England, circa 1900. It is a variant of the well-k...
Beech
Early 19thC Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Altrincham, GB
Early 19thC Mahogany Desk Chair - with Bergere Seat, Turned Stretchers, Spindle Back and Lignum Vitae Castors - 24"w x 24"d x 33"h (19" to the seat)
Mahogany
$12,450 / set
H 39.75 in W 29.75 in D 31 in
Pair of French Early 20th Century Regency Style Mahogany Carved Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French early 20th century Regency style mahogany carved armchairs, each upholstered in a light cream color pleather, Paris, circa 1920s. Measures: Height 38 3/4 inc...
Synthetic, Mahogany
$946
H 39.77 in W 25.99 in D 22.45 in
Antique Georgian Mahogany Wavy Ladderback Elbow Chair, 18th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE GEORGE III MAHOGANY ARMCHAIR A stylish and handsome chair of fairly generous proportions with well-made, peg-joined construction raised on square supports united by a box s...
Cotton, Wood, Mahogany
$1,661
H 42.33 in W 22.64 in D 15.36 in
Antique 20th Century Oak Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Nottingham, GB
A charming early 20th century oak rocking chair, showcasing traditional craftsmanship and timeless country house appeal. Designed for comfort and relaxation, this beautifully proport...
Oak, Rush
Pair of Late 19th Carved Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Late 19th Century Carved Mahogany Open Armchairs, carved with scrolls and palmettes with upholstered seats and back rests - 23"w x 26"d x 36"h (18" to the seat)
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Early American Antique Solid Oak Rocking Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
This antique rocking chair features a wooden frame with intricately turned spindles and curved armrests, showcasing a Victorian style. The backrest is upholstered with a tapestry dep...
Upholstery, Oak
$350
H 26 in W 16 in D 20 in
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Small Child's Folding Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Small Child's Folding Frame Rocker Rocking Chair with Needlepoint Tapestry Upholstery. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: Folded: 31" H x 15" W ...
Walnut
Antique wood and cane Lincoln rocking chair, 19th century
Located in View Park, CA
A genuine antique Lincoln rocker, featuring wooden frame, cane seating and back, and hand-carved scroll arms, 19th century. 20.75” W x 31.5” D x 39” H x 16.5-12” sloping SH
Cane, Wood
$185Sale Price|53% Off
H 42.75 in W 19.25 in D 22 in
Antique Rush Seat Child Rocking Chair, American Colonial Style, 1960s
Located in Trenton, NJ
This antique rush seat child rocking chair is a charming piece that combines nostalgic style and timeless functionality. This exquisite rocking chair is the perfect addition to your ...
Textile, Rush, Wood
18th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Chair
Located in High Point, NC
18th century Chippendale chair from England made from mahogany. This chair has a graceful form and lovely lines. The top rail on the back is hand scalloped and has pointed ears, ...
Mahogany
Early 19th Century "Boston Rocker" Rocking Chair Hand Made
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Early 19th Century Boston Rocker rocking chair totally hand constructed from 1st cut pine trees. Somevearly repairs were made and have worn in over time. Runners i believe to have be...
Pine, Paint
Antique Georgian Elm Child’s Windsor Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
A charming and authentic antique Georgian child’s Windsor chair in solid elm, beautifully made with classic country craftsmanship. The hoop back is formed with turned spindles and a ...
Elm
$1,000
H 35.25 in W 17.5 in D 16 in
Antique 19th Century Early American Hitchcock Style Mahogany Caned Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Early American Federal or Hitchcock-style captain's armchair dating back to the 19th century. Crafted from a dark-stained mahogany, the chair is defined by its distinct hand-...
Mahogany
$3,921 / set
H 38.59 in W 27.56 in D 24.41 in
Large Pair of 18th Century George III English Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large pair of 18th Century George III English mahogany armchairs, Circa 1780. A handsome pair of late 18th Century English mahogany armchairs of unusually generous proportions. Eac...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$1,271Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 37.5 in W 26 in D 25 in
Antique c 1900 Edwardian Chippendale Mahogany Armchairs, a Pair
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details Below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Mahogany
$395
H 25.5 in W 15.25 in D 19 in
Antique Victorian Small Child's Maple Wood Platform Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Small Child's Maple Wood Platform Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features floral tapestry upholstery, platform spring rocker, unique small chair. Circa 1900. Measuremen...
Tapestry, Maple
Amber reclaimed elm wood console table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Reclaimed elm wood console that is beautifully crafted and serves as the perfect table for any space. Since this is made from vintage reclaimed materials, there may be some imperfect...
Elm
$3,644 / set
H 40.95 in W 19.69 in D 23.63 in
Set of Four Unusual Wrought-Iron Garden Chairs, France, circa 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Rare and whimsical set of four wrought iron garden chairs from the early 20th century, painted blue, with green showing beneath. The seats differ slightly: three chairs have more ela...
Wrought Iron
$67,398
H 46 in W 59 in
A British Man O’War in distress on a rocky coast in a storm
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Johann c. van der Hagen (1676-c.1745) A British Man O’War in distress on a rocky coast in a storm Signed 'J. vanderhagen' lower right Oil on canvas Canvas size - 38 1/2 x 51 in Frame...
Oil
$8,500 / set
H 32.5 in W 18.13 in D 19.63 in L 32.5 in
Set of 10 Fine French Art Deco Mahogany dining chairs (8 side and 2 arm)
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of ten fine French Art Deco mahogany dining chairs (8 side + 2 arm) Dimensions: Side H 32”1/2 x W 18”1/8 x D 19”5/8 Arm H 32”7/8 x W 22”7/8 x D 21”1/2. Seat height 18 1/8" for ...
Mahogany, Faux Leather
Custom Farm Table in Reclaimed Heart-Pine, Built to Order
By Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This made-to-order dining table built is made in hand selected, reclaimed heart-pine. Size shown here: 110 x 43 inches. Because each table is bench-made in our own Los Angeles works...
Reclaimed Wood
Fine French Art Deco Walnut Armchair by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu: A fine French Art Deco walnut armchair with bronze sabots. Original Aubusson tapestry (in vintage condition).
Tapestry, Walnut
$3,405
H 36.23 in W 77.96 in D 25.6 in
Swedish 19th Century Original Painted Louis XV / Gustavian Cabriole Sofa, Settee
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
An elegant Swedish Louis XV–inspired cabriole sofa dating to the 19th century, showcasing refined Gustavian aesthetics and original painted surfaces. Crafted from solid pine, this se...
Wool, Pine
Set of Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of 5 circa 1920’s English leaded glass light fixture with 4 interior lights each and blue glass details. Sold individually. Measurements: Height: 16″ Diameter: 16″
Bronze
Regency Style Antiqued Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English Regency style mahogany and reclaimed oak veneered console table restored with pollard oak, the rectangular three quarter gallery top with six turned finials atop each turn...
Wood
Vintage Ferrari 500 F2 Pedal Car by Morellet Guerineau
Located in BARCELONA, ES
For sale is a stunning piece of automotive history: a Ferrari 500 F2 pedal car, manufactured by the renowned French firm Morellet Guerineau. This iconic model captures the spirit of ...
Metal
$2,270
H 29.53 in W 35.83 in D 23.82 in
Louis XVI Style Writing Table with Gilt Bronze Mounts, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant Louis XVI style writing table, dating from the late 19th century, embodies the refined neoclassical taste that defined French furniture of the period. Crafted from walnu...
Bronze
$5,950
H 31.125 in W 40 in D 28.25 in
Louis XVI Writing Desk in Walnut, Cherrywood, and Marquetry, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Louis XVI period writing desk, crafted in northern Italy (Lombardy region) during the 18th century. The desk is executed in walnut and cherrywood, richly inlaid with fine ...
Cherry, Walnut
$5,660 / set
H 30.52 in W 33.86 in D 22.64 in
Classicism Dressing Table, Poudruese, Ladies Vanites Table, German, circa 1790
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique classic dressing table made of different fruit trees. Inlaid thread edge. Rectangular panel 5 front drawers, on four-cornered, down-tapering legs. Dressing table, so-called ...
Fruitwood
$164,400
H 58 in W 80 in D 3 in
Kipp Soldwedel Operation Statue of Liberty Oil Painting
By Kipp Soldwedel
Located in Queens, NY
Kipp Soldwedel (American 1913-1999) "Operation Liberty" Statue of Liberty Oil on Canvas The artist painted this work for the 100th Anniversary of the Statue of Liberty in 1986. The...
Oil
$21,785 / set
H 30.32 in W 90.75 in D 90.75 in
Vintage 7ft6" Flame Mahogany Dining Table & 10 Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Regency Revival flame mahogany dining table complete with a set of ten Federal Shield Back dining chairs, dating from the 20th century. The table is of fabulous quality,...
Fabric, Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood, Amboyna
18th Century Rosewood Tester/Canopy Bed
Located in Topanga, CA
An 18th century Rosewood tester bed from an important palace in Goa. The posts are beautifully carved and the solid wood headboard adds a touch of simplicity and sturdy elegance. Cro...
Rosewood
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.