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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Side Chairs
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Wood
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Leather, Mahogany
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Beech
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Leather
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Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Late 18th Century British Armchairs
Wood
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Mahogany
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Wood
Antique 18th Century Armchairs
Silk, Mahogany
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1790s English Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Elm
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Corner Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Fruitwood
Late 20th Century British George IV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s British Hepplewhite Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1820s English Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique Late 18th Century British Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 1800s Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Wood
Antique 1820s Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Chairs
Antique 1820s Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Side Chairs
Beech
Antique Late 18th Century British Chairs
Mahogany
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Mahogany
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Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Armchairs
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century British Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 1800s Great Britain (UK) Georgian Armchairs
Ash, Elm, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Dining Room Tables
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Armchairs
Silk, Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Armchairs
Tapestry, Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century English George II Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century British Armchairs
Walnut
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Mahogany
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Elm
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Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Paintings
Gesso
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Velvet, Mahogany
Antique 1790s English George III Armchairs
Beech
Antique 1820s English Regency Armchairs
Mahogany, Tapestry
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Walnut
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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.
- What is the Elbow chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The term Elbow chair has more than one meaning. Prior to the 20th century, the term referred to a decorative chair with arms. In 1956, Hans J. Wegner designed a stackable wooden chair and named it the CH20 Elbow. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of elbow chairs.
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