Pair (2) Antique plank chairs with grotesque decorations, Germany 19th century
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Antique Plank Chairs with Grotesque Decorations, Germany, 19th Century Two antique Italian chairs made of carved solid wood with carved backs. Unusually attractively shaped ...
Oak
Antique German Corner Chair, Circa 1880 – Hand-Carved Walnut with Cane Seat
Located in Almelo, NL
Antique German Corner Chair, Circa 1880 – Hand-Carved Walnut with Cane Seat A refined example of late 19th-century German craftsmanship, this antique corner chair, dating to circa 1...
Cane, Walnut
Pair of Antique German Antler Chairs with Rococo Style Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique German Antler chairs with rococo style upholstery.
Antler, Upholstery
$1,980 / set
Set of Seven Dining Chairs in Baroque Style
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of six dining chairs and extra one chair in baroque style, manufacturing in Germany, circa 1880.
Oak
20th Century Venetian Rococo Throne Armchair / Chair Walnut
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century Venetian Rococo throne armchair / chair walnut. Solid walnut. Pronounced rising backrest. The seat and backrest are processed with historical, Classic upholstery. An ab...
Walnut
$760Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century, German Porcelain Horse Drawn Sedan Chair & Riders by Samson & Cie
By Samson & Cie
Located in Atlanta, GA
This charming 19th-century porcelain figurine group, created by Samson & Cie of Paris, captures the elegance and whimsy of 18th-century European decorative arts. The scene features a...
Porcelain
Set of Four German 19th Century Rococo Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of four Louis Philippe period side chairs in solid walnut. Channeled frame, balloon-shaped seat-back, padded seat, serpentine rail and cabriole legs. References are includ...
Pair of Very Comfortable 19th Century Rococo Bergeres
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of extremely comfortable South German Louis Philippe period barrel-back bergeres. Walnut frames with cartouche shaped padded seat-backs with foliate carved crestings. Padded...
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair Rococo Revival Belter Rosalie Laminated Rosewood Side Chairs, c1860
By John Henry Belter
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of Rococo Revival Belter Rosalie side chairs offers laminated rosewood construction with carved still life crest having fruit, flowers and nuts over back with flankin...
Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood
Sold
H 42.75 in W 24 in D 30.5 in
Antique Rococo Revival Belter Rosalie Laminated Rosewood Gents Arm Chair, c1860
By John Henry Belter
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Rococo Revival Belter Rosalie armchair offers laminated rosewood construction with carved still life crest having fruit, flowers and nuts over button back with flanking sc...
Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood
19th Century Louis XVI or Neo Rococo Style Chair
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant Louis Seize chair, circa 1870 neo Rococo. Solid walnut. On the legs of the legs, a strongly cambered frame. Braided medallion-shaped backrest. Seat surface upholstered and c...
Wood, Walnut
Pair of Rococo Revival Armchairs ca. 1920
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of rococo revival armchairs in ebonized birch. Germany ca. 1920.
Marked: Marz + Bischoff K.G.. Fabrik Feiner Sitzmobel. Rabenau/S.A.
8 Baroque Chairs Liège 18th Century Oak
Located in Glauburg, DE
A similar set of Lütticher chairs is described in the book Baroque and Rococo furniture Battenberg Verlag on page 121.
Oak
$1,520Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 36 in W 24 in D 21 in
French Pair of Armchair Carcasses, Montespan Style, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French pair of armchair carcasses, Montespan style, 19th century Very beautiful model and lovely wood finish, to be upholstered to your taste.
Wood
$2,650 / set
H 48.5 in W 19 in D 24 in
Set Of Eight Vintage Elaborately Carved Italianate Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A well made, sinuous and very decorative set of eight dining chairs. Including two arm and six side chairs. They have tall carved backs and elaborate curved and scrolled crest rails...
Fabric, Wood
$7,857
H 52 in W 23.5 in D 22.5 in
Set of 14 20th Century English Antique Queen Anne Style Dining Chairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality set of 14 Queen Anne style dining chairs, each having high backs with carving to the top, standing on elegantly carved cabriole legs united by an ornately ...
Mahogany
$5,000 / set
H 40.56 in W 20.48 in D 16.93 in
Pair of Hand-Crafted Swedish Late Baroque Chairs, Pine, Ca 1750
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine pair 18th century Swedish late baroque chairs in their original finish with great patina and proportions. Ca 1850 Sweden.
Pine
$3,950Sale Price / set|38% Off
H 39.5 in W 16.25 in D 19.5 in
Pair of Italian 19th Century Baroque Style Carved Walnut Sgabello Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of Italian 19th century Baroque Revival style carved walnut Sgabello figural side-chairs, each backrest with carvings of winged male figures, the base with female figures...
Walnut
Pair of Side Chairs Swedish Rococo Period Wood Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A pair of beautiful Swedish Rococo side chairs from the west part of Sweden. Made during the Rococo period and upholstered in a chocolate brown suede.
Wood
Pair of Antique Victorian Carved Oak Hall Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique Victorian carved oak hall chairs having quality carved oak scrolls backs, solid oak shaped seats and standing on unusual bobbin turned front legs and out swept back l...
Oak
$3,800 / set
H 41 in W 27 in D 27 in
Pair 19th Century Louis XV Style Country French Open Armchairs or Fauteuils
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This pair of carved fruitwood French provincial open arm chairs are of generous proportion, and feature cabriole legs, and carved crest rails. The upholstery shows signs of wear.
Fruitwood
$7,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 45 in W 27 in D 30.25 in
Pair of French 19th-20th Century Baroque Style Carved Thrones Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of French 19th-20th century Baroque style carved walnut and needlepoint upholstered hall throne armchairs with raised carved armrests and fluted conjoint legs. The tapestries ...
Wool, Walnut
$175
H 35.5 in W 19.5 in D 23 in
19th Century Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Cane Dining Side Chair (B)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th Century Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Cane Dining Side Chair (B). Item features turn carved legs, cane seat, curved and carved backrest, very nice antique item. Circa...
Cane, Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Carved Oak Corner Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of 19th century carved oak corner chairs from England with a wonderfully carved back, supports and arms, all depicting acanthus leaves and scrolls. The seats have wonderful carv...
Oak
$3,040Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 44 in W 19 in D 19 in
Set of Six 19th C. Renaissance Revival Dining chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking set of six 19th century French dining chairs showcases the ornate craftsmanship of the Renaissance Revival style. Each chair features intricately hand-carved walnut fra...
Leather, Oak
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 49 in W 26 in D 26 in
Antique 19th Century English Baroque Carved Walnut Throne Armchair, circa 1880
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Baroque carved walnut throne chair, circa 1880. The chair having a carved crest with a shell motif to the center flanked by a pair of finials, the central black-splat heavil...
Walnut
$5,124 / set
H 36.03 in W 29.14 in D 23.04 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE GERMAN BLACK FOREST CARVED ANTLER ARMCHAiRS PART OF A SUITE
By Black Forest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare pair of original German late 19th century black forest antler armchairs which are part of a s...
Oak
Neo-Baroque Dining Chair, Early 20th Century
Located in Karis, Nyland
This elegant Neo-Baroque dining chair dates to the early 20th century and showcases traditional craftsmanship with decorative detailing typical of the period. The frame is crafted fr...
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Pair of Antique French Carved Parlor or Living Room Armchairs
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French armchairs, intricately hand-carved in the late 1800's, in as found condition. The pair of French antique armchairs, still retain their original horsehair and shredded ...
Wood, Upholstery
Dark Rustic Game Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Dark stained rustic game table with a canted corner top, made of mahogany, acacia and oak parquetry, a reversible leather and chess inlaid center, an inlaid Backgammon board in well ...
Wood
Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Vessel / Jar
Located in Studio City, CA
This is a fantastic piece likely made by the Mangetu tribe of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is finely detailed and quite large and hefty. These pieces were originally made...
Terracotta
Antique Rugs Blue Caucasian Kazak Rugs, Geometric Carpet Livingroom Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
Kazak rugs have primarily been produced as village productions rather than city pieces. Made from materials particular to individual tribal provinces and the rugs of the Caucasus typ...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$3,450
H 15 in W 10 in D 0.65 in
Wonderful French Ormolu Purple Enamel Gilt Bronze Bow Picture Frame Miniature
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful and rare French ormolu bronze and purple enamel picture frame with a miniature on the top with bows and tassels. Frame: 10" W X 15" H Picture:7" W X 9&q...
Bronze, Enamel
$5,450 / set
H 36 in W 22 in D 22.32 in
Vintage set of 6 Tropical Vibe McGuire Rattan & Cane Dining Chairs c. 1970s
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in St. Louis, MO
Nice late 1970s vintage set of 6, California casual designed McGuire San Francisco dining chairs made of bent rattan and caning with loose upholstered seat. Feature a barrel back, X ...
Upholstery, Cane, Rattan
Vintage Sky Blue Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century authentic Moroccan rug featuring a sky blue field. 4'10'' x 8'6'' Named after the 17 different Berber tribes that lived in the Atlas Mountain ranges, Moroccan ru...
Wool
4 x 4 Round Ottoman Deep Tufted Base Black Custom
Located in Ridgewood, NY
Bubbly and delicious, the hand-tufted 4 x 4 Round Ottoman beautifully shapes any space. The delicate crown of each tuft is fun, flirty, and begs to be sat on.
Fabric
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Zodiac Copper Wall Art
Located in Antwerp, BE
Zodiac copper wall art. Diameter:50 cm. Depth:3 cm.
Copper
$3,210
H 14.97 in W 34.26 in D 20.08 in
1960s Chrome Serving Trolley Coffee Table Smoked Glass Top & Faux Laminated Wood
By Gallotti & Radice
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern Italy chrome serving trolley or coffee table, with smoked glass top with under faux laminated wood.
Steel
$6,240
H 29.1 in W 44.1 in D 25.2 in
19th Century French Renaissance Hand Carved Desk or Writing Table with Carved St
Located in Miami, FL
We are delighted with this four-sided carved desk with five dark oak drawers. This is a collectible desk. It has five front drawers and another five false drawers at the back, maki...
Walnut
$2,178
H 7.08 in Dm 5.51 in
Meissen Candlestick with Figurines Gardener Children Model R 185, circa 1870
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen Rare Item: Candlestick with Gardener Figurines Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark with Pommels on Hilts Model Number R 185 Former's Number 13 Painte...
Porcelain
Vintage Adjustable Top Oak Drafting Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a vintage drafting table from the early 20th century. It's made of solid oak and has through tenons. The top can be replaced with new matting and the top adjust by the contro...
Felt, Oak
Large Wood Sculpture of Boddhisatva Head Ming Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large antique Chinese carved wood sculpture of a Boddhisattva head circa 16-17th century from Ming Dynasty. Likely part of a full body life-size statue, the head was finely carved, p...
Wood
$580 / item
H 63 in W 11.03 in D 27.56 in
1970s Japanese Copper & Iron Cantilever Wall Light with Brass Fittings & Cage
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A reclaimed 1970s Iron explosion proof pendant with copper shade and was originally used in passageways on cargo ships and super tankers. The cantilever is formed from 22mm copper...
Brass, Copper, Iron
Pair of Italian Brutalist Armchairs
Located in London, London
Pair of armchairs Unusual shaped frame Boucle upholstery Normally carried in stock in Italy but can be made to order if not. Several different fabric options are available. Seat ...
Bouclé, Ash
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.
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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.
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