Gothic Church Chairs
Antique Early 19th Century European Gothic Revival Chairs
Brass
Antique 17th Century European Gothic Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Chairs
Brass
Antique 1890s German Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
Antique 1870s English Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Oak
Antique 1890s English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Oak
2010s European Chairs
Leather, Plaster
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chairs
Other
2010s European Chairs
Brass, Steel
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chairs
Other
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chairs
Other
Antique 1880s English Art Nouveau Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Desks
Brass, Iron
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chairs
Wood, Leather
20th Century Gothic Revival Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Oak
2010s Belgian International Style Armchairs
Metal
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Armchairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Chandeliers and Pendants
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary European Chandeliers and Pendants
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Resin
Antique 1860s Italian High Victorian Benches
Oak
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Other
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X End Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Armchairs
Leather, Oak
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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Decorative Art
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Metal, Bronze, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Silver, Bronze
Antique 1880s French Stairs
Oak
Early 20th Century English Jacobean Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Religious Items
Oak
Vintage 1950s English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century Jacobean Sideboards
Walnut
Early 20th Century Jacobean Dining Room Tables
Wood
Antique 16th Century British Gothic Architectural Elements
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Benches
Cane, Walnut
Late 20th Century Benches
Oak
Antique 17th Century English Jacobean Benches
Oak
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Antique 1850s British Gothic Revival Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1930s American Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Iron
Antique 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Armchairs
Oak
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1880s Scottish Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1860s French Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Early 1800s French George III Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Oak
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Chairs
Metal
2010s Belgian Lounge Chairs
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Oak
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chairs
Other
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Armchairs
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Mahogany
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Sofas
Stone, Aluminum
Antique Late 19th Century American Gothic Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Chairs
Wood
Antique 1890s American Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Dutch Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique 1860s Austrian Gothic Chairs
Cane, Beech
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Oak
Antique 1890s French Gothic Revival Chairs
Mohair, Upholstery, Oak
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century English Gothic Side Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Religious Items
Brass
Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Ladders
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Religious Items
Velvet, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Religious Items
Tapestry, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Armchairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Floor Lamps
Wood
Antique 1870s French Gothic Revival Benches
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Religious Items
Velvet, Mahogany
2010s Belgian Futurist Sofas
Brass, Steel
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts More Dining and Entertaining
Wrought Iron
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Wall Mirrors
Bronze
Vintage 1910s French Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Oak
Antique 1850s British Gothic Revival Chairs
Pine
Antique 1750s English Windsor Chairs
Ash, Elm, Yew
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
20th Century Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Gothic Church Chairs 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The chairs in a church are often called pews. The word comes from the Old French word puye, which means balcony. You may also sometimes see pews referred to as benches. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of pews from some of the world's top sellers.
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