Gothic Throne Chairs
Antique 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century American Gothic Revival Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Gothic Side Chairs
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Paint
Antique 1890s American Gothic Revival Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century European Renaissance Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1870s Gothic Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Armchairs
Oak
2010s European Chairs
Brass, Steel
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chairs
Other
20th Century British Gothic Revival Armchairs
Oak, Velvet
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Gothic Revival Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 1860s Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Gothic Armchairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
20th Century American Gothic Revival Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Gothic Armchairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century European Renaissance Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Armchairs
Oak
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Wood, Walnut
2010s European Chairs
Leather, Plaster
20th Century English Gothic Armchairs
Iron
Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Armchairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chairs
Other
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chairs
Other
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Side Chairs
Maple
20th Century Gothic Revival Armchairs
Wood
20th Century Gothic Revival Armchairs
Wood
20th Century Gothic Armchairs
Wood
Antique 17th Century Gothic Armchairs
Oak
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chairs
Wood, Leather
Antique 19th Century European Baroque Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
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
Antique Late 19th Century British Armchairs
Pine
Antique 18th Century Gothic Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Armchairs
Suede, Fabric, Walnut
1990s Dutch Jugendstil Armchairs
Brass, Copper
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Other
Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century American Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century British Armchairs
Oak
Antique 1750s English Chippendale Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Gothic Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Armchairs
Antique 1840s French Gothic Armchairs
Oak
20th Century French Armchairs
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Oak
20th Century Italian Armchairs
Leather
Antique 1840s English Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century American Gothic Revival Chairs
Mohair, Wood
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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 are throne chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Throne chairs are sometimes called by the Latin word for chair, cathedra. Most often, you will simply see them referred to as thrones. Furniture makers have produced thrones for rulers and religious figures in various forms since ancient times. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of throne chairs.
- What is Gothic-style furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Gothic-style furniture is the term for furnishings produced during the Gothic period, which lasted from the mid 12th through the late 16th centuries. Like the architecture of the time, Gothic furniture typically features ornate details, such as highly detailed wood carvings. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Gothic-style furniture.
- What is a Gothic table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Gothic-style tables were typically made as part of the Gothic Revival movement in Britain in the mid-1700s into the late 19th century. This style of furniture features highly decorative pieces featuring many flourishes, arches, finials, carvings and more. Shop a collection of Gothic furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The difference between a throne and a chair is their purpose. A chair is a piece of furniture designed to seat anyone, while a throne usually is a highly decorative chair reserved for a monarch like an emperor, king or queen. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage chairs.
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