Asian Bamboo Fan Back Throne Chair, Hand-Painted, 20th Century Design
Located in Queens, NY
Asian (possibly Japanese) bamboo fan back throne chair with a rough red painted finish and round seat with a slat and woven design
Bamboo
Hand-Crafted Antique Bistro Chair with Woven Cane Seat, 20th Century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this charming, timeless bistro chair in the style of Thonet with a woven cane seat. This elegant bistro chair, crafted with a wooden frame, features a woven cane seat...
Cane, Wood
Earl Hand Crafted White Oak, Black Leather Moresby Captain Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back.
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Antique Unusual Swedish Folk Art Chair with Antique Hand Carved Graffiti
Located in Kramfors, SE
Unusual Swedish folk art chair. Rustic and made by hand in solid pine, around the mid 1800s in northern Sweden.
Pine
Brutalist Chalet Dining Chairs, Set of 4, Hand-Crafted, Hand-Made, Patinated Oak
By Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Chapo
Located in Round Top, TX
A set of (4) heavy oak Brutalist “chalet” dining chairs. We love a set like this in smaller apartments or townhomes where they can become chameleon-like and be brought into different...
Oak
African Ceremonial Chief Chairs Hand Carved Wood 1960s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, High Quality Pair of Sculptural Form African Chief Ceremonial Folding , Circa the 1960s . Chairs geometric carved back rest. Dimensions: 29 tall x 35 d x 13....
Wood
Shedir - Italian Outdoor Dining Chair in Hand-Forged Metal
Located in Montevarchi, IT
Shedir is an outdoor metal chair crafted in Italy, rooted in the tradition of wrought iron and reinterpreted with a contemporary sensibility.
Metal
1970s Vintage Italian Cantilever Chair with Hand-Woven Cane & Chrome
Located in London, England
Vintage cantilever chair with hand woven seat and sheet caned back.
Stainless Steel
$10,000 / set
Pair of Vintage Hand Carved Raw Wood Chairs Seating
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Discover the soul of the 1970s California Studio Craft movement with this rare pair of hand-carved lounge chairs. Believed to be crafted from solid redwood, these chairs are a testam...
Wood
Mid Century Hand Tufting Chair, Light Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Seat is hand tufting multicolor wool. Absolutely hand made technic.
Velvet, Beech
Vintage Hand Carved Low Weavers Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stunning vintage low weaver’s chair is a masterclass in folk art craftsmanship and global design.
Jute, Natural Fiber, Rope, Wood
Vintage Hand Carved Cane Side Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant vintage side chair beautifully blends Neoclassical architectural elements with refined artisan craftsmanship.
Faux Bamboo, Wood
Four MidCentury Hand Tufting Cruella Dalmatian Wool, Rajmund Halas Chairs, 1960s
By Rajmund Hałas
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Cruella Set – “Stick” Chair Vintola Studio design: Ola Szewczul A chair that speaks louder than words.
Textile, Beech
Six Mid Century Hand Tufting Dalmatian Chairs, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Cruella Set – “Stick” Chair Vintola Studio design: Ola Szewczul A chair that speaks louder than words.
Velvet, Beech
Gilded Driftwood Chair, Hand-Carved Organic Modern Design, Circa 1940
Located in Miami, FL
Very unique driftwood chair from 1 piece of driftwood. The chair has a gilt finish and looks great from all angles. F-598-335
Gold Leaf
19th Century Refined Hand Carved Walnut Renaissance Ecclesiastical Throne Chair
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1850s, neoclassic age , important Tuscany throne armchair, that is also very suitable for one important head of a table, in solid hand carved walnut, wax polished, with original upho...
Walnut
Mid Century Hand Tufting Cruella Dalmatian Wool, Rajmund Halas Chair, 1960s
By Rajmund Hałas
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Cruella Set – “Stick” Chair Vintola Studio design: Ola Szewczul A chair that speaks louder than words.
Textile, Beech
Pair of Antique Hand-Carved Black Forest Bear Chairs
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Antique Swiss Black Forest carved bear chairs. Intricately hand-carved with chair backs featuring bear climbing branches of oak leaves with acorns.
Wood
Mid Century Hand Tufting Chair, Blue Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Seat is hand tufting multicolor wool. Absolutely hand made technic.
Velvet, Beech
Mid Century Hand Tufting Chair, Dark Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Seat is hand tufting multicolor wool. Absolutely hand made technic.
Velvet, Beech
$12,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Portuguese Rococo Jacaranda Hand carved Wood Dining Side Chairs Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair Portuguese Rococo Jacaranda Hand carved Wood Dining Side Chairs Antique LA .
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$4,142 / item
Twiggy Hand Sculpted Brass Chair Brass by Misaya
By Misaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Twiggy Hand Sculpted Brass Chair Brass by Misaya Dimensions: 65 x 53 x 50 cm Brass Handsculpted.
Brass
Italy Mid-18th Century Set Six Wooden Dining Chairs Hand Carved
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a very beautiful set of six elegant dining chairs hand carved in solid oak. Their shapes are gorgeous and the proportion makes them an important presence in a dining room.
Oak
Rare 18th Century Hand-Crafted Metamorphic Savonarola Prayer Chair "Prie-Dieu"
By Dante Savonarola
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Interesting & Rare Upholstery 19th Century Metamorphic Prayer Chair, Sometimes Also Known as ‘Prie-dieu‘. Hinging the chair back on the front of the arms transforms the chair i...
Tapestry, Mahogany
Mid Century Hand Tufting Chair, Light Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Seat is hand tufting multicolor wool. Absolutely hand made technic.
Velvet, Beech
Easy Chair Outdoor with Hand Weaved Aluminium Structure
By Laura Noriega
Located in Guadalajara, Jal.
A spacious and low chair perfect for resting and relaxing.? Combines synthetic weaving technique with an aluminium light structure perfect for outdoor living.
Aluminum
Donna Chair by Vicente Wolf, Hand-Crafted Oak, Modern Design, USA
By Vicente Wolf
Located in New York, NY
The Donna Chair, by New York interior designer Vicente Wolf.
Wood, Fabric
$2,147Sale Price|20% Off
ANTiQUE VICTORIAN RESTORED HAND DYED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER OFFICE DESK CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
The frame is mahogany with sculpted and carved legs, the leather upholstery was fitted plain, hand nail tacked in place then hand dyed Condition wise, the chair has been washed bac...
Leather, Hardwood
Chainmail Sculptural Chair by Panorammma, Hand-Linked Mesh, Nickel-Plated Steel
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Chainmail chair is a new take on William Katavolos 1952’s T-chair.
Steel
$1,489 / item
Four Hands - Arnett - Chair
By Four Hands
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
The Four Hands Arnett Chair is a stylish blend of contemporary design and everyday comfort, making it a versatile seating option for any home.
Wood, Fabric
1980s African Tribal Chair Hand-Carved in Solid Wood
Located in Marbella, ES
Escultural silla tribal africana tallada a mano en una sola pieza de madera maciza con respaldo decorado en relieve representando un elefante entre motivos vegetales. La pieza destac...
Wood
$1,688Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Louis XVI Giltwood Corner Chair, Hand-Carved, France, Circa 1790
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare and unusual carved and gilt corner chair of the Louis XVI period. The frame is totally carved with scroll work, rosettes, ribbons, with a decorative 'acorn' at the back corner...
Giltwood
$15,533 / item
C2 Chair Hand-Sculpted by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
C2 chair by John Eric Byers. Dimensions: 49.5 x 45.8 x 77.5 cm Materials: carved blackened maple All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Byers creates geometr...
Maple
$15,533 / item
C3 Chair Hand-Sculpted by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
C3 chair by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 49.5 x 45.8 x 77.5 cm Materials: carved blackened maple All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Byers creates geometri...
Maple
tall hand crafted outsider art steampunk pipe chair with wood seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron pipe and wood chair with low back made in California. Steampunk, one of a kind. (see other post for sibling chair)
Iron
Early 20th Century Hand Carved Antique Wooden Oak Chair
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand-carved. Purchased at an antique store in New Orleans.
Oak
19th Century French Walnut Hand Carved Chairs in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Two elegant chairs in Louis XV style made of hand carved walnut with floral upholstery.
Walnut
19th Century Venetian Six Chippendale Chairs in hand-carved Walnut Restored
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1850s Venetian Six robust Chippendale Chairs in hand carved walnut, restored and new upholtered with white fabric ready to receive customized fabric ( ask for price ).
Walnut
Italy Mid-18th Century Set Six Dining Chairs Solid Oak Hand Carved
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a very beautiful set of six elegant dining chairs hand-carved in solid oak. Their shapes are gorgeous and the proportions makes them an important presence in a dining room.
Oak
$1,541Sale Price|20% Off
Sculptural Bamboo Chair 1950’s with High Back Hand Pleated
Located in London, GB
1950s–1960s Monumental bamboo chair, a highly sculptural occasional chair is like a throne crafted from substantial bamboo trunks and refined bamboo strips.
Bamboo
Italy Mid-18th Century Wooden Pair of Dining Chairs Hand Carved
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a very beautiful pair of elegant dining chairs hand carved in solid oak. Their shapes are gorgeous and the proportions makes them an important presence in a dining room.
Oak
Vintage Hand Carved Scalamandre Fauteuil Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
It is upholstered in a striking tiger-stripe silk velvet, attributed to the legendary house of Scalamandre, which provides a fierce Hollywood Regency edge to the traditional silhouet...
Velvet, Wood
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
Primitive Stump Chair in Pine, Hand Carved, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1900s
Located in Odense, DK
A cute primitive stump chair made in solid pine with an iron ring attached.
Pine
Organic Collection: Solid Oak Chair With Hand Carved Pal Tree Legs & Motifs
Located in Queens, NY
Hand-Carved Century-Old Oak Chair with Palm Motifs Handcrafted from a single monolithic block of century-old organic oak, this exceptional chair is a truly one-of-a-kind masterpiece ...
Oak, Organic Material
Solid Teak Chair Hand-Carved from Madura Island, Java, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This hand-carved teak wood chair originates from the Island of Madura, off the coast of Northeastern Java.
Wood, Teak
Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chairs, Ivory Coast, Early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Having been created by hand, each chair is unique and therefore different in size.
Wood
Nicholas and Stone Black Lacquered Hand Painted Windsor Chair
By Nicholas & Stone Co
Located in Pasadena, TX
A beautiful japanned Nichols & Stone chinoiserie chair. The chair is in the japanned black hue, with gold stenciled details. The chair back is decorated with a different scene from e...
Wood
Neoclassical revival hand-wrought chair by Alberto Orlandi circa 1980
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
Hand-forged in iron with brass accents, the chair features a stylized wheat-sheaf motif to the splat, creating a striking contrast against the silver-toned iron frame while reinforci...
Brass, Iron
Organic Loop Stripes Chair in Hand-Painted Fiberglass Composite by Julian Mayor
Located in Geneve, CH
Organic Loop Stripes Chair in Hand-Painted Fiberglass Composite by Julian Mayor Limited Edition of 20 Pieces.
Fiberglass
Lounge Chair – Handcrafted Rustic Modern Chair in Ash and Hand-stitched Leather
By Spacecraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lounge Chair is like a cow skull in the desert. Clean-lined and resistant to time, it bears evidence of a vigorous past life.
Leather, Ash
Louis XV Style Gilded Side Chairs, Hand-Carved Giltwood, Circa 1910
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A decorative pair of Louis XV style side chairs, the well carved frames are finished in gold leaf and have recently been upholstered in a turquoise/gilt damask.
Damask, Giltwood
Mid Century Hand Tufting Roe Deer Bambi Wool Shell Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
About the fabric: Seat and back is hand tufting brown, white and camel wool. Absolutely hand made technic.
Textile, Beech
Unique Hand Painted Children's Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful, one-of-a-kind rocking chair would make any child pretty happy. It's a very unique piece, with a satisfying texture and eye-catching butterflies, caterpillars, and uni...
Plaster, Wood
Vintage Hand-Crafted Wooden Dining Chairs with Woven Seats, Set of Two
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This charming set of elegant vintage design chairs features a beautiful organic shape and exudes a sense of calm and warmth. With their timeless design, they fit into almost any inte...
Wicker, Wood
$13,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair 17th Century Louis XIII Period Dining Room Side Hallway Chairs Hand Carved
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair 17th Century Louis XIII Period Dining Room Side Hallway Chairs Hand Carved. Three pairs available or a set of six chairs of the 17th century French carved walnut armchair Louis ...
Metal
Six Mid Century Hand Tufting Chairs, Blue Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Waiting time is 3-4 weeks. Here set of six chairs is available. Hand made in Poland.
Velvet, Beech
Eight Mid Century Heart Chairs, Hand Tufting Yellow Wool, Europe, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart" in amazing hand tufting wool.
Velvet, Beech
Hand Carved Wooden Elephant Accent Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Bring a touch of whimsy and artistry to your space with this Hand Carved Wooden Elephant Accent Chair, painted in white.
Wood
Mid Century Heart Chair in Hand Tufting Yellow Wool, Europe, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart" in amazing hand tufting wool.
Velvet, Beech
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.
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