Hand Painted Chairs
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese Export Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Wood
Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Painted Furniture
Wood
20th Century French Folk Art Painted Furniture
Pine, Paint
Antique 1810s English Regency Painted Furniture
Beech, Paint, Upholstery
Vintage 1920s Indian Anglo Raj Painted Furniture
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century American Country Painted Furniture
Pine
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Painted Furniture
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Painted Furniture
Pine
Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Teak
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Furniture
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Furniture
Pine
2010s American Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Hardwood, Paint
1990s Folk Art Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Bohemian Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1940s Italian Baroque Revival Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Paint
20th Century North American Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century European Dining Room Chairs
Gold
Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Wood, Paint, Fabric
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1940s Spanish Rustic Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Italian Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
20th Century Side Chairs
Wood
Early 2000s Dutch Country Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Silk, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Wood
20th Century Unknown Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Spanish Chairs
Wood
20th Century Portuguese Folk Art Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Dutch Other Chairs
Iron
Early 2000s North American Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Pine, Paint
2010s English Regency Side Chairs
Maple
Antique 1820s French Restauration Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Spanish Rustic Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Other Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Other Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Other Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Iron
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Chairs
Cane, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Hungarian Empire Chairs
Pine
20th Century American Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rustic Chairs
Ash, Elm, Bentwood
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Dining Room Chairs
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.
- Is Fornasetti hand painted?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, each and every Fornasetti design is hand made and hand painted. The colors are expertly applied by painters, ensuring no two items are alike. You’ll find a variety of Fornasetti designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the Hand chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Surrealist designer and artist Pedro Friedeberg designed the Hand chair. He unveiled the piece in 1962 when he was only 24 years old. Many designers and furniture companies have created similar pieces since. Find a collection of Hand chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a plate is hand-painted, examine it closely and inspect the painting with a magnifier. If the design is hand-painted, there are bound to be irregularities in at least a few places. Transfer prints will look much more uniform. Feel the plate's surface to see if you can detect areas with more texture — an indication of hand painting. Shop a wide collection of hand-painted plates from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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