Hepplewhite Shield Back Chairs
Antique 1810s English Hepplewhite Chairs
Paint, Fruitwood
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s English George III Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Cherry
Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Linen
Antique Late 18th Century British Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 1880s English Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Federal Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique 1810s English George III Dining Room Sets
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Hepplewhite Chairs
Mahogany, Pine
Antique 1790s Scottish Hepplewhite Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1780s English Hepplewhite Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Textile, Wood
Early 20th Century American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 20th Century Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1940s Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1840s American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1840s American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1840s American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1840s American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1880s English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century British Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Velvet, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century North American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1820s American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Muslin, Mahogany, Pine
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Antique 1840s English William IV Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s British Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary European Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s English Adam Style Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Furniture
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1810s English Adam Style Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s English Regency Revival Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Satinwood
Vintage 1950s Regency Revival Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Sets
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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 17, 2023Shield back chairs were first made during the 18th century. However, the timeless design of these dining chairs continues to appeal to many people, so many furniture makers continue to produce chairs with distinctive shield backs. Shop a variety of shield back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Vladimir Kagan designed the Shield Back chair, which debuted in 1955. It features an upholstered back and seat. Cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite is also known for creating an all-wood shield back chair sometime during the mid-18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of shield back chairs.
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