Late 1800 Carved Chair
Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Chairs
Metal
Antique Early 1800s English George III Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique 1780s Welsh Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Norwegian Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Brass
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Linen
Antique 1790s Scottish Hepplewhite Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Birch
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Windsor Chairs
Oak
Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 1890s Swedish Gustavian Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 1900s Sheraton Side Chairs
Mahogany, Satinwood
2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
Antique Late 18th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Furniture
Rattan, Teak
Antique Late 18th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Furniture
Rattan, Teak
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Benches
Wool, Walnut
Antique Early 1800s Irish Gothic Revival Armchairs
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Baroque Armchairs
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique 1890s French Country Armchairs
Wood, Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1690s Swedish Folk Art Antiquities
Pine
Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Furniture
Hardwood, Rattan
Antique 19th Century Chinese Louis XV Daybeds
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Brass
20th Century American American Classical Desks
Maple
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Rush, Ash
Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Jacobean Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Living Room Sets
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Pedestals and Columns
Mahogany, Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English Country Chairs
Fruitwood, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Chairs
Velvet
Early 20th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century American Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Régence Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1750s English Chippendale Chairs
Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Side Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Other Chairs
Ivory, Wood
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Late 1800 Carved Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Late 1800 Carved Chair?
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.
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