Low Back Windsor
Antique Mid-19th Century English Country Windsor Chairs
Elm, Yew
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Windsor Chairs
Elm
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Cherry
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Windsor Chairs
Elm, Yew
Antique 19th Century English Windsor Chairs
Ash
Antique Mid-19th Century British Country Windsor Chairs
Elm, Fruitwood, Yew
Antique 19th Century Windsor Chairs
Yew
Vintage 1970s American American Classical Side Chairs
Maple
Antique 1820s English Windsor Chairs
Ash
Antique 1830s English Victorian Windsor Chairs
Elm, Yew
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Windsor Chairs
Beech
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Windsor Chairs
Yew
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Windsor Chairs
Elm, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Windsor Chairs
Yew
Antique Early 19th Century British Armchairs
Elm
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Beech
Antique 18th Century Armchairs
Ash, Elm
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Ash
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Ash
2010s Canadian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Ash
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Birch
2010s British Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Mexican Modern Stools
Metal
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s North American Modern Stools
Metal
2010s Stools
Metal
2010s Stools
Metal
2010s Stools
Metal
2010s Stools
Metal
2010s Stools
Metal
2010s British Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s British Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s British Modern Stools
Metal
2010s British Modern Stools
Metal
2010s British Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s British Modern Stools
Metal
2010s British Modern Stools
Metal
2010s British Modern Armchairs
Metal
2010s British Modern Stools
Metal
2010s British Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s British Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s British Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s British Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Steel
Antique 16th Century Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1950s American Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century English George III Armchairs
Ash, Yew
Antique Mid-19th Century English Windsor Chairs
Yew
Antique 18th Century American William and Mary Windsor Chairs
Maple
Antique Late 19th Century British Windsor Chairs
Hardwood
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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 is a Windsor back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
- What is a low back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between high-back and low-back sofas is that the former has a taller backrest than the latter. Some people, especially tall men and women, feel that a high-back sofa is more comfortable because the taller back offers more support for the shoulders and neck. Low-back sofas are popular picks for open-plan interiors, as they allow sightlines to be maintained across a space. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of high-back and low-back sofas.
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