Low Rush Chair
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Rush, Beech
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Rush, Oak
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Rush, Wood
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Wood
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Steel
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Wood, Olive
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Rush, Oak
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Rush, Oak
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Oak, Rush
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Maple
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Wood, Cord
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Rush, Beech, Oak
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Metal
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Rush, Oak
2010s Argentine Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
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Rush, Oak
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Rush, Ash
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Brass
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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
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Oak
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Textile
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Oak
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Rush, Oak
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Rush, Oak
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Wood
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Mohair, Velvet, Oak
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2010s British Modern Benches
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2010s British Modern Benches
Leather, Ash, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Country Chairs
Walnut, Rush
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Side Chairs
Rush, Oak, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Chairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Vintage 1960s Side Chairs
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Chairs
Rush, Oak
1990s Unknown Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Rattan
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Rush, Oak
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Rush
Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rush
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Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
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Rush, Elm
Early 20th Century French Country Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Armchairs
Rattan
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Rattan, Bamboo
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Rush, Wood
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Oak
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Rush, Oak
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Rush, Hardwood
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Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French Country Armchairs
Rush, Oak
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Rush, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wicker, Wood
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Rush, Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo, Wicker
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Rush, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Chairs
Vintage 1950s Italian Side Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Rush, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Corner Chairs
Wood, Rush
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Wood, Rush
Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
Wood, Rush
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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 are rush seats on chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rush seats are chairs where the seating part is woven out of long, grass-like vegetation. After the material dries, the makers weave it to make a strong surface for sitting. Shop antique rush chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- What is a low chair called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023A low chair is called a slipper chair. When these chairs began being manufactured in Europe in the late 17th century, they were often used by people putting on their slippers or shoes, giving the accent chairs their name. Slipper chairs were especially popular during the Victorian era, when they were often clad in silk or velvet and adorned with decorative flourishes like tassels and embroidery. During the 1950s, American designer Billy Baldwin reimagined the slipper chair with a simpler look that reflected mid-century modern design principles. Shop a selection of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
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