Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century French Louis XVI Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Fabric, Cane, Rush, Walnut
19th Century French Lyre Back Chairs Antique
1850s English Sheraton Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Mahogany
Early 1900s Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Wood
Early 1900s Edwardian Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Wood, Paint, Suede
19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Brass
19th Century Aesthetic Movement Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Velvet, Walnut
Late 19th Century Austrian Empire Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Walnut
19th Century English Sheraton Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Straw, Wood
Early 19th Century French Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Walnut
18th Century and Earlier Italian Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Early 20th Century Italian Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Wood, Cherry
1890s English Arts and Crafts Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Empire Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century American George IV Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Upholstery, Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Linen, Wood, Paint
Early 1900s Italian Biedermeier Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Upholstery, Wood
1920s French Neoclassical Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Giltwood
Early 19th Century English Regency Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Rosewood
19th Century French Louis XVI Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Cane, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Gold Leaf
19th Century English George IV Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Restauration Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Walnut
Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Italian Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Wood
Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
19th Century Portuguese Chippendale Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Straw, Wood
1820s German Biedermeier Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Walnut
Mid-19th Century British Hepplewhite Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Velvet, Walnut
Early 19th Century French Regency Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XV Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Giltwood
19th Century American Neoclassical Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Iron
19th Century French Louis XVI Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Cane, Giltwood
1830s German Biedermeier Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Cherry
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Beech
Early 1800s Italian Empire Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Walnut
19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Rope, Wood
Late 18th Century French Directoire Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Fabric, Cotton, Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Fabric, Oak
Early 18th Century English George II Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Wood
1890s French Louis XVI Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Mohair, Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Cane, Beech
19th Century American Neoclassical Revival Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Iron
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Oak
Early 19th Century Austrian Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Fruitwood
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Regency Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Upholstery, Wood
Early 1900s French Country Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Oak
18th Century French Louis XVI Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Wood
Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Tapestry, Oak
Late 19th Century Empire Revival Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Bronze
19th Century Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lyre Back Chairs Antique
Oak
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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 lyre back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A lyre back chair is a type of furniture used for seating that originated during the early 18th century. It features a square back embellished with wood shaped like a lyre, an ancient stringed musical instrument. On 1stDibs, find a variety of lyre back chairs.
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