Antique ROYCROFT Meditation Chair Stickley era w
By Roycroft
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Arts & Crafts Meditation Chair by Roycroft. Made in the early 1900s, the chair
Leather, Oak
$3,750
H 22 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
Dark Wood Meditation Chair Low Seat with Cushion by CEU Studio Indoor - Outdoor
By CEU Studio
Located in New York, NY
Meditation Chair by CEU L 23.5" x W 23.5" x H 22" Custom cushion covers available upon request
Wood
Pema Meditation Chair by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Pema Meditation Chair by Munna Dimensions: D 75 x W 84 x H 61 cm. SH: 25 cm. Materials: Wood, foam
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Vintage Thai Howdah-style Meditation Chair
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Thai Howdah-style Meditation Chair, teak, lacquer, gold leaf, Mid-20th century. A highly
Gold Leaf
Vintage Thai Howdah-style Meditation Chair
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Thai Howdah-style Meditation Chair, teak, lacquer, gold leaf, Mid-20th century. A highly
Gold Leaf
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 54 in W 46 in D 36 in
Meditation Chair, Solid Teak, Designed and Handcrafted by Rafael Calvo
By Rafael Calvo Studio
Located in Miami, FL
Meditation Chair by Rafael Calvo Crafted by renowned artisan Rafael Calvo, the Meditation Chair
Gold Leaf
$4,196 / set
H 35.83 in W 31.5 in D 23.63 in
Pair of lacquered wood and rattan "meditation" chairs - Japan, early 20th
Located in Linkebeek, BE
wood and rattan meditation chairs, dating from the early 20th century in Japan. Their clean design and
Rattan, Wood
$2,214Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 41.34 in W 33.47 in D 22.84 in
Pair of Japanese Kyokuroku Folding Chairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Japanese red lacquered folding meditation armchair for monks. Pair of kyokuroku chairs in
Brass
Alain Gaubert Sculptural Low Chair, circa 1950s, France
By Alain Gaubert
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
knees on the seat then you can use the chair as a meditation chair. (The backrest is adjustable and the
Beech, Plywood
Meditation Tropical Hardwood Bespoke Chair by Mary Verspoor
Located in Geneve, CH
Meditation Tropical Hardwood Bespoke Chair by Mary Verspoor Dimensions: D 84 x H 83 CM Materials
Other
GOYO Steel and Maple Lounge Chair
By Lee Yechan
Located in Timisoara, RO
The Most Important Points Of Meditation Are Comfort And Quiet. Having Designed Chairs So Far, It
Steel
Marble Salt Meditation Stool by Roxane Lahidji
By Roxane Lahidji
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble Salt Meditation Stool by Roxane Lahidji Material: Marbled salts A unique award winning
Composition
Marble Salt Meditation Stool by Roxane Lahidji
By Roxane Lahidji
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble Salt Meditation Stool by Roxane Lahidji Material: Marbled Salts A unique award winning
Composition
Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Meditation Chair
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
An early 20th century carved Chinese meditation chair with carved floral pattern and dragons and
Fabric, Wood
Rare Deck Chair "Meditation" by Klaus Wettergren
By Klaus Wettergren, Q Production 1
Located in Lund, SE
Deck chair "meditation" design and made by cabinetmaker Klaus Wettergren, 1988 for Q Production
Mahogany, Maple
Massive Chinese Rootwood Chair
Located in Wilton, CT
Elaborately Constructed Fantasy Chair Intended for Meditation in a Garden Setting
Vintage Wicker Lotus Meditation Chair, 1980s
Located in Uccle, BE
Vintage Wicker Lotus Meditation Chair, 1980s
Wicker
19th Century Chinese Meditation Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese poplar wood meditation chair with ruyi carved crestrail and stylized Shou
Poplar
Chinese Rosewood Meditation Chair Low Chair
Located in Somis, CA
One beautiful solid rosewood meditation chair of the highest quality. Solid construction with
Rosewood
Provincial Chinese Meditation Chair, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the early 20th century, this unusual seat is a meditation chair, or chan yi, designed with
Bamboo, Elm
A Chinese Elm Wood and Rattan Meditation Chair
Located in Austin, TX
A Chinese "meditation chair" of elm wood (jumu). So named because of its over-sized design
19th Century Chinese Round Back Meditation Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood round back chair with proportions generous enough to sit in the
Elm
Chinese Deco Meditation Chair with Stone Medallion
Located in Chicago, IL
A Chinese Deco chair from c. 1920 with curved arms and a detailed back with a stone medallion.
19th Century Chinese Meditation Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A roundback chair with unusual proportions ideal for lotus position meditation. Made c. 1850 in
Elm
Custom Made Lotus Flower Meditation Chair
Located in New Windsor, NY
Truly the best way to practice your meditation in seated Lotus position. The center cushion is
Pine, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Chinese Meditation Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
emperor and in the style of chair they sat upon. Made during the Qing dynasty, this stately elmwood chair
Elm
Sold
H 21.66 in W 15.75 in D 14.18 in
Small Old African Baolé Red Painted Meditation Chair in Solid Hand-Carved Wood
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
the seat. Sometimes called a meditation chair. Patina of use under the seat. Hard and dense wood. The
Wood
Pair of Chinese Opium Chairs With Carved Back Panel, 19Th C.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
armrest, made of Ebonized Rosewood. These are called Opium chairs or meditation chairs in Asia. Very good
Hardwood
Elegant Antique Chinese Yoke-Back Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reason, the chair has occasionally also been known as a "meditation chair"). A pair of Chinese yoke-back
Hardwood
African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Early 20th Century
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Ivory Coast in Western Africa. These chairs where traditionally used as a meditation chair. The chair
Wood
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H 41.34 in W 32.29 in D 16.93 in
Japanese Red Lacquered Folding Meditation Armchair for Monks , golden
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind kyokuroku, the name given to this type of folding meditation chairs for monks
Gold
Chinese Rosewood Meditation Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare Chinese low meditation armchair. Solid rosewood with a floating panel seat. Geometric style
Pair of Hand Carved, Sculptural African Meditation Tree Stumps Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of hand carved tree stumps African chairs, perfect for sitting and holding space, decoratively
Wood
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H 5.75 in W 15.38 in D 8.25 in
HIDA Suwari Kneeling Chair Meditation Stool Prayer Stool - Japanese Oak
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
Sangyo Suwari Kneeling Legless Stool Chair provides a comfortable seating solution for meditation, prayer
Oak
Antique English Bench Chair Church Pew Meditation Bench Oak c.19thC
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Oak Church Pew, Bench or Chair~~c. 1880s HARD-TO-FIND petite
Oak
Vintage Indian Pumice Stone Carving of Ganesha
Located in Dallas, TX
probably from the 1950’s. It is a carving of the Hindu God, Ganesha in seated meditation pose on a
Stone
PAIR Chinese Hongmu Mediation Chairs. 19th C
Located in New York, NY
PAIR Chinese hongmu (a hardwood similar to Padouk) meditation chairs having paneled backs centering
Hand Carved, Sculptural African Meditation Tree Stump Chair
Located in Firenze, IT
Contemporary hand carved tree stump African chair, perfect for sitting and holding space
Wood
"Berlin Chair" by Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
experimentation to the ones he explored earlier with the Red-Blue Chair (a meditation on the interplay of points
Oak
Hand Carved, Sculptural African Meditation Tree Stump Chair
Located in Firenze, IT
Contemporary hand carved tree stump African chair, perfect for sitting and holding space
Wood
Tresse Braided Mirror by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Wide oval mirror in glazed ceramic, finish mat, designed by Laura Gonzalez. Braided and wavy detail. All is crafted in France.
Ceramic
$2,900 / item
H 17.72 in W 66.93 in D 19.69 in
Contemporary Wood Bench, Handwoven Upholstery, the "Trama", Blue
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Trama collection was created around the concept of tress. Started in 2014 today it has a variety of pieces with different typologies . Trama Benches are made with linen fabric a...
Linen, Hardwood
French Pendant Light Attributed to Mathieu Matégot for Holophane
By Mathieu Matégot, Holophane
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century pendant attributed by French designer Mathieu Mategot designed in the late 1940 or early 1950s Perforated metal conical shaped down rod opaline glass shade. The total on ...
Steel
$1,488 / item
H 28.75 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Counter Stool Fox in Fabric Dedar Tiger Mountain 003 - Designer Seating
By Dmitriy Kozinenko
Located in Kyiv, UA
The "Fox" counter stool, designed by Dmytro Kozinenko, is a striking combination of modern aesthetics and functional craftsmanship. Its signature detail—a gently curved rear leg insp...
Metal
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$2,062 / item
H 15 in W 8.3 in D 6.3 in
Organic Modern Contemporary Shell Wall Light/Wall Sconce in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Shell organic modern sculptural wall sconce/ wall light in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary design inspired ...
Plaster
$4,990 / set
H 26.38 in W 12.8 in D 12.8 in
Maison Jansen, Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass Side Tables
By Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice pair of neoclassical style brass side tables is made of brass with smoked glass shelves (glass shelves can be changed for clear glass, mirror, faux-antiques mirror or black...
Brass
Sold|$1,975
H 36.62 in W 18.51 in D 13 in
American Arts & Crafts Oak Paper Rack Shelves In The Charles Rohlfs Manner
By Charles Rohlfs
Located in Norwich, GB
Unusual American Arts & Crafts oak paper rack shelves in the Charles Rohlfs manner. Circa 1900. Made in solid oak, the shelves have a sinuous design frieze to each side. The she...
Oak
$33,950Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved & Chinoiserie Bergeres, Jansen Attr.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
Contemporary Checker Patterned Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Cream
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$52,000
H 121.66 in W 149.81 in D 14.18 in
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Substantial Modular Library in Pine
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase or library, pine, Denmark, design 1928 Intriguing and substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is cons...
Pine
$1,731Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.88 in W 6.7 in D 2.76 in
Dvaravati Meditation Buddha Statue in antique Thai
Located in Milano, IT
In the soft, mellow glow of your space, an exquisite treasure from the past emerges—an antique Thai sculpture, a manifestation of profound serenity and wisdom. This seated Dvaravati ...
Wood
$5,018 / item
H 14.57 in Dm 13.78 in
'Cosmic Verdigris' Handmade Patinated Brass Contemporary Wall Light Sconce
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
Inspired by the beautiful textures of nature, a verdigris copper patina is applied on a hand-spun brass plate to create this unique finish. Softly illuminated with integrated LED f...
Brass
$2,474 / item
H 20.48 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Henry Holland Studio Handmade Terracotta and White Ceramic Sphere UP Table Lamp
By Henry Holland Studio
Located in London, GB
Our "UP" light might look small in stature but it's large in personality. Made in our signature Nerikomi marble pattern and made completely in ceramic, the "UP" makes the perfect tab...
Earthenware
Pair of Italian Rococo Walnut Salon Sofas
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of large-scale Italian Rococo salon sofas carved in walnut. Each sofa features a continuous serpentine crest rail with symmetrical rocaille carving centered by a shell motif. Sc...
Walnut
Ralph Lauren Zebra Couch
Located in Munich, DE
Make a bold statement with the Ralph Lauren Zebra Couch. Featuring a striking zebra print, this luxurious piece combines timeless elegance with modern flair, perfect for adding a tou...
Fabric, Wood
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.
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