Middle Eastern Chair
Early 20th Century Qatari Other Side Chairs
Bone, Beech, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Side Chairs
Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Corner Chairs
Wood, Shell
Late 20th Century Asian Moorish Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Moorish Side Chairs
Wood, Shell
20th Century French Moorish Dining Room Chairs
Antique 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Side Chairs
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Shell
Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Early Victorian Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century Unknown Armchairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
20th Century Unknown Armchairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Side Chairs
Bone, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Asian Moorish Armchairs
Wood, Bone, Leather
Vintage 1960s French Modern Chaise Longues
Upholstery
Recent Sales
Antique 19th Century Asian Islamic Side Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Chairs
Bone, Ebony
Early 20th Century African Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s Unknown Moorish Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Unknown Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Moorish Armchairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Syrian Moorish Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Tapestry, Wood
Vintage 1980s Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Central Asian Tribal Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Egyptian Armchairs
Wood
20th Century Pakistani Islamic Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Anglo Raj Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Wood
20th Century Asian Moorish Side Chairs
Ebony, Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Early 20th Century Chairs
Bronze, Silver, Copper
Vintage 1930s Turkish Moorish Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Side Chairs
20th Century Syrian Moorish Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood, Boxwood, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Wood
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Porcelain
Porcelain
2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Crystal
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Figurative Sculptures
Pottery
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights a...
Brass, Nickel
Antique Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Chairs
Bone, Shell, Walnut
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Lebanese Moorish Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace ...
Walnut, Shell, Abalone
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Murano Glass
20th Century American Books
Paper
Antique 1850s American American Empire Paintings
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
20th Century European Scientific Instruments
Glass, Wood
2010s British Louis XVI Sofas
Beech
Antique 1810s American American Empire Wall Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood, Paint
Middle Eastern Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Middle Eastern 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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