$2,990 / set
H 38 in W 21 in D 19 in
Rare Antique Pair of Gothic Revival and Medieval Style Cloister or Church Chairs
Located in Lisse, NL
church or monastery chairs have a beautiful patination and they are as strong and stable as the day they
Brass
Unavailable
H 37.41 in W 23.63 in D 20.87 in
Four Monastic Chairs Antique Armchair Leather Vintage Chairs Rivets Old Span
Located in Lage, DE
Rarity and very rare Four antique monastery chairs 1880-1900 Measures: Height x 95cm width x
Unavailable
H 40.56 in W 18.9 in D 15.75 in
Antique Prie Dieu Prayer Chair in Pink Velvet with Bible, Germany, circa 1920
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautifully handcrafted oak prie-dieu chair with pink velvet upholstery from a German monastery
Leather, Velvet, Oak
Unavailable
H 40 in W 24 in D 26 in
Pair of 1920s Solid Teak Wood Superbly Crafted Contoured Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
These two teak wood chairs designed for comfort come from a west coast monastery. These sofa like
Teak
Set of '6' Monastery Chairs, Netherlands, circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Set of (6) Monastery Chairs, Netherlands, circa 1900 Oak brutalist dining chairs from a
Oak
18th Century Spanish Monastery Dining Chairs in Leather and Wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptionally rare and character-rich set of 6 Spanish monastery dining chairs, dating to the
Leather, Hardwood
Sold
H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 16.54 in
Large Set of Antique Solid Oak French Monastery Dining Chairs Up to 42 Pieces
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful large set of 10 dining chairs that originate in a Northern French monastery. The
Oak
French 17th Century Oak Throne Chair
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare 17th century oak throne chair from a monastery. Beautiful weathered. Under the seat is
Oak
Oak French Nun’s Chair, circa 17th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Catholic convents or monasteries, such chairs were designed to facilitate the act of praying, with the one
Oak
Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Oak Coffer Bench
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Gothic style oak coffer bench features ten hand carved panels in the lower apron and seat back, each with alternating Gothic motifs. Gothic column...
Iron
$10,361
H 46 in W 70.9 in D 30.5 in
Gothic Revival Oak Fireplace Mantel with Carved Church Window Panels & Guards
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful Gothic Revival fire-place mantle surround with an amazing presence and patina. If you like Gothic Revival furniture then we are certain you will like this quality made and...
Wood, Oak
$2,495
H 57.75 in W 26 in D 21 in
Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Oak Armchair, Throne
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Gothic style oak coffer armchair features eight hand carved panels in the lower apron and seat back, each with different Gothic motifs. The two lo...
Oak
Neo-Gothic Walnut Armchair, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Neo-Gothic walnut armchair, 19th century Large neo-Gothic walnut armchair, 19th century, cathedral seat. H: 126 cm, W: 63 cm, D: 50 cm
Walnut
$1,995
H 59.25 in W 27.5 in D 14.5 in
Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Walnut Cabinet or Credenza
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Gothic style cabinet is constructed of solid walnut and features hand carved detailing of Gothic motifs on all of its forward facing panels, doors...
Walnut
$3,296
H 34 in W 30 in D 15.2 in
Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Oak Church Lectern Desk w. Bible Compartment
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality crafted and incredibly durable Gothic church lectern. This practical size lectern is remarkably well crafted and the design and patina are to die for. The perfectly hand...
Oak
$2,296
H 11.3 in W 8 in D 6.1 in
Rare Antique Gothic Revival Medieval / Chimera Sculpture Wall Bracket or Shelf
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and deeply carved nutwood, Gothic Art wall bracket, Corbel. If you are a collector of rare and striking Gothic antiques then this bracket could be the perfect addition to y...
Metal
Set of Four Monumental Neo-Gothic Confessionals in Oak
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A group of four antique confessionals in Neo-Gothic style, made of oak.
Wood, Oak
Large Medieval Style Carved Oak Wall Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large and heavily handcarved Victorian, medieval style oak wall hanging panel depicting a series of three panels of figurative carvings. Formerly a fireplace overmantel, this oak ...
Wood, Oak
$3,473
H 31.6 in W 41.2 in D 17.5 in
Practical Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Oak Hall Bench with Amazing Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare Gothic bench with top quality carved, church letter panel and more. This beautifully hand carved, oak church bench from the early 1900s is in amazing condition. It comes with...
Wood, Oak
$9,895Sale Price / set|46% Off
H 68.75 in W 55.25 in D 26.5 in
Pair of Tall French 19th Century Gothic Revival Style Carved Oak Church Pedestal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large pair of tall French 19th century Gothic Revival style carved oak and parcel-gilt Church pedestal stands. The slender body stands, each centred with a carved medallion, one wi...
Gold Leaf
$3,800
H 64.625 in W 29.75 in D 19.25 in
French Gothic Style Carved Oak Chayère Throne Chair, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… A French chayère throne chair, hand-carved in the late 1800s, using older Gothic-style panels. Multiple panels of Gothic tracery and linenfold were in...
Wood, Oak
$10,008
H 38.25 in W 21.25 in D 4.5 in
Antique Large Hand Carved Oak Gothic Art Panel, Depicting Christ and 12 Apostles
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and unique 'sermon on the mount' wall plaque with Jesus and the apostles carved in high relief. This large size work of religious art depicts Jesus in the middle and He is ...
Oak
$5,850
H 57 in W 17 in D 17 in
Neo-Gothic 19th Century Octagonal Pedestal / Stand / Architectural Model
Located in Troy, NY
An unusual pedestal of octagonal Neo-Gothic form, the molded base supporting eight shaped and carved columns decorated with typical Gothic designs, topped by eight spikes surrounding...
Oak
$2,625Sale Price|47% Off
H 41 in W 26 in D 79 in
Antique 18th Century English Gothic Revival Paneled Oak Pub Bench Settle Pew
Located in Dayton, OH
Extraordinary 18th century English oak pub bench / settee / sofa. A rectangular form with high back and red velvet upholstery. Features Gothic revival panels and Fleur De Lis carvi...
Upholstery, Oak
Large and Striking Antique Bronze & Brass Gothic Revival Torches Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and meaningful, Gothic church relic from the late 1800s. This stunning and all handcrafted five-light chandelier from the 1870s is designed in the shape of an advent wreat...
Brass, Bronze, Iron
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.
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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.
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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.
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