Neoclassical Swedish Chairs Pair
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Birch
20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Side Chairs
Jacquard, Beech, Walnut
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Beech
Antique 1790s Swedish Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Pine
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s Swedish Neoclassical Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Birch
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Corner Chairs
Muslin, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs
Fabric, Birch, Velvet, Upholstery
Antique Late 18th Century Finnish Gustavian Side Chairs
Pine
Antique 18th Century French Gustavian Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Lounge Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Lounge Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Lounge Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Swedish Side Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1950s Swedish Neoclassical Armchairs
Upholstery, Birch, Fabric
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Metal, Brass
20th Century European Gustavian Armchairs
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 1780s Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Stools
Tapestry, Wood, Giltwood
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Metal
Antique Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Chairs
Giltwood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Side Tables
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Wood
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Blown Glass
2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables
Travertine
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Wall Mirrors
Mirror
Antique Early 19th Century Irish Regency Dining Room Tables
Mahogany
20th Century European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Travertine, Iron
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Secretaires
Bronze
2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
20th Century American Pedestals and Columns
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Murano Glass
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Recent Sales
Antique 19th Century Swedish Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Side Chairs
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood, Silk
Antique 19th Century Swedish Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Chairs
Wood
Antique 1820s Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Cane
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s Swedish Biedermeier Armchairs
Birch
Antique 1780s Swedish Gustavian Wall Mirrors
Wood, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Side Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Swedish Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Chairs
Antique 19th Century Swedish Chairs
Birch
Early 20th Century Swedish Wingback Chairs
Antique 19th Century Swedish Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Side Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Gustavian Club Chairs
Beech
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1930s Swedish Neoclassical Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Revival Bergere Chairs
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Neoclassical Armchairs
Linen, Pine
Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century European Gustavian Lounge Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Neoclassical Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1890s Swedish Neoclassical Armchairs
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Neoclassical Armchairs
20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Armchairs
Wood, Birch, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Swedish Side Chairs
20th Century Swedish Armchairs
Maple
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1820s Swedish Neoclassical Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1910s Swedish Neoclassical Armchairs
Birch, Satinwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Fabric, Muslin, Upholstery, Pine
Antique 1890s Swedish Armchairs
Birch
Vintage 1930s Swedish Neoclassical Armchairs
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Biedermeier Armchairs
Leather, Birch
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Bronze, Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Birch
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century Swedish Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century European Gustavian Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Birch
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs
Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Chairs
Wood
Neoclassical Swedish Chairs Pair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
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