Nichols And Stone
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Maple, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Maple
Early 20th Century American American Classical Windsor Chairs
Hardwood
Early 20th Century American American Classical Windsor Chairs
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Maple
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Maple
Early 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Desks
Metal
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Windsor Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Maple
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century American Colonial Side Chairs
Maple
Early 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Windsor Chairs
Hardwood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Unknown Primitive Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American End Tables
Brass
Recent Sales
2010s American American Colonial Dining Room Sets
Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary American Chippendale Night Stands
Brass
Early 20th Century American Country Chairs
Maple
Early 20th Century British Colonial Rocking Chairs
Cherry
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Maple, Lacquer
Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Maple
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Windsor Chairs
Birch
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Maple
20th Century American American Classical Windsor Chairs
Ash
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Hardwood, Pine, Paint
Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Maple
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Sofas
Linen, Foam, Wood, Down
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Abstract Sculptures
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames
Maple, Paint
Vintage 1970s Philippine Desks and Writing Tables
Shell, Wood
Early 20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Antique 1890s Decorative Art
Majolica
Antique 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Night Stands
Marble
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Maple
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century American Louis XV Settees
Tapestry, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Other Windsor Chairs
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 Windsor back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.