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Pair of Neoclassical Style Tub Armchairs with Klismos Saber Legs, Cream Lacquer
Pair of Neoclassical Style Tub Armchairs with Klismos Saber Legs, Cream Lacquer

Pair of Neoclassical Style Tub Armchairs with Klismos Saber Legs, Cream Lacquer

Located in Essex, MA

The curved barrel back sweeps into gracefully scooped, open arms, giving the chairs a light, sculptural silhouette that reads beautifully from every angle.

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1968
Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1968

Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1968

By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni

Located in amstelveen, NL

The set retains its original Poltrona Frau label and presents a beautiful warm patina consistent with age and use. Height with mirror opened: 124 cm. Matching chair: approximately W...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Set 4 Art Deco Style Metal and Leather Armchairs in the Manner of Jacques Adnet
Set 4 Art Deco Style Metal and Leather Armchairs in the Manner of Jacques Adnet

Set 4 Art Deco Style Metal and Leather Armchairs in the Manner of Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The juxtaposition of supple leather and dark metal creates a sophisticated contrast, while the lightweight, open-frame construction gives the chairs an airy, sculptural presence.

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Metal

1960s Meadowcraft Dogwood Wrought Iron Patio Dining Set
1960s Meadowcraft Dogwood Wrought Iron Patio Dining Set

1960s Meadowcraft Dogwood Wrought Iron Patio Dining Set

Located in Omaha, NE

Stamped dogwood blossoms and leaves ornament the chair backs and arms, while diamond mesh gives the set an airy, open appearance.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of Vintage Faux Bamboo and Cane Armchairs with Zebra-Pattern Cushions
Pair of Vintage Faux Bamboo and Cane Armchairs with Zebra-Pattern Cushions

Pair of Vintage Faux Bamboo and Cane Armchairs with Zebra-Pattern Cushions

Located in Atlanta, GA

The golden color of the cane contrasts with the darker wood, while its open weave lends the chairs a light, airy presence.

Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Cane, Wood

Alvar Aalto Model 2 Birch Library Armchair, produced in Finland c1929–30
Alvar Aalto Model 2 Birch Library Armchair, produced in Finland c1929–30

Alvar Aalto Model 2 Birch Library Armchair, produced in Finland c1929–30

By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Finmar, Alvar Aalto

Located in Uxbridge, GB

The curved arms continue around the back of the chair, while the shaped supports beneath them give the chair its distinctive open construction.

Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Pair of Dutch Story Book Oak Armchairs with Pierced Backs and Rush, c. 1935
Pair of Dutch Story Book Oak Armchairs with Pierced Backs and Rush, c. 1935

Pair of Dutch Story Book Oak Armchairs with Pierced Backs and Rush, c. 1935

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Because the backs are pierced and sculptural, the chairs look equally good seen from behind, which makes them well suited to open-plan rooms.

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

The Drawing Lesson, Two Girls in an Art Gallery by Adolphe Lalauze, circa 1880
The Drawing Lesson, Two Girls in an Art Gallery by Adolphe Lalauze, circa 1880

The Drawing Lesson, Two Girls in an Art Gallery by Adolphe Lalauze, circa 1880

Located in Langweer, NL

The lines are lively and varied, with dense crosshatching in the dark dress and the chair, and open, quick strokes in the wall and floor.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Danish Modern Armchair Model 2280 by Magnus Stephensen for Fritz Hansen, 1940s.
Danish Modern Armchair Model 2280 by Magnus Stephensen for Fritz Hansen, 1940s.

Danish Modern Armchair Model 2280 by Magnus Stephensen for Fritz Hansen, 1940s.

By Fritz Hansen, Magnus Stephensen

Located in Asaa, DK

Rare and early Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern open arm chair in dark stained beech. Designed by Magnus Stephensen in the 1930s and manufactured by Fritz Hansen, Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Wood, Metal & Velvet, Carlo Hauner, 1950s
Pair of Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Wood, Metal & Velvet, Carlo Hauner, 1950s

Pair of Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Wood, Metal & Velvet, Carlo Hauner, 1950s

By Carlo Hauner

Located in New York, NY

The design’s character emerges through proportion and contrast: slender supports, broad horizontal backrests, and open space give each chair a substantial presence with remarkable vi...

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Victorian Armchairs by Yves Marthelot, Upholstered, France, 1983
Victorian Armchairs by Yves Marthelot, Upholstered, France, 1983

Victorian Armchairs by Yves Marthelot, Upholstered, France, 1983

By Yves Marthelot

Located in Queens, NY

2 French Victorian style (Fantasy Furniture) upholstered open scroll arm chairs.(PRICED EACH)

Category

20th Century French Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

19th Century French Louis XVI Gilt Armchair with Green Damask
19th Century French Louis XVI Gilt Armchair with Green Damask

19th Century French Louis XVI Gilt Armchair with Green Damask

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) gilt open arm chair with carved crossed torches on back crest and upholstered in green stripe damask.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Regence Armchair, Carved Walnut, Faux Tiger Upholstery, 19th C.
French Regence Armchair, Carved Walnut, Faux Tiger Upholstery, 19th C.

French Regence Armchair, Carved Walnut, Faux Tiger Upholstery, 19th C.

Located in Queens, NY

French Regence style (19th/20th C) carved walnut open arm chair with faux tiger upholstered seat and back.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Louis XVI Style Grey Painted Armchairs in Pink and White Ikat Upholstery
Louis XVI Style Grey Painted Armchairs in Pink and White Ikat Upholstery

Louis XVI Style Grey Painted Armchairs in Pink and White Ikat Upholstery

Located in Essex, MA

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Fauteuils, Carved Painted Armchairs, Pink Ikat Linen Upholstery A charming pair of Louis XVI style fauteuils, or open-arm salon chairs, carved in the c...

Category

Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Edwardian Mahogany And Cane Tub Armchair
Edwardian Mahogany And Cane Tub Armchair

Edwardian Mahogany And Cane Tub Armchair

Located in Cheshire, GB

An elegant Edwardian mahogany tub armchair, having a curved caned back continuing into the shaped sides and open arms. The chair retains its caned seat together with a removable brow...

Category

Vintage 1920s British Armchairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Regence Bleached Armchair with Green Upholstery
19th Century French Regence Bleached Armchair with Green Upholstery

19th Century French Regence Bleached Armchair with Green Upholstery

Located in Queens, NY

French Regence-style (19th Century) bleached and carved open arm chair with green stripe upholstery

Category

Antique 19th Century French Régence Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair regence style walnut wingback armchairs
Pair regence style walnut wingback armchairs

Pair regence style walnut wingback armchairs

Located in Augusta, GA

Lovely pair of French Regence style walnut open arm wingback chairs highly carved and newly upholstered in scalamandre ninfa crusca fabric

Category

Antique 1850s French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Dark Oak Accent Armchairs w/ Beige Seat By Paoli Furniture, Set of 3
Mid-Century Dark Oak Accent Armchairs w/ Beige Seat By Paoli Furniture, Set of 3

Mid-Century Dark Oak Accent Armchairs w/ Beige Seat By Paoli Furniture, Set of 3

By Paoli

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Stylish set of three Mid-Century Modern accent chairs by Paoli Furniture featuring sculptural dark oak Frames with tapered legs and curved open-arm silhouettes.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Restored Mid-century 3-Strand Round Full Pretzel Rattan Settee Sofa
Restored Mid-century 3-Strand Round Full Pretzel Rattan Settee Sofa

Restored Mid-century 3-Strand Round Full Pretzel Rattan Settee Sofa

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

It features a sculptural three-strand round pretzel arms and open base. The chair showcasing classic Modernist design.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

7 Pc, M & H Schrenkeisen or J. Jelliff American Renaissance Revival Parlor Suite
7 Pc, M & H Schrenkeisen or J. Jelliff American Renaissance Revival Parlor Suite

7 Pc, M & H Schrenkeisen or J. Jelliff American Renaissance Revival Parlor Suite

By John Jelliff

Located in Atlanta, GA

The deeply tufted backs and sprung seats provide the visual richness and comfort expected of formal parlor furniture of the 1870s, while the more open lower structure prevents the ch...

Category

Antique 1870s American Renaissance Revival Living Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut, Giltwood

Louis XVI Style Beech Wood Armchair with Pink Floral Damask Upholstery
Louis XVI Style Beech Wood Armchair with Pink Floral Damask Upholstery

Louis XVI Style Beech Wood Armchair with Pink Floral Damask Upholstery

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XVI style (18/19th Cent) beech wood large open arm chair with a carved bow knot top oval shaped back and seat upholstered in a pink floral damask.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Paint, Upholstery

Early 20th C Pair Louis XVI Style Creme Painted w/ Gold Accent Armchairs
Early 20th C Pair Louis XVI Style Creme Painted w/ Gold Accent Armchairs

Early 20th C Pair Louis XVI Style Creme Painted w/ Gold Accent Armchairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Each chair has an open, generously proportioned armchair frame finished in a softly aged ivory or creamy-white painted surface, relieved by selectively applied gilt-bronze or gold-to...

Category

Vintage 1910s Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Chestnut Dining Table in Baroque Style with Wrought-Iron Supports, 1900s
Spanish Chestnut Dining Table in Baroque Style with Wrought-Iron Supports, 1900s

Spanish Chestnut Dining Table in Baroque Style with Wrought-Iron Supports, 1900s

Located in Casteren, NL

At 29.9 inches (76 cm) high, the table offers a comfortable dining height for use with modern dining chairs. The open trestle base also provides generous space for seating.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Spanish Baroque Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Pair of Biedermeier Satin Birch Armchairs, Sweden, 1910s
Pair of Biedermeier Satin Birch Armchairs, Sweden, 1910s

Pair of Biedermeier Satin Birch Armchairs, Sweden, 1910s

Located in Rīga, LV

Pair of Biedermeier style armchairs in satin birch with brown upholstered seats. The chairs feature open backs, curved armrests, saber front legs, and a warm patterned wood grain.

Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Biedermeier Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Birch

Dark blue club armchair made of cowhide leather with a timeless design
Dark blue club armchair made of cowhide leather with a timeless design

Dark blue club armchair made of cowhide leather with a timeless design

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Its rounded shapes and moderately low armrests prevent it from dominating a space, while keeping sightlines open. A club chair offers excellent seating comfort and creates a warm, in...

Category

Late 20th Century Classical Roman Armchairs

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

Set of 4 Rustic Armchairs by Old Hickory Furniture Co., Circa 1940s
Set of 4 Rustic Armchairs by Old Hickory Furniture Co., Circa 1940s

Set of 4 Rustic Armchairs by Old Hickory Furniture Co., Circa 1940s

By Old Hickory Furniture Company

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 4 American Rustic Old Hickory (1940s) open arm chairs with a woven seat & back and a box form double stretcher.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Hickory

Eugene Boudin - Crinolines sur la Plage, Impressionist Watercolour, 1867
Eugene Boudin - Crinolines sur la Plage, Impressionist Watercolour, 1867

Eugene Boudin - Crinolines sur la Plage, Impressionist Watercolour, 1867

By Eugène Louis Boudin

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

At the left a man in a dark coat and boater sits on the sand beside a folding stool, under the corner of an awning; at the centre a group is gathered in beach chairs beneath open par...

Category

1860s Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Sturdy vintage sheepskin club armchair
Sturdy vintage sheepskin club armchair

Sturdy vintage sheepskin club armchair

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Thanks to its rounded shapes and relatively low armrests, it does not dominate a space and helps maintain open sight lines. A club chair offers comfortable seating and has a warm, in...

Category

20th Century Classical Roman Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Dutch Art Deco Hague School modernist armchair, 1920s
Dutch Art Deco Hague School modernist armchair, 1920s

Dutch Art Deco Hague School modernist armchair, 1920s

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

The broad side panels, upright back posts, flat armrests and open lower structure give the chair a wonderfully balanced silhouette: solid and grounded, but not heavy.

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of French Louis XV Style Bleached Armchairs, Tapestry Upholstery
Pair of French Louis XV Style Bleached Armchairs, Tapestry Upholstery

Pair of French Louis XV Style Bleached Armchairs, Tapestry Upholstery

Located in Queens, NY

2 French Louis XV style (20th Cent) bleached open arm chairs with tapestry style upholstered seat and back (PRICED EACH)

Category

20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Francis Mair (American, California, 1916-1991) Sculptural Wicker Chaise Longue.
Francis Mair (American, California, 1916-1991) Sculptural Wicker Chaise Longue.

Francis Mair (American, California, 1916-1991) Sculptural Wicker Chaise Longue.

By Francis Mair

Located in Chicago, IL

This rare piece is interesting from any point of view, due to its smooth curves and design. The open character of the lounge chair makes it look very light and inviting as well as st...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Finn Juhl Model 45 Armchair, American Ash Wood, Modern Design, USA
Finn Juhl Model 45 Armchair, American Ash Wood, Modern Design, USA

Finn Juhl Model 45 Armchair, American Ash Wood, Modern Design, USA

By Finn Juhl

Located in Queens, NY

2 Replica of Finn Juhl Model 45 arm chair. American ash wood open arm chair with a natural finish having a LIGHT BROWN fabric seat and back with a seat cushion (PRICED EACH)

Category

20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Ash

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Armchair with Upholstered Seat
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Armchair with Upholstered Seat

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Armchair with Upholstered Seat

Located in Seattle, WA

The arms are gracefully shaped and tapered, complementing the chair's minimalist aesthetic.Additional design elements include slender back posts, a curved backrest panel, and tapered...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Studio Kastilia Silvi, Italian White & Cream Vanity Table with Blue Seat, 1970s
Studio Kastilia Silvi, Italian White & Cream Vanity Table with Blue Seat, 1970s

Studio Kastilia Silvi, Italian White & Cream Vanity Table with Blue Seat, 1970s

By Studio Kastilia 1

Located in Roma, IT

This unique piece can be used as a table and can transform into a vanity corner with a chair and mirror. The cylindrical body on wheels conceals a small chair and opens to reveal a r...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal

Pair of English Faux Bamboo Armchairs with Lattice Backs, circa 1920
Pair of English Faux Bamboo Armchairs with Lattice Backs, circa 1920

Pair of English Faux Bamboo Armchairs with Lattice Backs, circa 1920

Located in Atlanta, GA

Crafted in wood and finished to simulate bamboo, the frames feature turned and knuckle-detailed elements throughout, creating a convincing and well-proportioned interpretation of the...

Category

Early 20th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Wood

Vintage vanity dresser by Studio Kastilia Silvi with blue seat, Italy, 1970's
Vintage vanity dresser by Studio Kastilia Silvi with blue seat, Italy, 1970's

Vintage vanity dresser by Studio Kastilia Silvi with blue seat, Italy, 1970's

By Studio Kastilia 1

Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL

This unique piece can be used as a table (51 cm in diameter and 71 cm in height) and can transform into a vanity corner with a chair and a mirror. The cylindrical body on wheels conc...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Vanities

Materials

Fabric, Mirror, Plastic

Studio Kastilia Silvi, Italian White Vanity Table with Blue Seat, 1970s
Studio Kastilia Silvi, Italian White Vanity Table with Blue Seat, 1970s

Studio Kastilia Silvi, Italian White Vanity Table with Blue Seat, 1970s

By Studio Kastilia 1

Located in Roma, IT

This unique piece can be used as a table and can transform into a vanity corner with a chair and mirror. The cylindrical body on wheels conceals a small chair and opens to reveal a r...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal

Mid 19th Century A Near Pair of Empire Style Fauteuils With Carved Arm Detail
Mid 19th Century A Near Pair of Empire Style Fauteuils With Carved Arm Detail

Mid 19th Century A Near Pair of Empire Style Fauteuils With Carved Arm Detail

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Handsome near pair of Empire style open-arm chairs with square backs and fluted, carved arm supports.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Exceptional Pair Italian Neoclassical Armchairs Early 20th Century
Antique Exceptional Pair Italian Neoclassical Armchairs Early 20th Century

Antique Exceptional Pair Italian Neoclassical Armchairs Early 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a fantastic and highly decorative antique pair of Italian Neo-Classical mahogany and giltwood fauteuil armchairs, circa 1900 in date. The chairs feature open back splats fea...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century English Regency Iron Armchair with Faux Maple Finish
20th Century English Regency Iron Armchair with Faux Maple Finish

20th Century English Regency Iron Armchair with Faux Maple Finish

Located in Queens, NY

12 English Regency style (20th Cent) faux maple painted iron arm chairs with open design back and slip seat (PRICED EACH)

Category

20th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Metal

8 Inner Garden Oil Painting on Canvas, Expressionist, 2010s, Unframed
8 Inner Garden Oil Painting on Canvas, Expressionist, 2010s, Unframed

8 Inner Garden Oil Painting on Canvas, Expressionist, 2010s, Unframed

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In the center stands a single chair with an open book left on it — a poignant detail that suggests a human presence, a moment of deep reflection recently paused.

Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Linen

20th Century Edwardian Corner Armchair With Striped Seat
20th Century Edwardian Corner Armchair With Striped Seat

20th Century Edwardian Corner Armchair With Striped Seat

Located in Lisbon, PT

An Edwardian corner armchair from circa 1905, featuring a finely inlaid bentwood frame and upholstered striped seat. The chair’s curved open back and elegant silhouette reflect the ...

Category

20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist armchair "Skrindan" for OPE Möbel Sweden 1960s
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist armchair "Skrindan" for OPE Möbel Sweden 1960s

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist armchair "Skrindan" for OPE Möbel Sweden 1960s

By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist

Located in Paris, IDF

As the backs and armrests sit relatively low, the chairs have an open look. The upholstered loose back and seat cushions elevate the visual comfort.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Kashima lounge set in original cream leather by Michel Ducaroy  Ligne Roset 1980
Kashima lounge set in original cream leather by Michel Ducaroy  Ligne Roset 1980

Kashima lounge set in original cream leather by Michel Ducaroy Ligne Roset 1980

By Michel Ducaroy

Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen

Technical details • Designer: Michel Ducaroy • Manufacturer: Ligne Roset, France • Period: 1970s • Production year: 1980 • Pieces: 3 (sofa + 2 lounge chairs) • Materials: Open grain ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Leather

Old Hickory Armchair
Old Hickory Armchair

Old Hickory Armchair

Located in New York, NY

The seat and back are hand woven with the traditional open canework style. This Adirondack chair is typical of the style as seen at the Old Faithful Inn of Yellowstone Park and Adiro...

Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Art Nouveau Dining Set by Louis Majorelle, Walnut & Marble, c. 1905
Art Nouveau Dining Set by Louis Majorelle, Walnut & Marble, c. 1905

Art Nouveau Dining Set by Louis Majorelle, Walnut & Marble, c. 1905

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

An Art Nouveau set consisting of a wooden table with a Violet d'Afyon marble top, two open-sided armchairs, and four chairs, model "AUX CLEMATITES," all with carved and openwork deco...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Dining Room Sets

Materials

Breccia Marble

19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Armchair with Cane Seat
19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Armchair with Cane Seat

19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Armchair with Cane Seat

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) mahogany square back open arm chair with bronze trim and cane seat & back with a stretcher.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

Dutch Modernist Steel Armchair by Albert in ’t Veld, 1980s
Dutch Modernist Steel Armchair by Albert in ’t Veld, 1980s

Dutch Modernist Steel Armchair by Albert in ’t Veld, 1980s

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

Returning to the Netherlands, he developed a distinctive practice combining steel and neon light in his art. The chair’s open frame and architectural clarity reveal his background i...

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid three piece suite
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid three piece suite

Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid three piece suite

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid three piece suite, consisting of a quality mahogany inlaid settee, arm chair and a pair of side chairs with open arms, turned tapering front...

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Studio Kastilia Silvi, Italian Cream Vanity Table with Blue Velvet Seat, 1970s
Studio Kastilia Silvi, Italian Cream Vanity Table with Blue Velvet Seat, 1970s

Studio Kastilia Silvi, Italian Cream Vanity Table with Blue Velvet Seat, 1970s

By Studio Kastilia 1

Located in Roma, IT

This unique piece can be used as a table (51 cm in diameter and 71 cm in height) and can transform into a vanity corner with a chair and a mirror. The cylindrical body on wheels conc...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Rocking Chaises Walter Lamb Waikiki Lounge Style CA. 1950s
Pair of Mid-Century Rocking Chaises Walter Lamb Waikiki Lounge Style CA. 1950s

Pair of Mid-Century Rocking Chaises Walter Lamb Waikiki Lounge Style CA. 1950s

By Walter Lamb

Located in Camden, ME

The design shifts slightly when the chairs are opened or folded: • Open: approx. 65" L × 20" W × 34.5" H • Closed: approx. 63" L × 20" W × 18" H Whether placed indoors as sculptural...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

A Pair of “Model 83” Armchairs by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen, Denmark 1952
A Pair of “Model 83” Armchairs by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen, Denmark 1952

A Pair of “Model 83” Armchairs by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen, Denmark 1952

By Nanna Ditzel, Søren Willadsen

Located in Utrecht, NL

With this model, Nanna Ditzel arrives at a clearly-structured solution in which a high degree of coherence is maintained while the chair appears visually light and open. The structur...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1920s Swedish armchairs hand-scraped to their original paint
1920s Swedish armchairs hand-scraped to their original paint

1920s Swedish armchairs hand-scraped to their original paint

Located in London, GB

A pair of open arm swedish chairs from the early 1900s that have been hand scraped and still retain some traces of the original paint.

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Highback Armchairs in Oak and Canvas Straps, France, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Highback Armchairs in Oak and Canvas Straps, France, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Highback Armchairs in Oak and Canvas Straps, France, 1950s

Located in Almelo, NL

The black-and-white striped canvas straps provide both visual rhythm and functional seating support, delivering comfort while preserving the chair’s open and airy silhouette. These ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Rare Tarquini Mårtensson and Michael Tarp Jensen Armchair
Rare Tarquini Mårtensson and Michael Tarp Jensen Armchair

Rare Tarquini Mårtensson and Michael Tarp Jensen Armchair

Located in Waalwijk, NL

The rounded seat is upholstered in a bright green wool. The open construction of the chair contributes to the architectural feeling the chairs evoke.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 7 Hand Dyed Leather Armchairs
Set of 7 Hand Dyed Leather Armchairs

Set of 7 Hand Dyed Leather Armchairs

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality set of 7 hand dyed leather armchairs, each chair with open arms, stands on carved cabriole legs.

Category

Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Two Industrial Steel and Leather Armchairs, The Netherlands, 1960s
Set of Two Industrial Steel and Leather Armchairs, The Netherlands, 1960s

Set of Two Industrial Steel and Leather Armchairs, The Netherlands, 1960s

By Martin Visser

Located in Almelo, NL

The proportions are balanced and architectural, with squared armrests and open, transparent framing. These chairs work well in a variety of interiors—from minimalist and industrial s...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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Open Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the open chair you’re looking for. An open chair — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. Find 388 options for an antique or vintage open chair now, or shop our selection of 12 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the open chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An open chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one open chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Alfred Christensen, Fritz Hansen and Edward Wormley produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Open Chair?

Prices for an open chair start at $125 and top out at $45,000 with the average selling for $3,063.

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.