Oriental Chair
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Chairs
Softwood
Antique 19th Century Asian Other Chairs
Other
Early 20th Century Chairs
Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Chinoiserie Chairs
Fabric, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century Maghreb Islamic Chairs
Bone, Beech
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Corner Chairs
Rosewood
Late 20th Century Asian Chairs
Wood
20th Century British Chairs
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Corner Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Chairs
Brass
Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Side Chairs
Cane, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century Maghreb Moorish Chairs
Wood, Bone
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Brass
20th Century Chinese Chairs
Teak
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Glass
Late 20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Teak
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century Moroccan Moorish Side Chairs
Wood, Bone
20th Century Unknown Chairs
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs
Rosewood
20th Century Chinese Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Side Chairs
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Ming Furniture
Wood
Vintage 1920s Chinoiserie Dining Room Sets
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Hong Kong Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Teak, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Desks
Cane, Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century British Chippendale Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Steel
2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Console Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Dining Room Chairs
Antique 19th Century Chinese Armchairs
Wood
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Japanese Desks
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Maghreb Baroque Chairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Vintage 1940s American Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Wood, Silk, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Thai Tibetan Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Slipper Chairs
Mohair, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Spanish Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
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Oriental Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Oriental 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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