$4,851Sale Price / set|20% Off
Swedish Gustavian Oval back Dining Chairs White Set of 6 mid C20th
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual Set of 6 Swedish Gustavian oval back dining chairs in good condition in grey paint with lovely detailed carvied oval back rests , fluted legs and decorative embellishment Gr...
Birch
Set of 7 Swedish White Wash Paint Decorated Oval Cane Backs Dining Chairs NICE!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 7 Swedish White Wash Paint Decorated Oval Cane Backs Fluted Legs Dining Chairs NICE!
Silk, Cane, Hardwood
Pair of Gustavian Chairs Circa 1850
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderfully detailed oval back Swedish chairs
Wood
16 Swedish Gustavian Style Dining Chairs with Oval Backs
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Set of sixteen Swedish Gustavian style dining chairs with oval backs circa 1900 in white paint.The modell is call Svenska modellenin.
Swedish Painted Oval Back Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Swedish painted oval back dining chairs from the 1800's.
Swedish Set of 6 Oval Back Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Swedish set of 6 oval back dining chairs with upholstered seats
19th Century A Set of Four Painted Swedish Chairs With Oval Backs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A set of four Swedish chairs with oval backs formed by vertical splats and medallions painted with shell motifs.
Fabric, Wood, Paint
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H 37 in W 18.88 in D 18.88 in
Set of Twelve 18th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Oval Back Wheat Sheaf Chairs
Located in Wichita, KS
These side chairs have oval backs, pierced slats accented by carved wheat sheafs, cross stretchers, and slip seat cushions.
Wood, Paint
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H 35.04 in W 19.3 in D 18.12 in
Swedish Gustavian Oval back Dining Chairs White Set of 6 mid C20th
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual Set of 6 Swedish Gustavian oval back dining chairs in good condition in grey paint with lovely detailed carvied oval back rests , fluted legs and decorative embellishment Gr...
Birch
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H 35.04 in W 19.3 in D 18.12 in
Swedish Gustavian Oval back Dining Chairs White Set of 6 mid C20th
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual Set of 6 Swedish Gustavian oval back dining chairs in good condition in grey paint with lovely detailed carvied oval back rests , fluted legs and decorative embellishment Gr...
Birch
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H 39.25 in W 17.75 in
Set of Eight Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Dining Chairs with Oval Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of eight Swedish Gustavian style dining room side chairs from the 19th century with oval backs, striped upholstery and fluted legs.
Upholstery, Wood
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H 38 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
Swedish Set of 4 Side Chairs w/ Pierced Oval Shaped Backs & Upholstered Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
This set of vintage chairs from Sweden each feature oval-shaped chair backs with pierce-carved splat backrests, an oval plaque and foliage carved motif on the top back rail, and repe...
Wood
A Swedish Ivory Painted Oval Back Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome Swedish neo-classical ivory painted and parcel-gilt oval back armchair raised on fluted supports
Set of Ten Oval Flame Birch Dining Chairs by Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pristine set of ten vintage oval-back dining chairs by exclusive Swedish department store Nordiska Kompaniet.
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H 36.63 in W 19.69 in D 21.25 in
18th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Oval Back Side Chairs in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A set of four Swedish Gustavian period side chairs with oval backs, pierced slats accented by carved wheat sheafs, cross stretchers, and slip seat cushions.
Pine
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H 38 in W 19 in D 19 in
Set of Ten Swedish Gustavian Style Dining Chairs with Oval Backs, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each of this set of ten Swedish dining room chairs features an oval back with pierced splat, topped with a carved crest.
Upholstery, Wood
A set of six Swedish oval back chairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of six dark grey painted chairs with all new linen upholstery
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H 36 in W 20 in D 18 in
Pair of Swedish 1800s Gustavian Oval Back Chairs, Upholstered in Fortuny Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian period oval back carved and painted wooden side chairs from the early 19th century, upholstered with Fortuny fabric.
Upholstery, Wood
$5,255 / set
H 40.16 in W 22.45 in D 22.05 in
Set of Eight Late 19th Century English Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
We are pleased to offer this elegant set of eight 19th Century English, later painted dining chairs. These chairs are sturdy and ooze elegance with their unique looped open back desi...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Set of 6 Gustavian Style Dining Chairs
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Set of six early 20th century Gustavian style dining chairs. Seats have recently been fully upholstered (including webbing, foam etc) and finished in calico. 1920. Seat height: 19.5...
Beech
$3,200 / set
H 42 in W 20 in D 20 in
Harlequin Set of 6 Antique Gustavian Style Urn Back Dining Chairs.English C.1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A wonderful set of six English limed oak chairs. Not quite matching. They are actually 2 different models ( 3 + 3 ). The chairs have the same basic characteristics. Firstly, the de...
Oak
Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very unique set of six Gustavian dining chairs, I was told in Sweden they where called "Kung Stolar" King Chairs. I found them at an Estate auction in Stockholm Sweden. The...
Birch
Set of Eight 20th Century Gustavian Style Dining Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very attractive set of eight early 20th Century Gustavian style dining chairs. Highly decorative with a later aged white paint finish the set comprises of two carver chairs and si...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Set of 6 White Painted Dining Chairs from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Class and style combine in this lovely set of six matching dining chairs from Sweden. They were painted white and given a gold trim which was the "style" in the early 1900s. The curv...
Wood, Paint
$3,881Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 35.44 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in L 35.44 in
Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs Grey Lindome Style Set of 6, Mid-20th Century
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual set of 6 Gustavian lindome dining chairs in good structural condition with fine carved detailing in Grey with trap seats. Lovely fluted legs and Classic rose detail on the ed...
Birch
Set of Six French Provincial Style Painted Cane Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dreamy set of six French hand-carved dining chairs featuring caned seats and a Gustavian style painted finish. Beautifully crafted frames in the provincial or Louis XV taste with a s...
Linen, Cane, Wood
$1,344Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34 in W 17 in D 18.5 in
Set of Four Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Dining Chairs, Late 20th Century
Located in Brentwood, TN
Swedish Gustavian style painted dining chairs, late 20th century, crafted in painted wood with upholstered seats. The chairs feature classic Gustavian design elements including a cle...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
$5,336Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37.01 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Swedish Gustavian Roseback Dining Chairs White Set of 8 1940s 2 Carvers
Located in Lewes, England
Rare Set of 6 Swedish Gustavian roseback dining chairs and 2 matching Roseback Carver Chairs in good condition in white with lovely carvings C 1940. Great for every day usage with ...
Birch
$13,950 / set
H 37.5 in W 19.25 in D 20.5 in
Set of eight Swedish chairs dates to the mid-18th century, circa 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
This set of eight Swedish chairs dates to the mid-18th century, circa 1760, and represents an early example of Scandinavian seating with elegant provincial character. Each chair feat...
Wood
Set of Six Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Cane Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite set of six Swedish painted dining chairs crafted in the Gustavian Louis XVI taste. The chairs feature a distinctive arched crest back with a woven cane inset. The beech fra...
Fabric, Cane, Beech
$3,638 / set
H 41.34 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
Set of Six 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted High Back Dining Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of Six 20th Century French dining chairs in Louis XVI style. Painted chairs by renowned furniture maker Maurice Hirch. Stripped back to calico and ready to upholster in your own...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
$4,716 / set
H 38.19 in W 16.93 in D 16.15 in
Circa 1800s set of six Swedish painted oak Provincial Gustavian dining chairs
Located in London, GB
A set of (6) Gustavian chairs of wonderful quality with rounded backs, open work, and cut decoration.The seats are removable and upholstered in woven horse tail hair. The oak is from...
Oak
Set of Twelve Louis XVI Gustavian Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Glorious set of twelve Swedish dining chairs crafted in the Louis XVI Gustavian taste. The chairs feature beech frames that have been painted or glazed with an intentionally distress...
Fabric, Beech
$9,298 / set
H 37.01 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Set of Six Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of six 18th Century Swedish Gustavian dining chairs. Made from beech, Axet design with the typical southern Swedish wheat sheaf carving detail. Restored and scraped back to the...
Beech
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
English Painted Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful early 19th century English painted breakfront bookcase. Good carved decoration and astragal glazing. Fitted with adjustable shelving. 1830. Code: 8693 Dimensions: W: 81.5...
Oak, Pine
Cabinet 18th Century Sweden Period Rococo
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Swedish Cabinet from period rococo ca 1760 Stockholm. Original hardwares - please see in photo of very original key. Upper cabinet with two large doors, resting on six s...
Bronze
Oak and Mahogany Cricket Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English reclaimed oak veneered and mahogany cricket table, the circular planked top with a raised edge, on three splayed tapering legs joined by a triangular undertier. Dimensi...
Wood
$1,005 / item
H 32.68 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
19th Century French Hand Carved Dining Chairs in Louis XVI Style with Cane Seats
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French hand carved dining chairs delicately hand painted in light grey with original cane seats and backs. The frame of the backs is in oval shape and all of them are in...
Cane, Wood
$763Sale Price / item|24% Off
H 33.86 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in
19th Century French Hand Carved Dining Chairs with Cane Backs, circa 1870
Located in Sofia, BG
Six 19th century dining chairs in Louis XVI style made of hand-painted wood with cane backs and upholstered very comfortable seat resting on elegantly shaped legs. Very good condit...
Cane, Wood
Vintage Green Bedside Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Perfectly blending style and functionality, this piece is sure to become a favorite in any decor. The deep vintage willow green hand-painted and lightly distressed finish and scall...
Wood
$4,042 / set
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Set of Six Antique Swedish Gustavian Bellman Dining Chairs, Circa 1880
Located in Lewes, England
Set of six late 19th century antique Swedish Gustavian Bellman dining chairs with webbed seats and lovely brass style detailing on backrest and at the top of the pyramid legs. Very h...
Wood
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.
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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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