Painted Chair Pair
Vintage 1930s English Chairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1930s English Chairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1930s English Chairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1930s English Chairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1930s English Chairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1930s English Chairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1930s English Chairs
Vintage 1930s English Chairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1930s English Chairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1930s English Chairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1930s English Chairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1930s English Chairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1930s English Chairs
Vintage 1930s English Chairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1930s English Chairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1930s English Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique 1860s English Gothic Side Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Rococo Bergere Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Antique 1820s English Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1820s English Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1820s English Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1820s English Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1820s English Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1820s English Armchairs
Antique 1820s English Armchairs
Antique 1820s English Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1820s English Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1820s English Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1820s English Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1820s English Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1820s English Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1820s English Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Armchairs
Chrome, Enamel, Steel
Vintage 1930s Pakistani Folk Art Painted Furniture
Antique 1810s English Regency Painted Furniture
Beech, Paint, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Painted Furniture
Rope, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Pakistani Folk Art Chairs
Antique Early 1900s European Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 1900s European Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
20th Century American Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Chairs
Wicker
Vintage 1930s English Chairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1930s English Chairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1930s English Chairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1930s English Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century American Country Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Chairs
Silk, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Teak
20th Century Chairs
Late 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Chairs
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique 1840s American American Classical Windsor Chairs
Paint, Wood
Early 20th Century American Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1920s American Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
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Painted Chair 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 lounge furniture cannot be overstated. Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other seating — 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 styles in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other furnishings — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring 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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.