Pair Small Chairs Antique
1660s French Mid-Century Modern Pair Small Chairs Antique
Brass
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Pair Small Chairs Antique
Wood
Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Pair Small Chairs Antique
Cane, Walnut
1920s French Louis XV Pair Small Chairs Antique
Walnut
Early 20th Century Jacobean Pair Small Chairs Antique
Walnut
Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Pair Small Chairs Antique
Wood
1920s Belgian Art Deco Pair Small Chairs Antique
Cane, Beech
19th Century English Renaissance Pair Small Chairs Antique
Rope, Walnut
1680s English Charles II Pair Small Chairs Antique
Oak
Early 20th Century Pair Small Chairs Antique
Velvet, Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Pair Small Chairs Antique
Elm
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Pair Small Chairs Antique
Wood
Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Pair Small Chairs Antique
Walnut
19th Century French Baroque Pair Small Chairs Antique
Wood
Mid-19th Century German Pair Small Chairs Antique
Yew
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Yew, Fruitwood
Early 18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Pair Small Chairs Antique
Wood
Early 1800s Neoclassical Pair Small Chairs Antique
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Pair Small Chairs Antique
Tapestry, Hardwood
Early 20th Century American Pair Small Chairs Antique
Fiberglass
19th Century English Regency Pair Small Chairs Antique
Wood
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Pair Small Chairs Antique
Walnut, Cane
1790s French Directoire Pair Small Chairs Antique
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Pair Small Chairs Antique
Trimming, Velvet, Wood
Early 19th Century American Federal Pair Small Chairs Antique
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pair Small Chairs Antique
Rush, Wood
Early 1900s American American Classical Pair Small Chairs Antique
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Pair Small Chairs Antique
Linen, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Pair Small Chairs Antique
Walnut
19th Century British Pair Small Chairs Antique
Satinwood
1830s British William IV Pair Small Chairs Antique
Wood
Late 19th Century British Queen Anne Pair Small Chairs Antique
Walnut
Late 18th Century English Pair Small Chairs Antique
Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pair Small Chairs Antique
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Pair Small Chairs Antique
Muslin, Mahogany
Early 18th Century French Régence Pair Small Chairs Antique
Beech, Upholstery
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Pair Small Chairs Antique
Beech, Velvet
Late 19th Century American Rustic Pair Small Chairs Antique
Horn, Cowhide
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Pair Small Chairs Antique
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Pair Small Chairs Antique
Oak
19th Century English Victorian Pair Small Chairs Antique
Upholstery, Walnut
1840s French Louis XVI Pair Small Chairs Antique
Oak
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Pair Small Chairs Antique
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair Small Chairs Antique
Pine
18th Century Swedish Rococo Pair Small Chairs Antique
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century American Georgian Pair Small Chairs Antique
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Pair Small Chairs Antique
Wood, Wicker
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Pair Small Chairs Antique
Elm
18th Century British Georgian Pair Small Chairs Antique
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Pair Small Chairs Antique
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Pair Small Chairs Antique
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Pair Small Chairs Antique
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood
1920s French Art Deco Pair Small Chairs Antique
Velvet, Wood
Early 19th Century French Pair Small Chairs Antique
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Pair Small Chairs Antique
Ebony, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Swedish Pair Small Chairs Antique
Paint, Wood
Mid-18th Century French Baroque Pair Small Chairs Antique
Gold
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Pair Small Chairs Antique
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Pair Small Chairs Antique
Straw, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Pair Small Chairs Antique
Beech
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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.
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