Turn of the Century English Leather and Walnut Armchair
Located in London, GB
This very handsome and well made English turn of the century armchair is made up of Walnut and a
Antique Early 1900s British Chairs
Brass
Turn of the Century English Leather and Walnut Armchair
Located in London, GB
This very handsome and well made English turn of the century armchair is made up of Walnut and a
Brass
English Turn of the Century 1900s Bamboo Slipper Chair with Cane Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Turn of the Century bamboo slipper chair from the early 20th century, with cane seat
Bamboo, Cane
English Turn of the Century Oak Corner Chair with Carved Geometric Back Splat
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English Turn of the Century oak corner chair, dating back to circa 1900, features a carved
Oak
19th Century English Captain's Chair
Located in High Point, NC
19th century captain's chair from England. The chair is made from oak and has a seat made from elm
Elm, Oak
19th Century English Captain's Chair
Located in High Point, NC
19th century captain's chair from England. The chair is made from oak and has a seat made from ash
Ash
19th Century English Captain's Chair
Located in High Point, NC
19th century captain's chair from England. The chair is made from oak and has a seat made from elm
Elm, Oak
Set of 6 English Renaissance Ornately-Carved Hall Chairs, Turn of 19th & 20th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English set of six Renaissance style elaborately carved hall chairs from the turn of the 19th
Wood
$4,012 / set
Pair of English 19th Century Windsor Chairs
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Pair of English 19th century Windsor chairs with open fret splats with turned supports and legs
Ash, Elm
Pair of 19th Century English Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of 19th century mahogany hall chairs from England. The backs are in the shape of shields
Mahogany
$1,795 / set
Pair of 19th Century English Hall Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A nice pair of 19th Century English Mahogany Hall Chairs. Classic cut out back rests with turned
Mahogany
$5,531Sale Price / set|23% Off
19th Century English Set of Six Antique Chairs
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Series of refined 19th century anique English mahogany wood six chairs. The legs are very elegant
Walnut
Mid-century chair, black and wood, Elliotts of Newbury, England
By Elliots of Newbury
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing Mid-century design chair, made by the English factory Elliots of Newbury, in Berkshire. It
Leather, Wood
19th Century English "Discipline" / Posture Chair Circa 1860
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century English "Discipline" / posture chair Circa 1860. Diminutive tall stool type chair
Cane, Beech, Elm
Late 19th Century Victorian English Side Chairs - Set of Four
Located in Troy, MI
A set of four late Victorian oak side chairs, circa 1890, carrying the ornate confidence of the
Upholstery, Oak
$4,800 / set
Pair of 19th Century English Side Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning pair of early 19th century English elmwood side chairs, each with solid elm seats
Elm
Pair of Early 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A pair of early 19th C. English late Regency or William IV mahogany hall chairs with shaped backs
Mahogany
Pair of English Gorget Back Mahogany Hall Chairs from the 1860s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite pair of English slanted hall chairs features molded gorget backs adorned with
Mahogany
19th Century English William IV Captain's Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique Walnut Captain's Chair with a noteworthy Bol form frame in an overall honey walnut finish
Walnut
English Georgian Armorial Hall Chairs Attributed to Gillows, Circa 1810
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Cheltenham, GB
English Georgian Armorial Hall Chairs Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London, circa 1810. A
Wood
Circa 1840 English Armorial Hall Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1840 English armorial hall chair. Mahogany. Raised on turned, tapered, vasi-form legs with
Wood
Pair of Antique English Jacobean Windsor Lounge Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This pair of antique English Windsor lounge chairs are incredible. Can't find another pair quite
Wood
$3,400 / set
Set of Six English Victorian Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Set of six English mahogany Victorian period dining chairs upholstered in woven straw seats for an
Mahogany, Straw
19th Century Set of 4 English Oak Parquetry Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
Set of four elegant English side chairs in oak, with fruitwood inlay. The seat back has a hand
Fruitwood, Oak
$4,500 / set
Pair of English Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Stunning pair of Regency hall chairs from England, circa 1800. Dramatic in color alone, the solid
Mahogany, Paint
Pair of 19th Century English William and Mary Style Wing Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 19th-century English wing chairs that don’t just reference William and Mary—they revel in
Linen, Oak
English late 18th century George III “Gothick” Yew wood Windsor Chair
Located in Troy, NY
age and use. Eighteenth century chairs with Gothic shaped backs and pierced splats are often
Yew, Elm
Antique English Set of Twelve George III Mahogany & Inlaid Dining Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Glasgow, GB
A rare set of twelve George III mahogany tablet-back dining chairs attributed to Gillows of
Leather, Wood
English High Back Windsor Armchair of Elm from the Georgian Era
Located in Austin, TX
and spindle back, with curved rail arms mounted to a shaped solid seat, and set upon a turned
Wood, Elm
18th Century English George III Side Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic 18th century English George III ladder-back oak side chair with beautiful details
Oak
Late 19th Century English Reclining Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This English reclining lounge chair is a remarkable example of pre-modern craftsmanship. The chair
Linen, Mahogany
English Lancaster Chair from JAMB
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
classic library chair of 19th century fashion. This comfortable chair has a squared back and track arms
Brass
$4,750 / set
Pair of English Oak George I Hall Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
A fine, early pair of Georgian oak hall chairs with turned legs and stretchers, and canted splat
Oak
Pair of English Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Faversham, GB
A pair of Victorian hall chairs in mahogany with shield backs complemented by decorative molded
Mahogany
A Pair of 19th Century English William IV Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1840 A pair of nineteenth century William IV mahogany hall chairs, the shaped backs
Wood
4 English Windsor Farmhouse Chairs - Early 20th Century Beech
Located in Manzano, IT
4 English Windsor Farmhouse Chairs – Early 20th Century Beech Experience the timeless charm of
Wood
Set of Six English William IV Fruitwood Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A refined set of six 19th century English Willian IV dining chairs comprising of two armchairs and
Fabric, Fruitwood
$4,077Sale Price / set|38% Off
19th Century Set of 6 English Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs by James Reilly
Located in Casteren, NL
turned reeded front supports. These chairs have a special and very strong durable and patented
Mahogany
English vintage mid-19th century styles solid oak chairs, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
English vintage mid-19th century styles solid oak chairs, 1930s Set of six chairs made entirely of
Oak
Set Of Four Painted English Regency Period Dining Chairs
Located in Faversham, GB
to each. All raised on gently sweeping turned saber legs. The chairs are strong and sturdy with no
Rush, Wood, Paint
19th Century English Victorian Hand Carved Oak Hall Chairs
Located in Sofia, BG
A pair of Victorian oak hall chairs, each with a scroll carved back, centred with a vacant shield
Oak
Set of Eight Windsor Chairs, English Yew, Rustic Farmhouse Style dining chairs
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a set of 8 Windsor chairs made from the finest English yew. The set of 8 consists
Wood
Pair of antique Regency mahogany hall chairs in the manner of Gillows
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
A pair of antique Regency mahogany hall chairs, the oval backs with gadrooned scroll carving
Mahogany
Set Of Four 20th Century English Oak Dining Chairs With Seat Cushions
Located in High Point, NC
Set of Four 20th Century English Oak Dining Chairs with Seat Cushions. Crafted in England, this set
Upholstery, Oak
Circa 1780-1800 English Georgian Corner Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1780-1800 Georgian corner chair, English. Fruitwood & elm. Raised on square legs with X cross
Fabric, Elm, Fruitwood
19th Century English Lancashire Ash and Elm Spindle Wingback Chair
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th century English Lancashire wingback chair exemplifies regional craftsmanship with its
Ash, Elm
19th-Century English Oak Corner Chair with Heart-Shaped Splats
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century English corner chair is a classic provincial form, built in solid oak and
Rush, Oak
Set of 6 Antique 19th Century English Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
This set of 6 antique English dining chairs are made from mahogany and come with upholstered seats
Iron
SET OF SIX ANTIQUE ENGLISH 19TH CENTURY LADDERBACK RUSH SEAT DINING CHAiRS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A charming set of six antique English ladderback dining chairs, dating from
Hardwood
English 19th Century Oak Corner Chair with Carved Back Splats
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak corner chair from the 19th century, distinguished by its sculptural form and
Oak
Pair Of Antique English Oak Jacobean Style Hall Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine pair of dark stained oak side chairs with carved crests, well turned legs, peg construction
Oak
$5,394 / set
English Regency Dining Chairs (Set of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
beautifully with the chair's classic design. Upholstered in sumptuous Cream fabric, this chair offers
Wood
Late 19th/Early 20th Century English Thames Valley Windsor Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This turn-of-the-20th-century English Thames Valley Windsor chair is where rural grit meets high
Elm, Yew
Pair of Fine Antique English Aesthetic Movement Lolling Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of English lolling chairs with noteworthy carved and turned oak frames, circa 1870s. Custom
Oak
Pair Of Antique Edwardian Bobbin Corner Chairs, English 1900
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
English chairs feature turned bobbin legs and stretchers, shaped backrests, and later upholstered seats in
Fabric, Beech
English 19th century carved walnut country house high backed chair circa 1870
Located in Central England, GB
foliate wreaths flanked with ornately turned and carved columns with finial tops. The chair stands on
Walnut
1950's English Painted Children's Chapel Chairs Mixed Colour - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
wonderfully rich heritage for making chairs. At the height of production at the turn of the last century over
Beech
Trio of Vintage Country Kitchen Chairs, English Ash, Elm, Victorian Revival Seat
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a charming trio of vintage country kitchen chairs. An English, ash & elm stick back seat
Ash, Elm
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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