Antique Italian Cowhide Accent Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Italian cowhide accent chair.
Antique Early 1900s Italian Primitive Side Chairs
Cowhide, Bentwood
Antique Italian Cowhide Accent Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Italian cowhide accent chair.
Cowhide, Bentwood
Primitive Walnut Three-Legged Slab Chair with Pierced Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderfully sculptural primitive chair crafted from walnut, distinguished by its substantial slab construction and expressive hand-worked details.
Walnut
19th Century Antique Arrow Back Windsor Wood Accent Dining Side Chair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
19th century antique arrow back spindle Windsor accent side chair, circa early 1800's. This charming hand carved chair features its original finish with beautiful patina. A charming ...
Wood
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H 33.5 in W 17.25 in D 17 in
Antique Rustic Primitive Distress Hand Painted Nursery Rhymes Side Accent Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Rustic Primitive Distress Hand Painted Nursery Rhymes Side Accent Chair.
Wood
19th Century Gilt and Painted Side Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Antique Primitive gilt Greek key accent chair with newly woven rush seat.
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H 34.25 in W 18 in D 17 in
Antique Primitive Early American Blue Painted Side Accent Table & Shaker Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century Primitive table and Shaker chair. Made from hardwood with a blue painted finish. The table features turned legs and arrow feet. The chair has a ladder back and rush seat...
Rush, Hardwood, Paint
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H 32 in W 16.5 in D 18 in
Spindle Back Chairs Antique Accent Primitive Farmhouse Saloon Tavern Inn Rustic
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A pair of antique handmade table chairs, not quite matching, procured from the Maryland Eastern Shore. We have put glides on one chair to even up the heights.
Hardwood
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H 30 in W 29.5 in D 24 in
Period 18th Century Antique Maple Wood and Rush Seat Corner Accent Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Period 18th century antique maple wood and rush seat corner accent chair. Item features remarkable patina, rush seat, paddle arms, solid wood frame, very nice antique item, quality A...
Rush, Maple
English Lancashire Primitive Chair
Located in High Point, NC
English Lancashire Primitive chair with curved accents and decorative detail.
Wood
Pair of George III Regency Painted Hall Chairs
Located in Richmond, London
Wonderfully quirky accent chairs, suitable for eclectic or modern interior.
Wood
19th Century Austrian Hardwood Peasant Chair with rustic charme
Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga
Rustic Austrian peasant chair (Bauernstuhl) crafted from solid hardwood, 19th century. The chair has a solid wooden seat and a tall, shield-shaped backrest giving it its rustic charm...
Oak
Antique Finnish Folk Art Rustic Pine Chair
Located in Karis, Nyland
Finnish folk art chair made during the late 1800s. The chair is hand-crafted from pine with beautifully sculptured seat and backrest. The legs, seat and vertical backrest have a intr...
Pine
$825
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 14.18 in
Primitive French Wooden Carved Tripod Chair, Wabi Sabi Style, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful and highly decorative sculptural wooden tripod chair, made in the early 20th century in France. The chair is constructed entirely from solid wood and features a simple t...
Wood
$760
H 24.81 in W 13.39 in D 27.56 in
Rustic African Tribal Hand Carved Folding Palaver Chair, Wabi Sabi, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Gorgeous unique African hand carved folding chair in solid wood. Also named the palaver chair as a traditional African furniture type. Beautifully handcrafted and decorated with geom...
Wood
Oak 19th Century Primitive Wabi Sabi Mountain Chair
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Traditional antique mountain chair from southern Germany. This distinctive and primitive chair is entirely handmade and assembled with mortise and tenon joints. Crafted from oak, thi...
Oak
$4,250
H 33.75 in W 29 in D 25.5 in
Vintage Rustic American Long-Horn Steer Chair with Leather Seat, circa 1960s
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A captivating chair composed of symmetrically-placed horns from Texas long-Horn steer which form the back, sides & leg supports, with a wide seat upholstered in leather that is origi...
Horn, Leather
Hand Carved Oak Rustic Alpine Chair, France 1920's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Hand Carved Oak Rustic Alpine Chair. Made in France, early 20th Century, 1920's period. Solid heavy oak slabs carved chair or side chair. This comes in very good original con...
Oak
English 19th Century Walnut Folk Low Chair with Three-Legged Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusual English walnut low chair dating to the 19th century, displaying the bold construction and sculptural character associated with vernacular or folk furniture. Standing only ...
Walnut
$880
H 36.23 in W 16.93 in D 16.15 in
Vintage Wabi Sabi Style Dining Chair in Patinated Elm Wood, Mid-Century, Italy
Located in Odense, DK
A striking solo Alpine-style dining chair, crafted in mid-century Northern Italy or Switzerland, characterized by its distinctive carved splat back and robust construction. This vers...
Elm
19th Century Spanish Armchair
Located in Miami, FL
Renaissance style armchair from the Catalan region of Spain. Constructed from richly stained oak and leather, accented with wonderful nailheads.
Leather, Oak
Antique Arts and Crafts Armchair, Oak and Leather, England, Circa 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th-century English armchair combines historical charm with timeless design. Crafted from oak, it features a decoratively carved front stretcher and richly patinated leather up...
Oak
Rustic Wabi-Sabi Wooden Chair, 20th Century French Folk Art
Located in Antwerp, BE
French rustic folk art wooden chair, embodying the essence of wabi-sabi philosophy. Crafted with meticulous artistry, this piece is a unique expression of organic beauty, boasting re...
Wood
$495
H 41.25 in W 17.75 in D 19.5 in
Antique American Carved Oak Pressed Back Spindle Dining Chair or Side Chair
By Larkin & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Early American dining chair or side chair Attributed to Larkin & Co. USA, Circa 1900 Carved oak, with tooled leather seat. Measures: 17.75"W x 19.5"D x 41.25"H...
Oak
English 19th Century Walnut Folk Low Chair with Three-Legged Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusual English walnut low chair dating to the 19th century, displaying the distinctive sculptural character of traditional vernacular furniture. The chair stands on three splayed...
Walnut
Antique Primitive Rustic French Farmhouse Wooden Faux Bamboo Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Primitive Rustic French Farmhouse Wooden Faux Bamboo Side Chair. Circa Late 1...
Wood
Antique 19th Century Primitive Wabi Sabi Mountain Chair
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
This antique mountain chair is a beautiful example of traditional South German craftsmanship from the early 19th century. Crafted from solid pine, it is assembled entirely with morti...
Pine, Paint
Contemporary Chaise Longue 'Cherlon' by Carmworks
By Camilo Andres Rodriguez Marquez
Located in Paris, IDF
Chaise Longue Cherlon by Camilo Andres Rodriguez Marquez (aka CarmWorks) Rattan / Burnt wood or natural Each piece is made to order and hand crafted by the artist. Dimension...
Leather, Rattan, Wood
$272 / set
H 15.75 in Dm 6.11 in
Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set "Almond Blossom" by Vincent van Gogh
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set "Almond Blossom" by Vincent van Gogh This beautiful three-tiered tulip vase is subtly decorated from top to bottom with a floral print. The ...
Ceramic
$1,480Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 25 in W 22 in D 17 in
Stylish Pair of American of Martinsville Walnut Nightstands Mid-Century Modern
By American of Martinsville
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Great looking pair of American of Martinsville walnut nightstands. These stylish nightstands have a great flip down door opening to reveal a nice open space with on small drawer. The...
Brass
Murano Glass Vase Spike Amber Green
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
Introducing a stunning collection of vases meticulously handcrafted by Roberto Beltrami and his skilled team in Murano. These majestic vases are shaped before being adorned with sco...
Murano Glass
Elm 20th Century French Rustic Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This elegant table was made in France in the early 20th century. It has a tabletop from elm with beautiful grain patterns. It has a very warm color and the table shows many marks of ...
Elm
$2,557
H 30.71 in W 79.14 in D 35.44 in
Early 20th Century French Rustic Oak & Elm Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This elegant table was made in France in the 20th century. The table was made in oak & elm with beautiful grain patterns. It has a very warm color and the table shows marks of use, o...
Wood
$14,320Sale Price|25% Off
H 29.53 in W 133.86 in D 125.99 in
On the Rocks Sofa by Francesco Binfaré for Edra, Italy, 2004
By Edra, Francesco Binfaré
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed by Francesco Binfaré for Edra in 2004, On the Rocks is a bold, sculptural sectional sofa made up of three seating elements and one large, freely positioned backrest. With no...
Fabric
Mid-Century Brutalist Wood and Leather Safari Armchair, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
An imposing armchair with leather upholstery. A brutalist design. An imposing yet cozy standalone piece. The combination of dark-stained wood and brown leather is striking. The side...
Leather, Plywood
$580
H 4 in W 10.5 in D 8.5 in
Large Giant Clam Shell Natural Specimen, Tridacna Gigas, Organic Modern Decor
Located in Warrenton, OR
Large Giant Clam Shell Natural Specimen, Tridacna Gigas, Organic Modern Decor. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing soon.*** We think though are not sure that the species is Tridac...
Shell, Organic Material
$656Sale Price|25% Off
H 36.5 in W 18.5 in D 18 in
Early 20th Century S. Bent & Bros Oak Brace Back Windsor Chair
By S. Bent and Bros.
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century S. Bent & Bros Oak Brace Back Windsor Chair. Measures 18.5" in width, 18 " in depth and 36.5" in height. Seat height is 18:
Oak
$22,166
H 27.56 in Dm 118.12 in
Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1972. The sofa is manufactured by 'Roset' the company name of Ligne Roset prior to 1...
Metal
Kipp Stewart Aluminum Patio Lounge Chair for Terra
By Terra, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge chair by Kipp Stewart for Terra of California, USA, c.1970s. The lounge chair features an aluminum tube frame with applied faux patina and new cotton rope that has been woven ...
Aluminum
$12,500
H 36.5 in W 70.88 in D 22.25 in
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Banquette, Hand-Carved Sofa
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Swedish 18th century Gustavian banquette with its original hand-scraped, painted finish. The solidly constructed frame makes for a sheltering sofa as well, with a removable bench s...
Upholstery, Wood
Danish 1940's Fritz Hansen Leather Sofa with New Sheepskin Seat
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare Danish club sofa produced in Denmark likely, circa late 1930s to early 1940's by Fritz Hansen of Denmark. Legs made from solid beech. Comfortable and super solid with nice and s...
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
Mid Century Globe Wernicke Wood Double Letter Tray
By Globe Wernicke, Ralph Lauren
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautifully crafted vintage two-tier letter tray executed in warm, honey-toned oak with striking exposed dovetail joinery. The sculpted, wave-cut fronts lend a soft organic profile...
Brass
$12,504
H 25.2 in W 80.52 in D 37.41 in
20th Century, Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova Daybed mod. Califfo
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Ettore Sottsass grew up in Turin, and graduated in architecture from the Turin Polytechnic in 1939. In 1947, he founded his own studio in Milan. In 1956, Sottsass moved to New York w...
Fabric, 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.
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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