African Wooden Chair or Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this 19th century hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. This
Antique 19th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
African Wooden Chair or Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this 19th century hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. This
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique African Wooden Chair or Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. This can also be used as a low side table
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this 19th century hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. Rare
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
$1,800 / item
H 39.38 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Antique Rope and Wood Dining Chairs from North Africa, 1880s
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Antique dining chairs made with the rope and the pale blue painted wood from North Africa. All
Rope, Wood
African Two-Piece Small Carved Paddle Chair with Elephant Carving
Located in Austin, TX
African two part small chair with carved elephant at the upper back, the seat fits into a pierced
Wood
African Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
African chair in wood finish.
Wood
Pair of African Lobi Tribe Wooden Chairs, 20th Century Folk Art
Located in Valby, 84
This unique pair of Lobi chairs from West Africa showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of the
Wood
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H 24 in W 21 in D 17 in
2 Antique Primitive African Baule Tribal Yoke Back Chairs Ivory Coast Baoulé
Located in Dayton, OH
Two primitive carved African Baule chairs. Made from indigenous local woods featuring yoke back
Hardwood
Rare Antique African Palaver Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique African hand carved chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Rare Antique African Palaver Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique African hand carved chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
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H 20.87 in W 9.85 in D 21.66 in
Primitive African Tribal Hand Carved Folding Palaver Chair, Wabi Sabi, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A fine unique African hand carved folding children chair in solid wood. Also named the palaver
Wood
African Stargazing Chairs, 1950s
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Pair of African Stargazing chairs, 1950s. Very nice primitive Folk Art design carved out of solid
Wood
Vintage African Studded Wood Reclining Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a fantastic example of a primitive vintage African studded wood reclining chair. This
Metal
Andrianna Shamaris Iroko Wood African Hand Carved Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
African hand carved tribal birthing chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with a
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
This small chair from the ivory coast has a truly lovely presence. It is hand carved and showcases
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Primitive 19th century hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. This can also be
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
African Senufo Stargazer Chair from the 1950s
Located in London, GB
A beautifully sculptural Senufo stargazer chair from West Africa, traditionally made by the Senufo
Wood
African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Early 20th Century
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
African Baoulé chair, early 20th century. Unique chair used by the Baoulé people (Akan tribe) from
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Hand Carved Lobi Chair from West Africa
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
functional chaise to sit or recline on, circa 1950 This African chair was sourced in the spirit of wabi
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Primitive African Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Hand carved Ethiopian chair.
Wood
Primitive African Chair Wood and Leather, circa 1900
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
A simple, rustic wooden chair with a beautifully worn hair-on leather seat and back. Comes from
Fur, Leather, Wood
Vintage African Carved Wood Tanzanian Ceremonial Chief's Throne Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A striking African ceremonial or chief’s throne chair carved in one piece from a single tree trunk
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Iroko Wood African Hand Carved Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
African hand carved tribal birthing chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with a
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris African Hand Carved Iroko Wood Birthing Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
African hand carved tribal birthing chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with a
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
This small chair from the ivory coast has a truly lovely presence. It is hand carved and showcases
Wood
Hand Carved African Low Chairs 19th Century Ivory Coast
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic pair of antique African low chairs from the Baule Tribe in the Ivory Coast of West Africa
Wood
Ceremonial Fertility Chair of the Senufo People, West Africa
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
This ceremonial chair of the Senufo people is being supported by male and female fertility figures
Wood
Primitive African Stools, Tripod Chairs
Located in Bochum, NRW
A pair of three-legged hand-carved African stool, tripod chairs, tribal stools, each carved of one
Wood
Antique African Hand-Carved Gurange Bench Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A rare Gurange small sized chair or bench with a rustic African feel and wonderful sculptural
Teak
Primitive African Child's Chair
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
An extremely charming piece, this is a trip leg primitive carved African child's chair. Carved from
Wood
African Collapsable Cut Out Back Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
FANTASTIC AFRICAN HARDWOOD PRIMITIVE CHAIR WITH CUTOUT FIGURES OF CROCODILES, MONKEYS,NATIVES
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H 34.5 in W 27 in D 33 in
Stunning Beaded Chair, Nigeria, result of 1 year, working with 7 shades of colors
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
This chair is much larger than expected the work of one artist who worked on it for one year.
Beads, Canvas
Antique French African Rustic Primitive Escabelle Chairs/Stools, a Pair
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Antique French African Rustic Escabelle chairs/stools, a pair. Escabelle is an old French word
Wood
Vintage Primitive African “Birthing” Chair
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage Primitive African birthing chair with round cut-out details on each side and back
Wood
Vintage Primitive African “Birthing” Chair
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage Primitive African birthing chair with antique green velvet cushion with tassels. Quatrefoil
Velvet, Wood
Vintage Hand Carved African Baule Primitive Tribal Chair
By Baule Tribe
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Vintage hand carved African Baule Tribal yoke back low chair. Vintage hand carved African Baule
Wood
$1,810
H 28.27 in W 71.46 in D 13.27 in
1950s Japanese vintage solid wood rectangular open shelf unit wabi sabi japandi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
New finds from a residence in Ibaraki pref., Japan. This vintage, open back rectangular shelving unit was manufactured in circa 1950s to 70s, estimate from the style & material. Mad...
Wood, Hardwood
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. ...
Brass
$1,750
H 6.5 in W 10 in D 2.75 in
Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Sculpture Made with Salvaged Steel
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Structure No. 222 occupies a quietly pivotal place within Jim Rose’s legacy, embodying his ability to extract meaning from the margins of his own making process. Created from found s...
Steel
$887Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.17 in W 16.54 in D 13.78 in
French Oak Bobbin Wood Three -Tiered Single Drawer Side Cabinet
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Trensacq, FR
Stylish oak bobbin wood side cabinet from mid-century France C1950. Beautifully turned and carved, medium oak, three-tiered side table with a single drawer in the style of Charles Du...
Oak
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Aged Teak Wood Chair or Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful aged teak with lovely patina. Full dimensions; 25" wide x 15" deep x seat 13" high x back rest 13" high. Custom sizes available. This chair or side table was hand made in ...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
$375 / item
H 32.28 in W 16.53 in D 17.32 in
French Vintage Style Bistro Folding Iron Chair, Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
French vintage style bistro folding iron chair. Price per item.
Iron
$1,550 / item
H 5 in W 5 in D 5.25 in
Alice Flushmount or Sconce in Brass with Hand Blown Sandblasted Glass Cube
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Alice collection is inspired by brutalist modular architecture. The textured hand blown glass cubes are sandblasted to create a soft glow. Available in satin brass or matte black...
Brass
Midcentury Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with five-arms each fitted with E27 sockets. Made in Vienna by Rupert Nikoll in the early 1950s.
Brass
French 1880s Oak Wine Tasting Table with Round Tilt-Top and Trestle Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French oak wine tasting table from the late 19th century with circular top, trestle base and butterfly wedge. Born in France during the last quarter of the 19th century, this oak w...
Oak
Gunnar Asplund Large Outdoor Wall Lamp by ASEA in Sweden
By Gunnar Asplund
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and large outdoor wall lamp designed by Gunnar Asplund. Produced by ASEA in Sweden.
Steel
Charlotte Perriand – Les arcs 1600 cabinet
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Charlotte Perriand – Les arcs 1600 cabinet , 1970s
Wood
French Reconstruction Era Oak Wall Shelf, France, c. 1950s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Oak wall shelf from France, c. 1950s. A piece from the French Reconstruction era, with clean lines and a warm, natural patina. Simple, functional design that reflects the understated...
Oak
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer. This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood. The round handles are made of iron. These drawers are tasteful, rust...
Cedar
$4,950 / set
H 24.25 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in
Contemporary Italian Art Deco Pink Murano Glass & Brass Feather Leaf Sconces
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Very elegant pair of bespoke wall lights in blown Murano glass in the style of Barovier, with Art Deco design feather - leaf organic modern shape. Entirely handcrafted in Italy, the ...
Brass
$1,505Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 32 in W 20.75 in D 22.25 in
Ewa Dining Chair, White Oak with Natural Fiber Rush
Located in HAMILTON, ON
This updated nod to a classic adds bucolic spirit and rich texture to any dining setting. Exploring time-honored craft traditions, the Ewa dining chair features a handwoven seat and ...
Papercord, Rush, Oak, Rope, 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.