Prince Of Wales Chairs
Early 20th Century European Paintings
Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs
Ash, Elm
Antique 1880s English Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood, Paint
Late 20th Century Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Unknown Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s English Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Armchairs
Wood
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Early 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Windsor Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century English Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Side Chairs
Mahogany, Maple
Early 20th Century North American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century English Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s English Chairs
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
Early 20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Elm, Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s Welsh Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Mahogany, Leather, Paint
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech, Giltwood, Plywood
Antique 1790s Dining Room Chairs
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Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Giltwood, Paint
Antique 19th Century English George III Side Chairs
Other
1970s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Oil, Canvas
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Musical Instruments
Wood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Silk, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
Antique Early 1600s English Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Center Tables
Malachite, Silver
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Cabinets
Bone, Tortoise Shell, Ebony, Mahogany, Rosewood
Antique 1770s British Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Damask, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Card Tables and Tea Tables
Vermeil
Early 18th Century English School Portrait Paintings
Gold Leaf
20th Century Egyptian Revival Armchairs
Wood
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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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