Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Maple
Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
20th Century British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Cane, Rattan, Wood
20th Century Southeast Asian British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Cane, Teak
Mid-20th Century British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
1950s English Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Bamboo
20th Century American British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Wicker
20th Century Unknown Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Teak
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Hardwood
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Bamboo
1930s Danish British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Pine
Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Bamboo
20th Century Indian British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century English British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Canvas, Mahogany
1960s British British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Leather, Oak
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane
1940s French British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Hardwood, Paint
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Mahogany
1950s American British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Rush, Cherry
Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Unknown British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century British British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
1980s American British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Wood, Maple
1950s Indian British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Cane, Teak
Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Brass
1980s Philippine British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Hide, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Thai British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Bamboo
1950s European British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Late 20th Century British British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Leather
1970s American British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Cane
1930s Burmese British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Teak, Rattan
20th Century American British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Reed, Mahogany
1930s English British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Rattan, Hardwood
20th Century American British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century Indian British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
20th Century British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Cane
1980s American British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Wicker
20th Century Thai Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Brass
1970s American British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
20th Century Indian British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Cane, Teak
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Late 20th Century Vintage British Colonial Chairs
20th Century Japanese British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Wicker
20th Century American British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker
1980s Indonesian British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Cane, Teak
1970s Unknown British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
20th Century Asian British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Philippine British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Cane, Reed
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Brass
20th Century Indonesian Campaign Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Faux Bamboo
Late 20th Century Philippine British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker, Reed
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Vintage British Colonial Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Vintage British Colonial Chairs?
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.