English Regency Hall Chairs, circa 1815
$4,770 / set
English Regency Hall Chairs, circa 1815
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Fine 19th century pair of English Regency hall chairs, circa 1815.
Antique 1810s British Chairs
Wood
$4,770 / set
English Regency Hall Chairs, circa 1815
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Fine 19th century pair of English Regency hall chairs, circa 1815.
Wood
Pair Regency Hall Chairs Gillows Mahogany 1820
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous pair of period Regency hall chairs with Gillows motifs Each chair features a solid, shield-shaped backrest adorned with high-relief carving, including acan...
Mahogany
Period Regency Hall Chair Mahogany 1810 Accent
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a period Regency hall chair in mahogany Circa 1810 the chair is solid and wobble free Central back panel inset with an oval painted armorial crest featuring a crown a...
Mahogany
Pair of English Regency Hall Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Cambridge, US
A fine pair of antique Regency mahogany hall chairs after the style of Gillows.
Mahogany
Pair Regency Hall Chairs Shield Back Gillows Mahogany 1815
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair of fine quality mahogany hall shield back chairs in the style of Gillow of Lancaster Late Regency period Circa 1815 Excellent condition with no loose joints or wobbly legs Gillo...
Mahogany
Early Pair of 19th Century English Regency Hall Chairs Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine pair of Regency hall / side chairs attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, with carved scallop shell backs, panel seats, raised on reeded column legs.
Wood
Regency Mahogany Hall Chair by Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Sherborne, GB
Mahogany Regency hall chair by Gillows circa 1815 with Roman and Greek architectural influences, the top cresting rail has bold Greek key decoration, the back panel has a step oval c...
Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century English White Lacquered Hall Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique Regency hall chairs. The chairs are mahogany with a white lacquered finish.
Mahogany
$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 planks lend themselves well to carved, scrolling details in the shield-back...
Mahogany, Paint
Pair Of Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs 1810 Gillows Of Lancaster Country House
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous, fine and very unusual pair of carved mahogany Regency large hall chairs in wonderful condition.
Mahogany
$3,800 / set
Pair Of Regency Oak Hall Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Each with tablet back and vitruvian scroll carving, reeded tapered splat. Solid wood seat raised on circular tapered legs.
Oak
$1,685 / set
A Pair of Regency Elbow Chairs, Hall Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Regency Elbow Chairs, Hall Chairs These beautiful chairs are made in Oak, they have newly covered loose cushions, in a regency stripe in blue and grey.
Oak
$2,661 / set
Pair of Regency Oak Hall Chairs
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A pair of late Regency oak hall chairs of a good colour and patina; the shaped backs finely carved with C scrolls, patera with spiral carved detail and splendid circular framed Princ...
Oak
Set Of Four Regency Mahogany Armorial Hall Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Shield form back with eagle head terminals. Central armorial and wood seat. Raised on circular reeded tapered legs with X form stretchers.
Mahogany
$5,800 / set
Pair Of Regency Oak Hall Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a rectangular back and arched crest over a painted coat of arms, wood seat raised on square section tapered legs.
Oak
Pair of English Regency Era Painted Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A pair of late 18th century mahogany hall chairs with shield form backs centered by oval reserves painted with an heraldic devices. Bow front seats are raised on tapered and reeded l...
Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Hall Chair with Armorial Crest
Located in Essex, MA
The chair back with oval crest with painted monogram over a tapered splat with coat of arms , wood seat raised on circular tapered legs. From the Estate Of Drue Heinz. Sutton Place. ...
Yew
A fine pair of Regency mahogany armorial hall chairs attributed Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine pair of Regency mahogany armorial hall chairs attributed Gillows, each with an ogee back supported on C-scrolls and circular dished seat raised on turned and reeded outswept f...
Mahogany
Antique Pair of Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs by Gilllows, 19th Century
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique pair of Regency mahogany hall chairs by Gillows Lancaster, circa 1820 in date.
Mahogany
Eight New Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
These are new traditional mahogany dining chairs. Their design was inspired by the Hepplewhite Dining chairs from the regency period.
Mahogany
Pair of Antique Regency Quality Carved Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique regency quality carved mahogany hall chairs having a quality carved mahogany shaped back, solid mahogany seats standing on elegant turned reeded tapering legs to the ...
Other
Pair Antique Regency Carved Mahogany Country House Shield Back Hall Chairs 1825
Located in Portland, OR
A good pair of antique carved mahogany Georgian Regency country house hall chairs, circa 1825. The chairs are made of the finest solid mahogany, the backs are very well carved with r...
Mahogany
A pair of rare Regency mahogany hall chairs from the Bateson family
By Seddon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of rare Regency mahogany hall chairs from the Bateson family of Belvoir Park, attributed to Seddon and Sons, each with an upright lyre shaped back with broad strapwork edging ...
Mahogany
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 and solid seats, each centered by a hand-painted family crest.
Mahogany
Eight New Traditional Mahogany Adams Style Inlaid Dining Chairs by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
These are new traditional mahogany dining chairs. Their design was inspired by dining chairs from the Regency period.
Mahogany
Eight New Mahogany Chippendale Ball and Claw Dining Chairs by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
The chairs go very well with our custom Leighton hall dining tables.
Mahogany
Outstanding Quality Pair of Antique Regency Carved Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality pair of antique Regency carved mahogany hall chairs having outstanding quality carved mahogany shield shaped backs, shaped figured mahogany seats standing on ele...
Other
$1,672Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Side Chair, English, Walnut, Needlepoint, Bedroom, Hall Seat, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lyre back side chair. An English, walnut and needlepoint embroidered bedroom or hall seat, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
Textile, Walnut
Early 19th Century Regency Pair of Hall Chairs by Gillows of Lancaster & London
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century Regency pair of mahogany hall chairs by Gillows of London & Lancaster, the carved moulded back with centred armorial shield surmounted with foliate crest flanked w...
Mahogany
Set of Four Regency Mahogany and Ebony Armorial Hall Chairs
By Marsh and Tatham
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Stunning set of four Regency period mahogany and ebony inlaid armorial hall chairs, possibly attributable to Marsh and Tatham.
Mahogany, Ebony
$1,196Sale Price / set|20% Off
Antique Pair Regency George IV Neo-Classical Architectural Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Portland, OR
A good pair of antique Regency carved mahogany hall chairs, in the Neo-Classical style, 1830's.
Mahogany
$3,430Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Antique Hall Chairs, Scottish, Oak, Reception Seats, Regency, Circa 1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine pair of antique hall chairs. A Scottish, golden oak reception seat, dating to the late Regency period, circa 1830.
Oak
Pair of English Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs with Painted Coat of Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Regency mahogany hall chairs from the 19th century with coat of arms, dished seats and saber legs.
Mahogany
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 terminating with domed paterae and supported by a pair of carved scrolls.
Mahogany
$1,540Sale Price / set|30% Off
2 Antique English Regency Carved Rosewood Carved Dining Side Hall Chairs Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Impressive pair of English Regency side chairs, circa 1820. Constructed from rosewood with intricately carved crest rails and backs. The chairs are supported by reeded legs leading...
Rosewood
$5,358
Thomas Hope Hall Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A Regency design carved mahogany Egyptian influence hall chair with carved and panelled back, supported on Herme tapered panelled legs.
Mahogany
1960s Italian Mid-Century Regency Style Gilt Metal Rope & Tassel Chair
By Li Puma Firenze
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency toleware chair. The Patina showing years of love.
Metal
19th Century English Regency Painted and Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
They can also be used to flank a fireplace, a console, or entry hall. The Regency chairs pair well with English Country, Neoclassical, Traditional, Transitional, Coastal and Contempo...
Textile, Wood
$1,600 / item
Palladio Gilt Metal Chair and Table
By Palladio
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gilt metal chair and table, designed for Palladio, Italy, circa 1950s. The chair has been reupholstered in a faux fur. It measures 32" H x 17" W x 16" D x 18" seat height. The ta...
Marble, Metal
Regency Hall Chairs
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A pair of mahogany hall chairs in the Grecian revival manner, English, circa 1815.
Mahogany
Fine Pair of Regency Hall Chairs
Located in Folkestone, Kent
A good pair of mahogany hall chairs, the waisted backs carved with scrolled lines above plain seats with shaped rails. Standing on elegant turned and reeded front legs.
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Pair of Regency Hall Chairs, attributed to Banting and France
By France & Banting 1
Located in Richmond, London
A fine pair of hall chairs of the Regency period, attributed to Thomas Banting and William France.
Hardwood
Regency Pair of Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Good Regency pair of mahogany hall chairs of stylish design, the waisted shaped backs headed with a central shield flanked by open scrolls all with ebonised single fluted decoration ...
Mahogany
Set of Four Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Regency mahogany hall chairs, each shaped back splat centering an incised sheild below bold scrolls, raised on turned legs.
Regency Period Mahogany Hall Chair
Located in Dromod, Co. Leitrim
A Regency period mahogany hall chair, with excellent timbers and patina.
Mahogany
Pair of English Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of English Regency mahogany hall chairs with carved sunflower crest rails, fluted backs and polychrome painted portcullis crests, circa 1810.
Mahogany
Good Pair of Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in New York, NY
An interesting pair of very much in the style of Gillows with reeded legs and a slender waisted back capped with a foliate cresting.
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Regency Armorial Klismos Hall Chairs
Located in Richmond, London
A very fine and elegant pair of 'Klismos' hall chairs of the early Regency period. England, circa 1810.
Wood
Regency Pair of Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Good Regency pair of mahogany hall chairs of unusual design; the waist shaped back headed with a carved anthemium with roundels below and a rope twist molded edge terminating with sm...
Mahogany
Pair of Late Regency Oak Hall Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of English late Regency period carved oak hall chairs with carved scroll crest, tablet centre, waisted back, panel seat and faceted turned front supports Reflecting at the t...
Oak
Fine Set of Four Regency Mahogany Armorial Hall Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Fine set of elegant design. The rectangular wasted backs with gadrooned crest rails, centred by a recessed painted English crest, the solid seats with a circular recessed panel, rais...
Mahogany
Gillows, Pair of Regency Shell Back Hall Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in New York, NY
A superb pair of shell-back mahogany chairs probably by Gillows of London and Lancaster with excellent carving and great color and patina. The chair backs, richly carved with Venus-s...
Mahogany
Pair of Regency Antique Hall / Side Chairs
Located in Link 59 Business Park, Clitheroe
High quality pair of Regency antique hall / side chairs Dating from circa 1830, These High Quality Pair of Regency Antique Hall / Side Chairs have beautifully shaped moulded backs...
Mahogany
Set of Eight Regency Gothic Hall Chairs
Located in Froxfield, Wiltshire
A set of eight Regency faux rosewood hall chairs in the Gothic style.
Wood
Unavailable
H 35 in W 15 in D 19 in
Regency Pair of Mahogany Hall Chairs Very Unusual Restrained Design
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Regency pair of mahogany hall chairs, of very unusual restrained design; the tablet shaped backs incorporating dished oval panels, above a simple tapering seat of dished form, raised...
Mahogany
Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
Pair of late George III Regency period mahogany hall chairs English, circa 1820 The chairs have particularly interesting backs with an ormolu handle and a painted crest depi...
Mahogany
Very Elegant Regency Hall Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fine pair of early 19th century regency hall chairs, elmwood or pollard oak. 15.25 seat depth
Wood
Pair of 18C Irish Regency Hall Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning pair of 18 C Irish regency hall chairs. A matching pair which is rare to find !
Mahogany
Pair of Regency hall chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine pair of late Georgian mahogany hall chairs, the shaped back with channel molding and painted coat of arms featuring a greyhound/whippet, the round seat with ebony string in...
Mahogany
Pair of Regency Hall Chairs
Located in Montreal, QC
Fine Pair of Regency Period Solid Mahogany Hall Chairs.
Mahogany
Pair of Gillows Regency hall chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Sherborne, GB
Pair of antique English Regency mahogany hall chairs attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London circa 1815 with a classic carved dragooned canopy, moulded seat resting on fine ree...
Mahogany, Oak
Pair of Mahogany Regency Hall Chairs
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
An exceptional pair of George III mahogany hall chairs. Demonstrating an Italian influence displayed in the single ebonized fluted decoration to the scrollwork design and front sabr...
Mahogany
Set of Four Regency Hall Chairs
Located in Tetbury, England
The oak back rest carved as drapery in exaggerated shield form, centered by a more formal shield with a hand painted coat of arms to each, the shaped seat supported on turned, reeded...
Oak
Pair of English Regency Monogrammed "R" Hall Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
a pair of English Regency hall chairs in the Manner of Gillows Lancaster and London, with an "R" monogrammed on the back, turned legs with stylized acanthus leaves.
Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
This handsome pair of Regency hall chairs is an exceptional example of the Sheraton style of furniture in both construction and composition.
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Regency Decorated Elbow Hall or Side Chair
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique fine quality 19th century Regency decorated elbow hall or side chair, circa 1825.
Cane
Pair of Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stylish pair of English Regency period mahogany hall chairs with traces of their original painted armorials, circa 1820.
Mahogany
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H 33.08 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in
Antique Pair of Regency Mahogany Dining Side Hall Bedroom Chairs, circa 1825
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique quality pair of Regency 19th century mahogany dining side hall or bedroom chairs.
Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Pair Of Hall Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Fine Quality Pair Of Early 19th Century, Regency Period, Mahogany Hall Chairs, In The Manner Of Gillows Of Lancaster, Having Deeply Carved Shells To Elaborate Backs, Over Pane...
Mahogany
Pair of Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Each with a gadrooned and fluted urn-form splat, raised on circular tapering and ring-turned front legs and splayed back legs.
Mahogany
Pair Of Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Each with paneled waisted backs with central painted crest. The bowed seat with square tapered legs.
Mahogany
Antique Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Pair Of Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs Of Unusual Design Having Shaped And Carved Backs Above Well Figured Shaped Seats Standing On Elegant Turned Legs.
Mahogany
Regency Style Hall Porter’s Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Regency style hall porter’s chair the domed top, back, sides and seat covered in close-nailed brown leather, the back and seat deep buttoned, on castors.
Antique Regency Mahogany Pair oOf Hall Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Fine Quality Pair Of Regency Period Mahogany Hall Chairs Having Superbly Figured Gadrooned Arched Backs Above Rectangular Seats With Panelled Friezes Raised On Elegant Turned...
Mahogany
Regency style hall porter's chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Regency style hall porter's chair the domed top, back, sides and seat covered in close-nailed green leather, the back and seat deep buttoned, on castors, with old repair to the side ...
Leather
Antique Regency Mahogany Pair of Hall Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very fine quality pair of Regency period mahogany hall chairs having superbly carved shield shaped scrolling backs above well figured seats.
Mahogany
Pair of English Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
a pair of English Regency mahogany hall chairs, carved back with shield at center, on turned tapered reeded front legs, having rear sabre legs, England, 19th century
Mahogany
Pair of Regency Carved Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in London, GB
This lovely pair of 19th century. Carved mahogany hall chairs features a shaped back splat that has a decorative oval top section with a medallion centrepiece. The chairs feature sab...
Mahogany
Set of Six Regency Style Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of six regency style mahogany monogrammed hall chairs. English Seat Heights 18.5" Could Be sold by the pair at $5,900 Per Pair.
Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Hall Chair by Gillows, circa 1815
Located in London, GB
Regency mahogany hall chair by Gillows, circa 1815 The waisted backrest with arched top over relief carved descending lobes, with canework seat above sabre front and splayed back ...
Mahogany
English Regency Mahogany Hall Chair with Armorial Crest
Located in Dallas, TX
an antique English Regency mahogany hall chair with painted armorial crest, including motto of the family MILLER a hand of blessing / benediction (right hand with 1st and 2nd finge...
Mahogany
Pair of Regency Oak Hall Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 19th century Regency oak hall chairs with carved backs. Solid seats upon elegant, tapered legs with outswept back legs.
Oak
Pair of Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of Regency mahogany hall chairs. Each with a pierced splat painted with a harp, the heraldic emblem of Ireland.
Mahogany
Pair of Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Oval back, with painted coat of arms, wood seat, square legs.
Mahogany
Pair Of Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Shield form backs with central painted roundel. The bowed seat raised on circular tapered legs.
Mahogany
English Hall Chair of Mahogany from the Regency Era
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English hall chair of mahogany from the Regency era, featuring a carved back with chevron over a shaped seat and resting on turned legs.
Wood, Mahogany
Antique Regency Mahogany Pair Of Hall Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Fine Quality Pair Of Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs, In The Manner Of Gillows, Having Deeply Carved Shells To Back With C Scroll Supports Above Well Figured Seats Raised On Elega...
Antique Regency Mahogany Pair of Hall Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality Regency period mahogany pair of hall chairs having superbly figured backs with central set crests flanked by fine half turned fluted columns above rectangular s...
Antique Regency Mahogany Pair of Hall Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine pair of Regency mahogany hall chairs of extremely unusual design having swept and ribbed backs with central set bullseye and foliate carving flanked by C-scroll supports st...
Mahogany
English Regency Carved Mahogany Hall / Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of English Regency (early 19th Century) mahogany hall / side chairs with an octagonal back upper section displaying a handcarved radiating cartouche anchored by a scrolled conca...
Wood
Eight Mahogany Shieldback Dining Chairs by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a set of eight (two arms and eight sides) mahogany Shieldback dining chairs by Leighton Hall. They feature the classic shieldback design with square tapered legs. They featur...
Mahogany
Set of Four Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Tetbury, England
Each with a waisted back centred by two pairs of painted armorial crests with oak leaves and acorns above, on tapering ring turned front legs.
Mahogany
A Pair of Regency Irish Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of Regency Irish mahogany hall chair, the backs carved with rosettes and acanthus leaf decorationand painted with coats of arms, the cabriole legs with carving on the knees t...
Mahogany
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H 35.5 in W 16.5 in D 15 in
A fine pair of Regency mahogany armorial hall chairs attributed Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine pair of Regency mahogany armorial hall chairs attributed Gillows, each with an ogee back supported on C-scrolls and circular dished seat raised on turned and reeded outswept f...
Mahogany
Pair of English Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Regency mahogany hall chairs, each with c-scroll seat back headed by a shell, centering a later painted armorial figure of a lion perched on a barber pole holding a purse, ...
Mahogany
Fine Pair of Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of mahogany hall chairs with oval seats and a single splat supporting a curved back. Supported on tapering legs, the rear two legs being joined by a twisted stretcher.
Pair of 19th Century Antique Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Martlesham, GB
A pair of mid 19th Century mahogany hall chairs, having circular shaped and moulded backs and centred by shield reserves, hard seats with nice figuration, supported on out swept rear...
Mahogany
Pair of Antique Victorian Carved Oak Hall Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique Victorian carved oak hall chairs having quality carved oak scrolls backs, solid oak shaped seats and standing on unusual bobbin turned front legs and out swept back l...
Oak
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.
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