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Brass, Iron
Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Oak
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Brass, Iron
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Wood
Early 20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Oak
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Mahogany
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Mahogany
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Oak
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Brass
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Walnut
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Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
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Oak
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Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
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Brass, Steel
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Leather, Oak
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome, Iron
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Wood
Late 20th Century British Chesterfield Swivel Chairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
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Oak
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Iron
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Metal, Brass, Nickel
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Enamel
Early 20th Century European Chairs
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stools
Iron
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1860s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Wood
2010s American Table Lamps
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
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Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks
Rosewood
Antique 1880s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
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Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art Chairs
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Satinwood
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Early 20th Century British Rustic Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Antique 1830s British Chairs
Antique 1880s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk ...
Early 20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Oak
Antique 1870s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Leather
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Czech Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Rattan
Antique 1890s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
Early 20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1860s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Cane, Teak
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk ...
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Stainless Steel
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Teak, Wool
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum, Iron
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Oak
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century English Side Chairs
Oak
Antique 1880s English Victorian Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Children's Furniture
Wood
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
20th Century British Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
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Mahogany
Antique 1820s English Regency Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
Antique 1840s English Victorian Dining Room Sets
Damask, Mahogany
Antique 1820s English Dining Room Tables
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Antique 1870s English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Swivel Chairs
Wood
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Hardwood
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A revolving chair is usually called a swivel chair. Patents for the design of swivel chairs date back to the 19th century, but chairs that spin first became popular in the 1950s. Find a selection of swivel chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021There are many kinds of office chairs — it is a matter of preference. An office desk chair should have a few features such as adjustability in height, backrests and armrests, lumbar support, sufficient seat depth and width, sufficient padding in breathable material, and swivel and casters for easy movement. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse collection of office desk chairs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Which chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk is largely a matter of preference. George Nakashima chairs with Shaker-inspired spindle backs like the Mira and Conoid tend to complement the lines of the desks in the collection. However, you can mix and match styles to create an eclectic look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of George Nakashima desks and chairs.
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