$47,625
H 38.98 in W 25.2 in D 22.45 in
Fine Pair 18th Century Robert Manwaring Carved Mahogany Library Armchairs
By Robert Manwaring
Located in Lymington, GB
-Col. S. Goldschmidt). Robert Manwaring was a contemporary and imitator of Thomas Chippendale, and not
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Armchair
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
Robert Manwaring, see Robert Manwaring’s The Cabinet and Chairmaker’s Real Friend and Companion, or The
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of 18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Library Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Robert Manwaring, whose Cabinet and Chair-Maker's Real Friend and Companion, was published in 1765. A
Mahogany
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H 38.5 in W 22 in D 21 in
Thomas Chippendale 18th Century Mahogany Side Chairs with Blue Cushions
By Robert Manwaring
Located in Tring, GB
splat, after the designs of Robert Mainwaring. The carving is well drawn and finely executed, with the
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H 38.5 in W 22 in D 21 in
Thomas Chippendale 18th Century Mahogany Side Chairs with Blue Cushions
By Robert Manwaring
Located in Tring, GB
splat, after the designs of Robert Mainwaring. The carving is well drawn and finely executed, with the
Mahogany
A Mahogany Loop Back Side Chair
By Robert Manwaring
Located in New York, NY
cabriole legs terminating in scroll feet, in the manner of Manwaring
Wood, Upholstery
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H 35.44 in W 25.2 in D 22.45 in
18th Century George III Open Antique Armchair in the Manner of Robert Manwaring
By Robert Manwaring
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique, elbow chair with a Chinese lattice back splat, after the designs of Robert
Tapestry, Mahogany
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H 40.16 in W 25.6 in D 23.23 in
George III Mahogany Hall Armchair in the Manner of Robert Manwaring
Located in London, GB
The serpentine cresting centred by a pagoda, above a pierced trellis back.
Mahogany
Four George III Hall Chairs
By Robert Manwaring
Located in Greenwich, CT
An exceptional set of four Irish Georgian grain painted hall chairs in the manner of Robert
Wood
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H 38 in W 23 in D 17 in
Large Set of Eighteen 19th Century Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Georgian Style
Located in London, GB
design by Robert Manwaring; rising from ball and claw cabriole legs, with foliate carved ears, with kick
Mahogany
Set of 12 Georgian Lattice Back Chairs
By Robert Manwaring
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine set of six 18th century and six later square lattice back side chairs having finely pierced backs in a "Chinese Trellis" pattern in rich mahogany, the over upholstered seat...
Mahogany
Pair of George III Period Mahogany Elbow Chairs by Robert Manwaring
By Robert Manwaring
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A fine pair of George III period mahogany elbow chairs by Robert Manwaring. The termini on the
Mahogany
AN UNUSUAL SET OF FOUR MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIRS
Located in New York, NY
An unusual set of four mahogany side chairs in the manner of Robert Manwaring, with loop back and
Wood
Rare set of 8 Georgian dining chairs circa 1760-1780
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
are also depicted in Robert Manwaring's "Cabinet and Chairmaker's real friend companion",1765,plate
Pair Early George III Armorial Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A good pair of hall chairs in the Chippendale style and after a design by Robert Manwaring, each
19th century mahogany metamorphic library chair
Located in Edenbridge, Kent
A fine quality 19th century mahogany metamorphic library armchair in the manner of Robert
Mahogany, Wood
$58,409
H 17.33 in W 22.05 in
Macbeth and the Three Witches a Painting on Panel by Francesco Zuccarelli
By Francesco Zuccarelli
Located in PARIS, FR
This painting, created during Zuccarelli's stay in England, represents the decisive moment when Macbeth, together with Banquo, meets the three witches who announce that he will be Ki...
Oil, Wood Panel
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
Beautiful Modern Ottoman in the Style of Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Modern Ottoman in the style of Josef Frank, ottoman has four solid wood bun feet, fabric is by Robert Allen. Ready for a new home, excellent condition.One ottoman ready to ...
Cotton, Wood
Set of Four Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Set of four vintage carved wood dining chairs with a Classic faux bamboo Chinese Chippendale form, dramatic faux tortoise finish, and tie back cushions over caned seats.
Faux Bamboo
Extensive Augarten Porcelain Dinner, Coffee and Tea Service, circa 1935
Located in New York, NY
Special commission from the factory for the Brucknerstift St. Florian, a seminary located on the outskirts of Vienna. Blue crowned Bindenshield and Wien Mark, iron-red printed hash m...
Porcelain
$41,910Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 63 in W 37.41 in D 18.9 in
Fine Rare Pair 17th Century Oyster Walnut Chests on Stands
Located in Lymington, GB
A fine, and rare, very closely-matched pair of late-17th century oyster walnut chests on stands. English, Charles II period, ca 1685. Both with fleur-de-lys inlays bordered by holl...
Walnut
$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 49.5 in W 40.15 in D 16.15 in
French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Mahogany Chinese Lacquered Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular antique French Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted mahogany Chinese lacquered double door cabinet embellished with Chinese gilt decorated lacquered panels depicting chi...
Bronze
$34,018
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
$1,295,078
H 24.81 in W 51.97 in D 34.26 in
Antique Victorian Louis XIV Style Centrepiece by Barnard & Sons
By Edward Barnard & Sons
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian Louis XIV style centrepiece by Barnard & Sons English, 1850-53 Dimensions: height 63cm, width 132cm, depth 87cm. This magnificent centrepiece is wrought from s...
Silver
Continental (possibly French) 19th Century Empire Desk
Located in Troy, NY
Elegant Continental (possibly French) Empire bureau-plat or partners desk. The pearwood top, inlaid with a center-star-motive and small decorations on each corner, made of a light co...
Pearwood
$48,750 / set
H 32.5 in W 42.5 in D 20 in
A Pair of French Chinoiserie Lacquered & Gilt Marble Top 2-Drawer Commodes
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A Fine and Rare Pair of French Chinoiserie Lacquered & Gilt Marble Top 2-Drawer Commodes, Attributed to Jansen. These exquisite pieces showcase a scalloped predominantly white varie...
Marble, Bronze
Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Console Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
This English mahogany console table is a rare period example of the elaborate Chinese Chippendale style. A study in symmetry and balance, this table combines the restrained elegance ...
Mahogany
$35,923Sale Price|44% Off
H 37.41 in W 31.11 in D 29.93 in
Exceptional Pair George II Carved Walnut Library Armchairs
Located in Lymington, GB
An exceptional pair of English George II-period carved walnut library armchairs. Raised on very well-carved cabriole legs with stylised ball-and-claw feet, each chair with rectangul...
Walnut
$115,875
H 37.01 in W 65.75 in D 25.6 in
Louis XVI Style Commode after Jean-Henri Riesener by François Linke, circa 1905
By François Linke, Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Very Fine Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Commode after a model by Jean Henri Riesener, By François Linke. Linke Index No. 10. Signed ‘F. Linke’ and the lock-plate ...
Bronze
Torso of a Youth
Located in London, GB
A marble statue of a youth in contrapposto position. The torso is idealised but has only softly suggested muscles, giving the impression of youth. The beginnings of the slender arms ...
Marble
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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