Rustic Bentwood Chair
20th Century French Modern Chairs
Bentwood
20th Century French Modern Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Twig, Cherry, Bentwood
Antique 1890s American Adirondack Chairs
Hickory
Mid-20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Beech
Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Chairs
Straw, Bentwood
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Steel
Antique Late 18th Century Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Irish Rustic Chairs
Hardwood, Bentwood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rustic Chairs
Ash, Elm, Bentwood
20th Century Windsor Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Chairs
Elm
Late 20th Century North American Rustic Rocking Chairs
Ash
Early 20th Century English Industrial Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1920s American Country Armchairs
Bentwood
Antique Early 19th Century Welsh Rustic Children's Furniture
Ash, Sycamore
Late 20th Century Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rope, Bentwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Rustic Armchairs
Wood, Textile, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Cotton, Bamboo
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bentwood, Teak
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Ceramic, Wood
Vintage 1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Side Tables
Wood
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech, Bentwood, Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Ceramic, Walnut
Early 20th Century Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Chairs
Rush, Oak
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel
20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Ceramic, Teak
Vintage 1950s Adirondack Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century European Chairs
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Teak
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Rustic Chairs
Beech
Antique Late 18th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Windsor Chairs
Yew
Vintage 1960s French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Vintage 1920s American Rustic Rocking Chairs
Iron
20th Century Rustic Chairs
Bentwood
20th Century Rustic Chairs
Oak, Bentwood
Early 20th Century American Rustic Rocking Chairs
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Wood, Hickory, Bentwood
Antique 18th Century Welsh Rustic Windsor Chairs
Ash, Oak
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Hickory, Bentwood
20th Century Rustic Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Rustic Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chairs
Birch
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Chairs
Bentwood
Antique 1770s European Country Windsor Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bentwood, Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak, Bentwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Chairs
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs
Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Polish Rustic Armchairs
Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Polish Rustic Armchairs
Bentwood
Antique 19th Century Adirondack Stools
Wood, Bentwood
Early 20th Century American Rustic Rocking Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century European Chairs
Bentwood, Wicker
Vintage 1950s American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century American Industrial Chairs
Steel
Antique 18th Century Rustic Windsor Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1930s American Rustic Armchairs
Bentwood, Twig
Early 20th Century Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Hickory, Pine
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Lounge Chairs
Bentwood
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Hickory
Antique 1840s British Country Windsor Chairs
Ash, Beech, Elm
Vintage 1930s American Living Room Sets
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Ash, Hide
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Ash, Bentwood, Hide
Vintage 1930s American Armchairs
Rustic Bentwood Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
- What is a bentwood chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A bentwood chair is a chair made out of wood that has been steamed and formed into its desired shape. The iconic No. 14 chair made by Thonet is a well-know chair made in this technique. There are many bentwood chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
- When were Bentwood chairs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Bentwood Chair was made by German-Austrian cabinetmaker Michael Thonet in the mid-19th century. His design is still popular with interior designers and homeowners worldwide. Shop a collection of Bentwood chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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