Vintage Walnut Wood & Woven Seats Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Phoenix, AZ
One of a kind dining chairs, custom made sometime in the mid-late 20th century Each chair is
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Rope, Walnut
Vintage Walnut Wood & Woven Seats Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Phoenix, AZ
One of a kind dining chairs, custom made sometime in the mid-late 20th century Each chair is
Rush, Rope, Walnut
Set of Six Hungarian Folk Art Rustic Carved Oak and Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
Stunning Hungarian handcrafted dining chairs. Made of oak and riveted thick cow-hide leather. Wear
Cowhide, Wood
Sold|$600
4 Rustical 40's French Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
These chairs are covered of orange cotton. Very nice for a breakfast area. The price is for
Wood, Fabric
Pair of Early 20th Century Antique French Country Style Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of perfectly worn farmhouse wood chairs. Likely hand made. Traditional antique farmhouse
Wood
Pair of 18th Century Double-Headed Rustic Austrian Chairs
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of Austrian 18th century double-headed rustic chairs with exceptional carvings and fluted
Wood
1960s Solid Wood Decorative Stool / Children's Chair, Made in Romania
Located in Portland, OR
Adorable solid wood children's chairs. Features a carved solid back and seat atop four turned legs
Wood
Antique French African Rustic Primitive Escabelle Chairs/Stools, a Pair
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Antique French African Rustic Escabelle chairs/stools, a pair. Escabelle is an old French word
Wood
Pair of 1960s Solid Wood Decorative Stools / Children's Chair, Made in Romania
Located in Portland, OR
Pair of two adorable solid wood children's chairs. Features a carved solid back and seat atop four
Wood
Set of 3 1960s Solid Wood Decorative Stools / Children's Chair, Made in Romania
Located in Portland, OR
Set of 3 adorable solid wood children's chairs. Features a carved solid back and seat atop four
Wood
Set of Six Hungarian Folk Art Rustic Carved Oak and Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
Stunning Hungarian handcrafted dining chairs. Made of oak and riveted thick cow-hide leather. Wear
Cowhide, Wood
English Country Antique Wood Dining Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Oakland Park, FL
English country antique wood dining chair with rush seat. Harlequin spindle back. Georgian elm and
Wood
English Country Antique Wood Dining Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Oakland Park, FL
English country antique wood dining chair with rush seat. Harlequin spindle back. Georgian Elm and
Wood
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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