An antique carved wood and cane dining chair, turn of the century
Located in View Park, CA
An antique hand-carved late Victorian wooden chair with rush wicker back and iron fixture at crest
20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Chairs
Iron
An antique carved wood and cane dining chair, turn of the century
Located in View Park, CA
An antique hand-carved late Victorian wooden chair with rush wicker back and iron fixture at crest
Iron
Set of Eight Turn of the Century American Dining Chairs
Located in Water Mill, NY
Set of eight american pressed and pickled wood dining chairs with hand caning and floral hand made
18th Century Pair of Turned Chairs Renaissance Florentine in Walnut Wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Very precious and hard to find pair of turned chairs Renaissance Florentine of the 18th century in
Walnut
French turn of the century Louis XVI st. Walnut side chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant French turn of the century Louis XVI st. Walnut side chair. This charming chair is
Walnut
Turn of the Century English Leather and Walnut Armchair
Located in London, GB
This very handsome and well made English turn of the century armchair is made up of Walnut and a
Brass
English Turn of the Century 1900s Bamboo Slipper Chair with Cane Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Turn of the Century bamboo slipper chair from the early 20th century, with cane seat
Bamboo, Cane
English Turn of the Century Oak Corner Chair with Carved Geometric Back Splat
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English Turn of the Century oak corner chair, dating back to circa 1900, features a carved
Oak
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
Mahogany
18th Century Comb-Back Windsor Chair on Turned Legs
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
backsplats are flanked by three spindles above and below the bowed arms. These spindles, in turn, are flanked
Beech, Elm
Set of six chairs, Northern Europe, turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Set of antique chairs from around 1900, Northern Europe. Furniture in very good condition, after
Fabric, Wood
eight French turn of the century Louis XVI st. Walnut dining chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant and high quality set of eight French turn of the century Louis XVI st. Walnut dining
Walnut
French Oak Mid-Century Turned Occasional Chair
Located in London, GB
A single late Deco occasional chair. France, c1940s. In the manner of Charles Dudouyt
Wood
Set Of Six French Turn Of The Century Louis XVI St. Fruitwood Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful and complete set of six French turn of the century Louis XVI st. ebonized Fruitwood
Fruitwood
Set of Eight French Turn-of-the-Century Louis XV St. Patinated Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and very high quality set of eight French turn-of-the-century Louis XV st. patinated
Wood
Mid-century chair, black and wood, Elliotts of Newbury, England
By Elliots of Newbury
Located in Valladolid, ES
producing furniture with a Mid-century aesthetic like these chairs, with skillfully turned noble woods
Leather, Wood
Set of Six Chairs in Turned and Polished Brass, Chiavari, Italy, circa 1960
By Chiavari
Located in Paris, FR
In solid brass, hand-turned and polished, recently covered with light beige Alcantara fabric
Brass
Spanish Revival Century Furniture Oak Side Chair Cognac Leather Nailhead Details
By Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Spanish Revival Century Furniture side chair comprised of a dark stained oak
Metal
Set of Eight French Turn of the Century Louis XV St. Honey Oak Dining/Side Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most attractive and complete set of eight French turn of the century Louis XV st. honey oak
Oak
Valenti elegant pair of turned wood folding chairs
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant pair of turned wood folding chairs with leather seat and backrest and brass details
Leather
Double-Bow Windsor Chair on Slender Turned Legs
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A 19th Century Windsor armchair raised on slender turned legs connected by a bent-wood "crinoline
Elm, Yew
Turned Birch Wood & Fabric Upholstery Dining Chair Mid-Century Modern, Set of 3
Located in Miami, FL
Three Mid-Century Modern side chairs or dining chairs from the late 1970s made in America. Turned
Foam, Jute, Birch
Delicate Chair in the antique Style of the 19th Century hand crafted
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood, turned and grasped. Trapezoidal frame on conical balustrade-shaped legs, connected
Wool
Pair of Tell City Furniture Hard Rock Maple Cattail Back Dining Chairs
By Tell City Chair Co.
Located in Pasadena, TX
. Seat: Typically has a contoured or saddle seat for comfort. Legs: Turned legs are common, furthering
Wood, Maple
Set of Six Lombard Walnut Reel-Turned Dining Chairs, Early 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A handsome set of six Lombard walnut dining chairs from the first half of the 18th century
Walnut
Rare 19th Century Black Forrest Carved Hall Chair Hand-Carved Hawk Bobbin Turned
By Black Forrest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chair with bobbin turned legs and a large Hawk in the back, circa early 19th century One of the best
Hardwood
19th Century Button-Tufted Slipper Chair with Turned Beech Legs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant slipper chair dates from the 19th century and reflects the refined taste of Napoleon
Velvet, Beech
1930s Antique Chair with Backrest & Decoration of Turned Pieces Carved in Wood
Located in Marbella, ES
Beautiful chair of original design with a carved wooden structure and a curved backrest composed of
Wood
Traditional Tribal Chair of the Swat Valley, Northern Pakistan, 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Traditional tribal chair of the Swat Valley, Northern Pakistan, 19th century. A chair with low seat
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century Traditional Tribal Chair of the Swat Valley, Northern Pakistan
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A 19th century traditional tribal chair of the swat valley, Northern Pakistan. A chair with low
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of French Turned Wood Chairs with Rush Seats in Charles Dudouyt Style
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, London
Pair of French Turned Wood Chairs with Rush Seats, in the Style of Charles Dudouyt, 1940s A
Oak
Mid Century French Carved Oak Chair in the Style of Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, London
-20th century. The design is defined by its bold, hand-turned elements and distinctive geometric
Oak
Set of Four Italian Chairs Late 19th Century Piedmontese Solid Walnut Chairs
Located in Milano, MI
Four late 19th century Italian walnut chairs, a group of four Piedmontese chairs, solid blond
Fabric, Walnut
Rustic 19th Century Indian Rocking Chair with Metal Accents and Turned Supports
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic antique Indian rocking chair from the 19th century, with metal accents and nicely
Metal
19th Century Set of Six French Carved Walnut Turned Wood Chairs with Velvet Seat
Located in Miami, FL
19th century carved walnut armchair. Perfect to place in your room or in your kitchen The frames
Velvet, Walnut
A Rare Turned Ladder Back Chair Made From A Yale Campus Elm Tree, Ca. 1888
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Made by Chamberlain Company, New Haven CT from an elm tree that fell on Yale's property. The chair
Elm, Rush
19th Century Set of Six French Carved Walnut Turned Wood Chairs with Velvet Seat
Located in Miami, FL
19th century carved walnut armchair. Perfect to place in your room or in your kitchen The frames
Velvet, Walnut
$3,120Sale Price / set|20% Off
19th Century Set of Four French Carved Walnut Turned Wood Chairs with Claw Feet
Located in Miami, FL
19th century carved walnut armchair. Perfect to place in your room or in your kitchen The frames
Oak
Sculptural Ladder-Back Chairs, Europe first half of the 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Over the 20th century, European designers fused traditional crafting techniques and styles with
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Occasional Chair in the French Style
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century occasional chair in the French style, with simply turned mahogany legs to the front
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of English Regency Hall Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Cambridge, US
England, ca. early 19th century. A fine pair of antique Regency mahogany hall chairs after the
Mahogany
Pair of 20th Century Spanish Turned Armchairs with Rush Seats
Located in Marbella, ES
turned baluster-shaped elements that add texture and visual rhythm to the entire structure. The straight
Rope, Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker Side Chair in the style of M. G. Bindesbøll, 19th Century
By Michael Gottlieb Bindesbøll
Located in Odense, DK
A wonderful Danish cabinetmaker side chair executed in the style of Gottlieb Bindesbøll (1800-1856
Wood
Wood Turned Chairs with Woven Rush Seats, Europe Ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
often based on traditional styles and techniques, such as turned chairs. Turned chairs — sometimes
Rush, Wood
19th Century English Captain's Chair
Located in High Point, NC
19th century captain's chair from England. The chair is made from oak and has a seat made from elm
Elm, Oak
19th Century English Captain's Chair
Located in High Point, NC
19th century captain's chair from England. The chair is made from oak and has a seat made from ash
Ash
19th Century English Captain's Chair
Located in High Point, NC
19th century captain's chair from England. The chair is made from oak and has a seat made from elm
Elm, Oak
$1,344Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Four Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Dining Chairs, Late 20th Century
Located in Brentwood, TN
Swedish Gustavian style painted dining chairs, late 20th century, crafted in painted wood with
Fabric, Wood, Paint
$4,000 / set
Pair of Baroque Chairs, 18th Century
Located in Ljungby, SE
Two Baroque chairs made in Stockholm around the year 1700. The chairs are upholstered in antique
Leather
$2,400Sale Price / set|31% Off
Pair of 19th Century Klismos Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair 19th century Danish Klismos chairs. Collected in Copenhagen elegant pair of late 19th
Hardwood
Pair of Early 19th Century Directoire Chairs, in the manner of Bellange Frères
By Henri Jacob
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of early 19th century mahogany side chairs in the manner of Bellange Frères. Raised on turned
Leather, Mahogany
French Painted and Side Chair in the Louis XVI Taste, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
An elegant French painted side chair in the neoclassical taste, featuring a refined openwork back
Wood
$3,078Sale Price|20% Off
Antique early 20th-century set of four solid chestnut dark brown Spanish chairs
Located in Casteren, NL
early 20th-century Spain. These chairs are a testament to Spanish craftsmanship and feature a timeless
Chestnut
Original Mid-Century Modern Predecessor of the Ekornes Stressless Lounge Chair
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Swivelling and turnable lounge chair, extremely comfortable. Presumable a predecessor of the
Chrome
Antique Turned Wood Spindle-Back Armchair with Rush Seat
Located in Bruton, GB
original woven rush seat. The chair displays slender turned uprights with baluster accents arranged in a
Wood, Seagrass
19th Century New England Rush Seat Ladder Back Chair.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th Century New England Rush Seat Ladder Back Chair Antique New England rush seat ladder-back
Rush, Hardwood
$3,963 / set
Pair of English 19th Century Windsor Chairs
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Pair of English 19th century Windsor chairs with open fret splats with turned supports and legs
Ash, Elm
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs
Located in Johns Island, SC
Set of six Mid Century Dining Chairs in walnut with brass sabots and brass caps to support the
Brass
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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