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Short Maharaja Repousse Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
This maharaja repousse chair is covered in a thin layer of hand worked metal that is fastened to the chair with traditional means. The seat height is just under 13 inches.
Category

Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Metal

Short Maharaja Repousse Chair
Short Maharaja Repousse Chair
H 32 in W 27 in D 32 in
Stunning Mid 19th Century Burr Elm Nursing Chair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 19th century, early Victorian period burr maple nursing chair. The burr maple foliate carved frame, with leaves head carved cresting rail, with upholstered back and set in a qu...
Category

Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Chairs

Materials

Elm

Stunning Mid 19th Century Burr Elm Nursing Chair
Stunning Mid 19th Century Burr Elm Nursing Chair
H 42.52 in W 23.23 in D 28.35 in
19th Century French Carved Prayers Chair or Prie Dieux
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A 19th century French elaborately hand carved ebony cross splat Prie-Dieu or prayer chair. A religious kneeler from the late 19th century, featuring a padded black leather top rail a...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Leather

His and Hers Pair of Adrian Pearsall Style Reupholstered Armchair Accent Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
and hers. The tall chair features a long rectangular back, and the short chair has a shorter
Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Fabric

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Hooded Bergère
By François Linke, Maison Jansen
Located in Houston, TX
hooded bergère, chair or porters chair has been professionally upholstered in a plush short pile mohair
Category

Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

Queen Anne Period Walnut Stool
Located in Lymington, GB
excellent condition. Ref: In 'The Shorter Dictionary of English Furniture' Ralph Edwards CBE FSA
Category

Antique 1710s English Queen Anne Stools

Materials

Walnut

Queen Anne Period Walnut Stool
Queen Anne Period Walnut Stool
H 17 in W 18 in D 14 in
Circular Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Swivel Lounge Chair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
circular swivel lounge chair has been newly upholstered in a cream colored short pile mohair type fabric
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Mohair

French Set of Four Dining Chairs in Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
rich elm wood features a sturdy back with short armrests. The seating consist of two organic shaped
Category

Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm

French Set of Four Dining Chairs in Elm
French Set of Four Dining Chairs in Elm
H 30.91 in W 21.82 in D 21.26 in
Set of Six Kumo Chairs by Toshiyuki Kita for Casas, Spain, 1989
By Toshiyuki Kita
Located in Barcelona, ES
Casas and produced only for a short time. Aluminum structure with epoxy finish and thick leather.
Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Early 20th Century Mahogany Irish Antique Replica Chippendale Chairs- Set of 2
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Louisville, KY
These two Mahogany Antique Irish Chippendale replicas are nothing short of breathtaking. Those with
Category

Early 20th Century Northern Irish Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Percival Lafer Lounge Chair in Leather
By Percival Lafer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
playful appearance. The short side builds the backrest and is slightly tilted. All artistic aspects
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Percival Lafer Lounge Chair in Leather
Percival Lafer Lounge Chair in Leather
H 27.17 in W 27.56 in D 40.56 in
Oak and Rattan High back Throne Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. This unique chair distinguishes itself with a a low seat with short legs and a very high back design
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Eames "DCM" Molded Plywood Chairs for Herman Miller in Rare Cherry
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
short years making this chair highly sought after. Mix and max your DCM dining chairs, use it as a side
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Eye Chair 1 (Charlotte Colbert x Maison Colbert)
Located in London, GB
directed award-winning short films, including The Silent Man with Simon Amstell and Sophie Kennedy Clarke
Category

2010s Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Eye Chair 1 (Charlotte Colbert x Maison Colbert)
Eye Chair 1 (Charlotte Colbert x Maison Colbert)
H 47.24 in W 18.15 in D 21.22 in
Extremely rare Bo Fjaestad pine chairs, Arvika Konsthantverk, Sweden, 1930s
By Anna Fjaestad
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Konsthantverk for a short period of time. This design goes perfectly with other Swedish, so called, sports
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Amorph Darcey Dining Chair, Set of 4, Ebony Stained
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
colors, finishes, and modifying the furniture’s design. Amir Habibabadi is nothing short of a visionary
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Circa 1870 French Louis XVI Style Side Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Amorph Gazelle Dining Chair, Solid Wood, Stained Graphite Walnut
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Habibabadi is nothing short of a visionary. He developed his perspective and unique expertise as an architect
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Ash, Leather

18th Century Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
comfortable, generously proportioned, with an upholstered back and seat, open sides and short arms
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century George III Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Eye Chair 1 (Charlotte Colbert x Maison Colbert)
Located in London, GB
directed award-winning short films, including The Silent Man with Simon Amstell and Sophie Kennedy Clarke
Category

2010s Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Eye Chair 1 (Charlotte Colbert x Maison Colbert)
Eye Chair 1 (Charlotte Colbert x Maison Colbert)
H 47.24 in W 18.15 in D 21.22 in
Eye Chair 2 (Charlotte Colbert x Maison Colbert)
Located in London, GB
directed award-winning short films, including The Silent Man with Simon Amstell and Sophie Kennedy Clarke
Category

2010s Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Eye Chair 2 (Charlotte Colbert x Maison Colbert)
Eye Chair 2 (Charlotte Colbert x Maison Colbert)
H 47.24 in W 18.15 in D 21.22 in
Eye Chair 3 (Charlotte Colbert x Maison Colbert)
Located in London, GB
directed award-winning short films, including The Silent Man with Simon Amstell and Sophie Kennedy Clarke
Category

2010s Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Eye Chair 3 (Charlotte Colbert x Maison Colbert)
Eye Chair 3 (Charlotte Colbert x Maison Colbert)
H 47.24 in W 18.15 in D 21.22 in
chair#4
By Frank Buschmann
Located in Carnota, A Coruña, Galicia
tilt achieved by shorter back legs, a hallmark of Shaker ingenuity to enhance comfort in straight
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

chair#4
chair#4
H 33.47 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Couple of Finnish chairs by Ilmari Domus beige leather Birch wood
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Valladolid, ES
Chair. The singularity of its short arms means that this chair can be brought closer to a table and
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Wood, Birch, Faux Leather

Set of 7 rustic chairs
Located in BARCELONA, ES
a time where handcrafting and simplicity were valued values. In short, this early 19th century
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Set of 7 rustic chairs
Set of 7 rustic chairs
H 36.82 in W 17.33 in D 16.54 in
Amorph Darcey Dining Chair, Ebony Stained
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design. Amir Habibabadi is nothing short of a visionary. He developed his perspective and unique
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Walnut Victorian Hand-Carved Chairs - a Pair
Located in Louisville, KY
This stunning pair of Victorian hand-carved walnut ladies chairs are nothing short of breathtaking
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Early Victorian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Early 18th Century Walnut Wing Chair
Located in Lymington, GB
C.B.E., F.S.A. 'The Shorter Dictionary of English Furniture - From the Middle Ages to the Late Georgian
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Early 18th Century Walnut Wing Chair
Early 18th Century Walnut Wing Chair
H 41.74 in W 34.45 in D 26.78 in
Amorph Gazelle Dining Chair, Solid Wood, Stained Graphite Walnut
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
colors, finishes, and modifying the furniture’s design. Amir Habibabadi is nothing short of a visionary
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Ash, Leather

Set of 4 Poul Kjærholm Pk12 for E. Kold Christensen, 1964
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in L'Escala, ES
, but here, for the PK12, there are short neat spacing pieces that are welded between the leg and the
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Vintage Constructivist Wire Bar Chairs in White Coated Metal, 80s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
more shorter (around 7-10 working days for deliveries within the EU/EEA, 7-15 business days for
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal, Wire

Flötotto set of 4 Pagholz chairs by Elmar Flötotto
By Pagholz Flötotto, Elmar Flötotto
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
stable and being able to be shaped into various shapes. Within a short time, Flötotto was known for
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

19th Century Occasional Chair in the French Style
Located in Dublin 8, IE
‘Slipper Chairs’, these types of chairs generally feature fully upholstered seats, short arms, and short
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Irish Early Victorian Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

1 of 2 Vintage Atomic Age Blue Faux Leather Swivel Armchairs by Müster, Germany
By Muster
Located in Zagreb, HR
shorter (around 7-10 working days for deliveries within the EU/EEA, 7-15 business days for overseas
Category

Vintage 1980s German Space Age Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Pair of French Hunting Chairs in Pine and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. The pine wood is a natural grained, strong and dominant type of wood. The short arms add a playful
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Pine

Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
shorter as they do not extend to the arms. Importance, instead, is given to the seating/ backrest sequence
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

A good pair of Charles II-period carved walnut chairs
Located in Lymington, GB
similar chair in his 'Shorter Dictionary of English Furniture', Hamlyn (Fourth Impression 1972) p. 131
Category

Antique 1680s English Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chairs by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
this case shorter as they do not extend to the arms. Importance, instead, is given to the seating or
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Chinese Tall Back Bamboo Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
of leather. The back and sides are patterned with short lengths of bamboo arranged in a lattice-like
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Rattan

Chinese Tall Back Bamboo Armchair
Chinese Tall Back Bamboo Armchair
H 37.5 in W 24 in D 23 in
Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Verner Panton for Reupholstering Set of 4
By Verner Panton, Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
frame with original upholstery (also deigned by Verner Panton). Produced for a short period of time
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare 18th Century Mahogany Cockpen Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
, ‘The Life and Work of Thomas Chippendale’ p. 101, fig 167. Ralph Edwards CBE FSA, ‘A Shorter Dictionary
Category

Antique 18th Century George III Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Rare 18th Century Mahogany Cockpen Armchair
Rare 18th Century Mahogany Cockpen Armchair
H 37.01 in W 26.78 in D 20.48 in
Bruno Rey Chair in Brown Leather
By Bruno Rey
Located in Waalwijk, NL
pretty detail is the sculptural appearance of the backrest, accompanied by short armrests. The seat is
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Bruno Rey Chair in Brown Leather
Bruno Rey Chair in Brown Leather
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Zanotta Edizioni Singer Chair in Natural Frame by Bruno Munari
By Zanotta, Bruno Munari
Located in Brooklyn, NY
hours. Then, the seat is tilted forward and is shorter than usual, the back higher. This is a chair for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Ico Parisi Style Set 6 Chairs Ebonized Wood and Original Velvet Seat
By Ico Parisi
Located in Prato, Tuscany
designer but also a photographer, film director, and painter, in short, an artist at 360 degrees, he died
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

360° Chair by Konstantin Grcic for MAGIS
By Konstantin Grcic, Magis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
in a static position, but it encourages a form of dynamic sitting, short term, ad hoc, improvised
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

B&B Italia "Radar" Armchair - In Ivory Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
ever likely to find. This chair, in this condition, is nothing short of a joy to behold. For the
Category

2010s Chairs

Materials

Leather

B&B Italia "Radar" Armchair - In Ivory Leather
B&B Italia "Radar" Armchair - In Ivory Leather
H 38.19 in W 31.5 in D 37.01 in
Vico Magistretti for Cassina 'Villabianca' Armchair in Black Leather
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. From the back legs the short armrests evolve. The decorative stitching in the seat enhances this
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ikea, Sebastian, Folding Chair, Niels Gammelgaard, 1987
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
These cool folding chairs are designed by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA and were launched for a short
Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Post-Modern Sculptural Low Chair, 1980s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
chair or stool, perfect for an extra playful sitting place fr a short conversation. Very curious object
Category

Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Post-Modern Sculptural Low Chair, 1980s
Post-Modern Sculptural Low Chair, 1980s
H 18.12 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Odette Oak Chair by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
company at the dining table or, adorned in Italian leather, in the living room. Fred&Juul, short for
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Odette Oak Chair by Fred and Juul
Odette Oak Chair by Fred and Juul
H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 20.08 in
Odette Black Oak Chair by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
&Juul, short for Federico Minarelli and Julie Janssen, are two architects who decided working as
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Odette Black Oak Chair by Fred and Juul
Odette Black Oak Chair by Fred and Juul
H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 20.08 in
Odette Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
invented in the 14th Century, known for its special coarse and curly texture. Fred&Juul, short for
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Wool

Odette Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
Odette Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
H 22.45 in W 25.99 in D 24.81 in
Odette Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
invented in the 14th Century, known for its special coarse and curly texture. Fred&Juul, short for
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Odette Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
Odette Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
H 22.45 in W 25.99 in D 24.81 in
Odette Black Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
texture. Fred&Juul, short for Federico Minarelli and Julie Janssen, are two architects who decided
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Odette Black Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
Odette Black Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
H 22.45 in W 25.99 in D 24.81 in
Minotti "Dubuffet" Armchair - in Cream "Pelle" Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
its superb condition, breathtaking appearance and nothing-short-of exceptional detailing. It possesses
Category

2010s Chairs

Materials

Leather

Two American Craft Studio Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
for taller chair. Shorter chair is 49.5" high, 14.5" seat height, and approximately 17" diameter.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Cypress

Set of Two Maison Jansen Style Bronze Patio Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Chicago, IL
). Not exactly a matching pair, one chair is 2 inches shorter; the difference gives them a unique look
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Set of 6 ‘Setu' Dining / Conference Chairs by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller
Located in Kensington, MD
each individual. Whether you’re hunkering down or only sitting for a short time, the responsive setu
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Erik Jorgensen "Apollo" EJ 96 Chair - In Mid-Grey Alcantara
Located in Barrowford, GB
is likely to fall short of the requirements of the true-perfectionist due to the issues mentioned
Category

2010s Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
also uses the “V” approach to sidebars, in this case shorter as they do not extend to the arms
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

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Short Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of short chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique short chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. There are 234 antique and vintage short chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 34 modern editions to choose from as well. Short chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Short chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Some short chairs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller short chairs, measuring 5.5 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made short chairs over the years, but those made by Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina and Howard & Sons Ltd are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Short Chairs?

Prices for short chairs start at $250 and top out at $35,391 with the average selling for $4,200.

Finding the Right Chairs for You

Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?

With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.

“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.

Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.

“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames

Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.

The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office. 

A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today. 

Questions About Short Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The key thing to look for in an office chair for a short person is adjustability. Everything from the seat depth and height to the seat pan width are important aspects to consider before investing in an office chair. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage office chairs.