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George II Style Walnut Open Armchair
George II Style Walnut Open Armchair

George II Style Walnut Open Armchair

Located in Lymington, GB

terminating in eagle heads, ca. 1735, in the Victoria & Albert Museum, London, 'The Shorter Dictionary of

Category

Antique 19th Century English George II Chairs

Materials

Walnut

A good pair of Charles II-period carved walnut chairs
A good pair of Charles II-period carved walnut chairs

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

Suite of 12 Cappellini “Cap” Dining Armchairs in Saddle Leather
Suite of 12 Cappellini “Cap” Dining Armchairs in Saddle Leather

Suite of 12 Cappellini “Cap” Dining Armchairs in Saddle Leather

By Cappellini

Located in Barrowford, GB

would expect from an analine-hide of this nature), they are nothing short of sublime, endlessly

Category

2010s Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pierre Cardin 6 Dining Chairs Chaises in Walnut and Leather  France
Pierre Cardin 6 Dining Chairs Chaises in Walnut and Leather  France

Pierre Cardin 6 Dining Chairs Chaises in Walnut and Leather France

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR

dress", which is a short-skirted, bubble-shaped dress made by bias-cutting over a stiffened base.[13][14

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Niels O. Moller Set of Six Dining Chairs in Teak and Cane Upholstery
Niels O. Moller Set of Six Dining Chairs in Teak and Cane Upholstery

Niels O. Moller Set of Six Dining Chairs in Teak and Cane Upholstery

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in Waalwijk, NL

chairs feature short, pointy armrests that came to be characteristic for the design of Møller. The backs

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Set of Vintage 4 Bertoia Chromed Steel Chairs by Knoll
Set of Vintage 4 Bertoia Chromed Steel Chairs by Knoll

Set of Vintage 4 Bertoia Chromed Steel Chairs by Knoll

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an unprecedented selection for your home or

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Moro Armchair by Sebastian Herkner
Moro Armchair by Sebastian Herkner

Moro Armchair by Sebastian Herkner

Located in Geneve, CH

furniture, honing his keen eye for materials, colors, and textures. For a short time, he then worked for

Category

2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Kjell Richardsen Tönnestav Dining Chairs Tynes Møbelfabrik, Norway, 1960
Kjell Richardsen Tönnestav Dining Chairs Tynes Møbelfabrik, Norway, 1960

Kjell Richardsen Tönnestav Dining Chairs Tynes Møbelfabrik, Norway, 1960

By Kjell Richardsen, Tynes Møbelfabrik

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

and manufactured by Tynes Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960. The chairs were produced for only a very short

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Low Profile Upholstered Slipper Chair from Antique Persian Rug or Luxury Petbed
Low Profile Upholstered Slipper Chair from Antique Persian Rug or Luxury Petbed

Low Profile Upholstered Slipper Chair from Antique Persian Rug or Luxury Petbed

By Billy Baldwin

Located in Dallas, TX

for a variety of styles. Perfect for dozing in the sunlight, regal relaxation, short snoozes and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Jacobean Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Wool

Ico Parisi Style Set 6 Chairs Ebonized Wood and Original Velvet Seat
Ico Parisi Style Set 6 Chairs Ebonized Wood and Original Velvet Seat

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

Henning Kjaernulf Oak Kurul Armchairs for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s
Henning Kjaernulf Oak Kurul Armchairs for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s

Henning Kjaernulf Oak Kurul Armchairs for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf, EG Kvaliteet

Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL

consistent with age and use. The chairs are newly refinished and reupholstered in a short curly

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Set of 4 Chrome Cantilever Armed Chairs Brown Faux Leather Style Gastone Rinaldi
Set of 4 Chrome Cantilever Armed Chairs Brown Faux Leather Style Gastone Rinaldi

Set of 4 Chrome Cantilever Armed Chairs Brown Faux Leather Style Gastone Rinaldi

By Gastone Rinaldi

Located in Topeka, KS

vinyl faux leather fabric. Please see photos, circa 1970s. This set of four chairs is nothing short

Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Rare 18th Century Mahogany Cockpen Armchair
Rare 18th Century Mahogany Cockpen Armchair

Rare 18th Century Mahogany Cockpen Armchair

Located in Lymington, GB

) p. 101, fig 167. Ralph Edwards CBE FSA, 'A Shorter Dictionary of English Furniture', Hamlyn (Fourth

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

MCM White Faux Leather Walnut Base High Back Lounge Chair Style Adrian Pearsall
MCM White Faux Leather Walnut Base High Back Lounge Chair Style Adrian Pearsall

MCM White Faux Leather Walnut Base High Back Lounge Chair Style Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Topeka, KS

short time. There are other small flaws in vinyl. Priced accordingly. Please see photos and zoom in for

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Charles Dudouyt Side Chair, Circa 1930 France
Charles Dudouyt Side Chair, Circa 1930 France

Charles Dudouyt Side Chair, Circa 1930 France

By Charles Dudouyt, La Gentilhommiere

Located in Girona, Spain

THE STYLE: Art Deco, short for the French Arts décoratifs (lit. 'Decorative Arts'),[1] is a style of

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Oak

Small Gradient Bench by Philipp Aduatz
Small Gradient Bench by Philipp Aduatz

Small Gradient Bench by Philipp Aduatz

By Philipp Aduatz

Located in Geneve, CH

that allows to print very large and complex structures in construction and design in a very short time

Category

2010s Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Vintage Postmodern 'Quinta' Armchair by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s Italy
Vintage Postmodern 'Quinta' Armchair by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s Italy

Vintage Postmodern 'Quinta' Armchair by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s Italy

By Alias, Mario Botta

Located in Zagreb, HR

deliveries. The wait time is likely to be much more shorter (around 7-10 working days for deliveries within

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage 'Plia' Folding Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli
Pair of Vintage 'Plia' Folding Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli

Pair of Vintage 'Plia' Folding Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli

By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

Located in Zagreb, HR

deliveries. The wait time is likely to be much more shorter (around 7-10 working days for deliveries within

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early Victorian Howard & Son's Walnut Chair French Toile Upholstery Armchair
Early Victorian Howard & Son's Walnut Chair French Toile Upholstery Armchair

Early Victorian Howard & Son's Walnut Chair French Toile Upholstery Armchair

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

just Alie St) before moving a short distance to 34 Great Alie St. In 1844 the company made its first

Category

Antique 19th Century French Early Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Howard & Sons's Original Factory Ticking Fabriwc Antique Victorian Open Armchair
Howard & Sons's Original Factory Ticking Fabriwc Antique Victorian Open Armchair

Howard & Sons's Original Factory Ticking Fabriwc Antique Victorian Open Armchair

By Howard and Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

. First to 27 Great Alie St (Now just Alie St) before moving a short distance to 34 Great Alie St. In

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Original Victorian Walnut Armchair Original Castors
Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Original Victorian Walnut Armchair Original Castors

Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Original Victorian Walnut Armchair Original Castors

By Howard & Sons Ltd, Edwin Howard & Son

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Whitechapel area. First to 27 Great Alie St (Now just Alie St) before moving a short distance to 34 Great Alie

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

8 Eichenberger Saffa Dining Chairs Dietiker & Stendig Black Vinyl Chrome Cane
8 Eichenberger Saffa Dining Chairs Dietiker & Stendig Black Vinyl Chrome Cane

8 Eichenberger Saffa Dining Chairs Dietiker & Stendig Black Vinyl Chrome Cane

By Hans Eichenberger, Dietiker, Stendig Co.

Located in Topeka, KS

Francisco with a large headquarters in NYC. They were exciting and good times but short lived. The business

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Antique Howard & Son's Bridgewater Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchairs
Pair of Antique Howard & Son's Bridgewater Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchairs

Pair of Antique Howard & Son's Bridgewater Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchairs

By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

. First to 27 Great Alie St (Now just Alie St) before moving a short distance to 34 Great Alie St. In

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Four Joe Colombo 'Universale' Chairs, Very Rare First Edition 1967 Kartell Italy
Four Joe Colombo 'Universale' Chairs, Very Rare First Edition 1967 Kartell Italy

Four Joe Colombo 'Universale' Chairs, Very Rare First Edition 1967 Kartell Italy

By Joe Colombo, Kartell

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

prototypes as they were produced in this configuration for a very short period of time during this period

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Bauhaus Oak Bentwood & Cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 Chair for Stendig by Thonet
Bauhaus Oak Bentwood & Cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 Chair for Stendig by Thonet

Bauhaus Oak Bentwood & Cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 Chair for Stendig by Thonet

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet, Stendig Co.

Located in Topeka, KS

Francisco with a large headquarters in NYC. They were exciting and good times but short lived. The business

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Oak, Bentwood

Antique American Victorian Wicker Boardwalk Wheelchair Chair Medical Carriage
Antique American Victorian Wicker Boardwalk Wheelchair Chair Medical Carriage

Antique American Victorian Wicker Boardwalk Wheelchair Chair Medical Carriage

Located in Dayton, OH

short distances and a chair was made for him. This chair had wheels for mobility and hand-operated

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Rare "Weekend" Lounge Chair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex
Rare "Weekend" Lounge Chair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex

Rare "Weekend" Lounge Chair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex

Located in New York, NY

/> *This chair was in production for a very short period and as a result is a very rare model.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Adjustable Lounge Chair designed by Jean Prouve
Adjustable Lounge Chair designed by Jean Prouve

Adjustable Lounge Chair designed by Jean Prouve

Located in London, London

short than the world`s most comfortable sitting impliment! (An original 1930's example of

Category

Vintage 1930s French Chairs

Biomorphic Lounge Chair
Biomorphic Lounge Chair

Biomorphic Lounge Chair

Located in Hudson, NY

Unusual single lounge chair with detatched cushion and short arms.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Cushionette
Cushionette

Cushionette

Sold|$4,300

Cushionette

Located in New York, NY

Round chaise lounge chair upholstered in short black mohair and leather piping

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Leather

Paul Mcobb
Paul Mcobb

Paul Mcobb

Sold|$400

Paul Mcobb

Located in Treasure Island, CA

This is a strange leg configuration. It may have been short production. Features dowel back.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Steel

A Pair of Italian Upholstered Wood Framed Chairs.
A Pair of Italian Upholstered Wood Framed Chairs.

A Pair of Italian Upholstered Wood Framed Chairs.

Located in New York, NY

Each with a high winged back and flared arms, raised on short tappering wooden legs.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Jens Risom Black Leather Chair
Jens Risom Black Leather Chair

Jens Risom Black Leather Chair

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

This chair was designed by Risom for Knoll during the short time he worked as Knoll's designer. It

Category

Vintage 1940s American Chairs

Pair of Vilbert Chairs by Verner Panton
Pair of Vilbert Chairs by Verner Panton

Pair of Vilbert Chairs by Verner Panton

By Verner Panton

Located in Hudson, NY

short time. One retains label. Sold individually.

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Z Chairs, Set of Eight
Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Z Chairs, Set of Eight

Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Z Chairs, Set of Eight

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Set of eight teak Kai Kristiansen model 42 "Z" chairs. Iconic. Modern. Sleek short

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Rare Early Gilbert Rohde Armless Desk Chair in Pewter Leather
Rare Early Gilbert Rohde Armless Desk Chair in Pewter Leather

Rare Early Gilbert Rohde Armless Desk Chair in Pewter Leather

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This rare Gilbert Rohde designed chair was produced in the early 1930's for a short time by Troy

Category

American Chairs

Materials

Leather

Very Comfortable Pair of Longe Chairs
Very Comfortable Pair of Longe Chairs

Very Comfortable Pair of Longe Chairs

Located in Pasadena, CA

Solid walnut. Perfect for tall people because they are rather deep. Short people

Category

Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair  of Rosewood & Leather Club Chairs by Mies van der Rohe
Pair  of Rosewood & Leather Club Chairs by Mies van der Rohe

Pair of Rosewood & Leather Club Chairs by Mies van der Rohe

Located in West Hollywood, CA

chairs and they were produced by Knoll for a very short time. Seat Depth: 20.5"

Category

Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Louis XV Style Painted Recamier
Louis XV Style Painted Recamier

Louis XV Style Painted Recamier

Located in San Francisco, CA

The arched shaped backrest leading to short slightly outswept armrests above a loose down cushion

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood, Linen, Down

Pair of Louis XV Style Painted Bergeres
Pair of Louis XV Style Painted Bergeres

Pair of Louis XV Style Painted Bergeres

Located in San Francisco, CA

seat above a serpentine rail raised on short cabriole legs ending in overscrolled toes; painted cream

Category

20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Model 49 Teak Armchair by Erik Kirkegaard  Denmark, 1950s
Model 49 Teak Armchair by Erik Kirkegaard  Denmark, 1950s

Model 49 Teak Armchair by Erik Kirkegaard Denmark, 1950s

By Erik Kierkegaard, Høng Stolefabrik

Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU

comfortable with round back support which leads into short elbow rests. In good vintage original, unrestored

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Large Pair of Charles Il Style Oak Armchairs
Large Pair of Charles Il Style Oak Armchairs

Large Pair of Charles Il Style Oak Armchairs

Located in Stutton, GB

between turned upright, down swept arms and scrolling under tier. They have short cabriole legs

Category

Antique 19th Century English Charles II Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Louis XV Style Painted Fauteuils
Pair of Louis XV Style Painted Fauteuils

Pair of Louis XV Style Painted Fauteuils

Located in San Francisco, CA

scrolling leaf carved supports, above a loose cushion seat raised on short cabriole legs ending in leaf

Category

20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood, Upholstery

Original DAF Swag Leg Chair by George Nelson, 1958
Original DAF Swag Leg Chair by George Nelson, 1958

Original DAF Swag Leg Chair by George Nelson, 1958

By George Nelson

Located in Berlin, DE

! Two part fibreglass seat and back with black swag leg base. Produced for a very short time, this chair

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Modern Chairs

PAIR OF ITALIAN 1950'S UPHOLSTERED WING CHAIRS
PAIR OF ITALIAN 1950'S UPHOLSTERED WING CHAIRS

PAIR OF ITALIAN 1950'S UPHOLSTERED WING CHAIRS

Located in San Francisco, CA

cushion of rectangular form; all above four tapering cylindrical short legs.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

Pair of Swivel Chairs
Pair of Swivel Chairs

Pair of Swivel Chairs

Located in Miami, FL

were originally designed and add modern pizzazz to any room. Great for short term sitting. Sold as a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

6 Limited Edition Charles Eames for Herman Miller DCM in Tri-Color Hairy Hide
6 Limited Edition Charles Eames for Herman Miller DCM in Tri-Color Hairy Hide

6 Limited Edition Charles Eames for Herman Miller DCM in Tri-Color Hairy Hide

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

rare set of DCM chairs were only produced for a short period of time and were a part of the Herman

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Ash

English Victorian Rococo Revival Slipper Chair
English Victorian Rococo Revival Slipper Chair

English Victorian Rococo Revival Slipper Chair

Located in New York, NY

on short cabriole legs in front and splayed legs in back, all with casters. The seat and back retain

Category

Antique 19th Century British Rococo Revival Slipper Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Short Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of short chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct short chairs — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. There are 435 antique and vintage short chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 196 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 made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small short chairs measuring 5.5 inches across. Many short chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Greenapple, Rute Martins and Pierre Jeanneret produced popular short chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Short Chairs?

Short chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,831, while the lowest priced sells for $220 and the highest can go for as much as $486,675.

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.