Sir John Soane Chairs
Located in Banbury, GB
in the English Regency period. The chair is made of Sono wood similar to rosewood. To be upholstered
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Wood
Sir John Soane Chairs
Located in Banbury, GB
in the English Regency period. The chair is made of Sono wood similar to rosewood. To be upholstered
Wood
Pitzhanger Soane Side Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A Sir John Soane designed arm and side chair of generous proportions. What makes these chairs
Mahogany
Mid 19th century Slipper Chair in Soane Britain Cotton
By Holland & Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A good quality mid 19th century bedroom or side chair in the manner of Holland and sons. Raised on
Mahogany
Pitzhanger Soane Dining Armchair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A Sir John Soane designed arm and side chair of generous proportions. What makes these chairs
Mahogany
Exceptional Pair of Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs
By Sir John Soane
Located in London, England
An elegant pair of regency mahogany hall chairs, the waisted panelled back with carved stretched
Mahogany, Paint
$5,040
H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 27.56 in
French Louis-Philippe Crapaud Style Slipper Chair in Soane Glazed Linen
Located in London, GB
An antique French Slipper Chair from the Louis-Philippe period, circa 1830s, distinguished by its
Textile, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
"Quiver Klismos" Chair by Soane Britain
By Soane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One "Quiver Klismos" side chair by Soane Britain, in rosewood with antiqued brass hardware and
Leather, Rosewood
Set of Fourteen Soane Britain Leather Casino Dining Chairs
By Soane
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental set of fourteen bespoke regency style casino chairs designed by Soane Britain for a
Brass
Set of Six Georgian Regency Dining Chairs
By Sir John Soane
Located in Richmond, London
A very Fine and elegant set of six mahogany dining chairs of late George III - early Regency period
Mahogany
Gilded Beveled Mirror by Carver's Guild, Traditional Style, USA
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Traditional carved and gilded beveled rectangular mirror by Carver's Guild.
Giltwood
Rock Crystal Column
Located in New York, NY
Carved rock crystal column: Measures: 3.25" x 3.25" x 11".
Rock Crystal
$6,000
H 35.5 in W 31 in D 9.5 in
Fine French 1930s Silver-Plated Table Mirror by Luc Lanel for Christofle
By Luc Lanel, Christofle
Located in Long Island City, NY
Luc Lanel (1893-1965) for Christofle (Gallia collection) - A fine French Art Deco table mirror with a pyramidal base and two poles holding a tilting mirror. Stamped Gallia Bibliog...
Silver Plate
Coffee Table Inspired by Diego Giacometti
By Diego Giacometti
Located in Pasadena, TX
Coffee table inspired by Diego Giacometti Beautiful hand forged wrought iron with glass top. Features carved tree branches under glass with a bullfrog looking on. The glass t...
Iron
$2,542 / set
H 16.34 in W 28.75 in D 20.87 in
Saber Legs Wood and Brown Woven Leather Stools Customizable Upholstery and Wood
By Pescetta
Located in IT
Saber legs shiny wood and woven leather stools. Other wood colors and upholstery are available. Italian artisanal production by Pescetta Home Decoration. Walnut wood stools or otto...
Leather, Wood
A large mid 19th century walnut slipper chair c1860
By Holland & Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A large sized mid 19th century walnut slipper chair with a serpentine front rail. Raised on quality walnut turned front legs with splayed walnut legs to the rear and all with the ori...
Walnut
$3,620 / set
H 33.47 in W 17.33 in D 19.3 in
Pair Antique English Bobbin Turned Cane Hall chairs side chairs C.1880
Located in London, GB
Pair Antique English Bobbin Turned Cane Side chairs C.1880 Good solid construction. Nicely aged patina to oak frames. Caning is good to both, having been re-caned recently. In very g...
Cane, Oak
Set of 12 Silvered Shell Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 shell shaped silver-plated single light sconces. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height :8.75" Width: 6.5" Depth: 5.25"
Silver Plate
$1,495
H 40 in W 28 in D 2.5 in
Mid Century Modern Framed Arch Mirror by Dillingham Pecky Cypress Walnut Trim
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Mid Century Modern framed arch mirror by Dillingham Manufacturing Company. Comprised of an arched mirror surrounded by a rustic pecky cypress with walnut trim. Beautif...
Mirror, Walnut, Cypress
$2,600
H 24 in Dm 11 in
Massive French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Steam Wheel Engine Industrial Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Large French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Steam Engine Industrial Clock Here we have a wonderful example of the industrial series popular in French horology. While the clock is stri...
Granite, Metal, Brass
Pair of French Bleached Oak Settles
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good pair of 19th C French bleached oak settles. 1890. Seat height is 19 inches. Reference: 8476 Dimensions 41.5 inches (105 cms) Wide 19 inches (48 cms) Deep 39 inches (99 cms) High
Oak
$1,670Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.14 in W 19.69 in D 17.33 in
Edwardian Brass & Mahogany inlaid 3 tier Etagere
By Maison Jansen
Located in Dereham, GB
Edwardian Brass & Mahogany inlaid 3 tier Etagere 3 Mahogany & Satinwood banded inlaid shelves, Supported by brass Column frame with Finials at top, Sitting on Brass Castors Recent...
Brass
$544
H 2.76 in W 34.26 in D 5.52 in
Vintage 1950s French Coat Rack, Light Wood with Faux Bamboo Design Cottage Style
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vintage 1950s French Coat Rack, Light Wood with Faux Bamboo Design, Cottage Style Description: This elegant coat rack, crafted in France in the 1950s, showcases a light wood constru...
Faux Bamboo
Set of Silvered Shell Sconces, Sold per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of 6 large circa 1950's English silver plated bronze two-arm shell-shaped sconces. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height: 15" Width: 12" Depth: 7.75"
Silver Plate, Bronze
$3,572
H 34.65 in W 11.42 in D 1.78 in
Italian Rococo Convex Mirror in Giltwood with Bow and Ribbon Frame, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind carved Giltwood mirror with Ribbon-Tied Details and Bow Pediment. Italy, 1940s This stunning wall mirror has a convex glass and it is nicely decorated by a bow and ribb...
Gold Leaf
$4,843Sale Price|20% Off
H 60.24 in W 38.98 in D 13.78 in
Antique Pair of Dutch Architectural Oeil de Boeuf Mirrors in Painted Zinc
Located in Casteren, NL
Available for purchase is a rare pair of antique architectural zinc windows, known as "oeil de boeuf" or "bull's eye." Derived from historical architectural terminology, this French ...
Zinc
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.
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