Set of Six 19th Century Spider Back Swedish Chairs
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Set of Six 19th Century Spider Back Swedish Chairs Re-upholstered in old hemp sheets.
Hemp, Wood
$952Sale Price|20% Off
H 40 in W 24 in D 24 in
2 Hekman Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Spider Back Fretwork Armchairs
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage Hekman dining chairs. Made from mahogany featuring Chinese Chippendale styling with
Fabric, Mahogany
$1,395 / set
H 38 in W 28.25 in D 26.25 in
John Widdicomb French Regency Louis XVI Spider Back Armchairs, Pair
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of petite French Regency Louis XVI or Gustavian style spider back armchairs or
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
$1,800
H 36 in W 21 in D 33 in
Victorian Wicker Rocker with Interlocking Circle Arms and Spider Woven Back
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This Victorian ladies rocker matches the youth chair we have also listed. The arms and back are
Wicker
$2,500
H 39 in W 15 in D 13.5 in
Incredibly Rare Childs Ornate Victorian Youth High Chair with Spider Woven Back
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This Victorian Youth high chair has a spider woven back, cane seat and interlocking wicker circles
Wicker
Spider Back Hepplewhite Style Armchairs
Located in Cookeville, TN
We are offering a pair of elegant spider back Hepplewhite style chairs from the early 20th century
Fabric, Walnut
1960s Hollywood Regency Barrel Spider Back Lounge Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
1960s Hollywood Regency lounge chair with barrel back in spider design with solid natural fruit
Upholstery, Foam, Maple
Vintage Regency Spider Back Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous set of 8 vintage Regency dining chairs. Beautiful spider back design with chic striped
Upholstery
Sold
H 38 in W 20.25 in D 24 in
John Widdicomb French Regency Louis XVI Spider Back Side Chairs or Dining Chairs
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of petite French Regency Louis XVI or Gustavian style spider back side chairs or
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Sold
H 38 in W 22 in D 22 in
4 Vintage English Hepplewhite Walnut Wheel Back Spider Dining Chairs Adams Style
Located in Dayton, OH
Four late 20th century wheel back dining chairs. Features a balloon shaped back with spidered splat
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 38 in W 20.25 in D 24 in
John Widdicomb French Regency Louis XVI Spider Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six petite French Regency Louis XVI or Gustavian style spider back dining chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Spider Back Mahogany Arm Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome Pair of 19th Century, George III Style Gold Silk Upholstered Mahogany Arm Chairs, Eight
Mahogany
Very Fine Pair Caned Back Paint Decorated and Carved Fauteuils
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly fine pair of Spider-Back chairs with meticulous and sensitively tailored upholstery
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Set 12 Spider Web Back Dining Chairs Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Fabulous set of 12 ( 10 + 2 ) mahogany spider web back dining chairs. Circa 1900 These chairs are
Mahogany
Set of 12 Mahogany Spider Back Dining Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
the neoclassic Adam Style with unusual spider web backs. The painted decorations are typical of the
Mahogany Regency Style Spider Back Side Chair by Sherrill Furniture
By Sherrill Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
The spider web back accent chair by Sherrill Furniture has a mahogany wood frame and an elegant
Mahogany
Sold
H 24 in W 17 in D 13 in
Victorian Child's Wicker Rocking Chair with Heart Shape Spider Woven Back
Located in Miami Beach, FL
A fine example of spider woven wicker, this early Victorian wicker chair is a charmer. It has a
Wicker
Sold
H 36.23 in W 22.84 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Stunning George Hepplewhite Spider Web Back Occasional Chairs Armchairs
By George Hepplewhite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare pair of George Hepplewhite Spider Web back
Hardwood
Exceptional Set of Six Spider Back Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Extremely handsome set of six spider back chairs.
Wood
Pair Spider Back Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Offered here is a pair of Adams Style painted 'spider back' arm chairs with beautiful paint
Pair of Colombian Horn Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 70's Horn Spider Back Chairs. Crocodile Stamped Leather Seat.
Rattan Spider Back Dining Arm Chairs, Set of 6
By McGuire
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of six McGuire style rattan spider back dining chairs features a pencil reed rattan with
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Pair of Side Chairs
Located in New Preston, CT
A pair of "spider-back", hand-painted side chairs with caned seats and upholstered cushions. The
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.5 in W 21 in D 16 in
Rare Antique Edwardian Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Filing Cabinet Console 39"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare Antique Edwardian filing cabinet secretary desk / console / music stand. Made of mahogany featuring a unique stacked design with upper secretary and lower filing cabinets. Pat...
Mahogany
Sold|$1,120
H 33 in W 25 in D 26 in
2 Hickory Chair French Regency Double Caned Walnut Fauteuil Bergere Armchairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Two mid century French / Hollywood Regency style arm chairs. Made of walnut featuring a tufted back and fauteuil arms with double caned sides and fluted legs. Attributed to Hickory...
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 64 in W 48 in D 21 in
Ralph Lauren Henredon George II Mahogany Gentleman's Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Henredon, Ralph Lauren
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Georgian style Chest of Drawer by Henredon for Ralph Lauren. Features a Breakfront form made from mahogany with carved front apron and grooved stiles flanking 15 d...
Mahogany
$5,400 / set
H 42 in W 20 in D 20 in
Harlequin Set of 10 Antique Gustavian Style Urn Back Dining Chairs
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A wonderful set of ten English limed oak chairs. Not quite matching. There are actually 3 different models ( 4 + 3 + 3 ). Each chair has a variation of the same basic characteristi...
Oak
Sold|$3,290
H 90 in W 82 in D 18 in
Union National Lacquered Chinoiserie Breakfront China Display Curio Cabinet 90"
By Union National
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Union National breakfront china cabinet featuring black lacquer with four hand painted Chinoiserie scenes. One with a two gardners under a flowering tree; Another showing a...
Glass, Maple, Lacquer
Early 19th Century Dutch Painted Cabinet
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful early 19th century painted and glazed oak Dutch cabinet. 1820. Code: 8827 Dimensions: W: 68" (172.7 cm) H: 87" (221 cm) D: 23" (58.4 cm)
Oak
Large Murano Sputnik Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A large sputnik chandelier in brass and Murano glass, with 9 light fittings. A contemporary piece also available in chrome finish
Brass
Romantic Set of 4 French Louis XV Giltwood Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning and romantic set of four antique French Neoclassical Louis XV chairs in original gold gilt paint, newly reupholstered in high quality French ivory linen blend. #5798
Upholstery, Giltwood
Sold|$1,155
H 69 in W 40.5 in D 22 in
Vintage Late Art Deco Waterfall Walnut Chifferobe Secretary Desk Dresser Armoire
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Art Deco Waterfall style mirrored chifferobe cabinet / secretary / vanity desk / clothing armoire. Made of walnut featuring a dome top mirrored cabinet, four drawers, an...
Mirror, Oak, Walnut
$1,850
H 11 in Dm 3.25 in
Webb Handblown Cranberry Cut to Clear Crystal Vase with Engraved Water Lilies
By Thomas Webb & Sons
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This handblown crystal vase was made by Webb, England and features cranberry overlay, cut to clear in the iconic Art Nouveau water lily motif. The tall and elegant shape is topped of...
Crystal
$3,595Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 36.62 in D 18.9 in
Vintage French Coffee/Sofa Table by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Vilnius, LT
French vintage coffee table by Maison Jansen form 1970's. The base is in brass and metal decorated with cones and rosettes. The top is covered with transparent glass and down shelve ...
Brass, Nickel
Fabergé Silver Flatware Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional 77-piece complete service by Fabergé is a rare treasure from the world-renowned firm. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and ...
Silver
Late 19th Century Primitive Spanish Clay Pot
Located in Wainscott, NY
Late 19th Century Primitive Spanish Clay Pot. Found in Spain. This Substantial and beautiful pot has two handles and a blacked finish. Dimensions: 12.75" diameter x 17"h 5.5" Diam...
Clay
Daybed Swedish Gustavian Style 100% Original paint
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Swedish Gustavian style Daybed / Love Seat. The seating has been restored and covered in Muslin.
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian sofa or bench in old paint. Recently upholstered seat and bolster cushions in linen. Circa 1810.
Pine
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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