$8,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34.5 in W 16 in D 20 in
Antique English Windsor Bow-Brace Back Dining Chairs with Decorative Splat
Located in Bronx, NY
Eight fine English Windsor bow-brace back dining chairs with decorative splat and finely turned
Ash
$3,450 / set
H 33 in W 19.25 in D 17 in
Antique Pair of Windsor Bow-Brace Back Side Chairs with Decorative Splat, 19th C
Located in Norton, MA
Adorable antique pair of Windsor bow-brace back dining chairs with a decorative splat and finely
Wood
Splat-Back Windsor Chair
Located in London, GB
An Ash and Elm splat-back Windsor armchair, North-East England, probably Yorkshire circa 1870
High Back Windsor Armchair with Wheelback Splat
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English elm wheelback Windsor highback armchair with "H" stretcher, circa 1860.
Elm, Hickory
Pair of Victorian Beech and Elm Splat Back Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of Victorian beech and elm splat back chairs. The chairs are a classic design and
18th C English High Back Thames Valley Vase Splat Windsor Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
An 18th century Thames Valley fruitwood and elm Windsor armchair having a boldly shaped crest
Fruitwood, Elm
Sold
H 36.23 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in
Chairs Arm Set 6 Yew Elm Ash Windsor Hoop Back Crinoline Stretchers Vase Splat
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
vase splat, hoop back, crinoline stretchers and turnings Practical and comfortable armchairs for use
Ash, Elm, Yew
Fine Saddle Seated Comb and Splat Back Windsor Armchair
Located in London, GB
Generous comb and splat back Windsor armchair. With well saddled seat and decoratively pierced
Ash, Elm
Rare Yew and Elm High Splat Back Windsor Armchair
By Frederick Walker
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare high splat back Windsor armchair in yew with elm seat and ash back legs. Of
Antique Pierced Splat Back Windsor Rocker
Located in Port Chester, NY
A wonderfully worn rocker, very unique. This piece will really enhance a room of antiques, because of the aged look.
Oak
A 19th Century Ash And Elm Splat Back Windsor Rocking Armchair
Located in Pewsey, GB
A 19thc Ash and Elm Splat Back Windsor Rocking Armchair. Most stylles of this chair were made
Ash, Elm
Early 19th Century American Windsor Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An handsome rod back Windsor chair. Splats turned with bamboo hip detail. Hickory and pine with
Hickory, Pine
Pair of Jacobean Round Side Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Jacobean style round side table with an ogee top edge, in our distressed rustic country wood tone with natural highlights, with a hand rubbed satin finish. Dimensions: 24" W x 2...
Wood
$676Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$3,800
H 13.62 in W 11 in D 1.75 in
Barovier & Toso, Wall Mirror, Brass, Murano Glass, Mirror Glass, Italy, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and murano glass wall mirror designed and produced by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1940s.
Brass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$821Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
Antique English Mahogany Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A substantially constructed and beautifully decorated antique English mahogany fireplace of beautiful colour and quality, dating from the mid 19th century. The simple lines and larg...
Wood, Mahogany
Modernist Vintage Oval Golden Metal Wall Mirror 1950s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist vintage oval wall mirror from mirror glass and golden metal Italy 1950s. This amazing wall mirror shows an elegant oval shape with a small curved decor at the top. The cond...
Metal
$2,657
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 in
J. & J. Kohn art nouveau side table in bentwood, Austria ca. 1910
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Austria / 1910 / side table / Jacob & Joseph Kohn / bentwood / art nouveau / jugenstill / rustic / mid century An art nouveau “Palm” side table by Jacob and Joseph Kohn in bentwood...
Wood, Bentwood
Giacometti inspired Cocktail Table
Located in Houston, TX
Custom fabricated iron table base with a "Giacometti" inspired applied texture with 3 cast birds on stretcher per individual dimensions including 1/2" thick inset glass top. Picture...
Steel
Antique French Blue Opaline Glass Casket Box, Jewelry Box
Located in Rostock, MV
Antique French Blue Opaline Crystal Glass Hinged Trinket Box, trimmed in beautiful ormolu gilt metal around the opening of box. France, Circa 1920
Metal
Pair of "Lovö" Chairs by Axel Einar-Hjorth, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of low back 'Lovö' chairs by Axel-Einar Hjorth. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s. Very good condition, original cushions.
Pine
18th Century Bentwood Windsor Chair
Located in Stockton, NJ
An interesting late 18th century elm Windsor chair. Interesting and rare continuous bentwood hoop back construction.
Wood
18th c. English Thames Valley Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Charming late 18th Century English Thames Valley "hoop back" Windsor armchair in ash and elm, the hoop with 10 supporting spindles and the continuous arm with crook supports and fain...
Ash, Elm
Stained Birch Art Deco Armchairs, Europe ca 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Art Deco, the glamorous and influential design movement that emerged in France during the early 20th century, left an indelible mark on the world of furniture design. Characterized b...
Fabric, Birch
Chrome Pharmacy Lamp by Koch & Lowy Early Production
By Koch & Lowy
Located in San Diego, CA
Fine chrome pharmacy lamp by Koch & Lowy. The lamp is height adjustable and swivel. The shade is also four-way adjustable. With dimmer switch and bakelite, a rare early production pi...
Chrome
$3,442
H 23.43 in W 14.38 in D 0.79 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Organic Oval Rattan Wall Mirror, 1970s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage organic wall mirror oval like from rattan wrapped mirror frame 1970s Italy. The stunning brown color tone to which you could add bright coral or green sha...
Rattan, Mirror
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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