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Hitchcock Style Stenciled Rocking Chair
Hitchcock Style Stenciled Rocking Chair

Hitchcock Style Stenciled Rocking Chair

Located in Bradenton, FL

The chair is richly painted on the back splat and in front of the rush seat. The crest rail and legs are turned, the legs supported with a turned double box stretcher above the rocke...

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Antique 19th Century American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Paint

Set of Eight Michael Taylor Margot Dining Chairs Distressed
Set of Eight Michael Taylor Margot Dining Chairs Distressed

Set of Eight Michael Taylor Margot Dining Chairs Distressed

By Michael Taylor

Located in Rio Vista, CA

The stunning white lacquer frames are accented by gold leaf embellished ribbon and swag on the back splats. The upholstery is mismatched on two chairs and has some visible light stai...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Blonde Chinese Horseshoe Armchairs Grand Tutor Oriental Country Antique Thrones
Blonde Chinese Horseshoe Armchairs Grand Tutor Oriental Country Antique Thrones

Blonde Chinese Horseshoe Armchairs Grand Tutor Oriental Country Antique Thrones

Located in London, GB

They feature attractive tapering back splats adorned with carvings that include bats (symbolising health, long life, prosperity and love of virtue) and deer (symbol of longevity and ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Library Chair
Library Chair

Library Chair

Located in New York, NY

Scottish Victorian high-backed chair with beautifully carved and detailed mahogany back splat, legs and stretcher.

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Antique 19th Century Scottish Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

William IV Mahogany Barber's or Dentist's Chair, England, circa 1830
William IV Mahogany Barber's or Dentist's Chair, England, circa 1830

William IV Mahogany Barber's or Dentist's Chair, England, circa 1830

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mahogany barber's or dentist's chair with single back splat and two smaller side splats with heart shape cut-outs and hand woven cane seat.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Cane

Matched Pair of Yew Wood Arm Chairs
Matched Pair of Yew Wood Arm Chairs

Matched Pair of Yew Wood Arm Chairs

Located in London, GB

These beautifully simple yet gracefully shaped matched pair of Yew wood arm chairs feature hooped backs and arm rails with central pierced ornate back splats.

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Antique Early 19th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Yew

Traditional Classic Chippendale Style Maple Armless Side or Guest Chair by Jofco
Traditional Classic Chippendale Style Maple Armless Side or Guest Chair by Jofco

Traditional Classic Chippendale Style Maple Armless Side or Guest Chair by Jofco

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Features a shaped top rail above a hand-carved and pierced back splat. Attributed to Samuel Kneeland and Lemuel Adams, C.1795.

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Early 2000s American Chippendale Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Maple

Traditional Classic Chippendale Style Mahogany Armchairs by Councill - a Pair
Traditional Classic Chippendale Style Mahogany Armchairs by Councill - a Pair

Traditional Classic Chippendale Style Mahogany Armchairs by Councill - a Pair

By Councill

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Features a shaped top rail above a hand carved and pierced back splat, the shaped-out curved arms rest ends with elegant volutes, front cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet, an...

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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

A Pair of Elegant Edwardian Upholstered  Arm Chairs
A Pair of Elegant Edwardian Upholstered  Arm Chairs

A Pair of Elegant Edwardian Upholstered Arm Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Pair of Elegant Edwardian Upholstered Arm Chairs This is a very handsome pair of Edwardian chairs, the chairs have aesthetic movement pierced and decorated backs The chairs are ...

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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Chinese Ju Mu Hat Armchairs with Authentication Pair
Antique Chinese Ju Mu Hat Armchairs with Authentication Pair

Antique Chinese Ju Mu Hat Armchairs with Authentication Pair

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Top back rail is Buffalo Horn shape with "S" shaped back splat, and aprons below seats with a center floral carving and carved line of beading.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Elm, Wicker

Early 20th Century Chippendale style armchair
Early 20th Century Chippendale style armchair

Early 20th Century Chippendale style armchair

Located in Martlesham, GB

A highly decorative early 20th Century carved mahogany armchair in the Chippendale style, having a wonderfully carved and pierced back splat, the slender curved supports with scroll ...

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Vintage 1920s British Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Semi Antique Sheraton Style Carved Mahogany Settee
Semi Antique Sheraton Style Carved Mahogany Settee

Semi Antique Sheraton Style Carved Mahogany Settee

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Dimensions: L. 47", Depth 24", H. 32 1/2", seat H. 19" Condition: There are some old gouges, scratches to arms ends, old wear to the back legs, chip to one skirt rail on the back, l...

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Vintage 1930s Sheraton Settees

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

"Price of Wales" Windsor Armchair
"Price of Wales" Windsor Armchair

"Price of Wales" Windsor Armchair

Located in Greenwich, CT

"Price of Wales" splats are relatively uncommon but by no means unique and are more sought after than the typical wheel back splats.

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Antique 1820s Great Britain (UK) George IV Armchairs

Materials

Elm, Yew

"Futura" Swedish 1950s Dining Chairs
"Futura" Swedish 1950s Dining Chairs

"Futura" Swedish 1950s Dining Chairs

$3,840Sale Price / set|20% Off

"Futura" Swedish 1950s Dining Chairs

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Two armchairs and two side chairs with stunning sculptural backs by David Rosèn for Nordiska Kompaniet. Cherry hand carved horizontal back splats and curvaceous arms are incredibly s...

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Ming Style Black Lacquer & Brass Low Chair After James Mont
Ming Style Black Lacquer & Brass Low Chair After James Mont

Ming Style Black Lacquer & Brass Low Chair After James Mont

By James Mont

Located in Pasadena, TX

Vintage Ming style low yoke back chair in the style of James Mont. Hardwood finished in a sultry black lacquer and it has a wide square seat base with brass details on the front edge...

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Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Ash

A Fine Set of Six George III 18th Century Gothic Chippendale Dining Chairs, 1760
A Fine Set of Six George III 18th Century Gothic Chippendale Dining Chairs, 1760

A Fine Set of Six George III 18th Century Gothic Chippendale Dining Chairs, 1760

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

With finely carved pierced back splats, serpentine crests, and robust H-stretchers, these chairs exemplify the Gothic Chippendale aesthetic.

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Antique 18th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Damask, Mahogany

Very Fine Set of Twelve Irish Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs, C. 1830
Very Fine Set of Twelve Irish Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs, C. 1830

Very Fine Set of Twelve Irish Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs, C. 1830

Located in Bridgeport, CT

One chair has a break and losses at the top and separation to the back-splat from the back-rest (Clearly shown in photos) which will require professional repair.

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Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Good Set of Eight George II Style Mahogany Dining Chairs with Distinctive Hoof
Good Set of Eight George II Style Mahogany Dining Chairs with Distinctive Hoof

Good Set of Eight George II Style Mahogany Dining Chairs with Distinctive Hoof

Located in Reepham, GB

The set comprising two elbow chairs and six side chairs, dating from the early 20th Century but of mid 18th Century design (c. 1740), with shaped top rail, plain vase-shaped back spl...

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Antique Mid-18th Century European George II Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Eight George III Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Set of Eight George III Style Mahogany Dining Chairs

Set of Eight George III Style Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in Essex, MA

Consisting of eight side chairs, each with a rectangular back with trellis splats, upholstered seats raised on square tapered fluted legs.

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Antique 1790s English George III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Drawing Room Elbow Chair, English, Carver, Chippendale Taste, Georgian
Antique Drawing Room Elbow Chair, English, Carver, Chippendale Taste, Georgian

Antique Drawing Room Elbow Chair, English, Carver, Chippendale Taste, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Endearing Chippendale taste with pleasing colour and craftsmanship Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Select stocks show fine grain interest and rich car...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six North European 18th Century Rococo Dining Chairs
Set of Six North European 18th Century Rococo Dining Chairs

Set of Six North European 18th Century Rococo Dining Chairs

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

A set of six North European (Danish or North Germany) parcel-gilt beechwood dining chairs. The pierced back with shaped splat, above a bow-fronted padded seat, on cabriole legs.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Five Antique Ebony Queen Anne Rush Seat Dining Side Chairs
Set of Five Antique Ebony Queen Anne Rush Seat Dining Side Chairs

Set of Five Antique Ebony Queen Anne Rush Seat Dining Side Chairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

From the strong stile turnings, slender fiddle-shaped back splat, rush seats, dipped crest rail, hefty trumpet shaped front legs, elevated pad feet terminating in crook feet, to the ...

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Antique 19th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

18th Century Swedish antique genuine Gustavian armchair with original paint.
18th Century Swedish antique genuine Gustavian armchair with original paint.

18th Century Swedish antique genuine Gustavian armchair with original paint.

Located in Boden, SE

Scraped by hand to its well preserved original paint . A rounded open back splat with an urn shaped middle part decorated with a carved oval on top.

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Pine

Set Of 6 Antique Dining Room Chairs, English Walnut, Suite, Shoolbred, Edwardian
Set Of 6 Antique Dining Room Chairs, English Walnut, Suite, Shoolbred, Edwardian

Set Of 6 Antique Dining Room Chairs, English Walnut, Suite, Shoolbred, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A fine suite of chairs from a noted London furniture specialist Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Superb figuring to each chair with rich caramel hues C...

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Claudette Dining Chair by Foley & Cox, Walnut Frame, Mid-Century
Claudette Dining Chair by Foley & Cox, Walnut Frame, Mid-Century

Claudette Dining Chair by Foley & Cox, Walnut Frame, Mid-Century

By Foley & Cox

Located in New York, NY

The walnut frame with tapered legs and back splat is available in three finish options: mocha walnut (shown), light cerused oak or mahogany.

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Fine Set Of Eight Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
Fine Set Of Eight Chippendale Style Dining Chairs

Fine Set Of Eight Chippendale Style Dining Chairs

By Maitland Smith

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pierced openwork carved back splats rise to the top rail. The set is notably solid feeling and comfortable.

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20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Hand-Carved Elm Minister's Hat Armchair, Qing Style, Circa 1890
Hand-Carved Elm Minister's Hat Armchair, Qing Style, Circa 1890

Hand-Carved Elm Minister's Hat Armchair, Qing Style, Circa 1890

Located in New York, NY

Open hand-carving of "Good Fortune" on back-splat. Two available. Sold separately.

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Custom Upholstered, Antique Hall Chair
Custom Upholstered, Antique Hall Chair

Custom Upholstered, Antique Hall Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Upholstered in contemporary neutral linen, with raised nail heads, and featuring a lovely applique back splat with sterling sliver, and 22-karat gold threading.

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Antique Early 1900s French Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Pair of American Country Grey Side Chairs
Pair of American Country Grey Side Chairs

Pair of American Country Grey Side Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of American Country (1st half 19th Cent) grey painted side chairs with floral stenciled decoration with open filigree splat panel back and box form stretcher

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Antique Early 19th Century American Country Dining Room Chairs

Vintage Elbow Chair, Continental, Satinwood, Seat, Biedermeier Taste, Art Deco
Vintage Elbow Chair, Continental, Satinwood, Seat, Biedermeier Taste, Art Deco

Vintage Elbow Chair, Continental, Satinwood, Seat, Biedermeier Taste, Art Deco

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Graceful form and striking figuring set this fine chair apart Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Satinwood stocks present fine grain interest Rich caramel hues adorn ...

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Satinwood

Antique Morning Room Elbow Chair, English, Lounge Seat, Armchair, Georgian, 1800
Antique Morning Room Elbow Chair, English, Lounge Seat, Armchair, Georgian, 1800

Antique Morning Room Elbow Chair, English, Lounge Seat, Armchair, Georgian, 1800

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Appealing Chippendale taste with distinctive forms and detail Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Select stocks show fine grain interest and warm caramel ...

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Antique Early 1800s British George III Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Mahogany, Walnut

Mid-18th Century Mahogany Corner Chair
Mid-18th Century Mahogany Corner Chair

Mid-18th Century Mahogany Corner Chair

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A large example of a mid 18th century mahogany corner chair with vase shaped back splat, good cpouor and patination.

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Corner Chairs

Fine Set of Six 18th Century Dining Room Chairs, England, 1750
Fine Set of Six 18th Century Dining Room Chairs, England, 1750

Fine Set of Six 18th Century Dining Room Chairs, England, 1750

Located in Rome, IT

A fine set of six English 18th century blue painted and parcel-gilt chairs with vase shaped back splats and caned seats, Over cabriolet legs with pad feet.

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Antique Mid-18th Century British George II Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century Pair of Italian Venetian Chairs with New Removable Seat Cushions
18th Century Pair of Italian Venetian Chairs with New Removable Seat Cushions

18th Century Pair of Italian Venetian Chairs with New Removable Seat Cushions

Located in Atlanta, GA

This antique pair of Venetian chairs from Italy each have round-shaped seats with rounded back set with circular back-splat at center, and raised on four tapering legs that connect t...

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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Queen Anne Style Two Seat Settee
Queen Anne Style Two Seat Settee

Queen Anne Style Two Seat Settee

Located in Bradenton, FL

A Queen Anne style two seat settee, custom made for Paramount Antiques of New York. The seat back has rounded shoulders carved with an acanthus leaf trim and is supported with two pi...

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Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Chinese Bentwood Roundback Armchair, c. 1850
Chinese Bentwood Roundback Armchair, c. 1850

Chinese Bentwood Roundback Armchair, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This 19th-century example features a beautifully curved bentwood railing, rustic bent legs, straight stretcher bars and a thin back splat etched with a floral medallion. A thin layer...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Chairs

Materials

Elm

Very Fine Irish 19th Century Mahogany Hall Settee
Very Fine Irish 19th Century Mahogany Hall Settee

Very Fine Irish 19th Century Mahogany Hall Settee

Located in Dublin, IE

A very fine Irish 19th century mahogany hall settee. the exquisitely carved shaped and pierced back splat with flower head motif detail above shaped and moulded out scrolling arms an...

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Antique 19th Century Irish Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Leather and Mahogany Hand Carved Chippendale Style Set of George III Armchairs
Leather and Mahogany Hand Carved Chippendale Style Set of George III Armchairs

Leather and Mahogany Hand Carved Chippendale Style Set of George III Armchairs

Located in Lomita, CA

The intricate work at the knees, the back splat and the organic quality of the ball and claw foot are evocative.

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Early 20th Century American George III Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Chinese Bentwood Roundback Armchair, c. 1850
Chinese Bentwood Roundback Armchair, c. 1850

Chinese Bentwood Roundback Armchair, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This 19th-century example features a beautifully curved bentwood railing, rustic bent legs, straight stretcher bars and a thin back splat etched with the shou symbol of longevity.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

4 Antique Dining Room Chairs, English, Seat, After Chippendale, Georgian, C.1800
4 Antique Dining Room Chairs, English, Seat, After Chippendale, Georgian, C.1800

4 Antique Dining Room Chairs, English, Seat, After Chippendale, Georgian, C.1800

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Superb Chippendale revival chairs, with appealing upholstery and generous width Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order - one small mark to cushion Select stocks show fi...

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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Mahogany

19th Century Chinese Armchair
19th Century Chinese Armchair

19th Century Chinese Armchair

Located in Atlanta, GA

The arm has an unusual wooden spindle design for support and a simple geometric design is used in back splat of the chair. This chair comes with a custom silk fabric cushion.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

Set of 12 Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Set of 12 Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs

Set of 12 Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality set of twelve (10 + 2 arms) late 19th century mahogany Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs, each having wonderful carved and fretted back splats of scrolls and fo...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Traditional Chippendale Style Walnut Armchairs by Smith & Watson, a Pair
Vintage Traditional Chippendale Style Walnut Armchairs by Smith & Watson, a Pair

Vintage Traditional Chippendale Style Walnut Armchairs by Smith & Watson, a Pair

By Thomas Chippendale, Smith & Watson

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Features a shell-carved crest rail with ears above an interlaced pierced back splat and leafage carving with volutes. The shaped-out curved arms rest ends with elegant floral carvin...

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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Painted and Lacquered Chinoiserie Dining Chairs a Lovely Looking Set of Four
Painted and Lacquered Chinoiserie Dining Chairs a Lovely Looking Set of Four

Painted and Lacquered Chinoiserie Dining Chairs a Lovely Looking Set of Four

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Painted and Lacquered Chinoiserie Dining Chairs A lovely looking set of Four The chairs are a classic design they have a solid Back Splat, they are lacquered in the Japanese styl...

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Vintage 1950s Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Set Eight (6+2) 19thc. American "Gothic Chippendale" Carved Mahog, Dining Chairs
Set Eight (6+2) 19thc. American "Gothic Chippendale" Carved Mahog, Dining Chairs

Set Eight (6+2) 19thc. American "Gothic Chippendale" Carved Mahog, Dining Chairs

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

The superbly hand carved back splat evidences scrolled ears along the crestrail, acanthus-leaf carved "parchment scrolled" knuckles, serpentine front seat rail with superb age-approp...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Qing Dynasty 19th Century Armchairs with Floral Carved Apron
Pair of Qing Dynasty 19th Century Armchairs with Floral Carved Apron

Pair of Qing Dynasty 19th Century Armchairs with Floral Carved Apron

Located in Yonkers, NY

Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period in the 19th century, each of this pair of armchairs features an open back with straight splat and slightly curving upper rail, connect...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs

Materials

Wood

1970s, McGuire Target Style Rattan Dining Side Armchairs, Set of 4
1970s, McGuire Target Style Rattan Dining Side Armchairs, Set of 4

1970s, McGuire Target Style Rattan Dining Side Armchairs, Set of 4

By McGuire

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

They feature a bullseye target design on the square back splat. Graceful arms conjoin to a generous seat with orange upholstery.

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Vintage 1970s Philippine Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Hepplewhite Walnut Side Chair, English, Late 18th Century, Circa 1785
Hepplewhite Walnut Side Chair, English, Late 18th Century, Circa 1785

Hepplewhite Walnut Side Chair, English, Late 18th Century, Circa 1785

By George Hepplewhite

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This chair has a balanced and flowing, crisply carved back splat, based around the Prince of Wales plumes.

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Antique Late 18th Century British Hepplewhite Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Arts and Crafts Oak Chair with Shaped Padded Head Rest and Pewter Heart Inlay
Arts and Crafts Oak Chair with Shaped Padded Head Rest and Pewter Heart Inlay

Arts and Crafts Oak Chair with Shaped Padded Head Rest and Pewter Heart Inlay

By Shapland & Petter, Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

An Arts and Crafts oak chair with shaped padded head rest with a single Voysey style inlaid pewter heart to the top of a fine tapering back splat with trumpet style feet, professiona...

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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pewter

Early 19th Century Set of Six Chippendale Gothic Style Dining Chairs
Early 19th Century Set of Six Chippendale Gothic Style Dining Chairs

Early 19th Century Set of Six Chippendale Gothic Style Dining Chairs

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Early 19th century set of six Chippendale Gothic style dining chairs with finely carved back splat. The seats are drop-in cream striped upholstered cushioned.

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Antique 1830s Irish William IV Chairs

Pair of 18th Century Dutch Marquetry Side Chairs
Pair of 18th Century Dutch Marquetry Side Chairs

Pair of 18th Century Dutch Marquetry Side Chairs

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality pair of 18th century Dutch marquetry side chairs, each with carved shell and leaf like decoration, inlaid flowers, leaves and birds to the back splat, supports an...

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

A Fine Pair of 19th Century Carver Armchairs
A Fine Pair of 19th Century Carver Armchairs

A Fine Pair of 19th Century Carver Armchairs

Located in Dublin, IE

The serpentine crest rail is raised above pierced and shaped back splat with centred acanthus leaf and s-scroll motif detail, flanked by down-swept scrolling arms.

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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

19th Century, Chippendale Influenced Desk Chair
19th Century, Chippendale Influenced Desk Chair

19th Century, Chippendale Influenced Desk Chair

Located in Brighton, Sussex

Having wonderful carved decoration to the back splat, stuff over upholstered seat and raised on carved cabriole legs terminating in carved dolphin head feet.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Painted Late 18th Century Chinese Chairs
Pair of Painted Late 18th Century Chinese Chairs

Pair of Painted Late 18th Century Chinese Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

This as an unusual painted pair of late 18th century Chinese chairs. The back splat is painted with a floral design, which is reminiscent of folk art.

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century Neoclassical Style Polychrome Painted Settee, Italy
19th Century Neoclassical Style Polychrome Painted Settee, Italy

19th Century Neoclassical Style Polychrome Painted Settee, Italy

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Neoclassical Style19th Century Italian polychrome painted settee with sphinx carving on back-splat, cane seat with a custom cushion.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Paint

George 111 Mahogany Dining Chair Reupholstered, well carved Circa 1760
George 111 Mahogany Dining Chair Reupholstered, well carved Circa 1760

George 111 Mahogany Dining Chair Reupholstered, well carved Circa 1760

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

The chair has a very well carved back splat consisting of vertical interconnected ribbons with good detail.

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century English Side Chairs
Pair of 19th Century English Side Chairs

Pair of 19th Century English Side Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

A stunning pair of early 19th century English elmwood side chairs, each with solid elm seats supported by turned legs and stretchers, and backs with turned splats supporting chunky c...

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Antique 1840s English Country Side Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of Late Baroque Swedish Chairs, Origin, Sweden, Circa 1750-1760
Pair of Late Baroque Swedish Chairs, Origin, Sweden, Circa 1750-1760

Pair of Late Baroque Swedish Chairs, Origin, Sweden, Circa 1750-1760

Located in New York, NY

The form of these chairs, including their narrow back splat surmounted by a shell-form chest below a yoke-form scroll, reflect English Baroque and Carolean influences (from the time ...

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Chairs

Materials

Wood

Cambridge Two Seat Chair
Cambridge Two Seat Chair

Cambridge Two Seat Chair

Located in Annville, PA

This classic styled love seat features a serpentine crest rail and a carved and pierced back splat. Scrolled arms at a height of 28.5 inches and a drop in seat at a height of approxi...

Category

2010s Chippendale Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Set of 6 Antique 19th Century English Mahogany Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Antique 19th Century English Mahogany Dining Chairs

Set of 6 Antique 19th Century English Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in Round Top, TX

The choice of wood, expensive for the period, and the carved back rail, splat and turned legs make this set rather unique.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

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Finding the Right Seating for You

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.