Steer Chair
Vintage 1960s American Rustic Armchairs
Horn, Leather
2010s American Chairs
Horn, Leather
Antique 1870s American Chairs
Horn, Leather
Antique 1890s American American Craftsman Chairs
Horn
Antique 1890s American Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs
Horn, Fabric, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century American Rustic Side Chairs
Horn, Cowhide
Early 20th Century Adirondack Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Cowhide
Antique 1890s American Rustic Lounge Chairs
Cowhide, Leather, Horn
20th Century English Art Nouveau Armchairs
Horn
Antique 1890s American Rustic Living Room Sets
Horn, Cowhide, Leather
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Crystal, Metal
Vintage 1930s North American Prints
Paper
20th Century American Chairs
Horn
20th Century American Organic Modern Side Chairs
Cowhide, Horn
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Horn, Cowhide, Hide
20th Century American American Craftsman Chairs
Horn, Hide
20th Century American Side Chairs
Horn, Cowhide, Wood
Early 20th Century American Chairs
Horn
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Horn, Textile
20th Century American Rustic Side Chairs
Suede
20th Century Mexican Chairs
Early 20th Century American Club Chairs
Antique 19th Century American Club Chairs
Early 20th Century American Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Club Chairs
Horn, Mohair
Antique 19th Century American Rustic Lounge Chairs
Bone, Fur
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Horn, Cowhide, Hide
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Chrome, Steel
20th Century American Armchairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century American Rustic Club Chairs
Horn, Fabric
20th Century American American Craftsman Armchairs
Hide, Horn
Antique 19th Century American Armchairs
Antique 19th Century German Armchairs
Cowhide
Late 20th Century European Armchairs
Horn
20th Century American Armchairs
Horn, Leather
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Horn, Cowhide
20th Century American Stools
Horn, Leather
Vintage 1950s American Modern Chairs
Horn
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Country Side Chairs
Horn, Hide
Vintage 1970s American Side Chairs
Horn, Leather
20th Century Unknown Chairs
Vintage 1930s American Club Chairs
Horn
Vintage 1930s American Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Late 20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Vintage 1930s American Armchairs
Early 20th Century American Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Horn, Velvet
Antique 19th Century American Armchairs
Suede
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century American Side Chairs
Horn
20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Bergere Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
20th Century American American Craftsman Armchairs
Antique Early 1900s American Armchairs
Horn, Leather, Hardwood
Steer Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
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