Barry Michael Murphy Apple Picker Rocker Chair
By Barry Michael Murphy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Comfortable and lightweight rocker in ash and elm with v-back support and inlayed apple detail. Made in the 1980s by Barry Michael Murphy out of Windmill Hill in East Sussex, England...
Ash, Elm
18th Century Cherrywood Side Chair - Newly Upholstered, Austria ca. 1790
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Exceptional looking, fully restored 18th century side chair from the so-called "Josephinism" period, named after emperor Joseph II of Austria, the son of empress Maria Theresia. Artf...
Fabric, Cherry
$1,985Sale Price|61% Off
American Wingback Chair, Mahogany Wood, Early 19th Century Design
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 19th century (possibly late 18th century) American Wingback style Gentleman's Chair. Sturdy and sound with a nice generous seat. In need of new upholstery. When this chair ...
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 6 Fun French 1950s' Dining Chairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
6 dining chairs upholstered in their original "toile cirée" fabric (a sort of oilcloth, very popular in France in the 50s'). Turned, tapering front legs. Wide seats.
$585Sale Price|40% Off
Vienna Secession Bent Oak & Cane Scrolling Children Sized Rocking Chair, Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Turn of the century Vienna Secession oak child size rocking chair features an elegant, sculptural frame crafted from warm-toned bentwood with striking fluid curves and elegant swirls...
Rattan, Oak
Bentwood Early 1900s Rocking Chair Produced by Mundus, Budapest
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Bentwood and straw rocking chair produced by Mondus in the early 20th century. The armchair is complete and features its original maker label: "Mundus Budapest". The chair is compl...
Straw, Bentwood
$2,240Sale Price|30% Off
Mid Century Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Swan-Neck Gooseneck Rocking Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
This mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency rocking chair, circa 1970s, showcases a high-gloss black lacquered frame that emphasizes its bold, dramatic lines offering a chinoiserie fe...
Fabric, Lacquer
RAR Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Uccle, BE
This emblematic rocking chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames in the fifties is well known for its powerful form and its indisputable comfort. The RAR (Rocking Armchair Rod Base), ma...
Aluminum
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period V-back rocking chair By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak, with brown leather upholstered seat. Measures: ...
Leather, Oak
A Petite French Napoleon III Style Ebonized & Gilt Boudoir Chair, C. 1880.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This elegant, low-profile slipper or bedroom accent chair features an exquisite deeply button-tufted upholstery in a shimmering, rich old-gold satin finish. The frame boasts a striki...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
$1,200Sale Price / item|20% Off
Three Baroque Style Inlaid Side Chair, Sold Singly
Located in Sheffield, MA
Three Baroque style inlaid Mahogany Veneered beechwood side chairs, Dutch, 19th century. Sold singly @ $1500 each.
Mahogany
2020s Jasper Morrison for Emeco 1" Reclaimed Side Chair in Dark Grey
By Jasper Morrison
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 1 Inch Reclaimed Dining Side Chair, initially designed by Jasper Morrison for Emeco in 2018. These examples date to the 2020s, and the listed price includes one chair. We h...
Wood, Plastic
Studio Craft Sculpted Walnut Rocking Chair By Jeffrey Greene
By Jeffrey Greene
Located in Culver City, CA
This would also be an excellent rocking chair for a stylish nursery, study, or library. The only things missing from this tableau is a Kevin Kwan novel, glass of wine and your weight...
Walnut
De Sede DS- 85 Modular Chair - made in Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Nashville, TN
Rare De Sede DS-85 Club Chair from the 1960's. Made in Switzerland, high quality genuine leather. Extremely comfortable. imported for Europe. Tagged De sede on the bottom.
Leather
Pair of 18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Style Chairs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Pair of 18th Century mahogany Chippendale style chairs with interlaced back splats, fluted top rails, and simply shaped supports leading to embroidered padded seats. The front cabrio...
Mahogany, Fabric
Elm Country Carver Chair, Mid-Century Modern, Windsor Style, 1960
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Elm Country Carver Chair with Crinoline Stretcher This is a craftsman made chair with an Elm seat, it has a hooped back in the traditional Windsor style with a saddle seat and turne...
Elm
Danish Hans J. Wegner City Hall Oak Dining Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Plan Møbler
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Hans J. Wegner "City Hall" dining chair The "City Hall chair" is one of Hans J. Wegners earliest designs made for the new iconic city hall in Aarhus that was finished in 194...
Oak
1970s Flexform Velvet Croc Regency-style Klismos Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
This vintage Regency-style Klismos chair features a black lacquered frame and embossed crocodile upholstery. • Style: Regency / Klismos. • Designer: Inspired by designs from Ralph L...
Upholstery, Wood
$1,650 / item
Aldo Rossi 'Teatro' Chairs for Molteni, Italy c 1983
By Aldo Rossi, Molteni & C
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Post-Modern 'Teatro' side chairs in solid beech wood designed by architect Aldo Rossi and Luca Meda and manufactured by Italian furniture company Molteni circa 1980s. These beautiful...
Leather, Wood, Beech
Pierre Decorse Organic Sculptural Walnut Wood Wabi Sabi Side Chair
Located in Norwich, England
Pierre Decorse (b1953) organic sculptural figured walnut side chair. Circa 2000. A beautifully hand‑crafted side chair made from a single piece of highly figured Walnut. The flowing...
Walnut
$1,019Sale Price|20% Off
A Midcentury Modern Rocking Chair, Made in Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Goran Malmvall
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This unique Swedish Mordern rocking chair echoes the designs of Axel Einar Hjorth and Goran Malmvall. Whilst the designer is unknown, the nearly century old chair, made from solid bi...
Birch
Set of Cor Alons Plywood and Upholstery Chair and Stool, circa 1950
By Cor Alons, Gouda Den Boer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of chair and stool designed by Cor Alons, circa 1950. Manufactured by Den Boer Gouda, (Netherlands), circa 1950. Laminated Birchwood plywood and original upholstery. Mat...
Upholstery, Wood, Plywood
Stickley Harvey Ellis Collection Mission Inlaid Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts rocking chair By L. & J.G. Stickley, "Harvey Ellis Collection" USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with inlaid marquetry...
Upholstery, Oak
Brazilian Modern Rocking Chair in Metal, Wicker & Mohair, Carlo Hauner, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural Brazilian Modern rocking chair by Carlo Hauner, designed in the 1950s with a rare balance of architectural clarity, relaxed comfort, and understated luxury. The slender...
Metal
1970s Set of Six Henning Sorensen for Vamdrup Stolefabrik Dining Chairs in Oak
By Henning Sorensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of six Danish Oak Dining Side Chairs, initially designed by Henning Sorensen for Vamdrup Stolefabrik in the 1960s. These particular examples were produced in Denmark in...
Wood, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chair by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in London, GB
Scandinavian Modern rocking chair in ebonized wood model IW3 designed 1958 by Illum Wikkelsø.
Lacquer
$1,760 / set
Pair of Jacobean Style Red Velvet Side Chairs
Located in Asheville, NC
Jacobean style reproduction pair of flame-stitched red velvet chairs, are piped along high backs with flaunt mottled faux stained leg frames.
Velvet
Antique Pair of Figural Heavily Carved Oak Sgabello Chairs Italy
Located in Almelo, NL
These chairs would make a dramatic statement in a grand entryway, flanking a console or fireplace, or anchoring a luxurious living or study space.
Oak
$1,440Sale Price|68% Off
Single Georgian Style Side Chair in Cuban Mahogany
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous Georgian style side chair in Cuban mahogany with original tapestry upholstery, expertly carved ball-and-claw feet, and an Eastern-influenced flowing back-splat. The design f...
Wool, Mahogany
Handsome Pair of Period French Napoleon III Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant pair of Napoleon III black french antique chairs having original paint and frame. Front legs have original casters. Bought in Avignon, France. New neutral handsome upholstery...
Upholstery, Wood
2024 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH20 Elbow Stacking Chair in Oiled Oak
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH20 Elbow Chair, initially designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son in 1956. These particular examples were produced in Denmark in 2024, and the listed price incl...
Foam, Oak
Biedermeier-inspired Curved-legged Wood Chair with Cushioned Seat
Located in New York, NY
While best known for his architectural practice—which played integral roles in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, re-imagining of the Ritz in Paris, and designing the interior...
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Slat Back Stickley Style Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic, vintage Arts And Crafts rocking chair and foot stool. Original dark oak finish. Comes with a footstool (measuring 14.5"x18.5"x8").
Oak
Charming Edwardian English Oak Side Chair With Carved Green Man
Located in Norwich, England
An intriguing Edwardian English oak chair with expressive Green Man carving. Circa 1900. A petite chair with refined proportion showcasing a bold finely hand-carved Green Man with f...
Oak
Italian Mid-Century Bamboo Rocking Chair, Franco Albini designer
By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant and robust Italian Mid-Century Modern bamboo rocking chair restored and shellac polished, Franco Albini attributed. Measures cm: D 100 x W 60 x H 42/110.
Bamboo, Raffia
Olivier De Schrijver Lounge Chairs in Oak and Leather, Signed, 1990
By Olivier De Schrijver
Located in New York, NY
A striking and sleek pair of lounge chairs designed by Olivier De Schrijver, the Belgian contemporary artist, who was born in 1958. Newly re-finished and re-upholstered in a butter c...
Leather, Oak
1980s Large Single Wingback Chair with Capitoné Backrest, English
Located in London, GB
Elegant 1980s custom-made wingback chair often referred to as a “Wing Chair” with generous curves and padding, upholstered in a deep purple velvet fabric. The chair is very comfortab...
Velvet, Oak
Antique Dutch triangular turned Oak and hand crafted artisanal Chair circa 1900
Located in Den Haag, NL
Hand crafted artisanal chair unique in its composition and design. Made of solid oak and with intricately carved patterns and markings. Turned wood arms and legs. Patina from age and...
Oak
Directoire Style Carved Walnut Cane Back Desk Vanity Side Chair
By Grosfeld House
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Ideal for use as a desk chair, vanity chair, or side chair, this versatile piece balances functionality with timeless style.
Cane, Walnut
Antique Duncan Phyfe Tiger Maple Chair, Circa 1880s
Located in Germantown, MD
A very charming Duncan Phyfe chair from the 19th century. Handcrafted. Red brand new red velvet upholstery being done. Measures 18"W x 19"D x 33"H. Seat height is 18.5". Seat itself...
Upholstery, Maple
Maxalto Acanto Dining Chair by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, Italian Modern
Located in Tarzana, CA
Elegant Italian modern Acanto dining chair designed by Antonio Citterio for Maxalto, a luxury furniture division of B&B Italia, manufactured in Italy and dated 2013. Shown in a refi...
Leather
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
A sophisticated pair of 1950s Italian sidechairs in green leather with wicker backs and brass detailing. Add some classic mid-century modern elegance to your home with this gorgeous ...
Upholstery
Sculptural pair of French solid oak side chairs from the 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare and sculptural pair of French solid oak side chairs from the 1950s, distinguished by their charmingly primitive silhouette and beautifully handcrafted construction. Made from ...
Oak
1970’s Ludvik Volak Sea Green Reupholstered Bratislava Side Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Ludvik Volak Sea Green Reupholstered Bratislava Side Chairs. Sourced direct in the Czech republic, Volak is one of the most celebrated mid century designers best known for the...
Textile
Louis XVI Style Accent Chair, Hardwood & Mohair, Early 20th Century
Located in Astoria, NY
A refined French Louis XVI style accent chair sourced in Paris, dating to the early 20th century. The chair features a classic shield-form back with a gently curved crest rail, flute...
Gold Leaf
1970’s Danish Pine Dining Chairs by Rainer Daumiller
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Chicago, IL
1970’s Danish pine dining chairs with woven seats. Designed by Rainer Daumiller. Two pairs available
Rattan, Pine
Papillion 100% Pure Linen Slip Covered Wing Back Style Chair
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Papillion Linen Wing Chair, a stunning piece that combines elegance and comfort. This chair is crafted with flax natural linen fabric, giving it a sleek and organic m...
Linen, Wood, Birch
Nancy Corzine Alistair English Roll Arm Lounge Club Chair in Yellow Matelasse
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Nancy Corzine Alistair English Roll Arm Lounge Club Chair in Yellow Matelasse Fabric.
Wood, Down
Art Deco Oak Bentwood Rocking Chair, Original Wool Upholstery, England c.1950
Located in Leicester, GB
Beautiful Art Deco rocking chair , England c.1950's. This armchair has wonderful bentwood oak arms which slightly angle towards the sitter. Original cream with colourful flecked wool...
Wool, Oak
$21,500 / set
Set of 4 Minimalist Chairs by Jorgen Hoj
By Jorgen Hoj
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of four (4) dining chairs with the original handstitched black leather upholstery seats that float on bent aluminum flat-bar legs.
Steel
$1,290 / item
Set of 3 Rustic Windsor Back Carved Oak Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
3 English Country (20th Century) Windsor style dining side chairs with rounded backs and shaped seats, resting on four angled legs with stretcher bases. (carving under seat, \"HWS 17...
2025 Pair of MUT Design for Sancal Roll Chairs in Oatmeal Grey Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Roll Chairs, initially designed by MUT Design in 2020 as part of Sancal's Museo Collection. These particular examples were produced in Spain and date to 2025. The l...
Steel
$8,750 / set
Mid-Century Modern Tall Wing Back Chairs, Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
A unique pair of monumental wing back chairs. These would be great to add some height to a room plus make a statement. These chairs have been restored including refinished legs, new ...
Upholstery, Wood
Göran Malmvall Rocking Chair in Acid-Stained Pine, Sweden, 1940s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Hammarö, SE
A sculptural Swedish Modern rocking chair in solid acid-stained pine, designed by Göran Malmvall, Sweden, 1940s. Göran Malmvall (1917–2001) was the youngest son of Karl Andersson, f...
Pine
Art Deco Amsterdam School Arm Chair with Brown Velvet Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco 'Amsterdam School' oak frame arm chair with decorative brown velvet and brass stud accents. Beautifully detailed design and craftsmanship are explicitly on display with this...
Brass
Mid-Century Rocking Chair, Fabric and Wood, German Design, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Rocking Chair, Germany, 1960s
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Carved Oak Hall Chair with Cherub Crest and Barley Twist
Located in Nottingham, GB
An exceptionally decorative 19th-century carved oak hall chair, distinguished by its unusually tall architectural back, elaborate openwork carving, barley-twist uprights and charming...
Upholstery, Oak
Sculptural Mid Century Modern side Chair, France 1930's
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Den Haag, NL
Sculptural Mid Century Modern side Chair, France 1930's
Fabric, Wood
$1,560Sale Price|35% Off
Mid-20th Century Classic American Wing Back Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
The classically elegant American wingback chair is upholstered for deep comfort in a green and yellow stripped faux satin fabric. The "knees" of the front legs of this wing chair fea...
Wood, Fabric
Wylie & Lochhead. Pair of Arts & Crafts Oak Side Chairs
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in London, GB
Wylie & Lochhead. A pair of simple Arts & Crafts oak side or bedroom chairs with newly laid rush seats. Additional Measurements: Seat height: 43.5cm / 17.13 Inches
Oak
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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