Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
19th Century American Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Rush, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century European Colonial Revival Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Oak
1910s American Arts and Crafts Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century American Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Maple
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Cane, Walnut
1860s Austrian Baroque Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Pine, Sheepskin
Early 20th Century American Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Wicker
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
19th Century North American Victorian Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
19th Century English Victorian Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Oak
1920s French Arts and Crafts Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Papercord, Oak
19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Bamboo
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Oak
19th Century Chinese Qing Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Hardwood
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Oak
1760s Swedish Rococo Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Birch
1770s Swedish Rococo Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Birch
Early 20th Century Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Bamboo
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century American Chippendale Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
1920s Art Deco Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Cherry
Late 18th Century British Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Other Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood
Mid-18th Century English Rustic Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Brass
Late 19th Century English Victorian Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1910s Other Art Style Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Watercolor
Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century American American Classical Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
1920s German Bauhaus Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Walnut
Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Walnut
1810s English Regency Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Victorian Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Elm, Beech
Early 20th Century North American Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Reed, Wood
1870s Rococo Revival Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
19th Century English Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Iron
Early 1900s British Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Leather
1910s American American Empire Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Metal
19th Century American Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Oak, Cotton
19th Century American Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Oak, Cotton
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Chrome
Late 19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1890s American Victorian Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century British Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Steel
19th Century Italian Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Beech
1920s French Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Cane, Wood
19th Century British Campaign Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Brass, Iron
Late 19th Century American Shaker Styles Of Antique Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Maple
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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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