Pair of Kind Edward VII Coronation Chairs
Located in Faversham, GB
chairs for the coronation were made by Thomas Glenister of High Wycombe in England. Ernest William
Rush, Mahogany
Sold
H 34 in W 21 in D 19 in
6 Antique English Glenister Wycomb Elm Windsor Country Farmhouse Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Thomas Glenister Company Temple End, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire; chair maker (b. 1837-c.1891
Elm
Original Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Stool 1953 Royal Interest
Located in Norwich, GB
with the furniture maker, The Thomas Glenister Company. Stamped: Glenister Maker Wycombe. The stool
Velvet, Oak
Pair of Ash and Beech Wheelback Windsor Chairs, England
Located in Bochum, NRW
company ‘The Thomas Glenister Company’ – example can be found in ‘Windsor Chairs’ by Michael Harding-Hill
Wood
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H 37.41 in W 21.26 in D 22.05 in
Set of Three Ash and Beech Wheelback Windsor Chairs with Cabriole Leg, England
Located in Bochum, NRW
company ‘The Thomas Glenister Company’ – example can be found in ‘Windsor Chairs’ by Michael Harding-Hill
Wood
Set of Eight Ash and Beech Wheelback Windsor Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
stretcher. These were a model made by the High Wycombe company 'The Thomas Glenister Company' - example
Ash, Beech
Pair of Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Maison Gouffé
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of Jean Royere / Maison Gouffe style armchairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality hand-made beech frames and newly upholstered in a beige / stone premium 100% alpa...
Alpaca, Beech
$1,295
H 26.25 in W 23.75 in D 23.75 in
Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Handkerchief Drop Leaf Side Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian mahogany handkerchief tea table or occasional side table By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 23.75" W x 23.75" D x 26.25" H. When open, t...
Mahogany
$14,900 / set
H 34.5 in W 22.5 in D 18.5 in
Pair French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Armchair, Style of Marc du Plantier
By Marc du Plantier
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical armchairs in hand hammered and chiseled wrought iron with thick, oak seats and backrests in the style of Marc Duplantier. The l...
Wrought Iron
Elegant Sofa Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jules Leleu, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Pierre Chareau, Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb Art Deco style sofa, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality hand-made beech frames and newly upholstered in a soft, ivory, premium 100% alpaca fabric. Fast shipping worldw...
Alpaca, Beech
Fine Pair of Swedish Late Baroque Chairs
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine pair 18th century Swedish late baroque chairs in their original finish with great patina and proportions. Ca 1850 Sweden.
Pine
Olivier Mourgue Bouloum Fabric Lounge Chair, 1970s France
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek chaise lounge chair by Olivier Mourgue. Made in France, 1970s. Black fabric in good vintage condition with some light fading. Presents extremely well. Great piece of usable art...
Fabric
$11,129
H 16.34 in W 47.25 in D 22.84 in
Very Rare Max Ingrand Model 2352 Coffee Table, Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s
By Max Ingrand
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A very rare Max Ingrand Model 2352 Coffee Table, produced by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s Brass, gold leaf and mirrored, tinted glass. In original condition with signs of use and ag...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Full Moon Jar in Black Lacquer by Robert kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Full moon jar Black lacquer (60 coats) Copper base Hand repousse Lacquer is a laborious and time-consuming process. After it is tapped from the trees, lacquer needs to be boil...
Copper
$10,000 / set
H 36 in W 22 in D 20 in
Set of Vintage French Green Leather Dining Chairs, France, circa 1870
Located in Napa, CA
Set of four French dining chairs; green leather upholstery with studded ed ges and spiral turned wood bases.
Metal
“Entrelac” Max Idlas Ceramic Vessel, France 1950's
By Max Idlas
Located in New York, NY
Large Woven ceramic vessel with amazing craftsmanship and gunmetal glaze.
Ceramic
$6,160 / set
H 34.75 in W 32.25 in D 11.75 in
Petite Pair Italian Wooden Console Cabinets w/Egg n Dart Trim & Recessed Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian pair of petite sized wooden console cabinets with nice geometric design elements. This vintage pair of chests from Italy are each adorn with a recessed panel design throug...
Wood
Pair of 18th Century Rococo Armchairs
Located in Ljungby, SE
A pair of high-quality Rococo armchairs, made in Stockholm (Sweden) in the 1760s. The chairs feature elegant carvings in the form of rocailles on the top rail and the apron. The colo...
Elm, Pine
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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