Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful traditional shipping era swivel Chippendale desk chair.
Antique 1890s English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful traditional shipping era swivel Chippendale desk chair.
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Japanese Meiji Pearl Shell Inlaid Carved Hongmu Dragon Chair
Located in Forney, TX
-- Keywords and uses: side chair accent chair hall chair armless dining chair throne wooden desk chair oriental traditional classic ancient Japanese wabi-sabi aesthetic movement Chi...
Rosewood
$3,850 / item
H 34.5 in W 25 in D 19 in
Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Great to use in any exotic decor, Moorish, Moroccan Bohemian or as an accent in any modern or traditional decor. Vanity chair or desk chair sure to be a conversation piece.
Bone, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
$4,500 / item
H 34.5 in W 25 in D 21 in
Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Klismos Armchair with Ram Head 1 of 2
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Great to use in any exotic decor, Moorish, Moroccan Bohemian or as an accent in any modern or traditional decor. Vanity chair or desk chair or dining chair sure to be a conversation ...
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
Modern Leather Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A sophisticated take on the traditional desk chair, with a curved, open back and softly upholstered seat in a supple taupe leather.
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved and Double-Cane Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
The traditional desk chair stands on four carved cabriole legs over a scalloped apron decorated with floral rosettes.
Cane, Walnut
Sold
H 35.25 in W 24 in D 21 in
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Cane Desk Armchair with Leather Cushion
Located in Dallas, TX
The traditional desk chair stands on four carved cabriole legs over a scalloped apron with floral rosettes.
Leather, Cane, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Cane Five-Leg Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
The traditional desk chair stands on five cabriole legs decorated with acanthus leaves at the shoulders and ending with escargot feet.
Cane, Walnut
Sold
H 36 in W 24 in D 26 in
Traditional Cabot Wrenn Graham Tufted Black Leather Executive Swivel Desk Chair
By Cabot Wrenn
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous traditional Graham deep button tufted leather swivel and tilt executive desk chair by Cabot Wrenn.
Brass, Steel
Bespoke Traditional Beige Upholstered With Piping Office Chair
Located in Rochester, England
This traditional upholstered office chair with piping has an impressive design that would elevate any living space or bedroom. Its neutral colour palette means it would harmonise wel...
Wood, Fabric
Vintage Remington Rand Bankers Style Traditional Wood Arm Chair
By Remington Rand
Located in Cordova, SC
Vintage birch Remington Rand bankers style chair. Solid wood. Mid century. Marked New York, New York Library Bureau on the bottom of the chair. Has a worn-patina look from usage over...
Wood, Paint
Sold
H 32.68 in W 29.14 in D 30.32 in
TRADITIONAL ANTiQUE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER OAK CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely lightly restored original oak framed vintage hand dyed Chesterfield cigar brown leather director...
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 35.04 in W 24.61 in D 27.96 in
Traditional Green Leather & Beech Wood Framed Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely beech wood framed vintage hand dyed green leather directors chair. A very good looking well made and comfortable directors chair, its upholst...
Leather, Beech
Sold
ALCOA Armchair
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A traditional desk chair cast in aluminum with leather back and arm padding.
Aluminum
Sold
H 38 in W 25 in D 30 in
Maitland Smith Traditional Black Leather Spoon Back Swivel Game Desk Chair 4330
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Maitland Smith game, desk or occasional chair, 4330-810. French inspired with Napoleon Brown finished cabriole legs and Hemingway Black leather upholstery with brass tack...
Leather, Wood
Campana Brothers Desk and Chair Assimetrica Collection
By Campana Brothers
Located in Curitiba, PR
The duo combines artisanal and industrial production with their traditional design on this desk and chair. The collection called Assitrica features lacquered MDF furniture in differ...
Plywood
Sold
H 34.5 in W 24 in D 19 in
Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Dining Chair with Ram's Head
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Great to use in any exotic decor, Moorish, Moroccan Bohemian or as an accent in any modern or traditional decor. Vanity chair or desk chair or dining chair sure to be a conversation ...
Wood, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
Anglo-Indian Side Chair with Ram's Head
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Great to use in any exotic decor, Moorish, Moroccan Bohemian or as an accent in any modern or traditional decor. Vanity chair or desk chair sure to be a conversation piece. 2 availab...
Wood
Sold
H 15 in W 11 in D 0.5 in
Le Bureau, Charming French Interior Scene, Oil On Wood panel.
Located in Cotignac, FR
A charming scene of a desk covered in leather bound books, bibelots, glass flasks, a carriage clock in its red morocco travelling case, the desk drawers with their green leather gilt...
Oil, Wood Panel
Sold
H 35 in W 26.5 in D 26 in
Mid-Century French Louis XV Carved Cane Desk Armchair with Leather Cushion
Located in Dallas, TX
The traditional desk chair stands on cabriole legs decorated with acanthus leaf motifs, over a scalloped apron embellished with foliage decor.
Leather, Cane, Walnut
Sold
H 37 in W 27 in D 26 in
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Desk Armchair with Cushion
Located in Dallas, TX
The traditional desk chair stands on four carved cabriole legs embellished with acanthus leaf motifs at the shoulder and ending with scroll feet over foliage decor; it is further dec...
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Sold
H 36 in W 27 in D 24 in
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Desk Armchair with Cushion
Located in Dallas, TX
The traditional desk chair stands on four carved cabriole legs embellished with acanthus leaf motifs at the shoulder and ending with scroll feet over foliage decor; it is further dec...
Cane, Walnut, Leather
Sold
H 35.75 in W 24.5 in D 22.5 in
Mid-Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Desk Armchair with Cushion
Located in Dallas, TX
The traditional desk chair stands on four carved cabriole legs embellished with acanthus leaf motifs over the hoof feet; it is further decorated with a scalloped apron and side scro...
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Handsome Traditional Leather and Mahogany Desk Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great looking armchair with mahogany and black leather seat and back, finished with brass nailheads.
Leather, Mahogany
Superb Antique Walnut Desk Chair by Charles Tozer
By Charles Tozer
Located in Benington, Herts
Offered in excellent condition having been gently wax polished using traditional methods this fine desk chair boasts a superb color and patina.
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 26.38 in
Traditional Restored Cigar Brown Leather Oak Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored original oak framed vintage hand dyed Chesterfield cigar brown leather directors chair. A very good looking well made...
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 34.85 in W 25.01 in D 25.79 in
Fine Traditional Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored original beech framed vintage hand dyed Chesterfield cigar brown leather directors chair A very good looking well mad...
Leather
Sold
H 45 in W 24 in D 28 in
Henredon for Ralph Lauren Traditional Mahogany & Plaid Side Accent Desk Chair
By Ralph Lauren, Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
Traditional Ralph Lauren chair. Features shaped tall backs, tufted green plaid wool upholstery with nail head trim and brass handle along the back. Supported by turned mahogany reede...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 35.5 in W 24.5 in D 17 in
Antique Anglo-Indian Side Chairs with Ram's Head Bone Inlay Royal Blue Seat Pair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Great to use in any exotic decor, Moorish, Moroccan Bohemian or as an accent in any modern or traditional decor. Vanity chair or desk chair sure to be a conversation piece.
Bone, Wood
Pair of Brazilian Rosewood and Cane Bentwood Chairs, circa 1940s Brazil
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Consider using as desk chairs, living room chairs, fireside chairs or bedroom chairs.
Cane, Rosewood, Bentwood
1950s Occasional Blue Armchair from Sweden
Located in New York, NY
The style is a little bit atomic and a little bit traditional. Comfortable as a desk chair or as living room or bedroom seating.
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
$177,272
H 45.28 in W 56.3 in D 17.33 in
Italian Art Deco Bar Cabinet in Parchment with Inlays Signed by Anzani, 1930s
By Giuseppe Anzani
Located in Meda, MB
This bar cabinet was produced in Italy, in the late 1930s and is a really unique and special piece. Its tremendous historical and artistic value is what makes this item a real piece...
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Maple, Walnut, Parchment Paper
Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal
By Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, FR
Certified Maison Baguès Chandelier - iron and crystal Finish: Gold or Silver gilding Re-edition of its old model "Le Bateau". UL listing available for an additional charge.
Crystal, Iron
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and impressive Japanese gold maki-e decorated black lacquer five-tier jubako with presentation tray, two lids, and the original tomobako storage box, Meiji period, late 19th c...
Lacquer
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
$2,675Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 7.09 in Dm 32.29 in
Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano, in Stock
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture. This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low...
Metal
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$20,507 / set
H 15.36 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Pair of Large Chinese Hardstone, Jade and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Models
Located in London, GB
Pair of large Chinese hardstone, jade and cloisonné enamel flower models Chinese, 20th Century Height 39cm, width 25cm, depth 25cm Crafted in 20th century China, this pair of lar...
Stone, Jade, Metal, Enamel
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Zebra
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding textur...
Zebra Hide
$5,849 / item
H 35.04 in W 44.89 in D 16.15 in
18th Century Hand Painted Venetian Style Blue Barberini Chest with Drawers
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our hand painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Deep Sea Blue Barberini Chest with Drawers. In a Deep Sea Blue color background with our sunflower...
Wood
$11,710 / item
H 32.68 in W 90.56 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$1,025
H 10 in W 11.75 in D 6 in
Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Parquetry Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A finely crafted Japanese tabletop cabinet from the early 20th century, this compact storage piece is richly detailed with traditional decorative techniques and export-era flourishes...
Wood
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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