Late 19th Century Northern Mexico Banyan Tree Root Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century North Mexico banyan tree root chair. A wondrous late 19th century naturally
Antique Late 19th Century Mexican Other Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century Northern Mexico Banyan Tree Root Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century North Mexico banyan tree root chair. A wondrous late 19th century naturally
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Large olive tree root chair set, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Stunning large solid olive tree root armchairs set with table. Beautifully organically shpaed set
Olive
Olive tree root armchair, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Olive tree root wooden lounge chair with footstool. This all natural tree root chair is absolutely
Wood, Olive
$850Sale Price|32% Off
H 37 in W 52 in D 36 in
Organic Studio Sculptural Tree Trunk Root Chair from Belgium
Located in Miami, FL
Organic studio sculptural tree trunk root chair from Belgium. Offered for sale is an organic and
Wood
Matti Savijärvi, 1920's unique tree root rocking chair
By Matti Savijärvi
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the iconic Matti Savijärvi 1920's rocking chair, a unique piece of vintage furniture
Wood
1970's Root chair from a French Chestnut tree stump.
By Matti Savijärvi
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
This chair came from an Estate in France where it was made in the 1970's. The stump and roots are
Chestnut
Exotic Wooden Tree Root Chair
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Exotic hardwood (likely teak) sculptural root chair. This all natural tree root chair is
Teak
Original Organic Tree Trunk Root Chair
Located in Perpignan, FR
Tree root from the forests of burgundy in France. This tree stump is old and has a natural patina
Bog Wood
Teak Tree Root Studio Club Chair, #1 of 2
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Custom teak tree root hand crafted club chair. This chair is more like a throne. Chair measures 37
Wood
Live Edge Chair Tree Root Organic Modern Seating Wood
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Live edge, one of a kind chair was carved from the base of a tree and is not only functional, but
Wood
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H 39.38 in W 37.41 in D 31.5 in
Organic Sculptural Tree Trunk Root Chair with Yellow Velvet Upholstery
Located in Baambrugge, NL
An organic and rustic artist crafted sculptural tree trunk root specimen that has been formed into
Velvet, Wood
Teak Tree Root Studio Club Chair, #2 of 2
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Custom teak tree root handcrafted club chair. This chair is more like a throne. Chair measures: 36
Wood
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H 18.51 in W 18.9 in D 20.08 in
Japanese Antique Tree Root Stool 1860s-1920s / Side Chair Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
a new perspective. This is a very old wooden root stool made in Japan. The furniture is from the
Wood
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H 67 in W 26 in D 23 in
High Back Sculptural Root Burl Wood Tree Log Free Form Lounge Chair Modern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unique high back sculptural tree log free-form lounge chair. Item features a tall substantial form
Hardwood
tree root chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a chair made from a hardwood tree root. you can actually recline on this unusual looking "chaise
500 Year Old Tree Root Chair
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Newly upholstered chair made with 500 year old Tree Roots. Ottoman $ 350 Settee $ 1550.
Fabric
Massive Pequi tree root lounge chair by Zanini de Zanine
Located in Hollywood, CA
A large lounge chair hand relieved from a large Pequi tree root by Brazil's Zanini de Zanine
Sold|$9,522
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 127.17 in
Gio Ponti, pair Walnut Headboards with fitted bedside tables, Hotel Royal, 1955
By Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of headboards by Gio Ponti from the furniture of the Hotel Royal in Naples, 1955. Manufactured by Giordano Chiesa by Dassi. walnut and metal two tiered shelving, magazine rac...
Metal
$10,601
H 34.26 in W 22.05 in D 31.5 in
Wooden Lounge Chair, Carved From Single Piece of Wood, Handmade, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique functional sculpture carved from a single piece of wood in the shape of an lounge chair. Each piece in our production is carved by artists with basic wood carving power tools....
Wood
$5,500
H 46.5 in W 51 in D 36 in
Rustic Camphor Wood Root Chair with Sculptural Form and Polished Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
This sculptural camphor wood root chair is a striking example of natural artistry and craftsmanship. Hand-carved from a single tree root, the form follows the organic lines of the wo...
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Sculptural Root Camphor Wood Chair with Organic Live Edge Design
Located in Yonkers, NY
A hand-crafted camphor wood root chair from the late 20th century, with light varnished patina and unusual shape. This hand-crafted camphor wood root chair is a captivating piece of ...
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Massive Waxed Root Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
The Brendan Bass Estate Collection is an homage to the beauty of vintage and antique pieces, each artfully concealing endless stories collected through the generations in which they...
Metal
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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