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Vintage Hollywood Regency Charlotte Chair Co Accent Chair Black with Cane Back
By Charlotte Chair Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning Mid-20th Century distressed Hollywood Regency Charlotte Chair Company accent chair with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Used Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 34.25 in W 34.25 in D 21 in
1 Vintage Walnut Johnson Furniture Dining Chair
By Johnson Chair Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage dining chairs by Johnson Chair Co Chicago reminiscent of Jens Risom design with solid
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Chairs
Materials
PVC, Walnut
Custom Ordered Cerused Oak Finish Chairs by Paoli
By Paoli Chair Company
Located in South Charleston, WV
1976, Paoli Chair Company Indiana. Custom produced armchairs for a client in Charleston, WV
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Chairs
Materials
Oak, Naugahyde
1950s Mid Century Modern Paoli Chair Company Rocking Chair-A Pair
By Paoli Chair Company
Located in Bensalem, PA
Very unique and rare pair of rocking chairs by Paoli Chair Company which was founded in 1926, and
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Chairs
Materials
Maple
1994 Eli Dining Chairs by Bruce Sienkowski for Charlotte Chair Company in Maple
By Charlotte Chair Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eli Dining Chair, designed by Bruce Sienkowski for Charlotte Chair Company in 1991
Category
1990s American Modern Used Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 35 in W 19 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Platform Rocking Chair
By Paoli Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern platform rocking chair in the manner of the Paoli Chair Company, with ochre
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Walnut
Pair of Westmoreland Hickory Chair Lounge Chairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Westmoreland lounge chairs from the Winterthur Estate Collection by Hickory Chair Co. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Used Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
HICKORY CHAIR Georgian Mahogany Corner Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Georgian style corner chair by high-end furniture maker Hickory Chair Company of Hickory, North
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Used Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Ruby Red High Back Barrel Chair Fairfield Chair Co., c. 1960s
By Fairfield Chair Company
Located in Deland, FL
. The chair sits on an artisan sculpted walnut frame wrapping around the back, ensuring attention from
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 38 in W 33 in D 32 in
Custom Hickory Chair Green Mohair Macdonald Club Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A custom Hickory Chair Furniture green mohair velvet MacDonald style club chair with a tailored
Category
20th Century Used Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Pair of Hickory Chair Pearson Lounge Chairs and Ottomans
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Sabre lounge chairs from the Pearson Upholstery Collection by Hickory Chair, model PE422-00
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Used Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Hickory Chair Company Faux Bamboo Campaign Chair and Ottoman
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Hickory Chair Furniture Company campaign style walnut regency faux bamboo armchair and ottoman
Category
1960s American Campaign Used Chairs
Materials
Brass
Oversized Lounge Chairs by HICKORY CHAIR - Set of 2
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Chairs by HICKORY CHAIR Sovereign Upholstery
Fabric is striped Burnout Velvet Cotton
Comes with 4 Arm
Category
1970s Used Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair - White Matelassé Covered Swivel Club Chairs and Ottoman, Hickory Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th C. Hickory chair off white matelassé covered swivel club chairs with a matching ottoman
Category
1990s American American Classical Used Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood, Down
Vintage DoMore Office Swivel Chair Upholstered in White Faux Shearling
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage DoMore office swivel chair upholstered in white faux shearling. The white faux shearling
Category
Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Used Chairs
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Pair Tell City Chair Co. Duncan Phyfe Mahogany and Vinyl Upholstered Side Chairs
By Tell City Chair Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Tell City Chair Co. Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany and Raised Vinyl Upholstered Side Chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Mahogany
H 33 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
Milton Hickory Chair and Round Ottoman
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Milton chair from the Mariette Himes Gomez Collection by Hickory Chair in Kohl finish on mahogany
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Used Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage Sikes Co Maple Wood American Colonial Style Rocker Rocking Chair (A)
By Sikes Chair Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Sikes Co Maple Wood American Colonial Style Rocker Rocking Chair (A). Item features solid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Used Chairs
Materials
Maple
Vintage Hickory Cranberry Leather Arm Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Vintage Hickory Cranberry Leather Arm Chair. Featuring a traditional design
Category
Late 20th Century American Used Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
HICKORY CHAIR Mahogany Queen Anne Dining Side Chairs - Pair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Queen Anne style dining side chairs by Hickory Chair. Mahogany with carved backrest, a
Category
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Used Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Barbara Barry Style Mahogany Dining Chairs by Hickory Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome set of six mahogany dining chairs featuring a generous seat and round back in the style of
Category
20th Century American Federal Used Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Slim Midcentury Chippendale Style Wingback Chairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Recently reupholstered Chippendale style midcentury slim wing back chairs made by Hickory Chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Used Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair of Modern Lounge Chairs by Hickory Furniture
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
Hickory
Pair of modern lounge chairs by Hickory Furniture
Pair of contemporary lounge chairs in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Used Chairs
Materials
Fabric
2 Hickory Chair Biedermeier Leather Herringbone Scoop Back Dining Club Chairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Hickory Chair company Biedermeier style scoop back Hunt dining chairs. 1508-23 Hunt Chair
Category
Late 20th Century Biedermeier Used Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 35.5 in W 27 in D 22 in
One Hickory Furniture Traditional Arm Dining Side Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
chairs display traditional lines paired with a modern contemporary fabric.
9 available.
The full
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Revival Used Chairs
Materials
Walnut
French Dining Chairs Leather Chambly Vintage by HICKORY CHAIR Co
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
"Chambly" Dining Chairs
with Leather Upholstery and Solid Fruitwood Frames by HICKORY CHAIR Co
Category
1980s French Provincial Used Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood, Leather
1930s Hickory Chair Empire Klismos Mahogany and Upholstered Seat Side Chairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
1930s Hickory Chair Company Empire Klismos style Mahogany and Upholstered Seat Side Chairs. Measure
Category
Early 20th Century American Empire Used Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 34.5 in W 18 in D 21 in
Paoli Chair Co. Black Naugahyde Chrome MCM Slipper Chairs Style Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Paoli Chair Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome pair of Mid-Century Modern or MCM slipper chairs in black faux leather or Naugahyde by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.5 in W 22 in D 30 in
Pair Hickory High Back Square Wing Back Chairs Jack Lenor Larsen
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Stafford, TX
Beautiful chairs tagged Hickory, NC. Both were reupholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen Green Aurora
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Chairs
Materials
Velvet
4 Vintage Hickory Chair Jessica Charles Mann Half Arm Tufted Club Dining Chairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four vintage Jessica Charles for Hickory Chair Co Mann half arm dining chairs featuring a
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Used Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 34 in W 24 in D 25 in
Vintage Sikes Wooden Swivel Office Chair
By Sikes Chair Company
Located in Munster, IN
Industrial beauty at its most ingenious - this vintage Sikes swivel office chair is a treasure
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Used Chairs
Materials
Metal
Sikes Industrial Library Bankers Chair, 1930's
By Sikes Chair Company
Located in Rochester, NY
under seat. Manufactured by Sikes Chair Company, Buffalo NY. Overall beautifully aged as found rich
Category
1930s American Industrial Used Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of His & Hers French Very Fine Carved Mahogany Louis XV Lounge Chairs Clean
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
MINT FRAMES Pair of His & Hers French Very Fine Carved Mahogany Louis XV Lounge Chairs.
Some light
Category
20th Century American Louis XV Used Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
H 34 in W 29 in D 34 in
American Industrial Drafting Stool - Sikes Chair Company, Circa 1930
By Sikes Chair Company
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique architects stool / switchboard operators chair. Swivelling pierced wooden seat w/ ergonomic
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Used Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
Rare Mid-Century Modern Child Size Miniature 3/4 Scale Contour Lounge Chair no.
By Contour Chair Lounge Co. 1
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a rare piece indeed. A 3/4 scale, factory-made contour lounge chair. Only 40" Long! This
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
H 27 in W 40 in D 20.5 in
Norman Cherner Mid Century Chair
By The Cherner Chair Company, Norman Cherner
Located in Countryside, IL
Norman Cherner mid century chair
The chair measures: 17 wide x 20.5 deep x 32 high, with a seat
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Chairs
Materials
Wood
Six Teak Chinoiserie Dining Chairs by Hickory Furniture
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of six teakwood chinoiserie dining chairs from Hickory Furniture.
Silk blend, tone on tone
Category
1970s American Used Chairs
Materials
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Caster Wheel Tub Lounge Chair
By Lenoir Chair Company, Milo Baughman
Located in Madison, WI
Highlights
Vintage from the 1970s
Description
Note: One chair is available, the other chair is
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair Faux Bamboo Tapered Horn Shape Legs Arm Fireside Chairs Solid Walnut Frames
By Baker Furniture Company, Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Pair Faux Bamboo Tapered Horn Shape Legs Arm Fireside Chairs Solid Walnut Frames.
Curbside to NYC
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Used Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 35 in W 23 in D 20 in
The Taylor Chair Co. Industrial Rolling Swivel Deskchair with Tilt Back, 1940s
By Taylor Chair co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Very unique Industrial desk chair by the famous Taylor Chair Co. Of Ohio. Circa 1940s. Great
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Used Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 34 in W 17 in D 19 in
19th Century Grand Ledge Mahogany and Needlepoint seat Dining Chairs, Pair
By Grand Ledge Chair Company 1
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare pair of 19th Century Grand Ledge Chair Company Mahogany and Needlepoint upholstered seat
Category
19th Century American Queen Anne Used Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
6 Tell City Hard Rock Maple Colonial Style Windsor Back Spindle Dining Chairs
By Tell City Chair Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
6 Tell City chair Company hard rock maple dining chairs, circa 1960s. Features colonial styling
Category
1960s American Colonial Used Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 30 in W 22.5 in D 19.5 in
Herman de Vries High Back Rocking Chair, Sikes Furniture 1930's
By Herman de Vries, Sikes Chair Company
Located in Rochester, NY
American Colonial modernist style solid maple tall back rocking chair designed by Herman de Vries
Category
1930s American American Colonial Used Chairs
Materials
Maple
Jim Peed for Hickory Model 5105 Mid Century Mahogany Swivel Chairs - Pair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company, Jim Peed
Located in Countryside, IL
Jim Peed for Hickory Model 5105 Mid Century Mahogany Swivel Chairs - Pair
Each swivel chair
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Chairs
Materials
Metal
High Style Antique Wicker Parlor Set
By American Chair Merikord
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
.
Table 32" tall and 28" diameter.
Taller chair 43" tall, 29" deep, 32" wide.
Shorter chair 38" tall
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Used Chairs
Materials
Metal
Colonial American High-Back Rocking Chair by Herman De Vries for Sikes Furniture
By Sikes Chair Company, Herman de Vries
Located in Buffalo, NY
Colonial American style solid maple wood high-back rocking chair designed by Herman de Vries for
Category
1930s American American Colonial Used Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 41 in W 25 in D 26 in
Norman Cherner Bar Stool Chair Black
By The Cherner Chair Company, Norman Cherner
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Norman Cherner bar stool from 2004.
Beech plywood in black lacquered colour and chrom feet.
Classic iconic design in the bar stool variation.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Antique Bank of England Jury Yale Library Chair by Sikes 3 available
By Sikes Chair Company, Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
Classic Bank of England, Jury, Yale Library chair(s) constructed of solid walnut . The chairs
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Used Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Reupholstered Striped Wing Chair With Feather Cushion
By Baker Furniture Company, Hickory Chair Furniture Company, Century Furniture
Located in West Chester, PA
Recently reupholstered striped wingback lounge chair with flippable feather seat cushion on carved
Category
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Used Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Red Gold Brass Tacks Upholstery Carved Mahogany Base Legs Large Wing Chair MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company, Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Red Gold Brass Tacks Upholstery Carved Mahogany Base Legs Large Wing Chair MINT!
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Used Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 39 in W 32 in D 40 in
Pair of Black Lacquer Brass Hardware Horse Shoe Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of nice black lacquer horse shoe shape Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Chairs
Materials
Brass
1950s Do More Swivel Office Chair Gio Ponti Industrial USA
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Do More Office Chair Mid-Century Modern industrial era.
Domore Chair Company Inc founded in
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Primitive Rustic Dining Chairs in Hard Rock Maple Circa 1950s SIKES
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company, Sikes Chair Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
A set of FOUR American primitive rustic side chairs crafted in hard rock maple. Their distinctive
Category
1950s American Primitive Used Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 34 in W 20 in D 20 in
Classic Antique Industrial Tilt Swivel Desk / Task Chair, Curtiss-Wright Corp
By Sikes Chair Company, Curtiss Aircraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Antique American Industrial Tilt Swivel desk / task chair. attributed to the Sikes Chair
Category
1930s American Industrial Used Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 34 in W 24 in D 18 in
Antique Chair Classical Bronze Chiavari Side Chair Bedroom Chair French Chair
Located in Bastogne, BE
Beautiful, elegant chair from early 20th Century.
Real French grace. Made of bronze.
Laconic
Category
1910s French Used Chairs
Materials
Bronze
H 36.62 in W 14.97 in D 16.15 in
Domore Co. Executive Multi Adjustable Industrial Swivel Desk Chair on Casters
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Ferndale, MI
Durable quality construction would be one way to describe this Domore Chair co. swivel desk chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 37 in W 27 in D 21 in
Pair Down Filled Cushions Silk Like Upholstery Carved Legs French Lounge Chairs
By Heritage-Henredon, Baker Furniture Company, Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Down Filled Cushions Silk Like Upholstery Carved Legs French Lounge Chairs
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 34 in W 28 in D 24 in
Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
This chair comes from various administrative buildings of Chandigarh in India.
It is in overall
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Used Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Teak
Hand Stitched Floral Pattern Wide Queen Ann Base Wind Lounge Club Chair 1940s
By Baker Furniture Company, Heritage-Henredon, Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Hand Stitched Floral Pattern Wide Queen Ann Base Wind Lounge Club Chair 1940s Clean!
Category
20th Century American Queen Anne Used Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 46 in W 34 in D 28 in
Chair - Prague chair, no. 811
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Prague chairs 1960s - beautiful vintage patina.
Cane on seat was changed with new.
Condition: few
Category
1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Used Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood
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Used Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of used chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct used chairs — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. Used chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of used chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern used chairs are of considerable interest. Charles and Ray Eames, Hans J. Wegner and Knoll each produced beautiful used chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Used Chairs?
Prices for used chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used chairs begin at $1 and can go as high as $1,500,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,908.
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.
Questions About Used Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Slipper chairs were used by women from royal families as well as by members of society’s upper class. They would sit on these chairs placed in their bedrooms while domestic servants helped them put on the shoes. Now the slipper chair is a medium to large upholstered occasional chair that lacks arms and sits low to the ground. It is a very common piece of furniture to have. 1stDibs offers a collection of slipper chairs to choose from.
- What plastic is used for chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A common plastic used in chairs is thermoplastic polypropylene injected into a mold. Because of its strength and durability, thermoplastic polypropylene is a great material and it doesn't present the risk of breaking or a furnishing losing its shape. This type of plastic is good for chairs that might undergo heavy wear.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A director’s chair is stereotypically associated with movie directors. The lightweight chair has scissored legs, can often be folded for ease of transport or storage and is a popular silhouette for camping chairs. Shop an assortment of director chair styles on 1stDibs.
- What is a sedan chair used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A sedan chair was used in the past for transporting a passenger through the streets of the city. It is a covered cabin that was carried on poles by two people.
- What is a wing chair used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A wing chair is another name for a wingback chair, which features long armchair protrusions that were initially designed to shield the chair’s occupant from the drafts and intense heat radiating from a fireplace. It has a long backrest with sides at the top that point out like wings. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage wingback chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A corner chair is designed to fit into the corner of a room and be pulled out when additional seating is needed. Some corner chairs were also used at desks because they allowed more freedom of movement for the sitter. Corner chairs were also called roundabout chairs, smoking chairs, barber’s chairs, writing chairs and desk chairs. Shop a collection of corner chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A lambing chair is a refined piece of antique furniture. It is a boxy type of wood armchair that is rarely upholstered. It can be utilized as a seating arrangement in offices, homes and other types of environments should space allow for it. Its wooden box armchair-like appearance is quite eye-catching. Find a wide collection of unique lambing chairs on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Accent chairs are single-seat chairs that are used not only as an additional seating space, but also to add visual interest to a room. They are designed to be a focal point in a room — perhaps the color of the upholstery is offbeat or unconventional, perhaps the frame is especially ornate. These chairs are seating pieces that have a role beyond just their basic function. Find a collection of antique and vintage accent chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, accent chairs are meant to be used. Although they enhance the appearance of a space, accent chairs can also serve as comfortable seats. In fact, many of the most iconic accent chairs like Charles and Ray Eames' Eames lounge chair and Arne Jacobsen's Egg chair were designed to both please the eye and comfortably support the contours of the human body. Explore a wide range of accent chairs on 1stDibs.
- Can I use Eiffel chairs outside?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, you can indeed use Eiffel chairs outside. Its molded plastic seat and durable frame make this gorgeous chair an excellent addition for your outdoor seating needs. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Eiffel chairs from some of the top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The white Eames lounge chair is the currently featured chair of the hosts (sharks) on the television show Shark Tank. This iconic chair was first designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the Herman Miller furniture company and was released in 1956. Created for a high-end market, these chairs have been a part of the New York’s Museum of Modern Art and are acclaimed worldwide. Find a collection of expertly vetted Eames furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023There are many kinds of furniture you can use instead of accent chairs. Depending on the style of your room, a cushioned dining chair or desk chair may work to provide extra seating. You can also introduce a second sofa or a loveseat. Large ottomans may also double as seating. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of chairs and other seating options.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Panton chairs can be used outdoors. Crafted with molded plastic, the Panton chair can be stacked and can withstand the snow, rain and other weather elements. Designed by Verner Panton, this classic chair is widely loved by home decor enthusiasts and can be found through a variety of authorized retailers, including 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024What used office chairs are worth can vary greatly. The maker, age, style, type and condition will all impact the value. Chairs made by certain makers may be worth quite a bit. Examples of chairs that are often highly sought after include those produced by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Knoll and Arne Jacobsen. Checking the sales history for chairs similar to yours can give you a rough idea of its value. For a more specific valuation, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. Find a wide variety of office chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022You can buy used Herman Miller chairs from many sources. One option is to purchase from a local seller or from a vintage shop or auction house. Many online platforms, including 1stDibs, offer gently-used Herman Miller chairs, as well. Buying from a reputable store or platform can help to ensure that you receive an authentic chair. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Herman Miller chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, you can use a lounge chair in a living room. In fact, the chairs are especially well-suited to use in living rooms. After all, the purpose of a lounge chair is to allow you to lean back and relax, and many people retire to their living rooms to unwind at the end of the day. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage lounge chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Eero Saarinen’s famed pedestal chairs, although streamlined in appearance, are crafted with a variety of materials from aluminum and molded fiberglass to the plastic-bonded finish. You can shop a selection of Eero Saarinen pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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