$2,349 / set
Pair of Kind Edward VII Coronation Chairs
Located in Faversham, GB
A splendid pair of Edward VII Coronation Chairs in mahogany in the Arts and Crafts taste.
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
In 1902 Glenister supplied all the seating for the Coronation of King Edward VII. After the Coronation these chairs were given to the persons to whom they were allocated and one is i...
Elm
1902 Edward VII Mahogany Coronation Throne Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
1902 Edward VII mahogany Coronation Throne chair This is a superbly crafted piece, made to celebrate the 1902 Coronation of Edward VII The chair is very typical Edwardian in st...
A Very Fine Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine pair of 19th Century well figured, mahogany hall chairs, fabulously hand carved with gorgeously rich patination and grain. The shaped, moulded and fluted shield back wit...
Mahogany
Two 19th Century English Windsor Dining Armchairs, Sold Singly
Located in Sheffield, MA
Two complementary antique English Windsor dining armchairs with wonderful aged wood patina. Chairs are hand carved with crinoline stretcher, body of the chair is beautifully figured ...
Yew
$1,985Sale Price|30% Off
H 30.32 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Pair Antique English Sheraton Revival Hall Chairs C.1900
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Antique English Sheraton Revival Hall Chairs England C.1900. Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany with upholstered seats. In very good condition commensurate of age. Please message ...
Mahogany, Satinwood
Pair of 19th Century English Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of 19th century mahogany hall chairs from England. The backs are in the shape of shields, which are pierced and have a central lozenge in the back with carved decoration. The ...
Mahogany
Pair of Antique William IV Hall Chairs
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of antique William IV hall chairs. They were made in England, they date from the 1830-1840 period. The quality is outstanding, they are beautifully constructed from so...
Wood
$1,500 / set
H 33.88 in W 17.25 in D 17.5 in
English Pair of 19th Century Yew & Elm Windsor Side Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A lovely pair of 19th-century English side chairs made from yew and elm wood. The soft S-curve backs have two supports. The upper support is smooth and flat while the lower one is ...
Elm, Yew
Pair Of Antique Regency Style Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine pair of antique side chairs with decorative carved backs plats, corner block construction and cross stretcher and fine transitional form. The seats are drop in, upholstered in...
Fabric, Mahogany
A Pair of Early 19th Century Rush Seated Elm Hall Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Early 19th Century Rush Seated Elm Hall Chairs This is a good quality pair of Elm chairs they have multiple turned stretchers and attractive if slightly naive carved back ...
Elm
$2,411Sale Price / set|34% Off
H 37.8 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
19th Century Pair of Walnut Side Chairs from Queen Anne Epoque
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century pair of walnut side chairs from Queen Anne époque. England, circa 1880.
Walnut
Pair Of Antique English Chippendale Style Side Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of very well made corner blocked Side chairs in Chippendale style with deep stained hardwood frames. The backs with scrolled top and delicately carved and pierced Harp form ba...
Hardwood
Pair of 19th Century English Hall Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A nice pair of 19th Century English Mahogany Hall Chairs. Classic cut out back rests with turned legs. The chairs display a nice warm aged appearance.
Mahogany
$2,863Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 40.16 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Pair Antique English Arts & Crafts William Birch Liberty & Co. Rush Chairs
By William Birch
Located in London, GB
Pair Antique English Arts & Crafts Liberty & Co. Rush chairs attributed to William Birch. circa 1890 Very good condition commensurate of age. Good solid construction.
Rush, Beech
$2,161 / set
H 42.5 in W 16 in D 17.5 in
Shapland & Petter, A Pair Of English Arts & Crafts Ash & Rush Seat Side Chairs
By Shapland & Petter
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. Stamped with their design numbers under the seats. An unusual pair of English Arts & Crafts Ash side chairs with heart-shaped open carvings to the tops. Retain...
Rush, Oak
Pair Of 19th-century English Windsor Armchairs
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A lovely pair of 19th-century English Windsor armchairs in oak A superb, rare 19th-century design with back reinforcements, which are essential for ensuring good sturdiness. They ha...
Oak
$3,394Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 36.23 in W 17.13 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Antique Hall Chairs, Scottish, Oak, Reception Seats, Regency, Circa 1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine pair of antique hall chairs. A Scottish, golden oak reception seat, dating to the late Regency period, circa 1830. Striking in form and colour, these fine chairs offer...
Oak
A Pair of 19th Century William IV Shield Hall Chairs
Located in London, GB
English, circa 1830 A pair of mid nineteenth century mahogany hall chairs, with shaped seats and backs, painted shield motif, and turned front legs. Height 87.00cm Width of seat ...
Wood
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
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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