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Set of Four Italian Oak Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four 1960s Italian oak chairs with a whitewashed finish and red seats.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Oak

Used Set of Four Italian Oak Chairs
Set of Four Italian Oak Chairs
H 37 in W 19 in D 17 in
Primitive Oak Chair, France, circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
Primitive oak chair France circa 1880 Measures: 18.5” L x 17” D x 30.75h” H x 16”seat.
Category

19th Century French Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Oak

Used Primitive Oak Chair, France, circa 1880
Primitive Oak Chair, France, circa 1880
H 30.75 in W 18.5 in D 17 in
Smokers Carved Oak Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Late 19th century smoker’s carved oak chair, the leather-upholstered hinge back opening to reveal a
Category

Late 19th Century European Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Oak

Used Smokers Carved Oak Chair
Smokers Carved Oak Chair
H 32.5 in W 18 in D 22 in
19th Century Spanish Leather Oak Chair
Located in Napa, CA
19th century Spanish leather oak chair
Category

Mid-19th Century Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Oak

Used 19th Century Spanish Leather Oak Chair
19th Century Spanish Leather Oak Chair
H 38.5 in W 17.75 in D 19.5 in
Set of 6, Highback Solid Oak Chairs
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Set of 6, Highback Solid Oak Chairs
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1960s French Brutalist Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Straw, Oak

Used Set of 6, Highback Solid Oak Chairs
Set of 6, Highback Solid Oak Chairs
H 41.34 in W 16.93 in D 15.75 in
Set of 8 Brutalist Oak Chairs, 1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 8 brutalist oak chairs - 1940s.
Category

1940s Belgian Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Oak

Used Set of 8 Brutalist Oak Chairs, 1940s
Set of 8 Brutalist Oak Chairs, 1940s
H 34.26 in W 15.75 in D 16.15 in
Set of 6 oak chairs, Western Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Set of 6 oak chairs, Western Europe. The solid oak chairs are upholstered in new dark green fabric
Category

1890s German Louis XV Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Used Set of 6 oak chairs, Western Europe.
Set of 6 oak chairs, Western Europe.
H 40.16 in W 18.9 in D 20.08 in
Set of 8 French Brutalist Solid Oak Chairs
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Set of 8 French Brutalist Solid Oak Chairs
Category

1970s French Brutalist Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Oak

Used Set of 8 French Brutalist Solid Oak Chairs
Set of 8 French Brutalist Solid Oak Chairs
H 33.08 in W 17.33 in D 21.26 in
Charles Dudouyt, Pair of Oak Chairs, circa 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Charles Dudouyt, pair of oak chairs, circa 1940.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Oak

Paul McCobb, set of 6 refined oak chairs.
By Paul McCobb
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2432 Paul McCobb Set of 6 refined oak chairs. Uk manufacture, 1950's.
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Oak

Paul McCobb, set of 6 refined oak chairs.
Paul McCobb, set of 6 refined oak chairs.
H 34.65 in W 17.72 in D 16.93 in
Soft Oak Chair by Pepe Heykoop
By Pepe Heykoop
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The soft oak chair keeps a little secret under a mosaic of wood. Both the seat and backrest are
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2010s Dutch Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Foam, Oak

Soft Oak Chair by Pepe Heykoop
Soft Oak Chair by Pepe Heykoop
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in
6 "Scratched" Oak Chairs with High Back, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
6 "scratched" oak chairs with high back circa 1950.
Category

1950s French Brutalist Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

A Fine Pair of 17th Century Oak Chairs
Located in Bakewell, GB
A fine pair of 17th Century Oak Chairs with shaped cresting rails and front stretches all of good
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17th Century English Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Oak

A Fine Pair of 17th Century Oak Chairs
A Fine Pair of 17th Century Oak Chairs
H 47.25 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Suite of 6 Oak Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Suite of 6 oak chairs, circa 1950. Good general condition, but chairs to be glued and upholstery
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Suite of 6 Oak Chairs, circa 1950
Suite of 6 Oak Chairs, circa 1950
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Set of 6 Neo Renaissance Oak Chairs
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Neo Renaissance Chairs – six oak chairs manufactured southeast of old Austro-Hungarian monarch
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19th Century Austrian Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 6 Neo Renaissance Oak Chairs
Set of 6 Neo Renaissance Oak Chairs
H 41 in W 20 in D 18.5 in
1960s Oak Chair by Erik Kierkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik
By Erik Kierkegaard
Located in London, GB
Oak chair by Erik Kierkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik, Denmark, circa 1960. Original purple wool
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Pair of Sculptural Carved Oak Chairs in Cream Bouclé
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of sculptural carved oak chairs in cream bouclé. Two pairs available (set of 4).
Category

1970s American Organic Modern Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

Set of 4 Brutalist Oak Chairs
Located in Nijlen, VAN
set of 4 brutalist oak chairs Lovely set of four dining chairs with a gorgeaous oak frame. These
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1980s European Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 4 Brutalist Oak Chairs
Set of 4 Brutalist Oak Chairs
H 35.83 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Set of Decorative Oak Chairs From the, Early 20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Set of Decorative Oak Chairs From the Early 20th century. We present you these oak chairs with
Category

Early 20th Century European Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

4 French 1950s Organic "Tree Trunk Slice" Oak Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Four Mid-Century organic oak chairs with a tree trunk slice seat on three legs and metal details
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 4 Sculptural Carved Oak Chairs in Cream Bouclé
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 sculptural carved oak chairs in cream bouclé.
Category

1970s American Organic Modern Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

Suite of 4 Oak Chairs, Faux Leather Covering, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
suite of 4 oak chairs, faux leather covering, circa 1950.
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Set of Six French Oak Chairs with Seagrass Seats
Located in East Hampton, NY
Set of six French oak chairs with basket woven seagrass seats (newly refurbished.)
Category

1940s Used Oak Chairs

Mid-Century Oak Chairs Boucle, 1960, France
By Henning Kjærnulf, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing a stunning set of six oak chairs, designed in the 1960s in the style reminiscent of
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Mid-Century Oak Chairs Boucle, 1960, France
Mid-Century Oak Chairs Boucle, 1960, France
H 35.04 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Oak Chairs Boucle, 1960, France
By Henning Kjærnulf, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing a stunning set of six oak chairs, designed in the 1960s in the style reminiscent of
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Mid-Century Oak Chairs Boucle, 1960, France
Mid-Century Oak Chairs Boucle, 1960, France
H 35.04 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in
Set of Four Italian Midcentury Cerused Oak Chairs with Rushed Seats
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Italian midcentury Cerused oak chairs with rushed seats.
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20th Century Italian Modern Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Oak

Series of 6 Elegant Oak Chairs, French Reconstruction Period, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Series of 6 elegant oak chairs, French reconstruction period, circa 1950.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th-Century French Oak Chair with Grey Upholstery
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century French Oak Chair with Grey Upholstery We present you this French chair, stylized as
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Late 19th Century French Chippendale Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Guillerme et Chambron, Six Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, six oak chairs. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970.   
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Suite of 6 Oak Chairs, France circa 1950/1960 "Reconstruction" Style
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Suite of 6 oak chairs, France circa 1950/1960 "Reconstruction" style.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Set of Six 1940 Art Deco Whiten Oak Chairs
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Set of six 1940 Art Deco whiten oak chairs. Set available: one sideboard and one dining table.
Category

1940s French Art Deco Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Set of Six 1940 Art Deco Whiten Oak Chairs
Set of Six 1940 Art Deco Whiten Oak Chairs
H 42.92 in W 18.9 in D 18.51 in
1930 Oak Chairs Series Leather Top August by Vallin
By Auguste Vallin
Located in Marseille, FR
Series of 6 oak chairs burgundy leather top 1930 by Auguste Vallin height dimension 85 cm and a
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1930s French Art Deco Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

3 Oak Chairs in the Style of René Gabriel, circa 1950
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
3 oak chairs in the style of René Gabriel, circa 1950. Colorful caning of origin.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Oak

Guillerme et Chambron, Six Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, six oak chairs. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970. Foams to change. The
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Guillerme et Chambron, Set of Six Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, set of six oak chairs. Edition Votre Maison, 1960.
Category

1960s French Modern Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Oak Chair, Swiss circa 1880.
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Oak Chair, Swiss circa 1880. Re-upholstered in beautiful hand
Category

1880s Swiss Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Oak

Guillerme et Chambron, Six Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, six oak chairs. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970. Woolen fabric in good
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Guillerme et Chambron, Set of 6 Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, set of six oak chairs. Edition Votre Maison, 1970.
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Early 20th Century French Low Rustic Oak Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of handsome early 20th century French rustic solid oak chairs with a rustic yet modern profile
Category

Early 1900s French Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Oak

Four Art Deco Thonet Oak Chairs in Striped Upholstery
Located in Opole, PL
Four Art Deco Thonet Oak Chairs in Striped Upholstery We present you four thonet chairs circa 1920
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Early 20th Century Polish Art Deco Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Set of 8 Brutalist Oak Chairs from De Puydt, Belgium 1970s
By De Puydt
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Set of 8 Brutalist Oak Chairs from De Puydt, Belgium 1970s
Category

1970s European Brutalist Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Oak

Arts and Crafts Gothic X Frame Carved Oak Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Gothic X Frame Carved Oak chair The chair has a very detailed carved and gilded
Category

Mid-19th Century Gothic Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Oak

Guillerme et Chambron, Set of 6 Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, set of six oak chairs. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970. the fabric is in
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Pair of Oak Chairs with Cane Upholstery in Style of Pierre Jeanneret
By Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of oak chairs with cane upholstery in style of Pierre Jeanneret.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Antique Oak Chair, Tall Carved Oak Hall and Spinning Chair, Scotland 1890, H1077
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Oak Chair, Tall Carved Oak Spinning Chair, Hall Chair, Antique Furniture, Scotland 1890
Category

1890s Scottish Victorian Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Oak

Guillerme et Chambron, Set of Four Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, set of four oak chairs, Edition Votre Maison circa 1970 The seats are not
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Oak

Guillerme et Chambron, Set of Six Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, set of six oak chairs. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970. Woolen fabric in
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Late 20th Century French Modern Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Guillerme et Chambron, set of ten oak chairs. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970.
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, set of ten oak chairs. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970. the wool fabric has
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Solid Oak Chairs with High Backs - Spain
Located in Girona, ES
Set of 4 solid oak chairs with high backs, original blue-turquoise skai (faux leather) upholstery
Category

1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Guillerme et Chambron, Set of 8 Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, set of eight oak chairs. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970. the fabric is in
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Guillerme et Chambron Pair of Oak Chairs, Votre Maison Edition, France, 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, pair of oak chairs. Votre Maison edition, France, 1960 Different fabric
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Oak

Guillerme et Chambron, Set of 6 Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, set of 6 oak chairs, Edition Votre Maison circa 1970.
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Oak

Italian Carved Oak Chairs
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good pair of 19th century carved Italian hall chairs, 1860. Seat height - 20.5 Dimensions 14
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19th Century Italian Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Oak

Italian Carved Oak Chairs
Italian Carved Oak Chairs
H 40 in W 14 in D 18 in
Antique Oak Chair, Gothic Heavily Carved Hall & Desk Chair, Scotland 1880, H1063
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Oak Chair, Gothic Heavily Carved Barley Twist Oak Hall Chair, Desk Chair, Antique Furniture
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1880s Scottish Gothic Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Six Oak Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, circa 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of Six oak chairs by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, circa 1960.
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Oak

E A Taylor An Arts & Crafts Scottish School Oak Chair Made by Wylie and Lochhead
By Wylie & Lochhead, Archibald Taylor
Located in London, GB
E A Taylor attri, made by Wylie and Lochhead. An Arts and Crafts Scottish School oak chair
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Early 20th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Oak

Shapland and Petter Arts & Crafts Oak Chair in the Style of M H Baillie Scott
By Shapland & Petter, Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. A rare Arts & Crafts oak chair in the style of M H Baillie Scott with slatted
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Oak

18th Century Primitive Oak Chair
Located in Newark, GB
A beautifully simple and rarely available 18th century hand crafted primitive chair, this has a
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18th Century British Primitive Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Oak

18th Century Primitive Oak Chair
18th Century Primitive Oak Chair
H 44.49 in W 19.3 in D 21.66 in
Bruce Talbert, a Gothic Revival Tall Back Oak Chair with the Original Upholstery
By Bruce James Talbert, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert. Gillows. A rare and important Gothic Revival tall back oak chair with the original
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1870s English Gothic Revival Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Oak

Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts oak chair with carved rose decoration to the back
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts oak chair with carved rose decoration to the back, the drop-in
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Used Oak Chairs

Materials

Oak

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Used Oak Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of used oak chairs available for sale. Each of these unique used oak chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and fabric. Used oak chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Arts and Crafts used oak chairs are consistently popular styles. Hans J. Wegner, Børge Mogensen and GETAMA each produced beautiful used oak chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Used Oak Chairs?

Prices for used oak chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used oak chairs begin at $78 and can go as high as $134,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,742.

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 Oak Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A 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, 2021
    Accent 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Slipper 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A 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 ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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 ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    There 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 ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    You 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Eero 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.