$2,909
H 35.44 in W 17.92 in D 20.48 in
James Shoolbred Victorian Antique Cane & Birch Low Library Chair On Castors
By James Shoolbred
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Royal Warrant Victorian Birch Low Library Bergere Chair With Cane Seat and Rear Turned Legs
Brass
Early 20th Century American Victorian Cane Seat Low Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th century American Victorian Cane Seat Side Chair. Newer caning and good condition
Cane, Hardwood
19th Century Victorian Walnut and Low Rush Seat Collector's Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century Victorian Walnut and Low Rush Seat Collector's Side Chair Measures 16.5" in width, 16
Rush, Walnut
$990
H 21.26 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Decorative English Victorian Chair, Velvet & Wood, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
opulence to its design. With its delicate curves and rich materials, this decorative low Victorian chair is
Velvet, Wood
Antique English Elm Low Back Windsor Armchair Smokers Fireside Chair
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
seat in Elm, the chair has a low curved back leading wide splayed arm on turned bobbin spindles. It
Elm
$1,414
H 31.5 in W 17.52 in D 26.38 in
Victorian Mahogany Low Slipper Chair With Red & Blue Striped Upholstery
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian Mahogany Low Slipper Chair With Red & Blue Striped Upholstery. Rear Seat Features Three
Brass
19th Century English Low Victorian Mahogany & Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
19th Century English Low Victorian Mahogany & Leather Lounge Chair A low profile handsome and
Leather, Wood
19th Century Leather Low Chair
Located in Richmond, London
comfortable and well-drawn, this early example of a low or slipper chair is amazing for smaller spaces and
Brass
Victorian Persian Tribal Carpet Fire Slipper Low Chair
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Antique low chair with hand knotted tribal carpet upholstery in saffron hues, circa 1890. Original
Mahogany
Pair of Portuguese Victorian Style Low Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Elegant and whimsical, these low Portuguese chairs will add finished glamour to a dressing room or
Sold
H 27.17 in W 20.08 in D 27.76 in
Low Antique Salon Chair, English, Nursing Seat, Aesthetic Movement, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a charmingly low antique salon chair. An English, upholstered nursing seat crafted in the
Textile, Mahogany
Sold
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 20.08 in
Victorian Antique Bow-Back Chair, English Elm Windsor, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a Victorian, antique, low bow-back chair, sometimes referred to as a 'Smokers' or
Elm
Sold
H 24 in W 24 in D 32 in
Low Profile Slipper Chair or Persian Petbed from Antique Persian Khorassan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
200000 Low profile slipper chair or Persian rug Petbed from antique Persian Khorassan rug. This
Wood, Wool
Low Back West Country Windsor, England, circa 1810
Located in Culver City, CA
Low back West Country Windsor, England, circa 1810. Constructed in oak. Simple form with
Oak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 26.38 in D 25.6 in
Gorgeous Windsor Low Back Beechwood Carver Armchair on Ball and Reel Legs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this gorgeous Windsor beechwood chair on reel legs. This is
Beech
Sold
H 40.25 in W 26.5 in D 21.5 in
Profusely Pierced Carved Indian Rosewood Low Side Chair, circa 1880
Located in Southampton, NY
A profusely pierced carved Indian rosewood low side chair, circa 1880. A profusely pierced
Rosewood
Sold
H 32.88 in W 21.26 in D 24.41 in
Antique Low Back Windsor Chair, English, Elm, Yew, Elbow, Armchair, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique low back Windsor chair. An English, elm and yew elbow or armchair, dating to
Elm, Yew
Early Victorian Low Back Windsor Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
St042 Early Victorian Windsor chair in ash and elm wood, having arched back with centre splat
Ash
Victorian Nursing or Fireside Chair
Located in Savannah, GA
A charming low Victorian Nursing or Fireside Chair covered in a taupe Swedish linen and tufted on
Brass
Morris & Co Lath back Chair for Liberty with a cane seat
By Morris & Co.
Located in London, GB
A lovely Victorian Morris & Co Arts & Crafts low chair for Liberty London, made between circa 1890
Cane, Wood
Antique Armchair Cocktail Chair, Lounge Chair, 19th Century, Victorian
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A low Victorian cocktail chair or occasional chair of generous proportions, and upholstered finish
Mahogany
Victorian Low Back Reclining Chair
Located in New York, NY
A small Victorian low back reclining chair. Upholstered in original velvet with a needle point
Velvet
Sold
H 35 in W 23 in D 20 in
Antique Windsor Arm Chair, Victorian, Elm + Yew, Low Back, Scotland 1850, B2759
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Windsor arm chair, Victorian, elm + yew, low back, Scotland 1850, B2759 Scotland 1850
Elm, Yew
Tall Decorative Organic Ceramic Lamp, Danish Midcentury, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A rare tall Danish Mid-Century Modern brutalist stoneware lamp in a beautiful vintage condition. Dark earthen colors. Crafted in Denmark in the 1970s. A beautiful vintage lamp well ...
Ceramic
Rosso 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
$798Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
$26,000
H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
$750
H 20.48 in W 33.47 in D 20.48 in
Danish Mid Century Folding Table with a Drawer in Oak, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Introducing a Danish mid-century folding table crafted in oak and inspired by the iconic style of Henning Kjærnulf, made in the 1960s. Crafted from oak, the table exudes warmth and n...
Oak
$4,800 / set
H 29.53 in W 27.96 in D 39.38 in
Mid Century Lounge/Sun Chairs in Pine and Striped Cotton Canvas, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A refined pair of sun deck lounge chairs crafted from solid pine, featuring strong leather strap detailing and built for lasting comfort. The seats are made with high-quality, stripe...
Leather, Canvas, Pine
$3,900
H 16.15 in W 78.75 in D 47.25 in
Danish Modern Daybed, Reupholstered, Made in Pine, by Nyt i Bo, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A large Danish mid century daybed in solid pine, reupholstered in grey wool. Made by a Danish company "Nyt i Bo" in 1970s. This daybed can also be used as a couch or a freestandin...
Wool, Pine
$5,200
H 38.98 in W 48.82 in D 20.87 in
19th Century Antique Painted Pine Cabinet, Italian Cabinetmaker, Made in Tuscany
Located in Odense, DK
This charming 18th-century painted pine cabinet, crafted by an Italian cabinetmaker in Tuscany, is a rustic masterpiece. Made from sturdy pine, it showcases the traditional Arte Pove...
Pine
$6,600 / set
H 33.86 in W 26.78 in D 30.71 in
A Pair of Danish Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Beech & Lambswool, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful pair of curved lounge chairs, reupholstered in shearling lambswool, designed by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. Made of sturdy beech wood and adorned with cozy lambsw...
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Beech
$1,500
H 18.11 in W 16.34 in D 1.18 in
Rustic Tramp Art Wall Mirror, Notch Cut Design Handcarved, Austria ca. 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Lovely rustic Tramp Art wall mirror from the late 19th century in Austria around 1880. Elaborately hand carved out of basswood this over 140 year old Tramp Art mirror comes with a ve...
Mirror, Softwood
Vintage Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair From Sweden, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair From Sweden, Circa 1970. Solid beech frame with original brown leather cushions. Some wear and use.
Leather
$1,233Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 39.38 in W 29.53 in D 21.66 in
Pair 19th Century French Armchairs Louis XV Style
Located in Roma, IT
This beautiful pair of 19th Century armchairs in the French Louis XV style, features a comfortably curved and enveloping back and a loose, but tailored, padded seat cushion. Upholst...
Wood, Fabric
Tête-à-tête Settee by Randy Culler for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
An innovative tête-à-tête de-sign by Randy R. Culler for Thayer Coggin, Inc. This is Thayer Coggin’s newfangled version of a victorian courting settee. The two curves allow the seate...
Upholstery, Wood
$1,800
H 30.71 in W 59.85 in D 26.78 in
Danish Cabinetmaker, Desk / Dining Table in Oak, Baroque Style, 1970s
By Martin Nyrop, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Odense, DK
This piece is a versatile desk or small dining table crafted in oak, showcasing the elegance of Baroque style with a touch of mid-century modernity. Made in the 1970s by a Danish cab...
Oak
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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