Victorian Spindle Back
Early 20th Century American Victorian Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Benches
Maple
Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Iron, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Side Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Oak
Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Plastic
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Children's Furniture
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Elm, Oak
Antique 1870s English Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British Colonial Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Chairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century British Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century British Armchairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century British Chairs
Ash, Elm
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Elm
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Elm
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Wood, Ash, Elm
Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Elm
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century North American Victorian Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Victorian dresses consist of two parts, the bodice and the skirt. What makes Victorian dresses special and distinctive is the ample back of the skirt which is supported by a bustle. The bustle is not a part of the dress; it is an undergarment that’s similar to a half slip with enough support to lift the heavy fabrics of a Victorian skirt. Shop a collection of vintage clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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