English Chinoiserie Chair
Antique Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Cane, Paint, Softwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Chairs
Linen, Wood
Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Classical Roman Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century British Side Chairs
Antique 19th Century Classical Roman Chairs
Wood
Antique 1880s English Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century English Regency Revival Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1800s English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Gold
Antique 19th Century English Regency Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1890s English Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Other Side Chairs
Faux Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Armchairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1940s English Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century English Side Chairs
Wood, Paint, Rattan
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 1720s English George I Side Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century British Rococo Armchairs
Lacquer, Linen
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Chairs
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Corner Chairs
Linen, Wood, Bamboo
Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Corner Chairs
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century British Chairs
Wood, Cane
Antique 1790s Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1890s English Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century English Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Bamboo, Paint
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Side Chairs
Satinwood
20th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century European Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Children's Furniture
Fabric, Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Children's Furniture
Fabric, Bamboo
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Chairs
Beech, Lacquer
Antique Early 19th Century American Queen Anne Chairs
Paint
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Bamboo, Paint
1990s American Chinoiserie Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Benches
Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
20th Century English Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century English Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chairs
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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.
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