1950s Oak Child's Chapel School Chair by Elm and Beech
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century era oak child's chapel school chair by Elm and Beech. Perfect for adding a touch of
1950s English Vintage Oak School Chair
Oak
1950s Oak Child's Chapel School Chair by Elm and Beech
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century era oak child's chapel school chair by Elm and Beech. Perfect for adding a touch of
Oak
Set of 4 Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This quartet of Amsterdam School dining chairs, crafted from oak and featuring black upholstered
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
$1,095Sale Price|20% Off
H 39.38 in W 23.63 in D 31.5 in
Vintage 1950's Oak Combined school Desk and Chair "George M Hammer & Co London"
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Vintage 1950's Oak Combined school Desk and Chair "George M Hammer & Co London." It will transform
Steel
Unavailable
H 28.5 in W 21 in D 18 in
Gordon Russell Mid-Century Modern Cotswold School Arts & Crafts Ten Oak Chairs
By Gordon Russell
Located in London, GB
A rare and iconic set of ten, oak “Coventry Cathedral” chairs by Gordon Russell Ltd, circa 1960
French School Chairs w/ Drawer
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great pair of French School chairs with drawer under wood seat. Cream metal tube with wonderful
Metal
Sold
H 44 in W 33.5 in D 36 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley School Oak Morris Style Chair, circa 1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
A antique Arts & Crafts Stickley School Morris style chair features oak construction with mortise
Faux Leather, Oak
Set of Six Tubax School Chairs
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Los Angeles, CA
thick tubular metal framed chairs have solid oak seats and backs. Set of six price.
Metal
Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley School Mission Oak Rocking Chair by Harden
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts mission oak Gustav Stickley school rocker by Harden Furniture features
Upholstery, Oak
Set of Six Art Deco Oak Amsterdam School Dining Chairs '6'
Located in London, GB
A set of six Art Deco dining chairs in the Amsterdam School manner. Generous sized oak dining
Wood, Oak
Sold
H 36.5 in W 18.25 in D 18 in
Six Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Brooks School Dining Chairs, c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
A set of six arts and Crafts Mission dining chairs in the manner of Brooks offer oak construction
Oak, Upholstery
Sold
H 48.75 in W 21 in L 48.75 in
Ernest Gimson, Ten Arts & Crafts Cotswold School Oak Ladder Back Dining Chairs
By Ernest Gimson
Located in London, GB
After a design by Ernest Gimson. A set of ten high back Arts & Crafts Cotswold School oak ladder
Oak
Pair of Art Deco, Amsterdam School Arm Chairs
By Frits Spanjaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Art Deco Amsterdam school oak arm chairs with Deco carved detail and leather seating
Leather, Oak
Hague School Art Deco Set of 4 Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A scarce set of dining chairs by accomplished Hague School designer Cornelis Van Der Sluys. The
Oak
Cotswold School Rocking Chair Made From Ash by Edward Gardiner
By Ernest Gimson, Edward Gardiner
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Cotswold School rocking chair, made by Edward Gardiner. These tradition chairs are
Oak
Set of Six Art Deco Amsterdam School Dining Chairs '6'
Located in London, GB
A set of six dining chairs. Art deco in the Amsterdam School style, Holland, c1930s
Wood, Oak
Sold
H 44.1 in W 17.33 in D 18.51 in
Brutalist Solid Oak Art Dining Chairs by "Kunstmeubelen De Puydt", Belgium 1970s
By De Puydt
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Kunstmeubelen De Puydt's Brutalist Solid Oak Art Dining Chairs, crafted in Belgium during the 1970s. These
Oak
Six High Back Dining Room Chairs in the School of Frank Lloyd Wright
By Henredon
Located in Bellport, NY
Six fabulous hand crafted Frank Lloyd Wright style dining room chairs for Heritage Henredon 1950s
Fabric, Oak
Set of '6' Art Deco Dining Chairs, Netherlands, Circa 1930
Located in Culver City, CA
Set of (6) Art Deco dining chairs Netherlands Circa 1930 Amsterdam School chairs, constructed
Oak
Vintage Industrial Child's Chair
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Lovely American vintage industrial oak child's school chair on single iron pedestal base.
Iron
Sold
H 39 in W 33.5 in D 40.5 in
Stickley School Arts &Crafts Mission Oak Slat Side Morris Chair 20thC
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
*** Arts &Crafts Mission Oak Slat Side Morris Chair in the Manner of Stickley with Upholstered Seat & Back
Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 29.75 in W 42.75 in D 37.5 in
Pair Vintage Stickley Prairie School Arts & Crafts Oak Spindle Arm Chairs 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Stickley Prairie School Arts & Crafts Oak Arm Chairs Signed 20thC Measures - 29 5/8" x 42 5/8" x 37 1/2" A
Oak
Sold
H 40.75 in W 34.25 in D 39.5 in
Arts & Crafts Stickley School Mission Oak Morris Chair and Ottoman, 20th Century
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mission Oak Morris chair and ottoman in the manner of Stickley Bros. offers reclining back, slat
Oak
Sold
H 78 in W 39 in D 19 in
R. J. Horner School Carved Oak Mirrored Chair Form Bench Hall Tree, circa 1910
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique R.J. Horner School carved oak chair form hall tree features scroll form crest above oval
Bronze
An Amsterdam School Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
An Amsterdam School desk chair. Oak and macassar-ebony armrests; Holland, circa 1915.
Oak, Macassar, Ebony
Vintage Oak School Chairs
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage oak school chairs with stainless steel frame and floating oak veneered bent-ply back and
Teak
Sunday school Benches
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
We have 18 of these five seater Oak Sunday school benches. Beautiful simple constructio, very
Oak
Set of Four Stacking French School Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
These industrial yet warm chairs will make sturdy versatile and interesting seating in any space
Steel
Cotswold School Oak Elbow Chair
Located in London, GB
A Cotswold school oak elbow chair in the 18th century revival taste, by Howard, c.1900.
1920s English Oak and Iron School Desk with Mounted Chair
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a gorgeous, 1920s English oak school desk with a mounted chair and iron base. Inkwell
Oak
Vintage Danish School Chairs
Located in Vancouver, BC
Stack-able oak school chairs with black coated tube metal legs. Slight curve in back for extra
Metal
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Set of 4 French Art Deco Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 4 French Art Deco blackened wood dining chairs with a rosewood veneered back rest.
Wood
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
$2,579 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. Available In patinated unlacquerd brass or aged silver and steel with (1) E26 m...
Steel, Brass, Gold, Silver
$673Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$5,200 / set
H 31.7 in W 18.9 in D 18.51 in
Silvio Coppola for Bernini Set of Four Dining Chairs in Brown Leather
By Silvio Coppola, Bernini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Silvio Coppola for Bernini, set of four dining chairs model 330, leather, walnut, Italy, 1960s. This magnificent set of dining chairs by the renowned Italian designer Silvio Coppola...
Leather, Beech
$2,705 / set
H 33.67 in W 22.64 in D 17.92 in
Two Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armchairs, by Frits Spanjaard, 1920s
By Frits Spanjaard
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant pair of Art Deco Amsterdamse School armchairs. Design by Frits Spanjaard. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak frames with brown faux leather upholste...
Faux Leather, Oak
Pair of Rey Bedside Tables, in Summer Aged Oak, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our artisan-made Rey Bedside Tables. A pair of side tables combining a classical twisted rope detail with clean-lined simplicity. Our Rey Collection conjures memories of ...
Oak, Wood, Walnut
Custom Plaster Lev Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Custom plaster cone-shaped lev fixture. Please note this is customizable. All our fixtures are UL wired. This one uses (1) Edison bulb at 40 watts in E-26 socket. Lead time is 8-12...
Plaster
$2,350 / item
H 33.86 in W 17.52 in D 20.08 in
8 Fine French 1950s Beech Dining Chairs (priced per chair)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Eight fine French Mid-Century solid beech side chairs with a cross shaped cut out handle in the seat back. Minimum purchase is 2 chairs.
Beech
"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
"Marchand" Scalloped Oak 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
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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