Antique Gunlocke Oak Schoolhouse Chair, Circa 1920s
By Gunlocke
Located in Germantown, MD
Office Made by W.H. Gunlocke Chair Co. Wayland, N.Y. Circa 1920. Each chair measures 33″ high, seats are
Oak
Pr. Bank of England Jury Style Chairs by Gunlocke
By Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Bank of England, Jury style arm chairs, by the W.H. Gunlocke Chair Company, circa 1920/40
Wood
Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchairs By Gunlocke
By Gunlocke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of American Mid-Century Modern armchairs by the W. H. Gunlocke Chair Co. feature newly
Walnut
$1,250
H 50.5 in W 18 in D 12 in
Antique Gunlocke Mission Oak Arts & Crafts 5 Tier Slatted Narrow Open Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique W.H. Gunlocke Chair Co Mission Oak Arts & Crafts 5 Tier Small Narrow Slatted Bookcase Stand
Oak
$3,995 / set
H 29.5 in W 26.5 in D 29 in
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Gunlocke Armchairs Gold Leather with Walnut Frames
By Gunlocke
Located in Topeka, KS
, New York where they established the W. H. Gunlocke Chair Company, which initially specialized in
Metal
Pair of Wood Chairs by W H Gunlocke
By Gunlocke
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Very rare W H Gunlocke chairs fully restored with matte finish, circa 1940.
Wood
W.H. Gunlocke Sculpted Walnut Armchair, Cowhide, 1960s
By Gunlocke
Located in Hudson, NY
NY based W.H. Gunlocks company. This version is gorgeous solid sculpted walnut with a magazine rack
Cowhide, Walnut
Classic Set of Four Armchairs by W.H. Gunlocke Chair Co.
By Gunlocke
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of four armchairs by Gunlocke Chair Co of Wayland, NY. With fantastic sculpted walnut wood
Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs by W.H. Gunlocke
By Gunlocke, Jens Risom
Located in Rochester, NY
upholstered seats by W. H. Gunlocke Company, Wayland NY in perfectly aged patina color and overall great
Faux Leather, Walnut
Set of Six W.H. Gunlocke Sculptural Walnut Armchairs
By Gunlocke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six American modern walnut armchairs manufactured by the W.H. Gunlocke Chair Company of
Velvet, Walnut
Pair Of Tufted Arm Chairs By W.H. Gunlocke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of walnut frame chairs with tufted vinyl seats. These are extraordinarily well made by one of the most respected manufacturers in the country, in business since 1902. Simple, mo...
Gunlocke Swivel Chair
By Gunlocke
Located in Culver City, CA
Walnut desk chair manufactured by W.H. Gunlocke Chair Co.
WH Gunlocke Walnut & Leather Swivel Desk Chair
By Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
swivel mechanism for adjustable tilt and height. Signed "W.H. Gunlocke Chair Company, Wayland, NY”. USA
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs by Gunlocke
By Gunlocke, Jens Risom
Located in Rochester, NY
modern lounge chairs by W.H. Gunlocke Company of Wayland, NY
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H 31.5 in W 17.75 in D 17.5 in
MCM Gunlocke Oak and Vinyl Library Chairs, c.1960-2 Green Available
By Gunlocke
Located in San Francisco, CA
green vinyl back rests. Refinished in an oil and paste wax. Creator: W.H. Gunlocke Company. Date of
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Executive Armchairs by Gunlocke, Pair
By Gunlocke
Located in Van Nuys, CA
American Mid-Century furniture. Chairs are made by the W.H. Gunlocke Compay in Weyland, NY. Fabric
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Gunlocke Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
company "W.H. Gunlocke" cipher. If these look familiar, they have a pair on the TV series "Mad Men
Mahogany, PVC
Vintage Adjustable Office Chair by W.H.Gunstock Chair Company
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a handsome and graceful oak and maple adjustable office chair by the W.H.Gunlocke Company
Steel
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H 29.5 in W 26.5 in D 29 in
Pair Mid Century Modern Gunlocke Armchairs Black Leather with Walnut Frames
By Gunlocke
Located in Topeka, KS
Wayland, New York where they established the W. H. Gunlocke Chair Company, which initially specialized in
Metal
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H 34 in W 19 in D 18.75 in
Antique WH Gunlocke Quartersawn Oak Adjustable Swivel Library Office Desk Chair
By Gunlocke
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique W.H. Gunlocke quartersawn oak bankers / lawyers / executive desk chair featuring a slatted
Oak
Pair 60's moderist benches
Located in Hudson, NY
orignial and have the original manufaturers label still attached (W. H. Gunlocke Chair Co. Wayland NY
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H 29.5 in W 26.5 in D 29 in
Set of 6 MCM Gunlocke Armchairs 4 Gold & 2 Black Leather with Walnut Frames
By Gunlocke
Located in Topeka, KS
experts acquired a vacant factory in Wayland, New York where they established the W. H. Gunlocke Chair
Metal
Adjustable Gunlocke Oak Swivel Desk Chair, circa 1940
By Gunlocke
Located in San Francisco, CA
no cracks. Contact us for more shipping options: S16 Home San Francisco Creator: W.H. Gunlocke
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Side Chairs
By Gunlocke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of beautiful midcentury armchairs by W.H. Gunlocke combine sturdy design, beautiful wood
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H 31 in W 24 in D 23.5 in
2 Gunlocke After Risom Mid Century Modern Danish Walnut & Leather Arms Chairs
By Jens Risom, Gunlocke
Located in Dayton, OH
. Gunlocke and four other wood furniture experts buy a vacant factory. The company, originally called the W.H
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Gunlocke Executive Walnut Desk Modified Parsons Style
By Gunlocke
Located in Topeka, KS
, New York. They establish the W. H. Gunlocke Chair Company, which initially specialized in seating for
Walnut
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H 31 in W 23.25 in D 23 in
2 Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut & Olive Green Faux Leather Chairs by Gunlocke
By Gunlocke
Located in Topeka, KS
establish the W. H. Gunlocke Chair Company, which initially specialized in seating for homes, libraries, and
Faux Leather, Walnut
W.H. Gunlocke Walnut Chairs, Set of 3
By Gunlocke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W.H. Gunlocke walnut chairs with sculpted armrests, floating seats and rounded backs. Very
Walnut, Upholstery
Mid-Century Chairs by W.H. Gunlocke, 1950s
By Gunlocke
Located in Pasadena, CA
This excellent example of a Mid-Century chair by W.H. Gunlocke features a walnut frame with strong
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of W.H. Gunlocke Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
seats made by the The W. H. Gunlocke Chair Company. All original labels are intact. Chairs have been
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Eight Armchairs by W.H. Gunlocke
By Gunlocke
Located in Seattle, WA
Stylish and solid, these 1940s armchairs are a simple, modern design with contoured seats, gently tapered front legs, ample armrests and a gently canted seatback for incredible comfo...
Maple
Curved Back Courtroom Bench
By Gunlocke
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This handsomely crafted W.H. Gunlocke Chair Co. curved back courtroom bench would bring stately
Wood
1920s Solid Oak Office Armchair by W.H. Gunlocke Chair Co
By Gunlocke
Located in Pau, FR
sturdy 1920s oak office armchair made by W.H. Gunlocke Chair Company in Wayland, New York. Original
Oak
1920s Solid Oak Office Chair by W.H. Gunlocke Chair Co
By Gunlocke
Located in Pau, FR
oak office chair made by W.H. Gunlocke chair company in Wayland, New York. The chair shows a company
Oak
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H 33.5 in W 20 in D 18.5 in
1920s Solid Oak Office Armchair by W.H. Gunlocke Chair Co, Wayland, NY
By Gunlocke
Located in Pau, FR
sturdy 1920s oak office armchair made by W.H. Gunlocke chair company in Wayland, New York. Original
Oak
Pair of Gunlocke Chairs in Walnut with Suede Upholstery
By Gunlocke
Located in Bridport, CT
Beautiful pair of mid-century W. H. Gunlocke Arm Chairs. Suede Upholstery in great condition
Walnut, Suede
Large Oak Jury Bench att. to Gunlocke
By Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional antique Jury style bench, constructed of solid oak, with a continuous curved backrest and curved back supports. Hard to find form, especially hard to find in this great...
Oak
$2,360
H 45.51 in W 16.25 in D 6.01 in
Liberty & Co. A slim Arts and Crafts oak bookcase with stylized floral cut-outs
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. A slim Arts and Crafts oak bookcase with stylized floral cut-outs to the upper back and Tulip style cut-outs to the sides.
Oak
$1,686
H 49.02 in W 21.46 in D 6.7 in
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts golden oak bookcase flat packed
Located in London, GB
A Liberty and Co Arts and Crafts golden oak bookcase with unusual shelves that slide in from the back giving three different heights, with stylised floral cut-outs to the top and bot...
Oak
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 46 in W 17 in D 11 in
Antique Small NARROW Bookcase by Charles LIMBERT- Stickley era W8011 MUST SELL
By Charles Limbert
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Small Narrow One-Door Bookcase by Charles Limbert - W8011 THE LOCAL WE SELL FOR ARE HEADING TO CA and MUST SELL This is a great looking Antique Charles Limbert Small Cabine...
Oak
Ebonized Bank of England Armchairs
By Sikes Chair Company, Gunlocke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic, maple and oak, bank of England, courthouse, armchairs by Gunlocke, Sikes and Library Bureau Makers in an ebonized finish. The chairs differ ever so slightly due to the maker...
Maple, Oak
Bank of England Jury Chairs by Gunlocke 3 available
By Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
Classic Bank of England, Jury style armchairs, by the Cadillac of this style of chair, Gunlocke, circa 1920/40's. These chairs feature the desirable curved continuous arm, back rest ...
Walnut
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.
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