Windsor Spindle Back
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Benches
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Chairs
Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Slovenian International Style Windsor Chairs
Beech
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Windsor Chairs
Cherry
Antique 1860s English Victorian Windsor Chairs
Wood, Ash
Late 20th Century American Other Windsor Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Windsor Chairs
Oak
Antique 1890s Country Windsor Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1970s American American Classical Side Chairs
Maple
Vintage 1960s American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Cherry
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs
Maple, Oak, Pine
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Primitive Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Other Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Benches
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Beech
Vintage 1950s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Windsor Chairs
Elm, Oak
2010s European Chairs
Ash, Oak
Early 20th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Elm, Oak
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Folk Art Side Chairs
Hardwood, Paint
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1950s American Adirondack Dining Room Chairs
Hickory, Pine
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century English Country Windsor Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Windsor Chairs
Leather, Maple
Antique 19th Century American Windsor Chairs
Chestnut
Vintage 1950s Slovenian International Style Windsor Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Maple
Antique 19th Century English Windsor Chairs
Antique 1780s English Georgian Windsor Chairs
Ash
Antique 1880s Country Windsor Chairs
Ash
20th Century English British Colonial Windsor Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century British Windsor Chairs
Elm
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Welsh Folk Art Windsor Chairs
Ash, Oak
20th Century American Windsor Chairs
Poplar
20th Century American Windsor Chairs
Poplar
2010s American Windsor Chairs
Ash
Antique Early 19th Century American Primitive Windsor Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Elm
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Elm
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Maple
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Benches
Wood, Pine
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Maple
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Welsh Armchairs
Elm, Ash
Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Benches
Maple, Pine
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Elm
Antique 19th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Antique 1750s English George II Armchairs
Elm, Yew
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Benches
Wood, Cherry
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American American Craftsman Benches
Oak, Pine
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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.
- What is a Windsor back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
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