Wooden Farmhouse Chairs
Early 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Elm
20th Century Belgian Country Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Oak
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Oak
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Oak, Wool
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Wool, Oak
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Wool, Oak
Mid-20th Century Unknown American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Textile, Rush, Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Country Corner Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Country Dining Room Chairs
Oak
20th Century Belgian Country Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
20th Century Belgian Country Dining Room Chairs
Oak
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Gustavian Dining Room Tables
Wood
19th Century Interior Paintings
Oil
Antique 19th Century Spanish Baroque End Tables
Walnut
1940s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Late 20th Century End Tables
Wood
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Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Wood
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Dining Room Sets
Damask, Linen
20th Century Belgian French Provincial Dining Room Tables
Oak
Antique 1890s English Victorian Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Benches
Wood
20th Century Belgian French Provincial Dining Room Tables
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Windsor Chairs
Yew
20th Century Unknown Colonial Revival Chairs
Cane, Wood
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20th Century American Louis XV Side Chairs
20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 1880s Scottish Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century Swedish Country Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Scandinavian Country Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Country Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s German Country Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Country Windsor Chairs
Ash
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Belgian French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century British Country Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Spanish Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century Scandinavian Country Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century European Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Beech
20th Century European Country Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Hardwood, Straw
Antique 1840s French French Provincial Dining Room Tables
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Farm Tables
Cherry
Antique Early 1900s Scandinavian Rustic Armchairs
Hardwood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
20th Century Belgian Country Armchairs
Oak
20th Century Belgian French Provincial Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1920s British Country Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Federal Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Dutch Country Corner Chairs
Wood, Cane
Late 20th Century English French Provincial Farm Tables
Pine
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Farm Tables
Antique Late 18th Century English Benches
Oak
Wooden Farmhouse Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
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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 ExpertAugust 16, 2019
A wooden rocking chair can be cleaned using a sponge, soap, and water. After, you should proceed to pat the rocking chair down with a cloth.
- Are wooden high chairs safe?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021While antique wooden high chairs look nice and are a fun idea, they are not often the safest choice of seating for babies. Old fashioned wooden high chairs that feature removable wooden trays or arms don't typically meet modern safety standards. Parents must be cautious if they wish to use these chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The cost of a wooden rocking chair varies depending on the type of wood used, its finish and craftsmanship. Also, the period that the rocking chair belongs to will define the price of the chair. An antique rocking chair might cost between $500 and $1,500 while a contemporary rocking chair may cost somewhere between $150 and $400. Find a variety of antique, vintage, and contemporary wooden rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sgabello is the name of the Renaissance stool or simple chair with a wooden back and an octagon-shaped seat. Normally, these wood furnishings showed off ornate carvings. They remained popular throughout Europe through the end of the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sgabello chairs.
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