18 Century Wood Arm Chair
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
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20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
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Wood
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Wood
Late 20th Century French Country Dining Room Chairs
Cherry
Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
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Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Chairs
Maple
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Muslin, Wood
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Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Windsor Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
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Fabric, Wood, Paint
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Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Lacquer, Foam, Fabric, Walnut, Wood, Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
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Wood
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Chrome
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Mahogany
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
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Mahogany
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Maple
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
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Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Leather, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
20th Century American Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Primitive Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
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Fabric, Walnut
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Mid-20th Century North American Louis XV Chairs
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Fabric, Wood
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Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
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18 Century Wood Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 18 Century Wood Arm Chair?
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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