Early American Windsor Chair
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Windsor Chairs
Elm
Antique Early 19th Century American Windsor Chairs
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Hardwood
Early 20th Century American American Classical Windsor Chairs
Hardwood
Early 20th Century American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Windsor Chairs
Cherry, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Cherry
Antique 1820s American Federal Side Chairs
Hickory, Pine
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Chairs
Ash, Maple
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Hardwood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century American Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Chairs
Hickory, Walnut
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Maple
Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Side Chairs
Hickory, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s American Colonial Children's Furniture
Maple
Antique 1840s American Country Children's Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Bentwood
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws
Cotton, Yarn
Late 20th Century European Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Maple
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Side Chairs
Beech
20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Ceramic, Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Mongolian Tibetan Trunks and Luggage
Wood, Poplar
Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century North American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Laminate, Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Armchairs
Hardwood
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Antique 19th Century American Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American American Classical Windsor Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Maple
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English Windsor Chairs
Ash
Antique Early 1800s American Windsor Chairs
Ash, Hickory, Pine
Antique Early 19th Century Jamaican American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Hardwood, Mahogany
Antique Early 1800s American Primitive Windsor Chairs
Ash, Hickory, Pine
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Windsor Chairs
Ash, Poplar
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jamaican Windsor Chairs
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Early 20th Century American American Classical Armchairs
Steel
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Primitive Stools
Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Hickory, Pine
Antique 19th Century American Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Windsor Chairs
Early 20th Century American Windsor Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Jamaican American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Antique 18th Century American Windsor Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century North American American Craftsman Windsor Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Maple
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Windsor Chairs
Cane, Oak
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Maple
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Windsor Chairs
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Windsor Chairs
Ash, Sycamore
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Maple
Early 20th Century American Windsor Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Maple
Antique 19th Century American Windsor Chairs
Pine
Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Side Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chairs
Elm
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Maple
Antique Late 19th Century American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chairs
Pine, Hickory
Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Swivel Chairs
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Cherry, Pine
Antique Early 1800s American Side Chairs
Maple, Pine
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Pine
Antique 1820s American Side Chairs
Early 20th Century American American Colonial North and South American Rugs
Wool
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Hickory, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Painted Furniture
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Maple
Early 20th Century American Colonial Armchairs
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Armchairs
Maple
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Maple
Early 20th Century Mission Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Windsor Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Windsor Chairs
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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.
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