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Seating For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 18th Century
French Chaise Longue Louis XVI
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French chaise lounge Louis XVI. Late period 18th to early 19th century. The frame is wonderfully sculpted with the left side elegantly raised sloping lower to the right side. Intricately carved detailed frame with turned rope top of frame, stepped leafs to the arms with intricate architectural detail to lower frame. Padded inset armrest with scrolled ends. Fluted leg tops adorned with floret detail. An exceptional and stunning period shape having a full back rest surround. Cushion maintains original horse hair fill. Beautifully upholstered in Nina Campbell. Very good condition. France 1800 Exceptional Antique French Chaise...
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Early 1800s French Louis XVI Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Hickory

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Period Hand Carved Walnut Bergeres, Armchairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
From a home in Versailles, France, this pair of early nineteenth century French Empire period bergeres or armchairs is constructed of solid walnut with a rich patina that only comes ...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of Six Mid-century Italian Modern Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs 70s
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Set of six Cesca chairs, model B32, made in Italy in the 1970s. Some show signs of wear on the chrome but in general they are in good condition. Black lacquered beech wood frames an...
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Early 17th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Large Set of Antique Solid Oak French Monastery Dining Chairs Up to 42 Pieces
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful large set of 10 dining chairs that originate in a Northern French monastery. The chairs were made in the finest quality European summer oak in the late 1800s. The set presented here has 10 chairs, but we have 42 pieces available. The chairs were located in the monasteries mess hall...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Seating

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Oak

Antique American Country Painted Pine Live Edge Bench
Located in Forney, TX
A rustic, primitive painted pine table / bench, with a live edge wood slap, loaded with interesting character, having rich antique wood color and tone, with outstanding warm, rustic patina throughout. A wonderful example of early American farm house...
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19th Century Rustic Antique Seating

Materials

Pine, Paint

Wonderful Pair of Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Bergères
Located in New York, NY
A nice pair of late 19th century Louis XV style carved wood bergères High backs and wide seats with hand carved designed frames.
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Unusual Pair of 18th Century George III Cherry Chairs, Chippendale Period
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fabulous and rare pair of George III cherry wood chairs in original 'Country House' Condition, Circa 1760-1770. The carved cresting rail is decorated with soft sweeping carved ...
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18th Century Antique Seating

Materials

Cherry

Set of 2 Biedermeier Cane Chairs in Cherry Wood, Austria, Early 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Two beautiful chairs in Biedermeier style come from Austria, early 19th century. They are made of cherry wood, while the seats are made of a characteristic Viennese weave. The set is...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seating

Materials

Cane, Cherry

19th Century French Petite Foot Stool with Aubusson
Located in Dallas, TX
Pretty 19th century French petite foot stool with Aubusson. A beautiful decorative accessory!
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19th Century French Aubusson Antique Seating

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Frederick Loeser & Co Yellow American Primitive Hitchcock Painted Side Chair 'A'
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Frederick Loeser & Co yellow American primitive Hitchcock style painted side chair (A). Item features floral painted backrest, spindle back, c...
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Late 19th Century North American American Colonial Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Orig. CHARLESTON BATTERY BENCH, Lowcountry Cypress & Cast Iron, Dk. Green, 4 ft.
Located in Charleston, SC
This is the BIRLANT exclusive original CHARLESTON BATTERY BENCH with heaviest weight cast iron sides made from the 19th century original pattern and dur...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Children's Club Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Adorable children's armchair of the 1950s Original by its dimensions (seat height 25cm), its wooden compass feet, its hull trimmed with brown leather ...
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1650s French Antique Seating

Materials

Faux Leather

Mid-19th Century St. Croix Regency Mahogany and Cane Rocking Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
A Caribbean Regency mahogany and cane rocking chair from St. Croix, circa 1860, featuring scroll arms and handwoven caning. The mahogany is sun bleached and the runners were replaced...
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19th Century Virgin Islands Regency Antique Seating

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Cane, Mahogany, Oak

Italian Hand Painted Sleigh Settee, Antiqued Blue Crackle Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian hand painted settee, antiqued blue crackle finish, upholstered in a linen fabric, 50/50, kiln dried hardwood, sprung decking, hand made in Los Angeles. Includes two 26" x 26"...
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Early 18th Century American Regency Antique Seating

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood

18th Century Dutch Rosewood and Fruitwood Marquetry Sofa
Located in CABA, AR
In the opulent realm of 18th-century Dutch furniture, the rosewood sofa with intricate marquetry in fruitwood stands as an epitome of elegance and craftsmanship. Crafted during the ...
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Mid-18th Century European Antique Seating

Materials

Silk, Fruitwood, Rosewood

Antique Country French Walnut Ladder Back Settee or Radassier with Rush Seat
Located in Birmingham, AL
A handsome Country French settee or radassier handcrafted of walnut near Bayeux, a medieval town on the Aure river in the Normandy region of northwestern France, circa 1890s. Featuri...
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1890s French Antique Seating

Materials

Rush, Walnut

19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut Lounge Chairs - Antique Fauteuils
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large pair of antique French Napoleon III lounge chairs made of hand crafted Walnut, in good condition. The detailed Fauteuils have a slightly reclined backrest with wide armrests,...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut

18th Century English Stickback Windsor Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite 18th-century English stickback Windsor armchair is a testament to the timeless craftsmanship of the period. Its robust structure, crafted from elm, showcases a thick s...
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18th Century British Primitive Antique Seating

Materials

Elm

18th Century English Stickback Windsor Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
This 18th-century English elm wood stickback Windsor armchair presents an aura of understated elegance and historical depth. Stripped of its original paint, the chair now bares the n...
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18th Century English Primitive Antique Seating

Materials

Elm

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Sofa in Original Paint By Johan Lindgren
Located in Wichita, KS
A fine period Gustavian sofa, hand-scraped to the original paint, and newly upholstered with nail head trim, circa 1780. Rosettes on the leg posts with tapered and fluted legs. Signe...
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

French 18th Century Carved and Painted Louis XVI Daybed
Located in New Orleans, LA
French 18th century carved and painted Louis XVI daybed in the form of a sleigh bed, with a beautiful patina of the classic French green paint. This kind of furniture was used in the...
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18th Century French Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of beautiful period Louis XV Walnut Armchairs
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A Pair of Louis XV Carved Walnut Fauteuils a la Reine Chairs, Circa 1735. Wonderful carving showing the rococo influence of the time. Carving is a fine example showing great detail...
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Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Rare Set of Four Giltwood Stools, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Rome, IT
These finely carved and gilded square stools add a beautiful touch to your living spaces. They are carved on all four sides with elegant cabriole legs. Excellent condition of gilding...
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Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Giltwood

French 19th Century Chaise with Wooden Arm Details
Located in Buchanan, NY
Classic French 19th century Napoleon III tufted chaise lounge with exposed wooden details on the arms. The chaise has been stripped down to the muslin and is ready to be upholstered....
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Antique High Back Wooden Throne Chair with Richly Hand-Carved Back and Skirt
Located in Yonkers, NY
A high back wooden "Throne" chair from the 19th century with richly carved back and skirt. This majestic 19th-century wooden "Throne" chair, originating from India, stands as a remar...
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19th Century Indian Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Hand Carved and Painted side Chairs in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
French hand carved side chairs in Louis XV style beautifully hand painted in light green with gilt wood accents. Both are upholstered in floral silk textile and are in very good orig...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Silk, Wood

Side Chair by Danish Artist Jørgen Roed, Denmark 1840’s
Located in Valby, 84
Rare and uncommon side chair crafted attributes to renowned artist Jørgen Roed in Denmark during the 1840s. With its exquisite craftsmanship and historical significance, this chair i...
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1840s Danish Other Antique Seating

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century French Brown Leather Club Armchairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A fine pair of stunning quality 19th century French brown leather library armchairs, standing on turned oak legs. Very comfortable with great colour to the leather. Retaining the ori...
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19th Century French Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Wingback in Wool by De La Cuona, England circa 1800
Located in Culver City, CA
England circa 1800 Antique frame, newly upholstered in wool blend by De La Cuona. 31.5”w x 28”d x 51”h x 17”seat
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Early 1800s English Antique Seating

Materials

Wool, Wood

Pair of 19th Century Queen Anne Style Chippendale Rush Seat Side Chairs
Located in Lomita, CA
This pair of 19th Century Queen Anne side chairs with rush seats are in fine condition. This pair presents so beautifully with the maple wood, which has developed a fine patina over ...
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Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Seating

Materials

Maple

A Set of Seven George III Irish Walnut Dining Chairs 18th Century, Great Scale.
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Set of Seven George III Walnut Dining Chairs, Great Exaggerated Details To The Carving. Priced Per Chair. 18th Century Height 38 x width 24 x depth 21 inches.
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18th Century Northern Irish George III Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Wingback Chair, England circa 1830
Located in Culver City, CA
England circa 1830 In embroidered linen, on original antique wooden legs and casters. 33.5”w x 35”d x 41.5”h x 20”seat
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1830s English Antique Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood

Antique Black Forest Sofa Ensemble Swiss (5) Pieces Photoshopped with Linen
Located in Chicago, IL
Linen version of Old Plank's Black Forest furniture. We look at Black Forest furniture as being both a bit rustic and a little whimsical. Black Forest furniture dates from the late 1...
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1890s Swiss Black Forest Antique Seating

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Empire Chaise Lounge, Austria Circa 1810
Located in New York, NY
Empire Recamiere in ash-tree veneered with fire gilt bronze rosettes on the curved backrest and feet. Measuring 155 cm in length with a seat height of 40 cm, this recamier has underg...
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1810s Austrian Empire Antique Seating

Materials

Bronze

Wood Block Stool from Norway, 18th C
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Primitive Wood Block Stool from Norway, 18th C A unique masterpiece hailing from the serene landscapes of Norway. This stool embodies the essence of Nordic craftsmanship, bringing a ...
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Mid-18th Century Norwegian Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Louis XVI Giltwood Armchairs, Florentine Silk Fabric Set of Six
Located in Firenze, IT
A fabulous set of six antique early 18th century Louis XVI armchairs, masterfully hand carved and entirely gilded with gold leaf. The curved backrest centered by a sculpted pattern ...
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18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

Rustic mid-century wooden stool with legs made of a tree branch, France, 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / stool / rustic / Mid-century An unique stool made in France around 1850. Handpicked from trees in the heart of France, this stool showcases the timeless beauty of na...
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1850s French Rustic Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Wooden Hand Carved Long Church Benches
Located in Sofia, BG
Large French benches in hand carved wood in very good authentic stable condition. France, circa 1860
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Victorian 19th Century Walnut Salon Stool
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Excellent Quality Mid 19th Century, Victorian Period, Walnut Rectangular Salon Stool Having Delightful Old Needlework Tapestry Seat, Over Crispl Carved Moulded Frame, Raised On El...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

19Thc Windsor High Back Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc High back Windsor arm chair with bamboo turnings.This chair is very comfortable and sturdy.A great desk or side chair.
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1850s American Adirondack Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Stunning 19th Century Art Nouveau Cast Iron French Daybed
Located in Hastings, GB
An absolutely gorgeous cast iron day bed, made in France circa 1890, the deeply cast floral design with acanthus leaves and scrolls, it exudes early ...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Seating

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Iron

Pair of Late 19th Century Syrian Ebonized Mother of Pearl Inlaid Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Late 19th Century Syrian ebonized wood and mother-of-pearl inlaid chairs, each with back having spindle turned reticulated panels, above a golden upholstered seat and back, a...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

French Louis XV Carved Giltwood High Back Bergeres Circa 1850
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid 19th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood High Back Bergeres recently covered in white fabric upholstery. 8 way hand tied coil spring foundation.
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1850s French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric

17th Century English Wainscot Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite 17th-century English oak Wainscot armchair stands as a testament to the era's masterful craftsmanship and artistic expression. The chair's standout feature, a carved d...
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17th Century English Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Scottish George III Laburnum Carver Armchair Of Generous Proportions.
Located in Skipton, GB
A fine and rare George III Laburnum Armchair of large proportions and of a good colour and patina. Having a well shaped top rail, a shaped and fretted splat and well shaped arms that...
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Late 18th Century Scottish Antique Seating

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Hardwood

Early 18th Century Oak Settle.
Located in Skipton, GB
Early 18th Century Oak Settle in very good original condition, retaining all the original rails , arms and legs. Having the original front and side stretchers, the rear one is missin...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Seating

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Oak

Carved Dutch Curule Chair, circa 1895
Located in Evergreen, CO
With a curule, throne like design and intricate Dutch carvings, this exquisite Dagobert style chair is a masterpiece. Crafted from oak and finished with a dark stain, the chair featu...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Seating

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Oak

19th century Mahogany cabriole legged footstool
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very smart late 19th century mahogany framed footstool. Elegant design with the cabriole legs. Nice size and overall condition is very clean. Height 40cm Width at widest po...
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19th Century Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Walnut Needlepoint T Back Desk Chair, America 1910, H1159
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut Needlepoint T Back Desk Chair, America 1910, H1159 American 1910 Solid wlanut Original finish Open T back with needlepoint seat Supported by shaped legs Nice quality ...
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1880s American Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Two Oak Art Nouveau Side Chairs by Emile Gallé, 1890s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Art Nouveau side chairs. Design by Emile Gallé. Striking French design from the 1890s. Solid oak frames with original sycamore decorations of flowers in ...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Seating

Materials

Oak, Sycamore

Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Fruitwood Side Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of beautifully honey colored fruitwood Biedermeier side chairs, with gently curved rectangular backs, the top and side inlaid with banding, the splat carved with a stylized flower head, on sabre legs. Newly upholstered in black Prussian horse hair fabric...
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1810s German Biedermeier Antique Seating

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Fruitwood

19th Century Louis XV Style Settee
Located in Houston, US
19th century Louis XV style settee with beautifully hand carved floral motifs, scroll work arms and six cabriole legs all consistent with the Louis XV style. Upholstered in a muslin ...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Muslin, Wood

Fine late 19th Century French Wooden Bench
Located in Mjöhult, SE
fine late 19th century French wooden bench with an great original surface and shape. Ca 1890 France.
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Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Primitive Swedish Chair in Remnants of Original Red Paint
Located in Houston, TX
Primitive Swedish chair in remnants of original red paint, circa 1820. Decorative Scandinavian-style carved back.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Primitive Antique Seating

Materials

Pine

Scandinavian folk art chair circa 1830-50s
Located in Farsta, SE
Scandinavian folk art chair circa 1830-50s Most likely from Norway. Beautiful patina with an amazing form and glow. Made out of birch wood. Heigth: 66 cm/25.9 inch Depth: 38 cm/14...
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1830s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Antique Seating

Materials

Birch

Pair of Early Georgian Vernacular Hall Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of unusual early Georgian period walnut hall chairs of 'ladderback' design,  English, circa 1740. Why we like it A very rare example of vernacular design to be so superbly cr...
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Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Rococo Swedish Side Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Swedish rococo period chairs, hand-carved circa 1750-1789. Finish gently scraped back to original and early layers of paint in shades of red. Sold together and priced $2,900 ...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Seating

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Pine

19th Century Biedermeier Set of Three Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This fine walnut Viennese Biedermeier chairs were made circa 1825-30. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and ex...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Unique Chairs, Sofas and Other Seating for Sale on 1stDibs

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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