18th Century Hand Carved Chair
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Textile, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Sofas
Linen, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Stools
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Stone, Limestone
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Antique 18th Century English Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Farm Tables
Wood, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Pine
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Iron
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Armchairs
Oak, Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing...
Mirror, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century German Baroque Armchairs
Pine
Early 20th Century American Georgian Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1730s French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Oak
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Gueridon
Wood, Giltwood
Antique 1760s Belgian George III Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Stone, Limestone
Antique 18th Century British Jacobean Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Armchairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Wool, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Wool, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIII Side Tables
Chestnut, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XIV Side Tables
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century British George III Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 17th Century European Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Rococo Armchairs
Cotton, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century Portuguese Rococo Side Tables
Chestnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Farm Tables
Fruitwood
Antique Early 18th Century French Regency Armchairs
Textile, Tapestry, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Velvet, Cane, Oak
20th Century Unknown Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Furniture
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Pine
Antique 17th Century European Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Fabric, Paint, Wood, Upholstery, Textile
Antique Late 18th Century European Country Demi-lune Tables
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century Chinese Armchairs
Pearwood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech, Fabric
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Danish Rococo Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 1760s French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1760s English George III Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century French Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Silk, Wood, Mahogany
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18th Century Hand Carved Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 18th Century Hand Carved 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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