18th Century Hand Carved Chair
Antique 1780s English Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Armchairs
Brass
Antique 1780s English Chippendale Armchairs
Muslin, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British Dutch Colonial Armchairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Armchairs
Brass
Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Upholstery, Pine, Paint
Antique 1780s French Prints
Wood, Paper
Antique 1790s American Hepplewhite Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Satinwood, Muslin
1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Muslin, Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
2010s Indian Louis XV Dining Room Sets
Bronze, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Louis XV Dining Room Sets
Bronze, Sheet Metal
Vintage 1940s English Georgian Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1890s English Chippendale Footstools
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
20th Century British Chippendale Armchairs
Textile, Upholstery, Beech, Softwood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century English George III Tables
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
1990s French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 18th Century English Primitive Armchairs
Oak
Antique 1860s English Louis XIII Dining Room Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Brutalist Dining Room Sets
Metal, Brass
Antique 18th Century English Armchairs
Sycamore
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Armchairs
Rush, Maple
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Dining Room Tables
Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech
Antique 18th Century George II Fireplaces and Mantels
Marble, Statuary Marble
Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech
Antique 1830s William IV Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
Antique 1780s Hepplewhite Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Pine
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Prints
Giltwood
20th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables
Marble
Antique 1770s English Chippendale Armchairs
Muslin, Mahogany
2010s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Metal
Late 20th Century American Georgian Console Tables
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Marble, Gold
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Marble, Breccia Marble, Bronze
Antique 1870s French Gothic Chaise Longues
Textile, Oak
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Paintings
Gesso, Canvas, Wood
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs
Brass
Antique 1790s American American Colonial Armchairs
Muslin, Upholstery, 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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