18th Century New England Chair
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut, Lacquer, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Sheraton Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English George II Armchairs
Giltwood
1990s Regency Revival Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English Adam Style Armchairs
Leather
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Armchairs
Mahogany, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Armchairs
Satinwood
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sofas
Leather
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Cabinets
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Books
Paper
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Metal
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Centerpieces
Ceramic
Antique Late 18th Century American American Classical Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century American Corner Chairs
Maple
Antique Mid-18th Century American American Colonial Corner Chairs
Rope, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Chairs
Brass
Antique 18th Century English Regency Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Windsor Chairs
Ash, Pine
Antique Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Side Chairs
Rush, Maple
Antique 1760s English Chippendale Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century English George II Chairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George II Side Chairs
Antique 1810s American American Classical Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1880s English Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Maple
Antique Late 18th Century Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 1750s English Chippendale Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century European Georgian Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century British George III Prints
Abalone
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century American Armchairs
Antique Late 18th Century American Queen Anne Armchairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Windsor Chairs
Pine, Hickory
Antique Mid-18th Century American Country Chairs
Wood, Cane
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chairs
Pine, Hickory
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Windsor Chairs
Hickory, Pine
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chairs
Down, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chairs
Pine
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chairs
Maple
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chairs
Walnut
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18th Century New England Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 18th Century New England 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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