Black Wooden Chair
Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Lacquer, Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Side Chairs
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Stools
Cedar
20th Century Armchairs
Wood, Zebra Hide
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Early 2000s Italian Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1940s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
20th Century Chairs
Italian Side Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Space Age Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1930s American Side Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mexican Side Chairs
Palmwood, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Papercord, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Pine
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Teak, Faux Leather
Vintage 1950s Swedish Chairs
Wood
Antique 1880s British Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Teak, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Cane, Teak
Late 20th Century French Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Cane, Beech
Late 20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Ch...
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1920s Club Chairs
Late 20th Century European Bauhaus Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1930s Chairs
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Plastic, Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Deco Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Side Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs
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Black Wooden Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
- Are wooden high chairs safe?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021While antique wooden high chairs look nice and are a fun idea, they are not often the safest choice of seating for babies. Old fashioned wooden high chairs that feature removable wooden trays or arms don't typically meet modern safety standards. Parents must be cautious if they wish to use these chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
A wooden rocking chair can be cleaned using a sponge, soap, and water. After, you should proceed to pat the rocking chair down with a cloth.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The cost of a wooden rocking chair varies depending on the type of wood used, its finish and craftsmanship. Also, the period that the rocking chair belongs to will define the price of the chair. An antique rocking chair might cost between $500 and $1,500 while a contemporary rocking chair may cost somewhere between $150 and $400. Find a variety of antique, vintage, and contemporary wooden rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021There are multiple chair colors that can be matched with a black table, it’s really a matter of preference. You could choose to go with black or a contrasting color or even think outside the box in order to add unlikely pops of color to a space. Visit 1stDibs for a wide selection of chairs and tables available in different colors.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sgabello is the name of the Renaissance stool or simple chair with a wooden back and an octagon-shaped seat. Normally, these wood furnishings showed off ornate carvings. They remained popular throughout Europe through the end of the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sgabello chairs.
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