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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
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20th Century French French Provincial Wingback Chairs
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Fabric
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Fabric, Rattan
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Jacquard, Teak, Pine
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Mahogany, Satinwood
1990s American Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Damask, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Chairs
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Seagrass
Late 20th Century French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Revival Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century English Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Beech
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Wool, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1970s American Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s Regency Revival Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Damask, Mahogany
Antique 1880s English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Regency Revival Dining Room Chairs
Damask, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1830s English William IV Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1830s Georgian Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
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Rattan, Glass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs
Iron
Antique 1830s English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 1880s English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Velvet
Antique 1860s English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1810s Scottish Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1830s George IV Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s English Regency Revival Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
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Metal
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Iron
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Iron
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Walnut
Vintage 1930s Chinese Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Wood, Paint
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Wrought Iron
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Fabric, Rattan
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Fabric
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Metal
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Walnut
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Botanical Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Botanical 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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