Carved Chinese Chair
20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Hardwood, Paint
Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Chinoiserie Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Marble
Antique 19th Century Furniture
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Lacquer, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chairs
Wood
20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Early 20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chairs
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chairs
Bone, Mahogany, Paint
Antique 19th Century Side Chairs
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chairs
Shell, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chairs
Early 20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Wood
Antique 1760s Indian Corner Chairs
Padouk
Early 20th Century Chinese Slipper Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Chairs
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chairs
Elm, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Rosewood
20th Century Chairs
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chairs
Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Side Chairs
Rosewood, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Vintage 1960s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Hardwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Side Chairs
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Elm
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Early 20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Cane, Padouk
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Corner Chairs
Wood, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Armchairs
Cypress
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Leather
20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Wood, Ivory
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Poplar
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Bamboo
Antique Mid-18th Century Indian Chinese Export Settees
Padouk
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Armchairs
Wood
20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Chinese Armchairs
20th Century Chinese Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture
Rosewood, Leather
Mid-20th Century Chinese Furniture
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Hardwood
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables
Rosewood
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Chinese Armchairs
Antique 19th Century Chinese Armchairs
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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.
- What is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
- What is Chinese seal carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese seal carving refers to the traditional art of engraving the active side of a stamp or seal. Typically, the seals were made using stone, but bamboo, bone and wood could also be used. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic Chinese seal carvings from some of the world’s top sellers.
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