Circa 1870 Chair
Antique Mid-19th Century German Empire Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Cane, Walnut, Leather
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Cane, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century American Painted Furniture
Wood
Antique 1870s French Regency Armchairs
Giltwood, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Living Room Sets
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Children s Furniture
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Black Forest Armchairs
Fabric, Nutwood
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Black Forest Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Rosewood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Antique 1870s British Victorian Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1870s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1870s British Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Side Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1870s British Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1870s English Modern Rocking Chairs
Brass, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 1870s English William IV Chairs
Oak
Antique 1870s Swiss Black Forest Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique 1870s Swiss Black Forest Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique 1870s Swiss Black Forest Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique 1870s Swiss Black Forest Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique 1870s English Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Oak
Antique 1870s English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Aluminum
Antique 1870s French Louis Philippe Living Room Sets
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Dining Room Chairs
Ebony, Walnut
Antique 1870s French Empire Armchairs
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Antique 1870s French Rococo Revival Armchairs
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1870s Daybeds
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Oak
French Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique 1870s American Victorian Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1880s Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Chairs
Birch, Willow
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Circa 1870 Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Circa 1870 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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