Circa 1900 Chair
Early 20th Century Swedish Edwardian Armchairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood
Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Velvet, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Oak
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Other Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Beech
Antique Early 1900s Spanish Other Chairs
Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Other Chairs
Bentwood, Rattan
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs
Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century German Rustic Chairs
Antler, Wood
Early 20th Century English Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Chairs
Antler, Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Other Chairs
Bentwood, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Chairs
Raffia, Oak
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bentwood, Wood
Early 20th Century Belgian Victorian Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s French Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s Other Chairs
Antique Early 1900s German Biedermeier Chairs
Fabric, Birch, Cherry, Ebony
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Folk Art Dining Room Chairs
Pine
Antique Early 1900s Italian Modern Chairs
Copper
Antique Early 1900s Indian British Colonial Chairs
Rattan, Teak
20th Century English Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century European Chairs
Iron
Early 20th Century French Rustic Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Walnut
20th Century English Edwardian Chairs
Rush, Oak
20th Century British Arts and Crafts Corner Chairs
Rush, Beech
Early 20th Century English Victorian Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Swivel Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Chairs
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Iron
Antique Early 1900s European French Provincial Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Chairs
Rush, Ash
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Goatskin, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s European Egyptian Revival Side Chairs
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Cane, Walnut
20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Rush, Hickory
Early 20th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Antique Early 1900s German Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Mexican Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Beech
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 1900s English Wingback Chairs
Wool, Wood
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Circa 1900 Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Circa 1900 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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