Circa 1900 Chair
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Other Armchairs
Bentwood
20th Century French French Provincial Corner Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Spanish Armchairs
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century Guatemalan Folk Art Children s Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Guatemalan Folk Art Children s Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Austrian Modern Rocking Chairs
Wicker
Early 20th Century English Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Vietnamese Art Nouveau Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XIV Armchairs
Early 20th Century Scottish Rustic Wingback Chairs
Oak, Rush, Straw
Early 20th Century French Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Ethiopian Primitive Primitives
Fur, Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century European Biedermeier Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Slipper Chairs
Cane, Bone, Rosewood
Early 20th Century English Side Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
Early 20th Century American Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s European Classical Roman Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s American Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Victorian Armchairs
Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century English Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Armchairs
Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Models and Miniatures
Cane, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Campaign Armchairs
Metal
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Wrought Iron
Antique 1890s European Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Armchairs
Rosewood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Cane, Beech
Antique 1890s British Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century English Nautical Objects
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century French Rustic Children s Furniture
Rush, Wood
Early 20th Century French Country Ladders
Beech
Early 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Brass
Antique Early 1900s English Gothic Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Swedish Victorian Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Slipper Chairs
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lounge Chairs
Early 20th Century American Victorian Chairs
Paint
Antique Early 1900s Chairs
Antique Early 1900s European Wingback Chairs
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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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