Circa 1900 Chair
Early 20th Century British Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s American American Empire Corner Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Austrian Chairs
Wood, Cane
Antique Early 1900s German Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chairs
Berlin Iron
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Rustic Corner Chairs
Antler, Wood
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Wood, Cane
Antique Early 1900s Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker
Early 20th Century Italian Chairs
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique Early 1900s Chairs
Early 20th Century English Club Chairs
Leather
Antique Early 1900s British Chippendale Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Rattan
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Early 20th Century English Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century English Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Wood, Linen
Early 20th Century Syrian Corner Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Early 20th Century English Club Chairs
Antique Early 1900s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Georgian Chairs
Burl, Walnut
20th Century Czech Country Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Renaissance Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Beech, Paint
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Club Chairs
Velvet
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century European Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Nutwood
Early 20th Century French Empire Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs
Antique Early 1900s British Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century Directoire Bergere Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Gustavian Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century English Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Rattan, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Beech
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Chenille, Wood
Antique 19th Century Spanish Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Leather
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Moorish Chairs
Copper, Pewter
20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Club Chairs
Leather
20th Century 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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