Circa 1900 Chair
20th Century French Chairs
Cement
Antique Early 1900s North American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Leather
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chairs
Cane, Wood, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s German Other Chairs
Bentwood, Rattan
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s French Chairs
Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Chairs
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Chairs
Cotton, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Chairs
Pewter
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
Antique 19th Century Side Chairs
Lacquer
Antique Early 1900s English Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 1900s European Club Chairs
Leather
Antique Early 1900s French Renaissance Revival Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
20th Century English Wingback Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Bentwood
Antique 1890s Hungarian Side Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique Early 1900s English Chairs
Cane, Oak
Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
Antique Early 1900s English Wingback Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century Tanzanian Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Industrial Side Chairs
Iron
Antique Early 1900s English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Empire Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s French Louis Philippe Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Side Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Chairs
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Side Chairs
Antique Early 1900s Scandinavian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Chairs
Beech
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Slipper Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Chairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Beech
Antique Early 1900s French Louis Philippe Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Renaissance Revival Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Club Chairs
Early 20th Century English Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century Spanish Chairs
Rush, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Beech, Elm
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century Northern Irish Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Boxwood, Mahogany
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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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