Claw Chair
Antique 1860s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Pine, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1780s Dutch Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Chairs
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1910s English Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1880s Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s Armchairs
Suede
Early 20th Century Unknown Georgian Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Chippendale Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Upholstery
20th Century English Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s English Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Leather
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Spanish Colonial Canapes
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Sets
Brass
Late 20th Century Chippendale Armchairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century Arts and Crafts Children s Furniture
Cord, Rope, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Game Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Armchairs
Vintage 1940s Argentine Dining Room Tables
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Armchairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Danish Baroque Armchairs
Oak
Early 20th Century English George III Armchairs
Early 20th Century British Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Armchairs
Mahogany, Leather
20th Century English Armchairs
Cotton, Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Country Armchairs
Mahogany
20th Century Armchairs
Zebra Hide
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Damask, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Georgian Chairs
Mahogany, Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Fabric
Antique Early 1900s North American Chippendale Corner Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Scottish Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s British Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century European Chippendale Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chippendale Corner Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1990s American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Chippendale Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Wingback Chairs
Silk, Mahogany
Antique 1810s Irish George III Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Wood
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Claw Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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