Colonial American Chair
Vintage 1930s American American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Maple
20th Century American American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Maple
Vintage 1970s American Colonial Club Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Maple
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cherry
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Wood, Maple
20th Century American American Colonial Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Cane
20th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 1740s American American Colonial Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique 1840s American American Colonial Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Colonial Side Chairs
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 1790s American American Colonial Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s American American Colonial Side Chairs
Upholstery, Maple, Lacquer
Antique 1730s American American Colonial Side Chairs
Muslin, Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Hardwood, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century North American American Colonial Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century North American American Colonial Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown American Colonial Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Maple, Paint
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Hardwood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Maple
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood, Paint
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Hardwood, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Hardwood, Yew
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Fruitwood, Fabric
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Hardwood, Paint
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Maple
Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Ash
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Pine
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Rush, Wood
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1940s American American Colonial Chairs
Papercord, Wood, Hardwood, Maple
Vintage 1980s Italian American Colonial Chairs
Canvas, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Elm
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 1830s American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-18th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Hickory, Maple
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Reed, Oak
Late 20th Century American Colonial Side Chairs
Maple
Vintage 1970s American American Colonial Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century North American American Colonial Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Unknown American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Textile, Rush, Wood
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Unknown American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Maple, Oak, Pine
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Upholstery, Chestnut
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Colonial American Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Colonial American 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.








