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Pair of English Sheraton Mahogany Arm Chairs with Leather Box Cushions, c. 1800
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
wax finish. They make great desk chairs or host and hostess chairs around a dining table! Solid
Category
Antique 19th Century English Sheraton Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Awesome Pair of Vintage English Solid Oak Ladder Back Arm Chairs w/Finials
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
, darn good looking. Use these chairs as host/hostess in the dining room, as client chairs in your home
Category
20th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Alice in Wonderland Queen of Hearts Armchair
Located in North Miami, FL
. Work great as host and hostess chairs or for a library.
Category
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Vintage Swedish Neoclassical Style Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
. See photos very sturdy with comfortable large seats. Great occasional chairs, office chairs or host
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Neoclassical Revival Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Neo-Gothic White Carved Armchairs, Pair
Located in Austin, TX
with Gustavian settings. This pair make excellent hall chairs or host and hostess chairs at a dining
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$1,750 / set
c.1880 Pair of Spanish Tooled Leather
Bronze Armchairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
, nails, and intricately carved stretchers add to this wonderful pair. Utilized as host/hostess chairs in
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Modern Dining Room Set for 8 by Marge Carson in Tortoise Lacquer, Glass
Bronze
By Marge Carson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
finally, a pair of Host and Hostess chairs with arms. These 2 chairs have a coordinating plaid silk blend
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wood
Exquisite Pair of Heavily Carved Antique French Louis XV Walnut Fauteuils
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
restoration but, look at the carvings on these, absolutely breathtaking. Perfect as host/hostess dining chairs
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Mahogany Drop-Leaf Dining Table, Circa 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
table can be adjusted to comfortably host six to eight dining chairs. With the leafs collapsed, this
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Scandinavian Style Bentwood Oak Armchairs with Blue Upholstery
Located in Topeka, KS
. They are Scandinavian Modern in style and oh so versatile. They would make a great pair of host and
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
MCM Style Tropitone Outdoor Dining Table Pedestal Base Round Dimpled Glass Top
By Tropitone
Located in Topeka, KS
curved legs by Tropitone and a set of 6 Tropitone outdoor chairs with cushions listed here for sale if
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Spanish 19th Century Tooled Leather and Walnut Armchairs with Rams Heads
Located in Dallas, TX
used at the end of a dining table as host/hostess chairs. They would also make fantastic fireside or
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Five Armchairs by Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1943
By Fritz Hansen, Søren Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
/ “Danish Chairs”, Høst og Søns Forlag København, p. 81.
About the designer:
Søren Hansen (1905-1977
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century MCM Tropitone Outdoor Table w/ Curved Legs
Round Acrylic Top
By Tropitone
Located in Topeka, KS
. It will host four chairs comfortably, and if you’re in search of outdoor seating as well, check out
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Hollywood Regency Round Extension Dining Table Thomasville Tamerlane Collection
By Thomasville
Located in Topeka, KS
space. It will host many styles of chairs and we have several wonderful options listed here for sale
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
All Glass Modern Dining Table Semi-Circle Dual Pedestal Bases
Elliptical Top
Located in Topeka, KS
dining table with the functionality to host many styles of dining chairs and although it’s modern in
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass
Modern Red Marmoleum
Chrome Powered Custom Work or Dining Table Black Accents
Located in Topeka, KS
about those legs!! It has four chrome tube cylindrical legs with black plastic feet, and it can host
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Composition, Metal, Chrome
Vintage Consensus Collection by Drexel MCM Writing Desk Ash
Brass Plated Metal
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
beautifully in any room. Its classic, timeless style will host almost any style desk chair and because it is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Nakashima Host Chairs
By Mira Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Mira Nakashima Host Chairs, New Hope, Pennsylvania, 1997.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$9,750
Set of Six Mid-Century Milo Baughman Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This set includes six chairs, four are side chairs with two larger size host chairs. New upholstery
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen
Set of 8 Mid century Burled Walnut Dining chairs with brass inlays
Located in Bronx, NY
Set of 8 Mid century Burled Walnut Dining chairs with brass inlays by Mastercraft. 2 Host chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Campaign Chairs with Green Leather and Gilt Trim, France, 1940s
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Austin, TX
They sit at a height appropriate for use as host chairs at a dining table.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Campaign Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Eight English Regency Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of eight English Regency dining chairs, six sides and two hosts. Top rails have linear rim
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Rare Set of 5 Michael Taylor for Baker "Floating" Cane Dining Chairs, circa 1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
wear. The cherry bases have some wear consistent with age and use.
Two host chairs and three side
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood, Teak
Pair of Antique Italian Louis XVI Style Painted Shield Back Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
and seats. These Italian neoclassical style host chairs, side chairs or armchairs are painted a lovely
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Elegant Set of Ten Restored Vintage Rattan Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
chairs and two dramatic Chippendale style host chairs. Exquisite jewelry! Excellent Restored Condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Raffia, Rattan
Set of Six Signed McGuire Furniture Chairs
By McGuire
Located in West Hartford, CT
two armchairs or host chairs and four side chairs in great condition. The chairs have an abundance of
Category
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Textile, Rattan
Early 20th Century Set of Twelve English Barley Twist Walnut Chairs
Located in Savannah, GA
head treatment.
Hostess chair
23.5" w x19" d x 35.25" h - seat 20 " h
Host chair
24" w x 19.5" d x
Category
Early 20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Twelve English Regency Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
consists of ten side chairs and two armchairs or host chairs measuring 23 inches wide and 25 inches deep
Category
20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany, Giltwood
Set of Four McGuire Rattan Chinese Officials Hat Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
age. The set consists of two armchairs or host chairs and two side chairs measuring 17 inches wide by
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Staggering Set of 16 Art Deco Rattan and Cane Dining Chairs by Henry Olko
By Willow and Reed, Henry Olko
Located in Atlanta, GA
his father's Willow & Reed firm in the mid-1950s. The set consists of two (2) host chairs and fourteen
Category
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Vintage Set of Ten Georgian Revival Chippendale Style Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Topeka, KS
consisting of two-armed host and hostess chairs and eight armless side chairs. The beautiful mahogany has a
Category
20th Century Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of Nine McGuire Cerused Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
consists of eight dining chairs and one arm chair or host chair measuring 23 inches wide and 25 inches deep
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Set of Ten McGuire Rattan Target Design Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
of six armchairs or host chairs and four side chairs model numbers MCM59 and MCM60. Bespoke set of
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
McGuire Set of Eight M-59 "Target" Chairs
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
she started with her husband John. Originally named the "Host" chair, it has become commonly called
Category
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
Constructivist Green Lounge Chairs by Hosts
Maes
By Huib Hoste, Karel Maes 1
Located in Culver City, CA
Modernist patinated oak lounge chairs attributed to Huib Hoste and Karel Maes.
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Eight Antique Step Down Windsor Chairs
Located in Topeka, KS
. Wonderful age patina particularly on the saddle seat and the arms of the host chair. The legs and the back
Category
Vintage 1910s Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Incomparable Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Erik Andersen and Palle Pedersen
By Randers Møbelfabrik, Erik Kollig Andersen and Palle Pedersen
Located in Atlanta, GA
incredible. The set consists of two (2) host and eight (8) side chairs. Single examples from this particular
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Exquisite Set of 12 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs in the Style of Billy Haines
Located in Atlanta, GA
the style of Billy Haines, circa 1950. There are two (2) host armchairs and ten (10)) side chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
An Incredible Set of 10 Walnut Cane Dining Chairs by Barney Flagg, circa 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
custom upholstery in a fine neutral textured Larsen fabric. The pair of host chairs measure: 20.5" W x 23
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Cane
Painted and Upholstered Pair of Host Dining Chairs Louis XVI
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This listing includes 2 total dining chairs, in a distressed creamy white painted wood, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood
Exquisite Set of Ten Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
ready. There are two (2) host and eight (8) side chairs. The host chairs measure: 21.5 inches wide, 32.5
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
Exquisite Set of Eight (8) Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
ready. There are two (2) host and six (6) side chairs. The host chairs measure: 21.5 inches wide, 32.5
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
Fabulous Set of 8 Rattan and Cane Dining Chairs by Bielecky Brothers, circa 1975
By Bielecky Brothers
Located in Atlanta, GA
. There are two (2) host and six (6) side chairs. Expertly crafted rattan and hardwood construction with a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
Set of 8 Schumacher Provincial Wood Chinoiserie Dining Chairs by Interior Crafts
By Interior Crafts
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
exceptional set includes six armless side dining chairs and two oversized settee-style host chairs with
Category
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Exquisite Set of Fourteen Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
completely installation ready. There are two (2) host and twelve (12) side chairs. The host chairs measure
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
Exquisite Set of Fourteen Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
completely installation ready. There are two (2) host and twelve (12) side chairs. The host chairs measure
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
Staggering Restored Set of 12 Iconic Lucite and Rattan Dining Chairs, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
upholstery in a neutral Romo fabric. There are two (2) host and ten (10) side chairs. Additional chairs are
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Lucite
Exquisite Set of Eight 8 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
completely installation ready. There are two (2) host and six (6) side chairs. The host chairs measure: 21.5
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
Four Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron Dining Chairs by Swirl Craft of Sun Valley
By Swirl Craft
Located in Topeka, KS
, around a game table, or mixed with other host chairs in your dining room. I know you need these chairs in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Breathtaking Set of 12 Modern V-Back Cane Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
and ten (10) side chairs. The host chairs measure: 21 inches wide (seat), 22.5 inches wide (arm), 23
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia 6140-84
85 Single Splat Dining Chairs
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful set of six walnut Broyhill Brasilia single splat dining chairs, one 6140-84 armchair and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Georgian Revival Sheraton Federal Style Upholstered Shield Back Dining Chairs 12
Located in Topeka, KS
Host) chair with arms and the others are armless. Their gorgeous wood square outward-curving back legs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs Set of 6 with Chrome Accents
Located in Topeka, KS
side and one armchair or host chair, and they are sure to grace your dining table with excellence! The
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Elinor McGuire Model 226c Caned Desk
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
"w X 24"d
Also available is the Model M-59 "Host" chair also designed by Elinor McGuire. Tropical
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Neoclassic Chairs in Aqua and Faux Silverleaf
Located in Topeka, KS
Neoclassic pair of chairs in aqua with silvered wood. Newly reupholstered in aqua ultrasuede fronts
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Magnificent Pair of Antique Comb-Back Windsor Arm Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
. These fine chairs would be awesome host/hostess chairs in the dining room. The tall backs not only
Category
Early 20th Century American Primitive Windsor Chairs
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Host Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of host chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and walnut, all host chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 13 antique and vintage host chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Host chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Georgian host chairs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made host chairs over the years, but those made by Alexander Purcell Rodrigues, Hickory Chair Furniture Company and John and Elinor McGuire are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Host Chairs?
Host chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,890, while the lowest priced sells for $750 and the highest can go for as much as $9,750.
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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