Nursery Chair
Antique 19th Century French Country Chairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Wicker
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Reed, Wood
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Club Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues
Oak
Early 20th Century French Antiquities
Wicker, Wood
20th Century American Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Plaster
Recent Sales
Mid-20th Century South African Bauhaus Chairs
Steel
Antique 18th Century British Jacobean Chairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century British Rocking Chairs
Beech
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood, Faux Fur
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Velvet, Plywood
1990s Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Bouclé
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wire
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Children s Furniture
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Children s Furniture
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Rocking Chairs
Brass, Steel
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
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21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Benches
Iron
Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps
Steel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Alabaster, Bronze
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1890s English Art Nouveau Glass
Crystal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Nickel, Brass
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Metalwork
Brass, Enamel
Vintage 1970s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Copper, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Clocks
Walnut
2010s American Louis XVI Buffets
Poplar
Antique Early 1900s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker, Reed, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Alabaster, Bronze
Antique 18th Century French Art Deco Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Porcelain
Nursery 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
The best chair for a nursery is a rocking chair.
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