Ornate Chair
Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Revival Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Unknown Regency Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1920s Portuguese Other Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century European Chippendale Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1870s Renaissance Revival Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 17th Century British Jacobean Side Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century Spanish Victorian Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1910s Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Birch
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Side Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Side Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Early 1800s English Gothic Side Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Side Chairs
Hardwood
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1990s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Textile, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century British William IV Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Unknown Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century English Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Elm
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Textile, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Textile, Oak
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1940s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Satin, Silk, Wood
Antique 1810s English George III Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
20th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English William IV Dining Room Chairs
Other
Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens
Paint
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chairs
Bronze
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1810s English Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron, Wire
Antique 1810s Statues
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century American Jacobean Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Desks and Writing Tables
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Rococo Revival Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Sofas
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings
Canvas, Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Children s Furniture
Wicker
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s American Prints
Paper
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Tables
Steel, Brass
Antique 1840s Prints
Paper
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1620s English William and Mary Armchairs
Oak
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Ornate 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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