Ornate Chair
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Textile, Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Egyptian Revival Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Antique Early 1900s French Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century English Gothic Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Oak
Early 20th Century British British Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1950s British Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique 1890s French Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Chenille, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Oak, Chenille
20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1950s Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Baroque Lounge Chairs
Mohair
Vintage 1930s English Armchairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s German Renaissance Barware
Silver
Vintage 1950s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Suede, Textile, Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Benches
Walnut
20th Century American American Classical Benches
Rattan
20th Century American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Vintage 1930s Brazilian Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Walnut
Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Louis XV Dining Room Sets
Burl
Early 20th Century Thai Rustic Armchairs
Chenille, Wood, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Jacobean Dining Room Sets
Oak
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Tables
Steel, Brass
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1820s English Regency Armchairs
Bronze
Antique 18th Century Irish George II Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Italian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century Indian Furniture
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Terracotta
20th Century French Armchairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century American Rococo Revival Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1890s European Late Victorian Furniture
Walnut
Vintage 1930s American Armchairs
Vintage 1950s Argentine Armchairs
Giltwood, Muslin, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Living Room Sets
Wood
Vintage 1970s English Dining Room Sets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century European Other Living Room Sets
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron, Steel
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1870s German Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Silver
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Textile, Wood
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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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