Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
19th Century French Louis XV Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Wood
Early 1800s Welsh Folk Art Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Elm
19th Century Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Wood
1920s Italian Bauhaus Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Late 19th Century American Chippendale Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Mahogany
1870s English Gothic Revival Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Oak
19th Century French Louis XV Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Oak
Mid-19th Century English George I Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Jacobean Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Leather, Oak
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Walnut
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Beech
19th Century French Louis Philippe Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Silk, Velvet, Beech
1810s French Neoclassical Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Nutwood, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Oak
1910s English Arts and Crafts Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Oak
Late 18th Century Italian Directoire Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Walnut
Late 19th Century Austrian Empire Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Walnut
Late 18th Century Italian Directoire Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Walnut
Late 18th Century Italian Directoire Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Walnut
1830s Czech Biedermeier Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Fabric, Cherry
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Birch
1830s Czech Biedermeier Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Fabric, Cherry
Late 18th Century Italian Directoire Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Walnut
19th Century American Victorian Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Burl
Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Pine
19th Century American Empire Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Fabric
1870s American Chippendale Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 19th Century European Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Wood
19th Century Unknown Charles X Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Giltwood
Late 19th Century American Victorian Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Cane, Walnut
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Giltwood, Cane
1830s American American Colonial Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Wood, Paint
19th Century Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Wood
1910s Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Wood
Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
19th Century North American Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Wood
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Cherry, Ebony
Early 20th Century North American Regency Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Fabric
Early 19th Century American American Colonial Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Maple, Paint
1860s English High Victorian Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Wood
Early 19th Century Rustic Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Oak
19th Century British Early Victorian Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Ash
Early 19th Century English Georgian Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Yew
18th Century English Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Elm
1820s English George III Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Elm
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Oak
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Oak
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Italian Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Wood
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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 15, 2024To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
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