Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
1830s German Biedermeier Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Mahogany
19th Century European Victorian Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Walnut
19th Century French Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
19th Century French Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
1890s English Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Rosewood
1920s French Art Deco Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century American Rustic Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Wood
19th Century Swedish Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
18th Century and Earlier English Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Wood
1880s French Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Mahogany
1880s Scottish Victorian Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Walnut
1920s Scottish Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Oak
19th Century English Country Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Fabric, Wood
19th Century English Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Mahogany
1830s British William IV Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Mahogany
Early 1900s Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Velvet, Bentwood
Early 19th Century Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Irish Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Ash, Beech
Early 20th Century English Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Elm
1920s English Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Oak
Early 1900s French Louis XIII Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Upholstery, Beech
18th Century and Earlier Swedish Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
19th Century Swedish Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Early 19th Century British Regency Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Mahogany
Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Wood
19th Century English Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
19th Century Swedish Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Wood
1810s European Regency Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Mahogany
Early 1900s Scottish Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Elm
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Oak
19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Elm
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Rush, Wood
19th Century Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Ash
19th Century American Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
19th Century American Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
1860s English Victorian Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Yew
Early 20th Century American Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Reed
18th Century and Earlier Italian Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
19th Century English Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
18th Century and Earlier American Primitive Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Wood, Faux Leather
1770s English Country Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Late 19th Century North American Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Reed, Wood
18th Century and Earlier American Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
19th Century British Country Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Beech, Ash, Elm
18th Century and Earlier English Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Yew, Elm
18th Century and Earlier English Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Yew, Elm
18th Century and Earlier British Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Mahogany
1830s English George IV Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Elm
1750s English Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Ash, Elm, Yew
Early 19th Century British Country Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Elm, Yew
1870s British Aesthetic Movement Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Leather, Beech, Elm
Early 20th Century Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century English Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Early 20th Century Pair Of Antique Dining Chairs
Wood, Leather
18th Century Austrian Baroque 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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