Scalloped Chair
Antique Early 19th Century British Palladian Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Wool, Walnut
20th Century American Country Side Chairs
Wood, Rush, Oak
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood, Upholstery
20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Cherry
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Cane, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Office Chairs and Desk Ch...
Leather, Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Office Chairs and Desk Ch...
Walnut, Velvet
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
20th Century American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Louis XV Dining Room Sets
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Leather, Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Religious Items
Walnut, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Children s Furniture
Walnut
Late 20th Century English Books
Paper
Early 2000s North American Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Religious Items
Tapestry, Walnut
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Armchairs
Mohair, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
20th Century Austrian Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
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20th Century American Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Chairs
Wicker
20th Century American Chairs
Wicker
Vintage 1950s Argentine Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1940s American Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Club Chairs
Leather
Unique delicate spindle detail on back and legs.
Original black paint.
Newly upholstered seat in off white ultra suede.
20th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s Slipper Chairs
20th Century American Chairs
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Silk
Vintage 1930s Slipper Chairs
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Lucite
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Hardwood
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Scalloped 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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