Slip Seat
Antique 18th Century British George III Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century Directoire Side Chairs
Wood, Leather, Upholstery
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Antique Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Walnut, Burl
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Antique 19th Century British Queen Anne Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Corner Chairs
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 1730s Irish Baroque Stools
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Slipper Chairs
Rosewood
Antique 18th Century British George II Settees
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century American Side Chairs
Cherry
20th Century American Georgian Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary European George II Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Sofas
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Rococo Armchairs
Linen
Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 18th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Walnut
20th Century Queen Anne Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Italian Benches
Antique 1770s English George III Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 1760s English George III Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Armchairs
Pine, Raw Linen
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Corner Chairs
Vintage 1930s American Dining Room Chairs
Wood
1990s American Chippendale Side Chairs
Cherry
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Maple
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century George III Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Corner Chairs
Walnut, Wood
Vintage 1950s British Chippendale Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s British Chippendale Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Late 20th Century French Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs
Textile, Birdseye Maple
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Side Chairs
Maple
Antique Early 1800s French French Provincial Benches
Cotton, Polyester, Oak
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Lacquer, Linen
Late 20th Century Regency Armchairs
Cane, Hardwood, Lacquer
Antique 1870s Danish Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Olive, Satinwood, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Scandinavian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Mahogany
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Slip Seat 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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