Splat Back
Antique 1770s Italian Neoclassical Settees
Cherry, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century British Adam Style Armchairs
Brass
Antique 1770s English Chippendale Corner Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Upholstery
Antique Early 19th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs
Ebony, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Maple
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Queen Anne Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Armchairs
Elm, Yew
Antique Late 18th Century Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Armchairs
Oak, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Loveseats
Willow, Twig
Antique 18th Century English Country Armchairs
Yew
20th Century Unknown Armchairs
Wood, Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Country Chairs
Rush, Wood, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Windsor Chairs
Yew
Antique 19th Century English Country Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Side Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Armchairs
Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century English Country Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Corner Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century English Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1770s English Chippendale Side Chairs
Antique Early 1800s American Queen Anne Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Upholstery, Padouk
Antique 1820s English Regency Armchairs
Antique 1870s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Cane, Pine, Lacquer
Antique 1820s English George III Side Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Early 20th Century British Settees
Upholstery
Early 20th Century British Settees
Wood
Antique 1780s English Chippendale Armchairs
Muslin, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Rush, Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Empire Side Chairs
Fabric
Antique Early 1800s English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1730s American American Colonial Side Chairs
Muslin, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1820s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Italian Baroque Revival Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Paint
Antique 1810s English Regency Painted Furniture
Beech, Paint, Upholstery
Antique 1790s American American Colonial Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century British Settees
Walnut
Antique 1770s American Georgian Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1810s American Hepplewhite Side Chairs
Muslin, Mahogany
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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.
- What is a splat back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A splat back chair is a chair with a vertical central element on its back. Splat back chairs have more of a formal feel to them compared to other types of chairs and seating. Splat back Windsor chairs are popular on 1stDibs.
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