Splat Back
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Elm
Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century Hungarian Benches
Pine
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Mahogany, Silk
Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Armchairs
Antique 18th Century Chinese Export Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century English Cabinets
Wood, Glass
Antique Early 19th Century English Side Chairs
Antique Early 19th Century English Chairs
Elm
20th Century Unknown George III Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Armchairs
Mahogany, Velvet
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Mahogany
20th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Country Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Antique Late 18th Century English Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Elm
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Windsor Chairs
Elm, Oak, Yew
Antique 19th Century Russian Armchairs
Antique 19th Century Russian Second Empire Armchairs
Antique 19th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1940s Argentine Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1940s French Console Tables
Marble
Antique Late 18th Century Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Asian Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 1790s English George III Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Slipper Chairs
Rush
Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Antique 19th Century Irish Queen Anne Armchairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Early 20th Century English Hepplewhite Armchairs
Mahogany, Leather, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Walnut
20th Century English Side Chairs
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Pine
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Rococo Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Demi-lune Tables
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Argentine Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Side Chairs
Antique Early 1900s Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Benches
Walnut
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Side Chairs
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Teak
Antique 19th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Adam Style Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany, Leather
Antique 19th Century Chinese Armchairs
Rosewood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Russian Armchairs
Antique 1820s English Regency Armchairs
Yew
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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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