Study Chair
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Dutch Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1750s English George III Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Rocking Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century English Side Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century French Modern Side Chairs
Oak
Antique 1820s Swedish Baroque Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1990s German Side Chairs
Wood
1990s German Side Chairs
Wood
1990s German Side Chairs
Wood
1990s German Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 1720s Dutch Baroque Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century British High Victorian Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century Side Chairs
Wool, Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Cane, Rattan
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s Side Chairs
Fabric, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
2010s French Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Leather, Linen
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Ash
Vintage 1960s Neoclassical Side Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1940s French British Colonial Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century English Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Teak, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century French Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs
Wood, Paint
20th Century Louis XV Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Indian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Rocking Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Other
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Antique 1850s George II Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Early 1900s Italian Primitive Side Chairs
Cowhide, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s German Brutalist Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Pine
Antique 19th Century British Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Boxwood
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Study 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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