Study Chair
Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Maple, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Rocking Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Teak
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Rocking Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Rocking Chairs
Rattan
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Rocking Chairs
Rattan
2010s Ukrainian Modern Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Ukrainian Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century American Rocking Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Rocking Chairs
Wood, Wool
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Side Chairs
Wicker
Antique 17th Century Classical Roman Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1920s Dutch Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wool, Oak
Mid-20th Century Mission Rocking Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Rocking Chairs
Chrome
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Lucite
20th Century Unknown Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Japanese Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Wingback Chairs
Mahogany, Maple, Pine
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Oak
20th Century English Art Deco Side Chairs
Linen
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
2010s Indonesian Renaissance Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s South African Tribal Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 1830s British Georgian Side Chairs
Wicker, Elm, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery, Ash
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Iron
2010s Italian Rocking Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1970s Rocking Chairs
Rattan
20th Century American Jacobean Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Wingback Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
Antique Late 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Wingback Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
Mid-20th Century Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Wingback Chairs
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
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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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