Study Chair
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Mohair, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1980s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
2010s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century British Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mission Rocking Chairs
Oak
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Ash
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century American Side Chairs
Antler, Suede, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Side Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo
Early 20th Century Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Mohair, Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood, Bentwood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Side Chairs
Natural Fiber, Ash
Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Rocking Chairs
Steel
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Oak
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Ash, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Ash, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Rocking Chairs
Straw, Wood
Antique 19th Century Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Side Chairs
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Ash
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Velvet
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Chairs
Elm
20th Century Louis XV Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s French Modern Side Chairs
Velvet
1990s Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1950s Dutch De Stijl Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Campaign Rocking Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Antique 1830s Side Chairs
Ash
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chenille, Foam, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Sheepskin
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Linen, Teak
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Sheepskin
Antique 1890s Side Chairs
Wood
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Study Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Study Chair?
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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