Study Chair
Antique 19th Century French Biedermeier Side Chairs
Iron
Early 20th Century Unknown Campaign Rocking Chairs
Tapestry, Wood
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Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Edwardian Side Chairs
Beech
20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
20th Century Queen Anne Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Rocking Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Primitive Side Chairs
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Damask, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Rocking Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Wingback Chairs
Cowhide, Leather
Early 20th Century Swedish Rustic Side Chairs
Pine, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Primitive Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Side Chairs
Bone, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Cane
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Wingback Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Rocking Chairs
Wicker, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s French Side Chairs
Pine
2010s Spanish Rocking Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Wingback Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
Antique Early 1900s French Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1990s American Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
Early 2000s American American Classical Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Side Chairs
Gesso, Rush, Ash, Paint
Antique 19th Century American Country Rocking Chairs
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century American Medieval Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Paint
2010s Polish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Paint
Vintage 1970s Art Deco Side Chairs
Shagreen, Upholstery
20th Century American Rustic Rocking Chairs
Iron
20th Century French Side Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs
Giltwood, Upholstery, Lacquer
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany, Suede
Mid-20th Century American Craftsman Rocking Chairs
Wood
2010s Mexican Rocking Chairs
Steel
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Mahogany
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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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