Turn Of The Century English Chair
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Children s Furniture
Padouk
Antique Late 18th Century Irish Folk Art Armchairs
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Armchairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Boxwood
20th Century English Tudor Farm Tables
Oak
Antique 1770s French Rococo Armchairs
Beech, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Stools
Elm
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Dessert Tables and Tilt-top ...
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Taxidermy
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century American Armchairs
Wood, Fruitwood
Vintage 1920s English Adam Style Armchairs
Cane, Satinwood
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
20th Century English Hepplewhite Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Velvet, Oak
Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Armchairs
Bentwood
20th Century American Modern Books
Paper
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 17th Century English Charles II Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Birch, Plywood
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Birch, Plywood
20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Birch, Plywood
Antique 1820s Great Britain (UK) George IV Armchairs
Elm, Yew
Antique Early 19th Century English George II Armchairs
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Early 20th Century English George II Armchairs
Walnut, Wool
Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Bookcases
Mahogany, Satinwood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Velvet
Antique 1720s English George I Armchairs
Oak
Antique 17th Century English William and Mary End Tables
Metal
Antique 1860s French Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors
Glass, Walnut, Mirror
Early 20th Century English Regency Armchairs
Textile, Wood
Antique 18th Century English Stools
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Fireplaces and Mantels
Marble, Statuary Marble
Antique Late 19th Century William and Mary Dessert Tables and Tilt-top T...
Oak
Late 20th Century British Victorian Footstools
Brass
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass, Steel, Nickel
2010s British Regency Armchairs
Burlap, Cotton, Jacquard, Linen, Upholstery, Hardwood, Beech, Walnut
Antique 17th Century English Charles II End Tables
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English Armchairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memo...
Pine
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing T...
Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Gueridon
Bentwood
Antique 1690s English Baroque Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Settees
Velvet
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Coat Racks and Stands
Copper
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables
Wood
Antique 1830s English William IV Side Tables
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Console Tables
Wood
Vintage 1930s Argentine Art Deco Console Tables
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1980s Brazilian Space Age Tapestries
Tapestry
Antique 1880s English Victorian Side Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Birch
Antique 1830s British Victorian Rocking Chairs
Velvet, Ash
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Turn Of The Century English 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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