William And Mary Chair Cane
Antique 1880s English William and Mary Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American William and Mary Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
Antique 17th Century British William and Mary Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 17th Century English Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
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Antique 1680s British William and Mary Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Chairs
Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Armchairs
Beech, Cane
Antique 1740s American William and Mary Armchairs
Cane, Cherry
Vintage 1950s American Greek Revival Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century American William and Mary Armchairs
Maple
Mid-20th Century William and Mary Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany, Cane
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chairs
Antique Late 17th Century British Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century British William and Mary Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century William and Mary Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1910s William and Mary Buffets
Walnut, Burl
Antique 1690s English William and Mary Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century William and Mary Dining Room Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1910s American William and Mary Dining Room Sets
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Oak
Antique 1770s English Dining Room Chairs
Antique Late 17th Century European Charles II Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British William and Mary Side Chairs
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chairs
Vintage 1920s Scottish William and Mary Chairs
Oak
Antique 17th Century Baroque Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Armchairs
Beech, Cane
Vintage 1920s Scottish Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique 1710s English George I Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Plywood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
2010s American Modern Candelabras
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts
Carrara Marble
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Firepl...
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Other Side Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1920s English George I Chairs
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts
Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Sofas
Brocade, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century European Decorative Art
Wood, Bone
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Upholstery, Wood
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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