18th Century Low Chair
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 18th Century English Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century English Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century English Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century English Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century English Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century English Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century English Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century English Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century English Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century English Windsor Chairs
Wool
Antique 18th Century English Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Beech
Antique 18th Century English Windsor Chairs
Wood
2010s French Organic Modern Chairs
Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century English George II Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Windsor Chairs
Yew
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Children's Furniture
Mahogany
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 18th Century Armchairs
Ash, Elm
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Tapestry, Walnut, Upholstery
Late 18th Century Interior Prints
Etching
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1790s French Primitive Benches
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Tables
Elm
Antique 18th Century Scottish Armchairs
Oak
Antique 18th Century European Paintings
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Antique 18th Century British Rustic Armchairs
Wood
2010s American Folk Art Armchairs
Oak, Walnut
2010s American Folk Art Armchairs
Oak, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique Early 19th Century English George II Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Copper, Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century Prints
Paper
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Rush, Ash
Antique Late 18th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Stone, Limestone
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Linen, Hemp
Antique 19th Century Chinese Louis XV Daybeds
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Beech
2010s Indian Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Metal
Antique 1880s Swedish Neoclassical Footstools
Ash
2010s Indian Louis XVI Daybeds
Metal
Antique 1870s French Gothic Chaise Longues
Textile, Oak
2010s Italian Armchairs
Leather, Paint, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Game Tables
Brass
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Iron
2010s French Organic Modern Tables
Fabric
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s French Post-Modern Sofas
Aluminum
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Steel
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Upholstery
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Wool
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Aluminum
Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Wool, Wood
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English Elizabethan Chairs
Wood, Oak
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18th Century Low Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 18th Century Low 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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