Finial Chair
Antique 1880s Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Chairs
Chenille, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Rush, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Rush, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Bouclé
Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Pine
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Wood
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Chairs
Resin
Antique 1860s Chairs
Fabric
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Chairs
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chairs
Bamboo
Antique 1860s Chairs
Bronze, Iron
20th Century Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1930s European Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1920s Italian Chairs
Iron
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Chairs
Oak
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs
Velvet
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Bronze, Steel
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s Campaign Chairs
Iron
Antique 19th Century English Rococo Revival Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Velvet, Giltwood
Antique 1890s European Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1700s Spanish Baroque Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Modern Chairs
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Papercord, Wood
Antique 1740s American American Colonial Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
2010s British Organic Modern Chairs
Resin, Acrylic, Wood, Sycamore, Bentwood
Early 20th Century European Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Wood
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Finial 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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