Dutch Ladder Chairs
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Country Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique 1860s Danish High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique 1880s Dutch Dutch Colonial Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Recent Sales
20th Century American Side Chairs
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Rustic Chairs
Paint, Rush, Wood
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Ladders
Teak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rush
Antique 19th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Oak
Antique Early 1900s Danish Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique 1880s Dutch Other Chairs
Rush, Elm
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1930s Dutch Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique 1860s Belgian High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Elm
Antique 1880s Danish High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Elm
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1920s Dutch Country Lounge Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique 19th Century Dutch Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Dutch Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Night Stands
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights a...
Nickel, Brass
2010s South African Minimalist Night Stands
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Metal
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Armchairs
Rattan, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Straw, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Side Tables
Oak
Vintage 1960s Swedish Wall Lights and Sconces
Fabric
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Seagrass, Pine
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Primitive Dining Room Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Straw, Teak
Antique Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Spanish Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Dutch Ladder Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Dutch Ladder Chairs?
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ladder back chairs have a timeless design that was popular in several eras. Early examples date back to the Middle Ages. The wooden chairs became very popular in colonial America and England during the 17th century. Shop a range of antique and vintage ladder back chairs on 1stDibs.
Read More
20 Inviting Dining Rooms Perfectly Arranged for Entertaining
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
Nobody Puts This Sunny Sofa in a Corner
With its plush cushions, cane details and dazzlingly colorful back, it’s inviting from every angle.
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.