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Oak, Leather
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Oak, Cane
Early 20th Century British William and Mary Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 1880s English Baroque Revival Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century English Rustic Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Oak
Vintage 1960s British Victorian Dining Room Chairs
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Jacobean Armchairs
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Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Bronze
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Oak
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Oak
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Brass
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Wood
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Leather, Oak
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Fabric, Walnut
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Linen, Wood
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Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Jacobean Corner Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English British Colonial Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Modern Chairs
Suede, Wood
Early 20th Century English Renaissance Chairs
Rush, Oak
20th Century English Elizabethan Side Chairs
Oak, Upholstery
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Lambskin, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Corner Chairs
Oak, Rush
Antique Late 19th Century English Side Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century British Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
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Leather, Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Velvet, Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century Jacobean Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century British Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Cane, Oak
Vintage 1910s English Victorian Children's Furniture
Cane, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Oak, Linen
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Armchairs
Cane, Beech
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Armchairs
Cane, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Armchairs
Cane, Beech
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Wood, Leather
Early 20th Century English Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1920s English Renaissance Revival Chairs
Cane, Oak
Early 20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
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Brass
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Oak
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Brass
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Oak
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
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Brass
Vintage 1950s English Chairs
Upholstery
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Wood, Fabric
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Oak
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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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