Hand Carved High Backed Chair
Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century Indian Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak, Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American William and Mary Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Hardwood, Cane
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Revival Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs
Padouk, Cowhide, Leather
Antique 1880s Burmese Victorian Side Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 17th Century British Charles II Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Spanish French Provincial Side Chairs
Seagrass, Wood
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Maple
Antique 1870s French French Provincial Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Windsor Chairs
Ash, Elm
Vintage 1950s Primitive Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century German Renaissance Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American High Victorian Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century African Tribal Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Rococo Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1830s American Chippendale Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Mexican Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Nylon
Antique 19th Century Spanish Victorian Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s African Tribal Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century German Primitive Chairs
Wood
2010s Mexican Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century William IV Chairs
Oak
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 1880s Italian High Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Slipper Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Tang Side Chairs
Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1880s French High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Mahogany, Damask
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Chairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian High Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1780s English Corner Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs
Rosewood
Antique Early 18th Century French Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
1990s English Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Paint
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s Adirondack Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Oak
Antique 1870s French High Victorian Side Chairs
Brass
2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Beech, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Federal Chairs
Mahogany
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Hand Carved High Backed 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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