Indian Colonial Chairs
Early 20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Lounge Chairs
Cane, Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Chairs
Cane, Ebony
Antique 1890s Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Indian British Colonial Armchairs
Cane, Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Indian British Colonial Patio and Garden Furni...
Teak
Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Furniture
Hardwood, Rattan
Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique 1890s Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Teak
Early 20th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Colonial Revival Loung...
Teak
Antique Early 1900s French Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs
Hardwood
20th Century Anglo-Indian Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Antique 1890s Pakistani Chairs
Teak
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Corner Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Lounge Chairs
Antique 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo-Indian Lounge ...
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Wicker, Paint
Vintage 1970s Indian Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Silver Plate, Steel
20th Century Indian Lounge Chairs
Antique Mid-18th Century Portuguese Anglo-Indian Corner Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Indian British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1910s British Indian Ocean Territory British Colonial Chairs
Rosewood, Teak
Early 20th Century Indian Regency Armchairs
Cane, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Armchairs
Rattan, Teak
Antique 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory British Colonial Chairs
Antique 1880s British Indian Ocean Territory British Colonial Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s British Indian Ocean Territory British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Cane
Early 20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century British Side Chairs
Bentwood
Antique 19th Century Philippine Anglo-Indian Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Cane, Rosewood
20th Century Indian British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Teak, Cane
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Lounge Chairs
20th Century British Indian Ocean Territory British Colonial Patio and G...
Rosewood, Canvas
Antique Late 19th Century Indian British Colonial Patio and Garden Furni...
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) British Colonial Patio and ...
Cane, Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Indian British Colonial Armchairs
Mahogany, Cane
20th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Art Deco Armchairs
Rosewood, Satinwood, Cane
Antique 19th Century Indian Lounge Chairs
Rosewood
20th Century Indian Corner Chairs
Wood, Cane
Antique Early 19th Century Indian British Colonial Furniture
Leather, Teak
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Antique 19th Century Indian Lounge Chairs
Wood
Early 2000s Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique 1840s Sri Lankan British Colonial Chairs
Padouk
Antique Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory British Colonia...
Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Furniture
Cane, Rosewood
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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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