Martha Washington Chairs
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Late 18th Century American American Classical Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Federal Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Armchairs
Textile, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Sheraton Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1790s American Hepplewhite Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Satinwood, Muslin
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Armchairs
Mahogany
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Late 20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century English Chairs
20th Century American Chairs
20th Century British Armchairs
Leather, Pine
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Federal Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Federal Armchairs
Vintage 1970s American George III Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Federal Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Chippendale Chairs
Other
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Armchairs
Walnut, Cherry
Antique 19th Century British Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Armchairs
Antique 19th Century British Armchairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Armchairs
Beech
Early 20th Century British Armchairs
Beech
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American George III Armchairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Armchairs
Antique 19th Century British Armchairs
Antique 19th Century British Armchairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Armchairs
Early 20th Century British Armchairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American Hepplewhite Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 20th Century British Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Windsor Chairs
Wood
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Martha Washington Chairs 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022From the 18th century, a Martha Washington chair features a high back, no arms and an upholstered seat and back. The chair’s frame was usually crafted from mahogany. Shop a collection of antique Martha Washington chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Martha Washington sewing cabinets were named after Martha Washington, George Washington’s wife. They were created long after she had already passed away, but were named such because she was said to have had a cabinet that she sat and sewed at. Take a look at a variety of Martha Washington sewing cabinets from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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