Oak Throne Chair
Early 20th Century American Renaissance Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Oak
Antique 1880s American Eastlake Historical Memorabilia
Velvet, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Chairs
Wood, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Corner Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s Renaissance Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rattan, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century American Gothic Revival Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Renaissance Side Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Paint
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century American Prairie School Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood, Oak, Walnut
Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Chairs
Wood, Oak
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century Other Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Oak
Antique 1860s Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 1880s German Armchairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Armchairs
Oak
Antique 15th Century and Earlier British Gothic Revival Armchairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 19th Century Renaissance Armchairs
Oak
Antique 17th Century Gothic Armchairs
Oak
Antique 1890s French Renaissance Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Armchairs
Oak
Antique 1850s British Jacobean Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Rush, Oak
20th Century British Gothic Revival Armchairs
Oak, Velvet
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Oak, Tapestry
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 1890s Italian Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century Gothic Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Oak
Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century British Gothic Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American Other Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 18th Century British Jacobean Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century British Armchairs
Oak
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Armchairs
Oak
Antique 17th Century French Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Oak
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Oak
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The difference between a throne and a chair is their purpose. A chair is a piece of furniture designed to seat anyone, while a throne usually is a highly decorative chair reserved for a monarch like an emperor, king or queen. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage chairs.
- What are throne chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Throne chairs are sometimes called by the Latin word for chair, cathedra. Most often, you will simply see them referred to as thrones. Furniture makers have produced thrones for rulers and religious figures in various forms since ancient times. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of throne chairs.
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