Oakwood Chair
Vintage 1940s Danish Other Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1930s Danish Folk Art Rocking Chairs
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wool, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood, Oak
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1940s Dutch Modern Club Chairs
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Windsor Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Naugahyde, Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Craftsman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Folk Art Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Oak
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Armchairs
Iron
2010s American American Classical Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Straw, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Plywood, Oak
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Chairs
Straw, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Windsor Chairs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wool, Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1960s Dutch Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century British Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Adirondack Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1930s Italian Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Faux Leather, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Bentwood, Plywood
2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs
Cotton, Polyester, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs
Oak, Leather
Antique 19th Century European Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak, Rope
Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Chairs
Wood
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak, Rope
Vintage 1910s American Chairs
Oak, Faux Leather
Early 20th Century European Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Oak, Straw
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Oakwood Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Oakwood Chair?
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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