Spool Chair
20th Century Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century American Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Velvet
Early 20th Century English Corner Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 1800s Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century European Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Colonial Revival Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Walnut
Antique 17th Century French Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century American Slipper Chairs
Wood, Linen
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
Antique Late 19th Century American Country Side Chairs
Wood, Linen
Antique 17th Century Italian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Tapestry
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Tapestry
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Upholstery, Linen
Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Antique 18th Century French Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Oak, Rush
20th Century North American Rustic Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Ebony
Vintage 1950s French Corner Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Antique 19th Century Scottish Side Chairs
Early 20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Linen
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Tapestry, Upholstery
1990s Jacobean Armchairs
Metal
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Linen
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century European Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Textile, Wood, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century Slipper Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary English Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Antique 19th Century Irish Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Antique 19th Century Irish Side Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
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Spool Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Spool 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.
- What style is a spool chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Spool chairs are associated with a number of furniture styles. Early examples date back to the Italian Renaissance, but the heavily carved chairs became popular during the Arts and Crafts movement of the mid 18th century. You'll find a collection of spool chairs on 1stDibs.
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