Swedish Tub Chair
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rustic Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Birch
20th Century Gustavian Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Armchairs
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Birch
Recent Sales
Early 20th Century Swedish Jugendstil Armchairs
Upholstery, Birch
Antique 18th Century Swedish Primitive Chairs
Fir
Antique 18th Century Swedish Primitive Chairs
Fir
Antique 19th Century Swedish Armchairs
Fir, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Swedish Chairs
PVC
Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s Swedish Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Chairs
Birch
Antique 19th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Living Room Sets
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Birch
Antique 19th Century Swedish Armchairs
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Armchairs
Birch
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Armchairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Swedish Armchairs
Early 20th Century Swedish Chairs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1950s Swedish Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century Swedish Bergere Chairs
Muslin
Early 20th Century Swedish Bergere Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s Swedish Chairs
Vintage 1930s Swedish Rococo Bergere Chairs
Brocade, Cane, Cotton, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Iron
Antique 19th Century Swedish Side Chairs
Vintage 1960s Swedish Club Chairs
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Early 20th Century Swedish Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Swedish Armchairs
Early 20th Century Swedish Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Armchairs
Antique 19th Century Swedish Armchairs
Early 20th Century Swedish Armchairs
Swedish Armchairs
joined to rectangular seat by down swept supports, over garrya husk carved apron flanked by rosette filled blocks, on round section fol...
Antique 19th Century Swedish Armchairs
regal lions heads at the shoulders terminating to
rectangular seat down swept supports over garrya husk
carved apro...
Antique 19th Century Swedish Armchairs
Antique 19th Century Swedish Armchairs
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Teak
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary English Classical Roman Console Tables
Gesso, Wood, Paint
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Beech
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Burl, Poplar, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
2010s American Modern Stools
Wood, Oak
2010s Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Antique 19th Century Swedish Primitive Chairs
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Side Tables
Marble, Travertine
Early 20th Century English Georgian Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools
Linen, Wood, Paint
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Pine
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Metal
Swedish Tub Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Swedish Tub 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.
- How old are tub chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There is no official record of when tub chairs were first invented, but one of the first recorded ones was used by King Louis XV of France. It is estimated that tub chairs have been around for over 250 years. Browse a selection of comfortable tub chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are tub chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Tub chairs are usually called bucket chairs in the U.S. The upholstered chair design includes a curved back attached to sloping arms, a boxy seat cushion and square wood legs. You can find a variety of tub chairs on 1stDibs.
Read More
20 Inviting Dining Rooms Perfectly Arranged for Entertaining
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
Nobody Puts This Sunny Sofa in a Corner
With its plush cushions, cane details and dazzlingly colorful back, it’s inviting from every angle.
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.