Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Early 1900s English Edwardian Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Naugahyde, Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century American George IV Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Country Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Mohair, Oak
Early 1900s French Louis XV Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1840s Victorian Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Velvet
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century British Victorian Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Hardwood, Leather
1840s Swedish Karl Johan Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Birch
1870s English Victorian Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Mahogany
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Oak
19th Century French Napoleon III Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Late 19th Century Northern Irish Georgian Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Leather, Suede, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Louis XV Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Leather, Wood
19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Fruitwood, Walnut
18th Century Portuguese Dutch Colonial Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Fabric, Giltwood, Wood, Upholstery
19th Century French Louis XVI Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-19th Century British Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Rosewood
19th Century French Louis XVI Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1920s French Louis XV Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Walnut
19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Oak
1850s Gothic Revival Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century British Chippendale Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Hardwood
Early 19th Century Italian Louis XV Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century American Empire Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century American Queen Anne Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 19th Century British Victorian Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Velvet, Wood
19th Century French Louis XIII Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Oak, Upholstery
Early 19th Century English William IV Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Mahogany
1840s Danish Scandinavian Modern Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Hardwood, Wool
1840s Danish Scandinavian Modern Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Hardwood, Animal Skin
1820s English Regency Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1830s Belgian Louis Philippe Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1840s Swedish Karl Johan Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Upholstery, Birch
Early 1900s Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XIII Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Upholstery, Ash
Late 19th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Fabric, Wenge
1920s Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Lacquer
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1810s Italian Neoclassical Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Wood
19th Century French Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century American American Empire Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Cherry
Early 19th Century British Regency Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Hardwood
1720s English Queen Anne Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Silk, Mahogany
Early 1900s English Primitive Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1830s Austrian Biedermeier Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century English George III Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Swedish Baroque Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century American Queen Anne Upholstered Antique Dining Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
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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 ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
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