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Vintage Cottage Chairs

Rupert Griffiths, Four Arts & Crafts English Oak Tripod Design Cottage Chairs
Located in London, GB
Rupert Griffiths. English Furniture Maker. Four Arts and Crafts style English oak cottage chairs
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1950s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Oak

Set 3 Windsor Side Chairs Farmhouse Cottage Diner
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Great set of three English Windsor side chairs in oak What can you say about the Windsor chairs
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1980s Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Wood

Cottage Style Tripod Dining or Accent Chairs with Triangular Rattan Seats
By Wim Den Boon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cottage style dining chairs with triangular rattan seats, three legs and beautifully carved inverse
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Rattan, Wood

English Cottage Lounge Chair & Ottoman Swivel Rocker by Woodmark
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Fantabulous English Cottage Shabby Style Roll Arm Lounge Swivel
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1980s American Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Cotton

Rustic Knotty Pine Cabin Cottage Table & Chairs Handmade Kitchen Dining Set
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a fantastic little knotty pine handmade table with 2 chairs, perfect for a rustic cabin
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Pine

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Cottage Rocker
Located in San Francisco, CA
A true folk art piece with inset leather seat, spindle back and arms, and farmhouse yellow painted finish.
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20th Century American Vintage Cottage Chairs

Vintage Cottage Rocker
Cottage Rocker
H 45 in W 20.5 in D 27 in
Late 20th Century Cottage Farmhouse Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Cottage / Farmhouse style dining side chairs, unbranded. Hardwood with a distressed black
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Late 20th Century Chinese Rustic Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Hardwood, Cherry, Paint

Late 20th Century Cottage Farmhouse Dining Armchairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Cottage / Farmhouse style dining armchairs, unbranded. Hardwood with a distressed black
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Late 20th Century Chinese Rustic Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Hardwood, Cherry, Paint

Pierre Chapo a Set of Four S45 Elm Chairs
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Grenoble, FR
early 1970s Beautiful patina, chairs from a cottage in the south of the French Alps.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Elm

Pierre Chapo a Set of Four S45 Elm Chairs
Pierre Chapo a Set of Four S45 Elm Chairs
H 41.34 in W 25.6 in D 17.72 in
CAPE ANN CHAIRS Maple Ladder Back Dining Side Chairs with Rush Seats - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Cottage / Farmhouse style dining side chairs by Cape Ann Chairs. Maple with carved arched
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Rush, Maple

CAPE ANN CHAIRS Maple Ladder Back Dining Side Chairs with Rush Seats - Pair B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Cottage / Farmhouse style dining side chairs by Cape Ann Chairs. Maple with carved arched
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Rush, Maple

Mid 20th Century Maple Farmhouse Ladder Back Dining Side Chairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Cottage / Farmhouse style dining side chairs, unbranded, similar in quality to Ethan
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Rush, Maple

Mid 20th Century Maple Farmhouse Ladder Back Armchair and Side Chair - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Cottage / Farmhouse style dining chairs, one armchair and one side chair, unbranded
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Rush, Maple

Mid 20th Century Oak Ladder Back Side Chairs with Rush Seats - Pair B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Cottage style dining side chairs, unbranded. Solid oak with ladder back design, rush
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Italian Charles Rennie Macintosh chairs in ash and straw
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Four “Candida Cottage Chairs” in open pore white lacquered ash. Details in mother of Pearl
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1990s Italian Modern Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Straw, Ash

Modern Farmhouse, Cottage / Cabin Solid Wood Side Chairs by Sikes Chair Co
By Sikes Chair Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modern Farmhouse cottage/ cabin solid wood side chairs by Sikes Chair Co., charming set, great
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1950s American Adirondack Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Hardwood

Cottage Style Corner "Bobbin" Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cottage style spindle back corner chair with original orange and yellow striped fabric. In original
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Cottage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Cottage Style Corner "Bobbin" Chair
Cottage Style Corner "Bobbin" Chair
H 32.875 in W 19 in D 34.125 in
Peter Danko “Electronic Cottage” Dining Chairs
By Peter Danko
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peter Danko “Electronic Cottage” dining chairs. (Set of 6) Newly reupholstered in Mohair. About
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Mohair, Teak

"Utö" Chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Utrecht, NL
Stockholm archipelago – including Blidö, Lovö, and famously, Utö. These Utö chairs were designed in 1932
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Wood

Set of 3 "Utö" Chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Utrecht, NL
Stockholm archipelago – including Blidö, Lovö, and famously, Utö. These Utö chairs were designed in 1932 as
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Wood

Ilmari Tapiovaara, Domus Lounge Armchair in Birch, Keravan Puuteollisuus 1940s
By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
sheepskin hide and fits perfectly in organic natural interiors and cottages. The chair had a couple of
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Birch, Plywood

Edward Wormley Horseshoe Armchairs, a Pair, 1950's
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Culver City, CA
, or even a beach cottage Tommy Bahama chic cottage. The chairs are simply put: stunning!
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Rosewood, Velvet

4 Chippendale Monticello Honeymoon Cottage Mahogany Pierced Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four Vintage Chippendale style dining side chairs, circa second half 20th century. Made
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Late 20th Century Chippendale Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Cassina DS-2 Table and Candida DS3 Chairs
By Cassina, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Pasadena, TX
Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Cassina DS2 dining table and DS3 cottage chairs. The DS2 table was
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Late 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Ash

Axel Einar Hjorth “Utö” Dining Chairs for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Utrecht, NL
modernism. The ‘sports cottage furniture’ that these dining chairs are part of, also had an influence on the
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Wood

1930s Tiffany Desk Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
. Summertime, she was the doyenne of Newport society, living at Land’s End, Edith Wharton’s former “cottage
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1930s French Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Marble, Sterling Silver

1930s Tiffany Desk Set
1930s Tiffany Desk Set
H 3 in W 19.25 in D 30.24 in
Late 20th Century Cottage Farmhouse Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Cottage / Farmhouse style dining side chairs, unbranded. Hardwood with a distressed black
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Late 20th Century Chinese Rustic Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Hardwood, Cherry, Paint

Distressed Black Cottage Style Dining Side Chairs with Rush Seats - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of dining side chairs in the Cottage / Rustic style, unbranded. Solid hardwood painted black
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Rush, Hardwood, Paint

Distressed Black Cottage Style Dining Side Chairs with Rush Seats - Pair C
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of dining side chairs in the Cottage / Rustic style, unbranded. Solid hardwood painted black
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Rush, Hardwood, Paint

Distressed Black Cottage Style Dining Side Chairs with Rush Seats - Pair B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of dining side chairs in the Cottage / Rustic style, unbranded. Solid hardwood painted black
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Rush, Hardwood, Paint

Reino Ruokolainen Armchair from the Finn Form Collection, Finland, 1960s
By Reino Ruokolainen, Haimi
Located in Maastricht, NL
a very interesting jointed construction. The model Tupa ('cottage') chair was designed around 1960
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

French Country Salon Club Chairs ~ Nubby Linen ~ PAIR (2)
Located in Palm Springs, CA
heavy linen and fresh cottage white paint. The chairs are lovely in their design, curvy, with lovely
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1950s Vintage Cottage Chairs

Vintage Cherry Rush Seat Ladder Back Chair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A vintage Cottage style dining side chair, unbranded. Cherry with ladder back design, rush seat
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Rush, Cherry

Vintage Cherry Rush Seat Ladder Back Chair
Vintage Cherry Rush Seat Ladder Back Chair
H 34.25 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
Mid 20th Century Ladder Back Side Chairs with Rush Seats - Pair B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Cottage style dining side chairs, unbranded, similar in quality to Ethan Allen. Walnut
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Rush, Walnut

Mid 20th Century Ladder Back Side Chairs with Rush Seats - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Cottage style dining side chairs, unbranded, similar in quality to Ethan Allen. Walnut
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Rush, Walnut

Mid 20th Century Ladder Back Side Chairs with Rush Seats - Pair C
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of cottage style dining side chairs, unbranded, similar in quality to Ethan Allen. Walnut
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Rush, Walnut

Mid 20th Century Maple Farmhouse Ladder Back Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Cottage / Farmhouse style dining side chairs, unbranded, similar in quality to Ethan
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Rush, Maple

Vintage 1950s Solid Cherry Ladder Back Dining Chairs with Rush Seats - Set of 6
Located in Charlotte, NC
A set of six mid-century Cottage style dining side chairs, unbranded, similar quality to Henkel
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Mid-20th Century American Country Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Rush, Cherry

Lodge or Cottage Style Mid-Century Scandinavian Leather Lounge Chairs, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
Beautiful lounge chairs from Scandinavia. These lounge chairs make a nice addition to your cosy
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1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Canopy Balloon Hooded Chair, Pink Velvet, Porters, Farmhouse, Cottage Chic Style
Located in Glendale, CA
Chair made from solid mahogany wood. Newly painted in white lacquer finish. New upholstered in
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20th Century Louis XV Vintage Cottage Chairs

Pair of Split Reed Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
inconvenience. (key: bamboo, rattan, stick, cottage, porch chairs, deco)
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1940s Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Split Reed Chairs
Pair of Split Reed Chairs
H 29 in W 25 in D 29 in
Danish Scandinavian Oak and Leather Cottage Lodge Easy Chairs, Set of Two, 1960s
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Hamburg, DE
Two very comfortable Mid-Century Modern cottage / lodge leather armchairs, from the late 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Mid 20th Century Oak Ladder Back Side Chairs with Rush Seats - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of cottage style dining side chairs, unbranded. Solid oak with ladder back design, rush
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Rush, Oak

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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Vintage Cottage Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Six English Windsor Chairs
Located in Antwerp, BE
Six unusual and wonderful aged, worn patina chairs are in good condition.They look fantastic together as a set. The seat height of all seats is 18.5 in. (47 cm) The height of the arm...
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Early 20th Century English Country Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Wood

Set of Six English Windsor Chairs
Set of Six English Windsor Chairs
H 37.8 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Pair - White Matelassé Covered Swivel Club Chairs and Ottoman, Hickory Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th C. Hickory chair off white matelassé covered swivel club chairs with a matching ottoman. The set is covered in Sovereign Upholstery by Hickory Chair with a welt trim and ki...
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1990s American American Classical Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Cotton, Wood, Down

The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
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2010s Belgian Modern Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Linen

The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 43.31 in
MCM Carr & Company Lounge Chairs Swivel Low Profile Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cottage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Linen, Velvet

Swivel Rocker Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Hickory House
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Petite Swivel rocker lounge chair & ottoman by Hickory House Very comfortable! With dual layered skirt...
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1960s Vintage Cottage Chairs

Materials

Cotton

C.R. Laine Chinoiserie Tufted English Arm Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful special order collection is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning...
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Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Vintage Cottage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

New Pair of George Smith Flying Ducks Armchairs & Ottoman Footstool
By Mulberry, George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of fully refurbished, George Smith Signature Scroll arm armchairs and matching footstool upholstered in Mulberry Flying Ducks velvet T...
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20th Century English Country Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Upholstery, Beech

Set Windsor Chairs - 8 Farmhouse Kitchen Chair
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a set of 8 Windsor chairs made from the finest English yew. The set of 8 consists of two arm chairs and six side chairs. These are the traditional and much loved Wind...
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1980s Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Wood

Skirted Upholstered Club Chair, Customizable
By John Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our Madison chair features a t-cushion and loose pillow back for additional comfort. The chair is framed in maple and birch. Price does not include fabric. Fabric shown is for imag...
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2010s American American Classical Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Upholstery, Maple

Set Windsor Chairs - 8 Farmhouse Kitchen Chair
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a set of 8 Windsor chairs made from the finest English yew. The set of 8 consists of two arm chairs and six side chairs. These are the traditional and much loved Wind...
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1980s Vintage Cottage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Howard George Smith Signature Scroll Arm Style Brown Leather Armchairs
By George Smith, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime large pair of fully restored Howard George Smith style Signature Scroll Arm cigar brown leather armchairs with oversized feather fille...
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20th Century English Victorian Vintage Cottage Chairs

Materials

Leather

GEORGE SMITH CHELSEA TWO SEAT SOFA IN ORIGINAL UPHOLSTERY PART SUiTE
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely George Smith Signature Scroll arm sofa which is one of a pair in floral upholstery with feather ...
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20th Century English Country Vintage Cottage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

EJ Victor Style Lounge Chairs Pair
By E. J. Victor
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of EJ Victor Style...
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1990s Vintage Cottage Chairs

Materials

Cotton

EJ Victor Style Lounge Chairs Pair
EJ Victor Style Lounge Chairs Pair
H 33 in W 31 in D 35 in
Vintage Double Caned Lounge Chair by Schnadig
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage Double Caned Lounge Club Chair by SCHNADIG Approximate Measurements in Inches 36" high at ...
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1970s Vintage Cottage Chairs

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Cotton, Cane, Mahogany

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Vintage Cottage Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage cottage chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, natural fiber and rush, all vintage cottage chairs available were constructed with great care. Vintage cottage chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage cottage chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Scandinavian Modern, Arts and Crafts and mid-century modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vintage cottage chairs over the years, but those made by A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture, Axel Einar Hjorth and Hans Brattrud are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Vintage Cottage Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,498, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $39,000 highest priced.

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.

Questions About Vintage Cottage Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a vintage Gunlocke chair, examine the legs. Most pieces will feature a tag that bears the brand name. On antique and early vintage chairs, the label will usually be made of paper or leather, while riveted brass tags appear on later vintage and contemporary chairs. Once you've confirmed that Gunlocke is the maker by checking the tag, browse the company's catalogues, which are available online, to determine approximately when it was made. Some tags may include a style or color number that will expedite the search. If your chair is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage, while pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer when identifying your chair. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gunlocke chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.