Windsor Bow Back Chairs
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Country Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 1820s English George III Windsor Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English Adirondack Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American American Classical Side Chairs
Maple
Early 20th Century Unknown Other Rocking Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Ash
Antique 19th Century North American Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Chairs
Wood, Walnut
Antique 1790s American Country Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century American American Classical Chairs
Mahogany, Rush
Antique 19th Century English William IV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Rustic Models and Miniatures
Wood
Vintage 1950s English Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Other Photography
Paper
Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Windsor Chairs
Yew
Antique Early 1800s American Country Windsor Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Windsor Chairs
Antique 1780s American Windsor Chairs
Antique 1820s British Country Windsor Chairs
Elm, Yew
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American American Classical Windsor Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century South African Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Imbuia
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Elm
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Windsor Chairs
Hickory, Pine
Antique 19th Century American Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Windsor Chairs
Oak, Yew
Antique Late 18th Century American Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Windsor Chairs
Pine
20th Century English British Colonial Windsor Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Windsor Chairs
Yew
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Windsor Chairs
Antique 1890s American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Wood
20th Century American American Classical Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chairs
Maple
Antique 19th Century Victorian Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Elm
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Chairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Beech, Elm
Late 20th Century American Colonial Side Chairs
Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Armchairs
Hickory
Antique Early 1900s American Primitive Dining Room Chairs
Ash
Early 20th Century American Windsor Chairs
Oak
Antique 18th Century American Rustic Windsor Chairs
Wood
20th Century Country Windsor Chairs
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Windsor Chairs
Pine
20th Century Country Windsor Chairs
Bentwood
Antique 19th Century European Windsor Chairs
Elm, Yew
Antique 18th Century American American Classical Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Country Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Federal Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
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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.
- What is a Windsor back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
- What is a bow back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bow back chair refers to a silhouette of a chair with a curved back and is usually made with high-quality wood. Bow back chairs were popular during the colonial period and are representative of American-Amish heritage. Browse a range of vintage bow back chairs on 1stDibs.
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