Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Early 1800s European Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Pine
19th Century Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Elm
Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Pine
Early 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Pine
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century French Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Walnut
Early 19th Century European Chippendale Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Walnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Wood
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Rush, Ash, Elm
1790s French Directoire Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Cherry
Early 1800s Italian Baroque Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Silver Leaf
Early 1800s American Queen Anne Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
Early 19th Century American Country Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Wood
Early 19th Century Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Elm
Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Oak
Early 1800s English William IV Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Oak
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Brass
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Pine
Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
Early 19th Century Country Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Beech
1790s French Directoire Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Beech
Early 19th Century English British Colonial Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Wood
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Walnut, Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Walnut, Lacquer
Early 1800s French Directoire Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Walnut
19th Century American Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Pine
Early 19th Century Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Rattan, Oak
Early 19th Century French Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Wood
Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Early 19th Century Belgian Rustic Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Oak
Early 1800s English George III Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
15th Century and Earlier European Baroque Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Straw, Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Pine, Paint
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Wood
Early 1900s Sheraton Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 19th Century George III Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Pine
18th Century French Early Victorian Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Birch
19th Century French Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Beech, Linen
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Pine
Early 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Wood
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Elm, Oak
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Pine
Early 19th Century American Country Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Wood
Early 19th Century American Country Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Early 1800 Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
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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.
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