Antique Desk Chairs
Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Iron
Antique 18th Century British George III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Antique Early 1800s Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Wood
Antique 1810s English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century European William IV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Wicker, Oak
Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass, Iron
Antique 1890s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany, Faux Leather
Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany, Faux Leather
Antique 1880s Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 18th Century English George III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1840s Scottish Biedermeier Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Birch
Antique 1880s English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Satinwood
Antique 19th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Antique 18th Century English George III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1880s English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Satinwood
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk ...
Rosewood
Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Oak
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century North American Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 1830s English William IV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany, Faux Leather
Antique Mid-18th Century British Chippendale Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s American Desks and Writing Tables
Wicker
Vintage 1920s American Desks and Writing Tables
Wicker
Vintage 1910s American Desks
Willow
Antique 19th Century British Chairs
Antique 1880s English Victorian Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1890s American Victorian Chairs
Wicker
Antique 18th Century British George III Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Federal Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Vintage 1950s English Georgian Swivel Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1890s British Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique 18th Century English George III Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Provincial Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Chairs
Silver Leaf
Early 20th Century Chinese Desks and Writing Tables
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1820s Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century Charles II Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 18th Century English George III Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Folk Art Side Chairs
Hardwood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Armchairs
Mahogany
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Antique Desk Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Antique Desk Chairs?
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality lounge furniture cannot be overstated. Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other seating — 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 styles in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other furnishings — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring 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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.