Side Chair Antique
19th Century Side Chair Antique
Fabric
Early 19th Century British Side Chair Antique
1920s Dutch Dutch Colonial Side Chair Antique
Rush, Oak
19th Century Side Chair Antique
Wood
Late 18th Century Hepplewhite Side Chair Antique
Fabric
19th Century English Gothic Side Chair Antique
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Side Chair Antique
Velvet
Late 19th Century English Side Chair Antique
Satinwood
Late 19th Century English Side Chair Antique
Wood, Rush
19th Century English Side Chair Antique
Upholstery, Wood
1820s Russian Neoclassical Side Chair Antique
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Louis XV Side Chair Antique
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century and Earlier French Side Chair Antique
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chair Antique
Beech
18th Century Italian Side Chair Antique
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century British Victorian Side Chair Antique
Lacquer
19th Century English Jacobean Side Chair Antique
Walnut
18th Century Belgian Gustavian Side Chair Antique
Wood
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chair Antique
Velvet, Wood, Paint
17th Century English Renaissance Side Chair Antique
Walnut
Early 19th Century Italian Side Chair Antique
Upholstery
19th Century English Georgian Side Chair Antique
Mahogany
19th Century French Empire Side Chair Antique
Bronze
1890s Italian Rococo Side Chair Antique
Fabric, Wood
18th Century and Earlier French Side Chair Antique
Cane, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Side Chair Antique
Pine, Faux Bamboo, Maple
19th Century Italian Side Chair Antique
Upholstery
19th Century American Victorian Side Chair Antique
Rosewood
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chair Antique
Mahogany
19th Century French Side Chair Antique
Oak
19th Century Chinese Export Side Chair Antique
Wood
1820s English Regency Side Chair Antique
Lacquer
1820s English Regency Side Chair Antique
Mahogany
19th Century Unknown American Classical Side Chair Antique
Wood
19th Century British Country Side Chair Antique
Walnut
19th Century Portuguese Queen Anne Side Chair Antique
Wood
19th Century American Late Victorian Side Chair Antique
Rosewood
Mid-19th Century Russian Neoclassical Side Chair Antique
Brass
1820s German Biedermeier Side Chair Antique
Ebony, Walnut
19th Century Russian Empire Side Chair Antique
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century American Victorian Side Chair Antique
Wood, Rosewood
17th Century Renaissance Side Chair Antique
Walnut
19th Century Burmese Side Chair Antique
Teak
Late 19th Century Side Chair Antique
Iron
19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chair Antique
Upholstery, Wood
17th Century Italian Renaissance Side Chair Antique
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Side Chair Antique
Walnut
19th Century Unknown Side Chair Antique
Silk
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Side Chair Antique
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chair Antique
Linen, Wood
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chair Antique
Gold Leaf
17th Century British Jacobean Side Chair Antique
Oak
19th Century French Louis XV Side Chair Antique
Walnut
1860s Side Chair Antique
Wood
Mid-19th Century American Gothic Revival Side Chair Antique
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Side Chair Antique
Linen, Elm, Foam
19th Century French Side Chair Antique
Bentwood
1920s North American Hollywood Regency Side Chair Antique
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Side Chair Antique
Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chair Antique
Giltwood
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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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The difference between a side chair and a Parsons chair is style. A side chair is a very commonly used dining chair. The form of a side chair may vary, but the constant is the lack of armrests to keep hands free for eating and to save space at the table. A Parsons chair is a type of side chair that features upholstery on the seat and back. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.
- What is an antique Bergère chair?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.
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