Rush Seat
Late 20th Century French Rustic Benches
Rush
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Unknown Lounge Chairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Brutalist Stools
Rush, Oak
Early 20th Century French Benches
Rush, Hardwood
2010s American Stools
Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Side Chairs
Rush
Late 20th Century American American Classical Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
Antique 1880s English Corner Chairs
Rush, Fruitwood
20th Century American American Classical Chairs
Rush, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Fruitwood, Rush, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Rustic Chairs
Ash, Pine, Rush
Vintage 1940s Armchairs
Rush, Wood, Walnut
20th Century French Country Stools
Rush, Pine
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Benches
Rush, Cherry
20th Century French Modern Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rush, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Country Stools
Rush, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Benches
Rush, Cherry
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century European Benches
Rush, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rush, Beech
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Rush, Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Country Armchairs
Rush, Maple
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Rush
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Fruitwood, Rush
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Textile, Rush, Wood
Antique 1870s American American Classical Rocking Chairs
Rush, Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood, Cherry
20th Century American Children's Furniture
Rush, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Benches
Rush, Cherry
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Rush, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Armchairs
Rush, Walnut
Antique 1820s Sheraton Side Chairs
Rush, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Country Benches
Rush, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Benches
Leather, Maple
Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Shaker Rocking Chairs
Rush, Birch
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Rush, Wood
Vintage 1960s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rush, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Armchairs
Rush
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
20th Century French Provincial Stools
Rush, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Country Side Chairs
Rush, Wood, Fruitwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
20th Century French Chairs
Rush, Pine
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Rush, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Other Religious Items
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Ming Armchairs
Rush, Oak
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Rush Seat For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Rush Seat?
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 rush seating made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rush seating on chairs is made out of long grasses like cattails. To produce the seats, artisans dry out the plant matter and then carefully weave the pieces together. You can find a range of chairs with rush seating on 1stDibs.
- What are rush seats on chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rush seats are chairs where the seating part is woven out of long, grass-like vegetation. After the material dries, the makers weave it to make a strong surface for sitting. Shop antique rush chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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