Carved Chair Frames
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Armchairs
Fruitwood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century European Baroque Armchairs
Brass
Antique 17th Century Italian Picture Frames
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Abalone, Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Side Chairs
Fabric
Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Brass, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1880s English Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
20th Century Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Victorian Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Club Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Chairs
Cane, Ebony
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Side Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Oak
Antique 1860s European High Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 1790s Italian George III Corner Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century Italian Baroque Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Chairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Side Chairs
Fabric
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s North American Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Rush, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique 1870s European Arts and Crafts Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Club Chairs
Wool, Oak
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
20th Century American French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Rococo Chairs
Fabric
2010s Italian Empire Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique Mid-19th Century Romanian Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s American American Classical Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Unknown Dining Room Chairs
Antique 1840s English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames
Lacquer, Wood
2010s Italian Empire Chairs
Gold Leaf
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Carved Chair Frames For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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