Antique British Colonial Chairs
Early 20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Early 20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Cane, Teak
Early 20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Lounge Chairs
Cane, Teak
Early 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Colonial Rocking Chairs
Wood
Antique 1830s British Colonial Patio and Garden Furniture
Cane, Oak
Early 20th Century British Colonial Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1920s French British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Beech, Leather
Late 20th Century British British Colonial Swivel Chairs
Iron
Antique 1890s Chaise Longues
Fabric, Teak
Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Armchairs
Cane, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Armchairs
Cane, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican British Colonial Armchairs
Reed
Early 20th Century French British Colonial Armchairs
Rattan, Reed
Antique 19th Century American British Colonial End Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican British Colonial Armchairs
Wicker
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Children's Furniture
Padouk
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Tapestry, Velvet
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Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Enamel, Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Lacquer
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
Late 20th Century North American British Colonial Armchairs
Cane, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century British Colonial Daybeds
Cane, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Metal
Antique 19th Century British Empire Chairs
Leather, Cane, Beech
Antique 1890s Indian British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1980s Settees
Cotton
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Armchairs
Iron
Vintage 1970s Settees
Cotton
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rattan, Walnut
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Antique Late 19th Century English British Colonial Office Chairs and Des...
Antique 19th Century Indian Armchairs
Vintage 1920s English British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century Indonesian British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Chairs
Cane, Teak
Antique Late 19th Century British Colonial Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century English British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
20th Century Anglo-Indian Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Early 20th Century British Colonial Corner Chairs
Rush, Elm
Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Children's Furniture
Antique 18th Century Georgian Side Chairs
Teak
Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Armchairs
Oak
Early 2000s Unknown British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British British Colonial Side Chairs
Oak, Leather
20th Century English British Colonial Windsor Chairs
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century British British Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century Indian Lounge Chairs
Rosewood, Bone, Ebony
Early 20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Armchairs
Cane, Mahogany
Antique 1890s Unknown Sporting Art Photography
Paper
20th Century English British Colonial Stools
Chenille, Wood
Antique 19th Century Kenyan British Colonial Decorative Boxes
Brass, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown British Colonial Dining Room Tables
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Ebony, Bone
Antique 19th Century English Tables
Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century Indian British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Indian British Colonial Chairs
Rattan, Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Danish British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Rattan, Beech
Early 20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Teak
20th Century English British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century English British Colonial Side Chairs
Cane, Wood, Walnut, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
Vintage 1920s Indian British Colonial Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English British Colonial Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century East Asian British Colonial Chaise Longues
Rattan, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Federal Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1890s Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Paper
Antique Late 19th Century Indian British Colonial Armchairs
Mahogany, Cane
Antique 17th Century Indian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Iron
Antique 19th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Ebony
Antique Early 19th Century Indian British Colonial Furniture
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1920s Scottish Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Scottish British Colonial Armchairs
Wool
Antique 1890s Scottish British Colonial Armchairs
Wool
2010s American British Colonial Armchairs
Wool, Rush, Wood
Vintage 1920s English British Colonial Armchairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Antique British Colonial Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Antique British Colonial Chairs?
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.