Chairs By Theodore Alexander
Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Leather
20th Century Neoclassical Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Federal Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Louis XV Chaise Longues
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Chestnut
Late 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Bronze
Late 20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Hardwood, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Louis XV Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Spanish Colonial Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Napoleon III Stools
Brass
Late 20th Century Napoleon III Stools
Brass
20th Century American Georgian Armchairs
Brass
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bronze
Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Side Chairs
Metal, Iron
1930s American Modern Abstract Prints
Woodcut
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Antique 1760s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Sheraton Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Desks
Metal, Bronze
Vintage 1970s Italian De Stijl Dining Room Chairs
Wood
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Maple
1990s American Rustic Sideboards
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Plastic
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Upholstery
Antique Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Chairs
Rush, Wood, Maple
Antique 18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Paintings
Canvas, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Tribal Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Early 20th Century American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Maple
20th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Painted Furniture
Tin
Antique 1850s Spanish Bathroom Fixtures
Marble
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century Spanish Colonial Armchairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Early 2000s American Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Vietnamese Regency Armchairs
Cane
Late 20th Century Regency Armchairs
Mahogany
Early 2000s American George II Armchairs
Leather, Burl
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Wingback Chairs
Mohair, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Stainless Steel
20th Century American Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood, Giltwood
Late 20th Century English Regency Dining Room Sets
Fabric, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown British Colonial Dining Room Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Dining Room Tables
1990s Philippine Victorian Side Tables
Composition
Early 2000s Philippine American Classical End Tables
Metal
Late 20th Century Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Cane, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech
20th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
20th Century Regency Chairs
Bronze
1990s Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary British Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
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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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