American Mahogany & Gilt Dolphin Upholstered Harp Stool with Paw Feet, NY C 1815
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Charleston, SC
The stool incorporates many characteristics seen on labeled pieces from the celebrated shop of cabinetmaker Duncan Phyfe, New York Seat is adjustable from 20 tall minimum to 24 tall ...
Wrought Iron
$2,395 / item
Harp Center Table
Located in Annville, PA
Produced and designed by Niagara Furniture to match many of our other Duncan Phyfe inspired items the Harp Center Table can be used in many places throughout the home.
Mahogany
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H 33.5 in W 20 in D 23 in
6 Union National Vintage Regency Duncan Phyfe Harp Back Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Union National
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of 6 Union National Regency / Duncan Phyfe style dining chairs, circa 1940s. Features a mahogany frame with harp or lyre back over a padded seat and acanthus carved saber legs.
Fabric, Mahogany
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H 33 in W 16 in D 19.5 in
4 Duncan Phyfe Harp Back Stakmore Aristorcrats Folding Furniture Game Chairs MCM
By Stakmore Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Four Mid-Century Modern folding stackable chairs by Stakmore furniture of New York. Features a wood frame and orange vinyl seats. Stakmore, the Aristocrats of Folding Furniture. M...
Hardwood
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H 34.5 in W 21 in D 24 in
6 Vintage Duncan Phyfe Mahogany Klismos Style Lyre Harp Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Six Duncan Phyfe dining chairs, circa mid 20th century.
Velvet, Mahogany
$2,400
H 17.5 in W 19 in D 15.5 in
Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Stool with Gilt Rosettes and Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period walnut stool from the 19th century, with upholstered seat and gilt rosettes. Created in Austria during the Biedermeier period, this walnut veneered sto...
Upholstery, Walnut
Round Center Table
Located in Annville, PA
Our most robust drum table this large Round Center Table has eye catching appeal with satin wood banding, carved knees and a thick top with three dovetailed drawers. Superb quality m...
Mahogany
Regency style Italian Made Center table
Located in Nashville, TN
Elevate your living space with this exquisite Italian Regency style center table, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and design. Featuring a striking top inlaid with rich rosewood a...
Rosewood
$1,068Sale Price|30% Off
H 19.69 in Dm 16.15 in
Antique Leather Upholstered Mahogany Adjustable Piano Stool, 19th Century
Located in Lucenec, SK
An elegant antique piano stool from the 19th century made of mahogany wood with luxurious green leather upholstery and brass rivets, it has an adjustable height using a wooden screw ...
Leather, Wood
19th Century French Neoclassical Carved Wood Stool with Velvet Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical carved and painted wood stool, with nicely upholstered seat, from the 19th century. This antique stool from France has been elaborately carved in Neoclassical e...
Wood
$2,796
H 18.9 in W 23.63 in D 16.54 in
Fine 19th Century Antique English William and Mary Style Mahogany Stool
Located in Nottingham, GB
A refined 19th-century English stool in the William and Mary style, finely crafted from mahogany and distinguished by its elegant turned legs, substantial stretcher construction and ...
Mahogany, Fabric
Italian, Tuscany, Neoclassic Period Walnut & Upholstered Stool, ca. 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a round upholstered seat raised on solid walnut square tapering legs joined by an x-form stretcher
Walnut
Regency Style Center Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency style morado and pollard banded circular center table, with a carved edge and four frieze drawers with brass handles, the hexagonal column issuing outswept reeded legs on c...
Wood
A Fine Regency Period Mahogany Saddle Stool after Thomas Hope
By Thomas Hope
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1820 A fine English Regency period mahogany stool in the manner of Thomas Hope, the sabre legs supporting a curved saddle seat with reeded decoration to the frieze, a...
Wood
George II Walnut Stool, England, Mid-18th Century, Circa 1750
Located in Lymington, GB
A good quality George II-period Virginia (or 'red') walnut stool with a shaped apron. Mid-18th century, circa 1750. Excellent overall color and patination. The rising top close-nail...
Walnut
Burled Drum Table
Located in Annville, PA
Our Queen Ann Burled Drum Table is a smaller drum table that makes a great accessory item anywhere in the home. The Burled Drum Table features three dovetailed drawers, a beautiful b...
Mahogany
48″ Round Banded Table
Located in Annville, PA
Always popular this 48″ Round Banded Table by Niagara Furniture can be used in a variety of settings, from the front entryway of the home, to the dining room, to the kitchen. The tab...
Mahogany
48 inch Round Dining Table
Located in Annville, PA
This 48 inch Round Dining Table is a great size to fit into many dining rooms and it can also fit well into the large entrance ways in many homes as well. A fantastic base with solid...
Gold Leaf
Large Drum Table
Located in Annville, PA
This Large Drum Table from Niagara Furniture was inspired by large rent tables used in England in the 18th Century to help organize large estates. This form of Large Drum Table has t...
Mahogany
$1,250
H 20 in W 23.5 in D 17.5 in
English Queen Anne Style Walnut Stool with Slip Seat, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Queen Anne Style Walnut Stool with Slip Seat, Early 20th Century
Walnut
Carved Wood Table
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Swedish dining table with extension leaves, mahogany, pedestal base. Measurements: Width: 45? (extension 1 leaf 11.5") Depth: 33.5? Height: 29?.
Wood, Mahogany
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
"Caprarola" 90cm rattan and fabric pendant lamp.
Located in Lisboa, PT
"Caprarola" 90cm diameter rattan and fabric ceiling lamp, the basin composed of a rattan structure and fabric, suspended by a hammered iron chain. Barracuda Edition, made in Portuga...
Rattan
$3,450
H 32.29 in W 44.1 in D 70.87 in
Classic English Partner Desk/Writing Desk 20th Century, Mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
Classic English Partner Desk/Writing Desk 20th Century, Mahogany Solid mahogany, partially veneered. Baluster-shaped and grooved/channelled legs ending with brass castors. Frame bo...
Leather, Mahogany
$9,572 / item
H 30.71 in W 29.14 in D 41.74 in
Saddle Old Brown Armchair in Genuine Vintage Brown Leather
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair saddle old brown with wooden structure in vintage brown leather with stirrups and handcrafted leather.
Leather, Wood
Monumental Pair of Gilt Bronze Mounted Marble Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
A fine quality monumental pair of gilt bronze mounted marble pedestal with Corinthian capitol Origin: French Date: 19th century Dimension: 54 1/4 in x 12 1/2 in.
Griotte Marble, Bronze
English Mahogany Writing Table, Early 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite writing desk is crafted of rich mahogany and features the straightforward design prevalent in England during the early 19th century. A luxurious leather-covered top pr...
Brass
$18,233
H 49.22 in Dm 41.34 in
Large and Delicate Pastel Colour, Murano Chandelier, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Rare, elegant and delicately-coloured six-light Venetian chandelier, in pale champagne, pink, blue, green and yellow handblown glass. Beautifully made.
Glass
$58,600
H 21 in Dm 16 in
Exquisite Tiffany Studios Bronze & Leaded Glass "Feather" Table Lamp, Circa 1915
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This superb Tiffany Studios table lamp, dating to circa 1915, represents the height of American decorative artistry in the early twentieth century. With its refined conical leaded gl...
Cast Stone, Bronze
Tiffany Studios Dogwood Floral Stained Glass Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Art Glass and Bronze Dogwood Table Lamp Dogwood Band table lamp New York, USA, c. 1910 Leaded glass, Patinated bronze Height: 21.5 Inches X 16 Inches Diameter (55 × 4...
Bronze
Country English Provincial Oak Farmhouse Trestle Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic country English provincial style farmhouse dining table crafted from solid oak. The table features a 2.5 inch thick top of oak timbers showcasing amazing woodgrain patterns an...
Iron
$1,900Sale Price|30% Off
H 29.14 in W 41.74 in D 28.35 in
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk – Fine Quality Dressing or Side Table
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk – Elegant Dressing Table or Side Table with Octagonal Legs and Brass Castors This fine quality 19th-century antique mahogany writing desk ...
Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Two Part Painted Secretary
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand late 18th century Swedish gustavian period two-part secretaire cabinet or bookcase crafted from pine and beech. The substantial case has a gracefully curved or arched pediment ...
Iron
48″ Round Dining Table
Located in Annville, PA
Always popular this 48″ Round Dining Table extends to an oval shaped dining table of 64″ when the leaf is inserted. The table top is fastened in place using bolts and rests on a reed...
Mahogany
19th Century Country English Victorian Painted Washstand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive weathered early 19th century Victorian washstand featuring a rustic painted finish. Country English style with a two-tier design. The tops of both tiers appear to have ha...
Wood
$12,991
H 18.9 in W 30.71 in D 20.08 in
Very Rare Antique Armada Box or Strongbox in Iron Early 17th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Very Rare Antique Armada Box or Strongbox in Iron Early 17th Century A truly wonderful 400 year old museum worthy ‘strongbox’ or ‘armada box’. Most probably German, around 1600-1620...
Iron
Foosball table By Lux-Foot. France 1950/60
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare and elegant vintage French foosball table dating from the 1950s or 1960s, crafted by Lux-Foot, a notable name in mid-century table football design. Constructed entire...
Wood
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.
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