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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 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.

Shop our inventory of Egg chairs , designed in by Arne Jacobsen , the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more. No matter your style, the collection of antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

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What at first glance seems an unusual choice jibes perfectly with the designer's aesthetic. Get the lowdown on the ultrachic modular sofas that are currently taking up real estate in your Instagram saved folder. Here, we give design advice and show layout examples to help you create the perfect living room setup.

Here, she gives us the details on her five earthy paint choices and tells us how she feels about design collaborations. Want to update an old chair that still has good bones? We spoke to experts to find out how they approach reupholstering antique furniture. A field guide for anyone who wants to brush up on their knowledge of French antiques. You know the designs, now get the stories about to how they came to be. Windsor Rocker. Mid Century Rocker.

Antique English Chairs. Sage Green. Country Chairs. Stick Chair. Antique Back Bar. View All Popular Seating Searches. Shipping Options. This amazing undisturbed surface rocking chair comes from a private collection and is in pristine as found condition. This stick Windsor rocking chair has bamboo turned legs and grea View Full Details.

This is a very sturdy rocking chair. Minor little old repairs. It has a wide seat and back. This rocking chair has a wonderful a H 32 in. W 18 in. D 27 in. The condition is very good.

H 31 in. D 21 in. Windsor Rocking Chair. This wonderful 19th century original paint decorated windsor rocking chair is in great condition. The stencil is gilded paint on a mustard painted ground. This rocking chair was foun H 34 in.

W 24 in. D 19 in. The seat is crafted in solid Late 19th century child's Windsor rocking chair Custom made rocking chair with reed woven seat Measures: 16 wide at the arms x 14" wide at the feet x 21" deep at the feet H 24 in. W 16 in. This fantastic 19thc original painted salmon children's rocking chair is from New England and is in great condition. The seat is a saddle seat form.

Minor paint loss to the seat. Not that the recipient will have any more time to rock in it, but the idea is there! Not recommended for outdoor use on a regular basis as the beautiful finish - one of the features of the chairs that our customers are often most enthusiastic about - will wear out.

Although a full-sized chair, by taking off the runners and packing them separately in the box , we were able to ship rockers via UPS Ground - a huge cost savings over common carriers that made the rockers immediately affordable to a wide audience.

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