Philip Clissett A fine set of four early Arts & Crafts ash ladder back armchairs
By Phillip Clissett
Located in London, GB
Philip Clissett. A fine set of four early Arts and Crafts ash ladder back armchairs with pegged joints.
Ash
A Rare Philip Clissett Ladderback
By Phillip Clissett
Located in London, England
Otherwise known as the Passmore armchair after the settlement they were most probably designed for at Tavistock place - this version exhibits all the attributes one would find from a...
Rush, Ash
$4,228 / set
Cotswold School, set of four, Dining Chairs
By Ernest Gimson
Located in Haywards Heath England, GB
Arts and Crafts, Cotswold School An Ernest Gimson design modelled on the earlier Clissett chair after Philip Clissett. Chair designer and maker influential to the Arts and Crafts mo...
Ash
A pair of Arts and crafts ladder back chairs early 1900’s England
By William Morris (English)
Located in London, GB
Influences can be traced to craftsmen like Philip Clissett, whose handmade ladderback chairs inspired designers including Ernest Gimson and the Barnsley brothers.
Rush, Wood
Edward Gardiner. Set of Nine English Ladder Back Dining Chairs
By Edward Gardiner
Located in London, GB
Edward Gardiner was encouraged to take up chair-making by Ernest Gimson, who in turn was encouraged by Philip Clissett. Clissett had been making traditional ladder-back chairs from a...
Oak
Cotswold School Oak 'Wishbone' Refectory Table Designed By Ernest Gimson
By Ernest Gimson
Located in Haywards Heath England, GB
Gimson had also, through the Art Workers' Guild, become interested in a more hands on approach to traditional crafts, and in 1890 spent time with Philip Clissett in Bosbury, Hereford...
Oak
Pair of Green Stained Ash Ladder Back Chairs by Philip Clissett
Located in London, GB
Phillip Clissett A fine pair of green stained ash ladder back chairs, retaining their original rushed seats in wonderful condition. The exaggerated high ladderback of these chairs a...
Ash, Beech
Set of 8 Ash Farmhouse Kitchen Dining Chairs
By Phillip Clissett
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An extremely attractive set of eight, mid-19th century, Ash Kitchen Windsor Dining Chairs, In The Manner Of Philip Clissett, With Elegant Spindle Turned Decoration To Backs, Over Att...
Ash
Set Of 8 Ash Farmhouse Kitchen Dining Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Attractive Harlequin Set Of Eight, Mid 19th Century, Ash Kitchen Windsor Dining Chairs, In The Manner Of Philip Clissett, With Elegant Spindle Turned Decoration To Backs...
Ash
Cotswold School Rocking Chair Made From Ash by Edward Gardiner
By Ernest Gimson, Edward Gardiner
Located in London, GB
Edward Gardiner was encouraged to take up chair making by Ernest Gimson who in turn was encouraged by Philip Clissett. Clissett had been making traditional ladder back chairs from as...
Oak
Sold
H 40.25 in W 25.25 in D 18 in
A Cotswold School Arts and Crafts Ash Armchair Attributed to Edward Gardiner
By Edward Gardiner
Located in London, GB
Edward Gardiner was encouraged to take up chair making by Ernest Gimson who in turn was encouraged by Philip Clissett. Clissett had been making traditional ladder back chairs from as...
Rush, Ash
Sold
H 45.5 in W 21.5 in D 16 in
Philip Clissett, a Set of Six Arts & Crafts Ash Ladder Back Rush Seated Chairs
By Phillip Clissett
Located in London, GB
An original set of six Arts & Crafts ash ladder back rush seated chairs by Philip Clissett Two armchairs and four chairs, circa 1910.
Oak
Sold
H 35 in W 24 in D 16 in
E Gardiner & P Clissett 3 Arts & Crafts Cotswold School Ladder Back Armchairs
By Edward Gardiner
Located in London, GB
Edward Gardiner and Philip Clissett. A harlequin set of three Arts & Crafts Cotswold School ladder back armchairs.
Rush, Ash
Set of 6 19th Century Kitchen Dining Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A charming true set of six west midlands, early 19th century ash and elm kitchen dining chairs, in The manner of Philip Clissett, having elegant Spindle turned backs over solid wo...
Ash, Elm
Sold
H 35 in W 16 in D 16 in
Edward Gardiner Five Arts & Crafts Ladder Back Dining Chairs with New Rush Seats
By Edward Gardiner
Located in London, GB
Edward Gardiner was encouraged to take up chair making by Ernest Gimson who in turn was encouraged by Philip Clissett. Clissett had been making traditional ladder back chairs from as...
Rush, Oak
Sold
H 37.88 in W 22.84 in D 20.48 in
Ernest Gimson by Edward Gardiner. Arts & Crafts ash ladder back Bedales armchair
By Edward Gardiner
Located in London, GB
Edward Gardiner was encouraged to take up chair making by Ernest Gimson who in turn was encouraged by Philip Clissett. Clissett had been making traditional ladder back chairs from as...
Ash
Sold
H 39.77 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in
Ladder Back Armchair (Manner of Philip Clissett) in Ash & Elm with Seagass Seat
By Phillip Clissett
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts ladder Back Armchair (Manner of Philip Clissett) in Ash & Elm with Seagass Seat - mid c19th
Seagrass, Ash, Elm
Sold
H 40.95 in W 22.05 in D 26.38 in
Original Philip Clissett Country Armchair, Signed, Arts and Crafts Chair
By Phillip Clissett
Located in Totnes, GB
A spindle back armchair in ash and elm by renowned chairmaker Philip Clissett (1817-1913). This is not one of the many ‘Clissett style’ chairs; this is a fully stamped original, made...
Ash, Elm
Dining Chairs Clissett Oak Neville Neal Gimson Design
Located in London, GB
Neville Neal, was taught by Edward Gardiner who was taught by Philip Clissett (1817-1913) a 'bodger' and chair maker who taught Ernest Gimson how to make such chairs in 1890.
Rush, Oak
$8,936 / set
H 32.29 in W 17.33 in D 18.12 in
Set of Six Victor Courtray Dining Chairs in Oak and Rush, France, 1940s
By Victor Courtray
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking set of six dining chairs was designed by Victor Courtray and produced in the Northern Basque region around the city of Biarritz in the 1940s. The chairs are in solid,...
Straw, Rush, Oak
Two Pairs of French Mid-Century Rush Oak Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of rush and oak armchairs. Two pairs available. France, c1950s. Low slung with great stance, they can be softened with a thin cushion or sheepskin. Some wear to th...
Wood
$9,800 / set
H 38.5 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
French 1940's Charles Dudouyt Oak & Rush Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in North Miami, FL
Amazingly restored vintage Set of 4 Charles Dudouyt Oak Chairs with rush seats. NOTE: we also have the matching dining table with extensions available in separate listing. Please ...
Rush, Oak
$3,088 / set
H 43.31 in W 25.2 in D 20.87 in
SET OF SIX ENGLISH ANTIQUE CIRCA 1910 LADDERBACK RUSH SEAT DINING CHAiRS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A charming set of six English ladderback dining chairs, dating to circa 1910, full of honest country character and traditional craftsmanship. These chairs featu...
Hardwood
$6,750 / set
H 43 in W 22 in D 16.75 in
Set of Eight Vintage English Oak Ladder-Back Dining Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
A handsome set of eight vintage English oak dining chairs comprising six side chairs and two armchairs. Designed in the traditional English country manner, each chair features a tall...
Rush, Oak
$4,942 / set
H 32.29 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in
Set of Four Oak Fumay Dining Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb set of four oak dining chairs by Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1960s. The wooden frames are in great condition with a wonderful tone. The seat cushions are in good conditio...
Oak
$2,988Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 35.83 in W 14.97 in D 16.93 in
Set of Six Early 20th Century Bentwood Chairs with Cane Seats
Located in Barcelona, ES
Add a touch of vintage elegance to your home with this exquisite set of six early 20th century bentwood chairs. Manufactured in Valencia, Spain, circa 1940, these chairs embody the t...
Bentwood
$2,500 / set
H 35.25 in W 17 in D 15.5 in
Set of Six Beautiful Antique Dining Chairs, Hickory, Virginia, 1880s
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful set of six antique dining chairs, each chair is unique and a little different in size. Made in Virginia, 1880.
Hickory
$1,495 / set
H 37.5 in W 17.25 in D 20 in
Limbert Style Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Arts & Crafts period dining chairs or side chairs In the manner of Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Early 20th Century Carved quarter sawn oak, with cane seat...
Cane, Oak
Two 19th Century English Windsor Dining Armchairs, Sold Singly
Located in Sheffield, MA
Two complementary antique English Windsor dining armchairs with wonderful aged wood patina. Chairs are hand carved with crinoline stretcher, body of the chair is beautifully figured ...
Yew
$2,965 / set
H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Set of Four Swedish Pine Chairs with Rush Seats, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
Swedish workshop, set of four dining chairs, pine and rush, Sweden, 1940s. The back splat of each chair is carved in an open pierced motif, a detail rooted in Scandinavian folk craft...
Rush, Pine
$945Sale Price|41% Off
H 38.98 in W 23.23 in D 21.46 in
English Arts & Crafts “Quaint” Rush Seated Armchair
Located in Norwich, England
A stylish English Arts and Crafts 'quaint' beech and fruitwood rush-seated armchair, with waved and pierced design splat. Probably made in High Wycombe. Circa 1900. *Free delivery f...
Rush, Beech, Fruitwood
$1,647Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.34 in W 21.66 in D 19.3 in
Antique English Arts & Crafts William Birch Liberty & Co. Elbow Chair
By William Birch
Located in London, GB
Antique English Arts & Crafts William Birch Liberty & Co. Elbow Chair. circa1890 Very good solid condition commensurate of age. Later replaced raffia seat.
Raffia, Beech
$2,910Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 40.16 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Pair Antique English Arts & Crafts William Birch Liberty & Co. Rush Chairs
By William Birch
Located in London, GB
Pair Antique English Arts & Crafts Liberty & Co. Rush chairs attributed to William Birch. circa 1890 Very good condition commensurate of age. Good solid construction.
Rush, Beech
$2,900
H 38 in W 30 in D 22 in
ANTIQUE set Four PERIOD A. Chairs by PHOENIX David Kendal - Stickley era W7365
By Phoenix
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a very nice set of four (4) antique Arm Chairs by PHOENIX. They are in very good condition, "like new. From their condition, we can tell they were seldom used... They have...
Oak
Vintage Coastal Ladderback Rush Seat Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of coastal charm to your dining or living area with this pair of Vintage Coastal Ladderback Rush Seat Chairs. Featuring classic ladderback frames and handwoven rush seats...
Rush, Wood
$3,515 / item
H 12.63 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Series03 Wall Sconce, "Smoke" Patinated Sculpted Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Sculpted solid brass in a "smoke" acid patinated finish, machined and mechanically fastened. Goatskin parchment shade with accordion-folded face and hand stitched edges. Hand-dyed br...
Brass
$4,010 / item
H 23.63 in Dm 11.82 in
“Tiffany” Wall bracket 30 gold Silk, Antiqued Brass, Silvered Glass
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY The first one, Audrey inspired the iconic Introducing Sabrina's breathtaking collection of Tiffany lamps. Year after year Sabrina Landini perpetuates its exceptional expe...
Brass
$3,129Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.14 in W 27.37 in D 35.63 in
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S BRIDGEWATER STYLE ARMCHAIR NICELY SCULPTED ARMs
By Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian armchair with period Porcelain castors in Calico upholstery in the style of H...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$779
H 1.78 in W 7.68 in D 9.65 in
Modern German Porcelain Dish with Beetles by Sofina Porcelain Kitzbuehel
By Sofina Porzellan
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
This completely handmade and hands-free painted porcelain dish is made by Sofina porcelain in Bavaria. Hand-painted with a large stag beetle and other beetles. Rimmed with a platinum...
Porcelain
Mid-Century Copper Orrery Planetarium Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A Mid-century copper orrery planetarium sculpture. This hand crafted model encapsulates the atomic age, drawing inspiration from the mid century space race style. The base is a weig...
Copper, Metal
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
$286 / item
H 38.98 in W 20.08 in D 18.12 in
Old Rural Dutch Ladder Back Oak - Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful ladderback chairs from the 60s made of oak with wicker woven seats. The chairs have a very nice patina due to the intensive use of recent years. The construction is still ...
Rush, Oak
On Hold|$1,578
H 31.11 in W 27.17 in D 31.5 in
Antique Victorian Velvet Upholstered Clam Shell Chair 19th Century
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful Victorian upholstered clam shell chair. A lovely clam shell chair easy with Mahogany legs and castors to the rear legs. The chair has been expertly reupholstered at some ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
1970s Vintage Striped Woven Upholstery Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Winston-Salem, NC
Wrapped entirely in richly textured striped upholstery, this vintage sofa carries a low, architectural silhouette with a clean, blocky profile. The weave moves through oatmeal, tobac...
Upholstery, Wood
$4,800
H 86 in W 39 in D 9.5 in
Custom-Crafted Art Nouveau Style Wrought Iron Gate with Stylized Flower
By Ron Moore
Located in San Francisco, CA
A custom-crafted Art Nouveau style wrought iron gate with stylized flower; of assymetrical form with a lively floral head emanating from one corner; with artist's initials 'RSM'.
English Regency Style Caned Bergere With Leather Seat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Regency style bergere with olive green button tufted seat having turned front legs with brass caps and casters and splayed back legs with brass casters. The bergere with caned sides ...
Brass
Set of Six French Empire Mahogany Swan Gondola Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An elegant set of six French Empire-style side dining chairs, each featuring a remarkable carved swan neck decorative motif. The chairs are constructed from radiant mahogany with arc...
Fabric, Damask, Mahogany
1868 Swedish Carved Pine Storage Bench with Heart Detail
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish pine bench dated 1868, featuring a highly carved back and arms with wonderful country character. A carved heart at the center of the back displays the date 1868 and is surrou...
Pine, Paint
$109,990Sale Price|40% Off
H 30.32 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Important Living Room Set by Ludwig Alter Darmstadt Jugendstil, 1908'
Located in Rome, IT
Exceptional and rare living room set composed by a table with four chairs, and sofà, a Book cabinet and Pedestal by Ludwig Alter, Darmstadt, Germany, 1908 circa. Part of a living ro...
Wood
$9,800
H 12 in W 40.5 in D 36 in
Roger Capron Oval Garrigue Coffee Table with Segmental Tile c. 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed Roger Capron Garrigue Oval coffee table with Segmental botanical design. The outer ring of darker glazed tiles frames the central motif creating contrast and depth. The top si...
Ceramic, Wood
$4,124Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 26.78 in D 27.56 in
Art Deco Armchairs by Gyula Kaesz from 1930s, Restored, with Bouclé Upholstery
By Gyula Kaesz
Located in Nagykovácsi, Central Hungary
A pair of armchairs designed by Gyula Kaesz in the 1930s. The wooden frames have been carefully restored, and the cushions have been newly upholstered in a soft bouclé fabric. The gr...
Upholstery, Wood, Bouclé
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.