Maple Stool for W.H. Gunlocke Chair Company
By Gunlocke
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A straight forward solid maple stool in maple having splayed legs and gently arching stretchers.
Maple
Antique Gunlocke Oak Schoolhouse Chair, Circa 1920s
By Gunlocke
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique Oak Schoolhouse Chair – This is a heavy and sturdy chair made for the United States Post Office Made by W.H.
Oak
Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchairs By Gunlocke
By Gunlocke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of American Mid-Century Modern armchairs by the W. H. Gunlocke Chair Co. feature newly finished solid walnut frames and joinery with a beautiful wood grain, tapered legs an...
Walnut
Antique Gunlocke Mission Oak Arts & Crafts 5 Tier Slatted Narrow Open Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique W.H. Gunlocke Chair Co Mission Oak Arts & Crafts 5 Tier Small Narrow Slatted Bookcase Stand with Original Label.
Oak
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Gunlocke Armchairs Gold Leather with Walnut Frames
By Gunlocke
Located in Topeka, KS
H. Gunlocke Chair Company, which initially specialized in seating for homes, libraries, and lounges.
Metal
Classic Set of Four Armchairs by W.H. Gunlocke Chair Co.
By Gunlocke
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of four armchairs by Gunlocke Chair Co of Wayland, NY. With fantastic sculpted walnut wood frames, quality construction you come to expect with Gunlocke furniture. Chairs retain ...
Pair of Wood Chairs by W H Gunlocke
By Gunlocke
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Very rare W H Gunlocke chairs fully restored with matte finish, circa 1940.
Wood
Gunlocke Swivel Chair
By Gunlocke
Located in Culver City, CA
Walnut desk chair manufactured by W.H. Gunlocke Chair Co.
WH Gunlocke Walnut & Leather Swivel Desk Chair
By Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
Signed "W.H. Gunlocke Chair Company, Wayland, NY”. USA, Circa 1960.
Metal
Set of Six W.H. Gunlocke Sculptural Walnut Armchairs
By Gunlocke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six American modern walnut armchairs manufactured by the W.H. Gunlocke Chair Company of Wayland, New York in the late 1960s.
Velvet, Walnut
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H 31.5 in W 17.75 in D 17.5 in
MCM Gunlocke Oak and Vinyl Library Chairs, c.1960-2 Green Available
By Gunlocke
Located in San Francisco, CA
Seat height 18 in. History The W.H. Gunlocke Chair Company was founded in 1902 by William H.
Oak
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H 34 in W 19 in D 18.75 in
Antique WH Gunlocke Quartersawn Oak Adjustable Swivel Library Office Desk Chair
By Gunlocke
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique W.H. Gunlocke quartersawn oak bankers / lawyers / executive desk chair featuring a slatted back and adjustable swivel recline.
Oak
Pair 60's moderist benches
Located in Hudson, NY
This pair of chrome benches upholstered in black leather are good examples of the modernist movement which held sway with the international design ideas of the late 50's thru the 60'...
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H 29.5 in W 26.5 in D 29 in
Pair Mid Century Modern Gunlocke Armchairs Black Leather with Walnut Frames
By Gunlocke
Located in Topeka, KS
H. Gunlocke Chair Company, which initially specialized in seating for homes, libraries, and lounges.
Metal
Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs by W.H. Gunlocke
By Jens Risom, Gunlocke
Located in Rochester, NY
A matched set of four beautifully tailored angular walnut armchairs with floating black vinyl upholstered seats by W. H. Gunlocke Company, Wayland NY in perfectly aged patina color a...
Faux Leather, Walnut
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H 29.5 in W 26.5 in D 29 in
Set of 6 MCM Gunlocke Armchairs 4 Gold & 2 Black Leather with Walnut Frames
By Gunlocke
Located in Topeka, KS
H. Gunlocke Chair Company, which initially specialized in seating for homes, libraries, and lounges.
Metal
Pair Of Tufted Arm Chairs By W.H. Gunlocke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of walnut frame chairs with tufted vinyl seats. These are extraordinarily well made by one of the most respected manufacturers in the country, in business since 1902. Simple, mo...
Pr. Bank of England Jury Style Chairs by Gunlocke
By Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Bank of England, Jury style arm chairs, by the W.H. Gunlocke Chair Company, circa 1920/40's.
Wood
Adjustable Gunlocke Oak Swivel Desk Chair, circa 1940
By Gunlocke
Located in San Francisco, CA
History The W.H. Gunlocke Chair Company was founded in 1902 by William H.
Steel
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H 31 in W 24 in D 23.5 in
2 Gunlocke After Risom Mid Century Modern Danish Walnut & Leather Arms Chairs
By Gunlocke, Jens Risom
Located in Dayton, OH
The company, originally called the W.H. Gunlocke Chair Company, specializes in seating for homes, libraries, and lounges.
Leather, Walnut
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H 31 in W 23.25 in D 23 in
2 Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut & Olive Green Faux Leather Chairs by Gunlocke
By Gunlocke
Located in Topeka, KS
They establish the W. H. Gunlocke Chair Company, which initially specialized in seating for homes, libraries, and lounges.
Faux Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Gunlocke Executive Walnut Desk Modified Parsons Style
By Gunlocke
Located in Topeka, KS
They establish the W. H. Gunlocke Chair Company, which initially specialized in seating for homes, libraries, and lounges.
Walnut
Curved Back Courtroom Bench
By Gunlocke
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This handsomely crafted W.H. Gunlocke Chair Co. curved back courtroom bench would bring stately character to any space!
Wood
Pair of W.H. Gunlocke Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Nine American Presidents have made important national decisions sitting in Gunlocke chairs. - Walnut wood and newly upholstered seats - All of The Gunlocke Labels are Intact - 2...
Upholstery, Walnut
W.H. Gunlocke Walnut Chairs, Set of 3
By Gunlocke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W.H. Gunlocke walnut chairs with sculpted armrests, floating seats and rounded backs.
Walnut, Upholstery
Mid-Century Chairs by W.H. Gunlocke, 1950s
By Gunlocke
Located in Pasadena, CA
This excellent example of a Mid-Century chair by W.H. Gunlocke features a walnut frame with strong, clean angles that supports a slightly curved seat and back.
Upholstery, Wood
1920s Solid Oak Office Armchair by W.H. Gunlocke Chair Co
By Gunlocke
Located in Pau, FR
"Chairs for your working comfort" - advertising slogan by Gunlocke for this solid and sturdy 1920s oak office armchair made by W.H.
Oak
1920s Solid Oak Office Chair by W.H. Gunlocke Chair Co
By Gunlocke
Located in Pau, FR
'Chairs for your working comfort' advertising slogan by Gunlocke for this solid and sturdy 1920s oak office chair made by W.H.
Oak
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H 33.5 in W 20 in D 18.5 in
1920s Solid Oak Office Armchair by W.H. Gunlocke Chair Co, Wayland, NY
By Gunlocke
Located in Pau, FR
"Chairs for your working comfort", advertising slogan by Gunlocke for this solid and sturdy 1920s oak office armchair made by W.H.
Oak
Pair of Gunlocke Chairs in Walnut with Suede Upholstery
By Gunlocke
Located in Bridport, CT
Beautiful pair of mid-century W. H. Gunlocke Arm Chairs. Suede Upholstery in great condition.
Walnut, Suede
$2,402
H 45.51 in W 16.25 in D 6.01 in
Liberty & Co. A slim Arts and Crafts oak bookcase with stylized floral cut-outs
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. A slim Arts and Crafts oak bookcase with stylized floral cut-outs to the upper back and Tulip style cut-outs to the sides.
Oak
$499 / item
H 31 in W 22 in D 24 in
Vintage Mid-Century Walnut Modern Dining Chairs Armchairs by Gunlocke
By Gunlocke
Located in Lafayette, IN
These awesome chairs feature spectacular 1960s style and, despite their solid walnut construction, are surprisingly comfortable! The chairs themselves are in very nice, re-finished c...
Walnut
$4,200
H 46 in W 17 in D 11 in
Antique Small NARROW Bookcase by Charles LIMBERT- Stickley era W8011 MUST SELL
By Charles Limbert
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Small Narrow One-Door Bookcase by Charles Limbert - W8011 THE LOCAL WE SELL FOR ARE HEADING TO CA and MUST SELL This is a great looking Antique Charles Limbert Small Cabine...
Oak
$1,350
H 42 in W 15 in D 11 in
Antique " HARDEN" Arts & Crafts Book/Magazine Stand Stickley era- W5811
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Harden Arts & Crafts Book/Magazine Stand made in the early 1900s. It is made from mahogany and has the original finish. The model number is written on the bottom ...
Mahogany
$1,716
H 49.02 in W 21.46 in D 6.7 in
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts golden oak bookcase flat packed
Located in London, GB
A Liberty and Co Arts and Crafts golden oak bookcase with unusual shelves that slide in from the back giving three different heights, with stylised floral cut-outs to the top and bot...
Oak
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.