Chairs are ubiquitous furniture items in interior decor, embracing the design principles of form and function. But it wasn’t until the Renaissance that the antique chair no longer epitomised societal status and upper-class privilege; ushering in an era of chairs becoming the ideal pieces to celebrate artisanal craftsmanship through the centuries.
Varying in shape, size, style and strength, antique chairs are probably the most versatile and diverse furniture items. There isn’t a space in your home where they will be out of place.
From creating conversation to becoming conversation pieces, an antique chair is an illustrative representation of how decor fashion trends and lifestyles have evolved. It is the one item that can simply transform any room in your home.
Antique chairs in an age of modernity
If you have walked a journey with The Crown Collection or wandered through our one-of-a-kind store, you will have experienced our vast, handpicked curation of antique chairs that provide perfect mix-and-match solutions for modern spaces.
From decorative to plain and grand to utilitarian, each possesses the beauty to accent a space and create a design personality that gives antiques new life with an organic, eclectic or charming twist.
Our mix-and-match philosophy is all about antiques being enjoyed and used. Antique chairs should be your go-to item as they blend beautifully into today’s modern homes and lifestyles.
You are spoilt for choice. Just for starters, take your pick from rattan chairs, dome chairs, French chairs, Chinese yoke chairs, throne chairs and armchairs.
Antique chairs for any space or style
If you are looking for a piece of furniture to make an impact or elevate a space, then look no further than the strong silhouette, scale or colour of an antique chair.
They can fit in an entrance hall next to a console table, in the corner of a bathroom, in front of a window, on either side of a modern sofa, or as a complement to a modern desk. Love them all? Why not experiment by combining different styles around your dining or kitchen table? Their collective antique history will create a cohesive narrative of harmony and balance.
Alternatively, position antique chairs next to hanging modern artwork or a contemporary sculptural piece. This bold pairing will instantly enhance the characteristics of each item chosen and tell a unique decor story.
Antique chairs also play well with modern rugs, anchoring the contemporary blend of patterns and colours.
And when it comes to upholstery and finishes, antique chairs just keep on giving, allowing you to customise to your heart’s content. If you are a purist, the traditional wood tones can be kept, or you can go for gold with gilding, embrace your love for French romance with bleaching or provencal-style fabrics, or be brave with distinctive geometric patterns or animal prints.
There are no rules for mixing up antiques with contemporary elements; it all comes down to what you love.
Find ‘just the right’ chair at The Crown Collection
How you style your spaces depends on personal preference and the chair(s) you choose, with each piece carrying its own feel and history. Here at The Crown Collection – with over 280 antique chairs on display – we make it easy to find the one that will be ‘just right’ in your home.
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