Floral Upholstered Chairs
Late 20th Century French Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Victorian Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Maple
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Iron
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Linen, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Linen, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Linen, Beech
Vintage 1950s Danish Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Jacquard, Teak, Pine
Vintage 1950s Danish Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Jacquard, Teak, Pine
Vintage 1950s Danish Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Jacquard, Teak, Pine
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century French Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century English Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century Chairs
Fabric
Antique 1890s French Corner Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Directoire Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Renaissance Chairs
Fruitwood
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass, Metal
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Walnut
1990s American Club Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1720s English Baroque Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Side Chairs
Fabric, Cherry
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Plastic
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Antique 1780s English Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Suede, Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Spanish Victorian Side Chairs
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Fruitwood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1930s American Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood, Paint
Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Slipper Chairs
Fabric
2010s American Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1890s German Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1970s Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Wood
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Upholstery
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Fabric
Antique 19th Century Regency Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1930s North American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
1990s American Regency Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
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Finding the Right Seating for You
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.
- What is an upholstered chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An upholstered chair is a type of chair where the sitting area and backrest are cushioned with foam covered in fabric or leather. This cushioning makes it very comfortable to sit on. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage upholstered chairs and other upholstered seating.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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