Vintage Velvet Upholstery
20th Century Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Velvet, Mahogany
1940s European Art Deco Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Velvet
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Metal
Late 20th Century Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Chrome
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Metal, Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Velvet, Wood
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Upholstery, Velvet, Cane, Wood
1950s European Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Velvet, Beech
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Upholstery
20th Century French Empire Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Ormolu
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Chrome
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Velvet, Wood
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Brass
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Brass
1930s Spanish Other Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Walnut, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Velvet, Oak
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Art Deco Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Upholstery, Velvet, Teak
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Brass
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Brass
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Velvet, Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
1970s British Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Steel, Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Brass, Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Mohair, Velvet, Ash
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Metal
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Metal
1960s Italian Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Velvet, Lacquer
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Velvet
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Metal, Steel, Chrome
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Fabric
1930s American Regency Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Velvet, Mahogany
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Velvet, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Velvet, Beech
20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Metal, Brass
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Velvet, Beech
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Velvet
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Velvet
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Velvet, Beech
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Bouclé, Wood, Beech
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Stainless Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Wood, Walnut, Fabric
1930s American Victorian Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Upholstery
Velvet, Beech
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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.
- Is velvet upholstery durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Velvet is fairly durable, because it has no raised weaves or loose threads and has a flat pile.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Yes and no. Velvet can be vacuumed, but if it is stained, you need to find out what type of fiber it is made from. The different fibers must be cleaned differently, and improper cleaning can cause damage.
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