Upholstered Library Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1840s English Victorian Club Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Early 19th Century European Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Club Chairs
Oak
2010s English Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century British Neoclassical Chairs
Feathers
21st Century and Contemporary English George III Club Chairs
Brass
Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Club Chairs
Leather
Antique 1860s English Victorian Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 1880s English Victorian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century English William IV Club Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Bergere Chairs
Oak
2010s French Modern Chairs
Metal
20th Century Chairs
Canvas
Antique Early 1900s English Side Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s English Art Deco Side Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bergere Chairs
Rosewood
Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Chairs
Oak
2010s French Modern Chairs
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century British Chesterfield Chairs
Leather
Antique 1830s English Victorian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Indian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Antique 1820s English Club Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century Regency Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Cane
Vintage 1960s Italian Wingback Chairs
Textile, Cherry
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Chesterfield Side Chairs
Leather
2010s American American Classical Club Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
20th Century English Victorian Chairs
Hardwood
20th Century English Victorian Chairs
Hardwood, Leather
Antique 19th Century British Empire Chairs
Leather, Cane, Beech
Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Silk, Beech
Antique 1830s English William IV Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century North American Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
2010s American William IV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Leather
Antique 1830s English William IV Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 1890s English Regency Bergere Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s French Modern Chairs
Metal
20th Century Chairs
Wood
2010s French Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s French Modern Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s French Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s German Chairs
Steel, Chrome
2010s French Modern Chairs
Metal
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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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