Frank Upholstered Chair
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
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Wool
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Mohair, Wood
Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Mahogany, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Beech
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Wood
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Wood
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Wood
Vintage 1930s Austrian Modern Chairs
Cherry
20th Century American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Steel
2010s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Upholstery, Alligator
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood, Down
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Maple
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Oak, Beech, Alpaca
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Linen, Wood, Teak
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Bouclé, Walnut
2010s Japanese Other Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Walnut
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Fabric
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Chairs
Oak
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Macassar, Oak
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Frank Upholstered Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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 ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The name of Frank Gehry's chair depends on which piece you're referring to, as the designer has produced quite a few chairs over the course of his career. Arguably, his most famous chair is the S-shaped Wiggle chair, crafted out of corrugated cardboard. He also designed several chairs out of ribbon-like pieces of bent wood, such as the armless, low-backed Hat Trick chair, the curvy Cross Check chair and the tall High Sticking chair. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage Frank Gehry chairs.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The material used in Frank Gehry's Wiggle chair is the type of corrugated cardboard that is typically reserved for making architectural models. The piece comes from Gehry's Easy Edges collection of paper furniture. Gehry was inspired to produce the Wiggle chair and the rest of his Easy Edges pieces because he believed that the seating options available to consumers when the chair debuted in 1972 were too expensive. Find a selection of vintage Frank Gehry furniture on 1stDibs.
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