White Gilt Chair
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Antique 1870s English Victorian Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood, Paint, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Gold Leaf, Metal
20th Century Italian Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
Early 20th Century Argentine Gustavian Chairs
Wood
20th Century Neoclassical Bergere Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
20th Century European Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 1790s English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Ormolu
20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Hardwood, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Metal
1990s American Post-Modern Wingback Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century European Napoleon III Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Chairs
Gold Leaf
1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery
1990s Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Faux Fur
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Baltic Neoclassical Side Chairs
Birch
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Chairs
Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Chairs
Fabric, Cotton, Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Wool
Antique 19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs
Giltwood
Antique 1850s French Régence Bergere Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Slipper Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Macassar
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Slipper Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Empire Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
20th Century Italian Napoleon III Dining Room Chairs
Gesso, Fabric, Giltwood
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fruitwood, Giltwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
20th Century Country Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 1850s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Hide, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Régence Chairs
Giltwood
20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Gold Leaf
20th Century Louis XV Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century North American Gothic Revival Lounge Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Bergere Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency End Tables
Marble, Metal
- 1
White Gilt Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a White Gilt Chair?
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 a gilt chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A gilt chair is a chair whose frame is made of gold or is covered with a small substance that looks like gold. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of gilt chairs from different periods and in a range of design styles.
Read More
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.