Distressed Tufted Leather
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary George III Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage 1930s English Chesterfield Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Leather
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Leather
Late 20th Century English Victorian Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s English Chesterfield Sofas
Metal
Late 20th Century Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Wood
20th Century Modern Chaise Longues
Leather
2010s Chinese Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century British Georgian Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Armchairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather
20th Century British Other Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Sofas
Leather
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Beech, Oak
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Folk Art Ottomans and Poufs
Cowhide, Wood
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Damask, Maple
Vintage 1950s English Armchairs
Leather
20th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique 1880s English Kilim Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Antique 1880s English George III Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
20th Century European Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Tapestry, Velvet
2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
2010s American American Classical Club Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
20th Century Modern Benches
Metal, Wrought Iron
Recent Sales
Antique 1870s English Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Antique 19th Century European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Space Age Settees
Leather
Vintage 1940s English Georgian Club Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s English George III Wingback Chairs
Leather
1990s Sofas
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s English Georgian Sofas
Leather, Wood
Early 2000s American Chesterfield Daybeds
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Benches
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Antique Early 1900s English Chesterfield Loveseats
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Leather
Antique Early 1900s English Georgian Settees
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Settees
Walnut, Leather
20th Century American Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Queen Anne Benches
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Benches
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Other Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1930s English Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s English Sofas
Mid-20th Century Regency Wingback Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Benches
Brass, Gold Leaf
Vintage 1920s English Campaign Daybeds
Leather
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century English Club Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
Vintage 1920s French Regency Sofas
Leather, Walnut
1990s American Arts and Crafts Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Foam, Polyester, Wood
Early 2000s American Other Club Chairs
20th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Bergere Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s American American Classical Wingback Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century Irish Chairs
Oak, Leather
Early 2000s American Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Sofas
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Chaise Longues
Vintage 1960s English Chesterfield Club Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
Antique 1890s English William IV Side Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Georgian Lounge Chairs
Early 2000s American Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s North American Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Wood, Leather
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Teak
Early 2000s American American Classical Armchairs
Leather
20th Century Unknown Armchairs
Distressed Tufted Leather 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 tufted leather?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Tufted leather is leather with patterned dimples or depressions. This look is achieved by forming indents and securing these indents with buttons or knots. The raised sections in between the indents are called “tufts.”
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