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Pair of Adrian Pearsall "Slim Jim" Lounge Chairs for Craft Associates, 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Hamburg, PA
. This pair of dramatic chairs would look great in any modern interior. They would work exceptionally
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 55 in W 32 in D 38.5 in
Dramatic Bamboo Hood Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic high back hood form bamboo and reed wicker chair. Unusual, graphic architectural chic
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Reed
Pair of Baker Greek Key Chairs Newly Upholstered in Ralph Lauren Leopard Fabric
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Banner Elk, NC
plate to the back bottom rail. These stunning and dramatic chairs add a sophisticated, decorative punch
Category
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 36 in W 23.5 in D 24 in
Dramatic Art Deco Club Chair Reupholstered in Floral Barkcloth
Located in Buchanan, MI
Dramatic Art Deco club chair reupholstered in floral barkcloth.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Pair Dramatic Oversized Regency Lounge Chairs attributed to Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair Dramatic 'STATELY" Oversized Regency Lounge Chairs attributed to Grosfeld House.. Upholstered
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Mahogany
Dramatic Modernist Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall.Sculptural Walnut Base.
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Buffalo, NY
Dramatic Modernist Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall.Sculptural Walnut Base.. Classic Mid Century
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Dramatic 19th Century Newly Upholstered Tufted Fan Back Slipper Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super glamorous pair of French fan back tufted slipper chairs having wonderfully shaped balloon
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Dramatic Antique Wingback Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Raleigh, NC
An elegant pair of antique wingback chairs. These have dramatic silhouettes with new mohair
Category
Early 20th Century Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Restored Pair Vintage Witco Tiki Dramatic High Back Chairs in Original Red Fur
By Witco, William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of restored Witco Conquistador tiki dramatic high-back chairs in original red fur. These
Category
Vintage 1960s American Gothic Revival Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 54.25 in W 19 in D 23 in
Dramatic Set of 17th Century Style Carved and Velvet Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Seven chairs including two arm and five side chairs. The shaped elaborately carved frames with
Category
20th Century Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 42.5 in W 20 in D 23 in
Dramatic Set of 8 Vintage John Hutton for Sutherland Cane Wicker Bamboo Chairs
By Sutherland, John Hutton
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
An elegant restored set of eight (8) organic chairs from
Category
1990s Unknown Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bamboo
H 35.5 in W 20 in D 22.5 in
Dramatic Set of 20 Black Lacquer Double Cane Arm Chairs by Michael Taylor
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative
Category
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Dramatic Set of 20 Sophisticated Black Lacquer Cane Arm Chairs by Michael Taylor
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative
Category
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Cane
H 34 in W 20.75 in D 20 in
1934 Cleopatra Prop Egyptian Throne Chair Used by Claudette Colbert
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paramount Studios. The dramatic chair, in which the star sat, can be seen in the scenes of Cleopatra's bed
Category
Vintage 1930s American Egyptian Revival Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Milano New Black Chair
By Livoni
Located in Milan, IT
and back legs, all in solid beechwood finished in a dramatic black color. This versatile chair is
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
20th Century Spanish Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Unveil the artistry of this unique 20th Century Spanish Wooden Chair, where exceptional
Category
20th Century Spanish Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair Mid-Century Hand-Forged Lounge Chairs by Galerie Maison et Jardin, Paris
By Galerie Maison et Jardin
Located in New York, NY
Jardin, Paris.
These sober, yet dramatic chairs rival the master works of Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
H 29 in W 23.5 in D 28 in
U-Disk Chair, All Black
By Federico Pepe - Le Dictateur Studio
Located in Milano, IT
Dramatic and sculptural, this chair from the U-Disk Collection is sure to capture attention
Category
2010s Italian Other Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
U-Disk Chair, Brown & Orange
By Federico Pepe - Le Dictateur Studio
Located in Milano, IT
Dramatic and sculptural, this chair from the U-Disk Collection is sure to capture attention
Category
2010s Italian Other Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
U-Disk Chair, Pink & Green
By Federico Pepe - Le Dictateur Studio
Located in Milano, IT
Dramatic and sculptural, this chair from the U-Disk Collection is sure to capture attention
Category
2010s Italian Other Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
U-Disk Chair, Pink & Green
By Federico Pepe - Le Dictateur Studio
Located in Milano, IT
Dramatic and sculptural, this chair from the U-Disk Collection is sure to capture attention
Category
2010s Italian Other Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Late 20th Century Lounge Chair
Located in London, GB
A rare midcentury lounge chair of dramatic sculptural form with contrasting dark brown wood legs
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Postmodern Chair by Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic form Postmodern chair by Thayer Coggin. This example is in original condition, the fabric
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Wing Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Dramatic and sculptural wing chair in the style of Fritz Henningsen, from the estate of French
Category
1990s Danish Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Lucien Rollin Art Deco Leather Chair
By Lucien Rollin
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Lucien Rollin Art Deco leather chair. It features an unusual channel tufted back and a dramatic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather
1880s French Wooden Chair With Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
This 1880s French wooden chair with an upholstered seat is a beautiful example of the opulent
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Curvaceous 1940s Slipper Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of curvaceous slipper chairs, American, circa 1940s. Glamorous form with dramatic scroll backs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
La Misciù Chair, Brown and Orange
By Federico Pepe - Le Dictateur Studio
Located in Milano, IT
fitted to a dramatic tubular steel frame finished in brown of extraordinary sculptural character. Please
Category
2010s Italian Other Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ring 2-Tone Gray Dining Chair
By Livoni
Located in Milan, IT
Design meets durability in this mid-century-inspired dining armchair that will be a dramatic and
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Textile, Ash
U-Disk Chair, Black, Orange & Light Blue
By Federico Pepe - Le Dictateur Studio
Located in Milano, IT
Dramatic and sculptural, this chair from the U-Disk Collection is sure to capture attention
Category
2010s Italian Other Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
U-Disk Chair, White, Light-Blue & Orange
By Federico Pepe - Le Dictateur Studio
Located in Milano, IT
Dramatic and sculptural, this chair from the U-Disk Collection is sure to capture attention
Category
2010s Italian Other Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Croissant 571 Azure Chair by Emilio Nanni
By EMILIO NANNI, Billiani 1911
Located in Milan, IT
As inviting as an embrace, exclusive as an haute-couture, colorful dress. This chair by Emilio
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
After ago Chair by Richard Yasmine
By Richard Yasmine
Located in Geneve, CH
After ago chair by Richard Yasmine.
Materials: Foam, Lightweight concrete, plaster and acrylic
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern Chairs
Materials
Concrete
Life After Life Limited Edition Chair by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO, Scapin Collezioni
Located in Milan, IT
chair stands between art and design, present and future: inspired by traditional shapes and realized
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Early 18th Century Queen Anne Walnut Side Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rail. Dramatic cabriole legs on front and rear of the chair terminating in pad feet. The drop seat is
Category
Antique 1710s English Queen Anne Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Chinese Yoke Back Official's Hat Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic pair of Chinese yoke back official's hat chairs featuring a Shuangxi emblem on the
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
Grosfeld House Chairs
By Grosfeld House
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant Grosfeld House ebonized occasional chairs having open backs with dramatic hand-carved
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Lola Wicker Chair
Located in Hollywood, FL
enthusiasts.
The chair is available in two stunning finishes. For those seeking a dramatic statement piece
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Lola Wicker Chair
Located in Hollywood, FL
enthusiasts.
The chair is available in two stunning finishes. For those seeking a dramatic statement piece
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Bute/Storr Tmbo Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
dramatic simplicity that Magnus Læssøe Stephensen found in Japanese design tradition. The TMBO Chair and
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
BUTE/Storr TMBO Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
dramatic simplicity that Magnus Læssøe Stephensen found in Japanese design tradition. The TMBO Chair and
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Moonlight Sheepskin Tmbo Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Moonlight Sheepskin TMBO lounge chair by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 90 x D 68.5 x H 87 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Sahara Sheepskin Tmbo Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Sahara sheepskin TMBO lounge chair by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 90 x D 68.5 x H 87 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Dedar/Linear Tmbo Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
DEDAR/Linear TMBO Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 90 x D 68.5 x H 87 cm
Materials: Oak
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Seduta Balla Ash Chair Sculpted by Lupo Horiōkami
Located in Geneve, CH
Seduta Balla ash chair sculpted by Lupo Horio¯kami
Dimensions: D 60 x W 60 x H 70 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
Pair of Italian Faux Bamboo Gilt Chiavari Style Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic mid-century modern pair of Italian regency high back chairs featuring faux bamboo metal
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
20th Century Czech Pair of Wooden Chairs by J. Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
The 20th Century Czech chairs by J. Halabala offer a masterclass in the fusion of functional design
Category
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Twelve French Louis XV Style Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand set of twelve bespoke dining chairs a' oreilles or with ears crafted in the French Louis XV
Category
20th Century American Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Brass
Lara Bohinc, Orbit Chair, Brushed Brass and Blue Wool Fabric
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
by Kvadrat.
The orbit chair features dramatically inclined circular armrests that hold the round
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Venus Painting Bucket Style Chair with Velvet Interior
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
This highly original bucket style chair showcases our novel use of form in furniture design and
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Velvet
Sculptural Accent Chairs with Metal Legs, Europe, circa 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
for the dramatic, which becomes evident upon looking at this set of six accent chairs. In many ways
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
CraftAssociates Chair, Cawtaba Modern Rocking Chair, Black, Sling, Leather
By Craft Associates, Laura Trenchard
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Catawba rocking chair, Modern leather rocking chair, black, for Craft Associates
This Catawba
Category
2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 44.5 in W 24.5 in D 33.5 in
Modern Low Accent Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A harmonious fusion of form and texture, this low chair makes a bold statement from any angle
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Ebonized Leather Rope Klismos Chairs After Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of large klismos chairs featuring a dramatic ebonized black lacquer finish and
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Orbit Chair in Black Fabric and Black Steel, by Lara Bohinc
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
by Kvadrat.
The Orbit Chair features dramatically inclined circular armrests that hold the round
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Orbit Garden Chair, Outdoor , Pink Steel and Stripe Fabric, in stock
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
dew and mould resistant.
The Orbit Chair features dramatically inclined circular armrests that hold
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Venetian Illustrated, Polychrome, Gilt, and Leather Gondola Chair, c. 1820
Located in San Francisco, CA
An absolutely stunning and rare circa 1820 museum-worthy Venetian gondola chair with illustrated
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 38.38 in W 37.25 in D 23.5 in
CraftAssociates Lounge Chair, Cawtaba Modern Lounge Chair, Black and Thick Weave
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Lounge Chair, Cawtaba Modern Lounge Chair, Black and Thick Weave
This Catawba
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 22.5 in W 36 in D 39.25 in
Vintage Victorian Slipper Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
wood legs which were also restored. Despite the slipper chair's diminutive size, it makes a dramatic
Category
Early 20th Century North American Late Victorian Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Compass Chairs by Cornelis Zitman for Tecoteca, Furniture Hotel Humbold
By Cornelis Zitman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four, rare teak compass chairs by Dutch born sculptor and draftsman Cornelis Zitman for
Category
Vintage 1950s Venezuelan Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Velvet
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Dramatic Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic dramatic chair available at 1stDibs. Each dramatic chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. There are 61 variations of the antique or vintage dramatic chair you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect dramatic chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each dramatic chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Baker Furniture Company, Adrian Pearsall and Milo Baughman each produced at least one beautiful dramatic chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Dramatic Chair?
The average selling price for a dramatic chair at 1stDibs is $3,500, while they’re typically $20 on the low end and $24,000 for the highest priced.
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.
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