Gilt Chair Set Of 6
20th Century Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Paint, Fabric
Vintage 1940s French Other Dining Room Chairs
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English George II Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fruitwood, Giltwood
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1980s American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1940s French Louis XIV Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique 1890s Italian Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1940s French Louis XIV Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Living Room Sets
Silk, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Living Room Sets
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Living Room Sets
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Suede, Walnut
Vintage 1940s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Gold Leaf
1890s American Realist Landscape Prints
Etching
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Concrete
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Sofas
Bronze
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Armchairs
Bronze
Antique 1850s Country Paintings
Paint
Antique 1810s British Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Giltwood
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Italian Baroque Paintings
Canvas, Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s Italian Baroque Paintings
Canvas, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Paintings
Gesso, Canvas, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Settees
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Found Objects, Mixed Media
1990s French Chairs
Iron
20th Century American Empire Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Cotton, Linen
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Dining Room Chairs
Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Dining Room Sets
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Leather, Paint
Antique 1750s English Chippendale Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Italian Living Room Sets
Wood
20th Century European Living Room Sets
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Linen
Vintage 1940s English Dining Room Chairs
Giltwood
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Regency Revival Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s Argentine Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
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Gilt Chair Set Of 6 For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Gilt Chair Set Of 6?
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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