Gilt Neoclassical Chair
20th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Chairs
Wood, Linen, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1920s American Neoclassical Rocking Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Metal
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1980s French Neoclassical Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 1810s Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Chairs
Steel
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Side Chairs
Damask, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century British Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Hardwood
20th Century European Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Dining Room Chairs
Gesso, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Antique 1820s Baltic Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Bergere Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique 1820s Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Side Chairs
Cherry
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Empire Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Empire Revival Side Chairs
Giltwood, Gesso
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Neoclassical Chairs
Leather, Mahogany, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Hardwood, Giltwood, Silk
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Beech
20th Century Italian Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Walnut, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century British Neoclassical Chairs
Giltwood
20th Century European Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood, Paint, Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Baltic Neoclassical Side Chairs
Birch
Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Ormolu
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Paint
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Side Chairs
Iron
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood, Giltwood, Fabric, Upholstery
Antique 1820s English Neoclassical Club Chairs
Mahogany, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Ormolu
20th Century Neoclassical Armchairs
Wood
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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 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.
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