Newly Upholstered Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Brass
Antique 1890s French Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique 1880s French Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique Early 18th Century American Queen Anne Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Foam
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Beech, Plywood
Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swivel Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century Chippendale Bergere Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Wood
Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak, Wool
Vintage 1970s Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Georgian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century British Louis XV Side Chairs
Linen, Wood
Late 20th Century American Club Chairs
Rattan, Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Birch
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century Spanish Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Textile, Bouclé, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Regency Lounge Chairs
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Mohair, Upholstery
Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Side Chairs
Fabric, Cherry
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cowhide, Leather, Upholstery
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery
2010s Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Beech
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Country Wingback Chairs
Mohair, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Chrome
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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 an upholstered chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An upholstered chair is a type of chair where the sitting area and backrest are cushioned with foam covered in fabric or leather. This cushioning makes it very comfortable to sit on. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage upholstered chairs and other upholstered seating.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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