Used Upholstery
Early 2000s American Modern Used Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Upholstery
Upholstery
Late 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century English Chippendale Used Upholstery
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Victorian Used Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
1980s Used Upholstery
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Upholstery
Chrome
19th Century Baroque Used Upholstery
Upholstery, Velvet
18th Century French Regency Used Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Used Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Country Used Upholstery
Canvas
Mid-20th Century European Used Upholstery
Upholstery, Elm
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Used Upholstery
Upholstery, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Used Upholstery
Gold Leaf
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Upholstery
Chrome
Early 19th Century Louis XIV Used Upholstery
Upholstery
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Used Upholstery
Upholstery
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Used Upholstery
Steel
1960s Danish Used Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Czech Used Upholstery
Upholstery, Bentwood
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Upholstery
Bouclé, Upholstery
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Upholstery
Upholstery, Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Upholstery
Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Upholstery
Velvet
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Upholstery
Wool
1980s American Bohemian Used Upholstery
Upholstery, Rattan
1970s American Modern Used Upholstery
Pine, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Craftsman Used Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Upholstery
Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Upholstery
Upholstery
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Used Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Used Upholstery
Chestnut
1920s Baroque Revival Used Upholstery
Upholstery, Beech
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Upholstery
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Used Upholstery
Upholstery, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Chippendale Used Upholstery
Upholstery, Oak
1930s Czech Art Deco Used Upholstery
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Used Upholstery
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Upholstery
Upholstery, Teak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Used Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century European Biedermeier Used Upholstery
Upholstery, Mahogany
1860s French Empire Used Upholstery
Fabric, Upholstery, Lacquer, Mahogany
20th Century Italian Modern Used Upholstery
Upholstery
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Used Upholstery
Metal
20th Century American Modern Used Upholstery
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood, Fabric
Early 1900s Belle Époque Used Upholstery
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Mid-Century Modern Used Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Upholstery
Upholstery
19th Century French Napoleon III Used Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Upholstery
Upholstery, Chestnut
1970s Italian Modern Used Upholstery
Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
19th Century Italian Used Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Unknown Used Upholstery
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
1940s Italian Used Upholstery
Upholstery, Walnut
1820s Swedish Biedermeier Used Upholstery
Birch, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Upholstery
Metal
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Like other designers working in the atomic style, Adrian Pearsall typically used fabric upholstery. Generally, the upholstery was a bright color, and solids were more common than patterns. Often, Adrian Pearsall sofas and chairs being sold today do not feature original upholstery because the fabric tends to wear out before the frame. You'll find a selection of Adrian Pearsall furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Horsehair isn't still used in upholstery. Though it was once very popular, designers stopped using it in the late early 20th century.
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