Vintage Velvet Leather Chair
Late 20th Century North American Wingback Chairs
Leather, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Canvas, Velvet, Leather
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
20th Century English Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 1810s English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
1990s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Club Chairs
Canvas, Cotton, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Velvet, Cherry
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Plastic, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Brass, Iron
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Side Chairs
Velvet, Hardwood
1990s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak, Walnut, Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Nickel
20th Century English Country Side Chairs
Sycamore
20th Century English Gothic Revival Bergere Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Swivel Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century English Country Armchairs
Hardwood, Velvet
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century English Country Armchairs
Velvet
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 1860s English Victorian Armchairs
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Plastic, Foam
20th Century English Country Armchairs
Velvet
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Velvet, Oak
20th Century English Country Loveseats
Upholstery, Beech
20th Century English Country Loveseats
Upholstery, Beech
20th Century English Country Loveseats
Upholstery, Beech
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Plywood, Rope, Velvet, Upholstery, Wool, Fabric
20th Century Italian Bauhaus Armchairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Sets
Pewter
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Velvet, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Chrome, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Stainless Steel
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Mohair, Birch
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Upholstery
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Vintage Velvet Leather Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Vintage Velvet Leather Chair?
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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