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1800's Antique Louis XVI Style, Upholstered, Walnut, Bergere & Stool, Set of 2!
Located in Austin, TX
1800's Antique Louis XVI Style, Upholstered, Walnut, Nailhead, Bergere & Stool with Beautiful
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1800's Antique Victorian Mahogany Armchair Carved Figural Lion Heads & Claw Feet
Located in Topeka, KS
portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 1800’s. This Antique armchair is FIERCELY FABULOUS!!! This is a
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Antique Swedish Gustavian Upholstered Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Kramfors, SE
during the early 1800s, around 1820. The chairs have been newly renovated with new padding and upholstery
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair of 19th Century Fauteuils Chairs, Newly Upholstered in Schumacher Fabric
Located in New York, NY
, scrolled handrests and straight legs associated with Louis XVI pieces. Newly upholstered in Schumacher's
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

An Empire Walnut Upholstered Salon Chair With Decorative Inlay & Ceramic Castors
Located in High Wycombe, GB
An Empire Walnut Upholstered Salon Chair With Decorative Inlay & Ceramic Castors 1800s
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Antique 19th Century British Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Set of 6 Circa 1800s Swedish Painted Oak Provincial Gustavian Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A set of 6 Gustavian dining chairs of wonderful quality with rounded backs, open work, and cut
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Six Italian 1800s Walnut Dining Room Chairs with Spindle Shaped Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
hind saber legs. Showcasing a newly linen-upholstered seat with brass nailhead trim, each chair
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

French Beechwood Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
Pair of French beechwood chairs upholstered with paisley linen.
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Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Beech, Linen

French Beechwood Chairs
French Beechwood Chairs
H 35 in W 25 in D 20 in
Pair of 19th Century Dutch Arm Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
and light, but also proud and resolute. Each chair has an urn form back with bookmatched veneer. The
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Other Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 19th Century Dutch Arm Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Dutch Arm Chairs
H 34.13 in W 22.5 in D 21.5 in
French Louis XVI Style Chairs, Dirty White Frames, Upholstered in Black Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
typical vintage (c1900’s) French Louis XVI style side chairs always seemed like the seat-backs were
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2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Beech

Pair of French 19th Century Dark Oak Louis XV St. Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. dark oak chairs. Each chair is raised by elegant
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique English George III Carved Mahogany Corner Chair with Pierced Slats
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 18th/ Early 19th c., English George III carved mahogany corner chair with each side with
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany

Rare Antique Pair of Gothic Revival and Medieval Style Cloister or Church Chairs
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and impressive, Gothic style chairs with an amazing patina. These rare and solid oak
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Antique Early 19th Century European Gothic Revival Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Baltic 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Walnut, Fruitwood And Brass Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fruitwood, and brass chairs. Each chair is raised by unique and most decorative square and circular Walnut
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Antique 19th Century Baltic Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Brass

19th century Swedish Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Lindome chairs early 1800s with regtangular shaped back surranded by
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Antique Early 19th Century Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Linen, Pine, Paint

19th century Swedish Chair
19th century Swedish Chair
H 36 in W 18 in D 16.5 in
19th Century Pair of Louis XV-Style Ceremonial Bergere Chairs
Located in NICE, FR
gilded bronze rings encircle all the chair's crossbars. They are upholstered in a gray mouse-colored
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bergere Chairs

Materials

Bronze

A Pair Of 19thc Profusely Carved Mahogany Framed Side Chairs.
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
A pair of 19thC profusely carved mahogany framed side chairs with foliate scrolled ornament, newly
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Antique Wooden "Monk" Chair, Early 1900s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Swedish solid tripod chair called a "Monk Chair" from the late 1800s-early 1900s. Lacquered
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Early 20th Century Swedish Medieval Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cotton

Swedish Antique Wooden "Monk" Chair, Early 1900s
Swedish Antique Wooden "Monk" Chair, Early 1900s
H 35.63 in W 22.84 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Chairs, Late 19th Century, France, Reupholstered in Schumacher Fabric
Located in New York, NY
We love the elegant silhouette of this pair of late 19th-century chairs, discovered in the South of
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Slipper Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved and Painted Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly upholstered in turquoise color high-end fabric. Strong. Sturdy. Comfortable.
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair American Steer Horn Chairs with Ottomans. Brown & Tan Cowhide Upholstery
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of rustic American Victorian steer horn lounge chairs with matching ottomans. All upholstered
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Antique 1890s American Rustic Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Leather, Horn

Decorative English Victorian Chair, Velvet & Wood, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Imagine a cozy yet elegant chair from the late 1800s, reminiscent of the Victorian era. This chair
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Solden Chair in Blue
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the development of the Sölden chair, a new design that pays homage to the stylistic codes typical of
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Solden Chair in Orange
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the development of the Sölden chair, a new design that pays homage to the stylistic codes typical of
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

19 / 20th C. Antique Italian Renaissance, Wood, Savonarola, Chairs, Set of 2!
Located in Austin, TX
Charming Set of Chairs, Savonarola, Set of 2, Italian Renaissance, Wood, 19th / 20th Century, 1800
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Solden Chair with Upholsterd Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the development of the Sölden chair, a new design that pays homage to the stylistic codes typical of
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Eighteen French 19th Century Louis XIII St. Beechwood Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
chairs. Each Os de Mouton, referring to the sinuous stretcher that is a quintessential element of Louis
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set Of Twelve Italian 19th Century Rococo St. Patinated And Mecca Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
dining chairs, from Venice. Each most elegant chair is supported by two front cabriole legs with Mecca
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Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six French 19th Century Louis XIII Style Patinated Oak Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome set of six French 19th century Louis XIII st. patinated oak dining chairs. Each chair is
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Austrian midcentury Missoni fabric black wood Tub chairs by Joseph Hoffmann 1950
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in MIlano, IT
chairs with semi-round padded seat upholstered in Missoni fabric. The seat is upholstered in a colored
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A Set of Twelve Italian Painted and Parcel Gilt Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
back chairs with floral carved details raised on fluted legs with rosette embellishments, upholstered
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Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Set of Eight French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Wood Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
chairs. Each chair is raised by fine circular tapered fluted legs with lovely topie shaped feet and
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Complete Set of Eight French 19th Century Louis XV St. Patinated Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
dining chairs. Each patinated off white chair is raised by cabriole legs with lovely scrolled feet. The
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

English Jacobean Hand Carved Barley Twist Upholstered Chair, Circa 1800s
Located in Germantown, MD
Stunning 19th century English Jacobean armchair. Chairs feature ornate spiral carved barley twist
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Jacobean Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Set of Six French 19th Century Louis XV St. Patinated Wood Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
chairs. Each dining chair is raised by fine cabriole legs with a lovely mottled design, carved acanthus
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Stunning Antique Black Forest Fireplace Chair by Horrix w Excellent Upholstery
By Horrix
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing quality carved, great condition, beautifully upholstered and rare antique chair. Over
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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Black Forest Chairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Swedish Gustavian Period Chair Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
Set of two Swedish chairs with classical lotus pattern back splats, a design often attributed to
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Antique 1790s Swedish Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Silk, Walnut

Swedish Gustavian Period Chair Pair
Swedish Gustavian Period Chair Pair
H 33.5 in W 16.5 in D 15 in
Antique Bergere Barley Twist Library Armchair with Brown Leather Seat
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Antique Bergere library armchair with barley twist form & brown leather upholstered seat, 1800s
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Antique 19th Century British Empire Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Beech

19th Century Corner Chair American or English
Located in Lomita, CA
shawl or drape for the for the chair. It is Victorian, carved and turned walnut on a part-upholstered
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Corner Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set 8 19th C. Louis XVI Style Carved Gilt wood Dining / Side Chairs Pink Fabric
Located in West Hollywood, CA
beautiful carving all around the oval back. Upholstered in pink and light cream fabric. Each chair is raised
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood

Romantic Celadon Painted Pair of Carved Wood French Louis XV Style Side Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of antique French Louis XV style painted, hand carved side chairs newly custom upholstered
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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Late 19th Century Directoire Style Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 19th century Directoire style armchair with pegged construction. Newly upholstered in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Pair of Swedish Bergère Chairs in Louis XVI Style in Old Paint C1800's
Located in Chicago, IL
1800’s and they certainly could use a good restoration, although we would not touch the painted bergère
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Antique 1890s Swedish Gustavian Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Wingback in Wool by De La Cuona, England circa 1800
Located in Culver City, CA
England circa 1800 Antique frame, newly upholstered in wool blend by De La Cuona. 31.5”w x 28”d x
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Wingback Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

French Pair of Louis XVI Style Bergeres
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
. Upholstered in elegant stripe floral fabric with a removable cushion. These sturdy chairs are supported by
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Paint, Down, Wood, Textile, Fabric

French Pair of Louis XVI Style Bergeres
French Pair of Louis XVI Style Bergeres
H 41.5 in W 26 in D 21.5 in
French 19th Century Painted Louis XVI-Style Bergere
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
- exposing the natural hardwood found below in more trafficked areas. The bergere is upholstered in a more
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Antique Swedish Side Chairs Painted White
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish farm back in the 1800's.  The new paint has been lightly distressed exposing the natural pine
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Paint, Wood

American Empire Boston Mahogany Grandview Chairs, C 1860s Set of 3
Located in Germantown, MD
market was handcrafted out of top grain flame mahogany in mid 1800s. These grandiose chairs evolved from
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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

French Handmade Louis XVI Style Armchairs in Black Leather Side Chairs Available
Located in Chicago, IL
“comfortable” French Louis XVI style side and arm chair. We located an exquisite set of circa 1800’s, from
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2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather, Upholstery

Two Italian 1800s Carved Walnut Upholstered Armchairs Sold Individually
Located in Atlanta, GA
lines and exquisite carved décor of these Italian armchairs, circa 1800, will make them an excellent
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Side Chairs Handmade in France from Old Plank Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
, we found the perfect Louis XVI style chair, from a gorgeous set of circa 1800s in the style of Jacob
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2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Beech

Antique French Louis XV Style Ornate Carved Giltwood Fauteuil Armchairs, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
furniture is created to make a statement. Circa 1800’s H 40” W 25” D 23” Seat H 19” Arm H 26”.
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Antique 19th Century Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Reed, Giltwood

1800's Antique French Napoleon III Period, Burlwood, Leather, Writing Desk
Located in Austin, TX
function, can be seen in intricately upholstered chairs with tassels, fringes, and luxurious
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1800's Antique, (2) Near Pair, French Napoleon III, Marquetry Drop-Side Tables!
Located in Austin, TX
1800's Antique, (2) Near Pair, French Napoleon III, Marquetry Drop-Side Tables! Exquisite Marquetry
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Side Tables

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Style 1870s Walnut Bergère à Oreilles with Carved Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
bergère chair, circa 1870. The hue of walnut and intricate carved décor effortlessly combine to create a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Armchairs Custom Dyed Blue Leather Hand-Made in France
Located in Chicago, IL
“comfortable” French Louis XVI style side and arm chair. We located an exquisite set of circa 1800’s, from
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2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Beech

Antique French Carved Frame Upholstered Arm Chair
Located in Portland, OR
Incredible hand carved wood frame upholstered arm chair. The perfect compliment to any European
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

French 19th Century Walnut & Upholstered Fauteuil
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French carved walnut fauteuil from the 1800’s is in wonderful antique condition. The frame is tight
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Antique 19th Century French Other Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

English 19th Century Upholstered Mahogany Recliner
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A rare 19th century English mahogany reclining high back arm chair with floral upholstery and under
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Renaissance Carved Gilded Griffen Armchair & Ottoman Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Upholstered In Plush "Emerald" - Set of 2 Exquisite late 1800s French Renaissance Style Hand Carved & Gilded
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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1800s Upholstered Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 1800s upholstered chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct 1800s upholstered chairs — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. We have 101 antique and vintage 1800s upholstered chairs in-stock, while there are 8 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of 1800s upholstered chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. 1800s upholstered chairs bearing Louis XVI or louis xv hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. 1800s upholstered chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Luigi Colani and Rosenthal are consistently popular.

How Much are 1800s Upholstered Chairs?

1800s upholstered chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,500, while the lowest priced sells for $659 and the highest can go for as much as $60,000.

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.

Questions About 1800s Upholstered Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An 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 ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    During the 1800s, necklaces, earrings, brooches and hair accessories were popular jewelry pieces in styles ranging from Georgian with enamel details to Victorian with floral flourishes. The commonly used gemstones of the 19th century included diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, garnets and amethysts. Gold was the dominant metal for jewelry, but silver became sought-after during the 1880s and 1890s. Explore an assortment of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    In the 1800s, nightstands were often called commodes. Prior to the advent of indoor plumbing, early nightstands contained a porcelain chamber pot in a cabinet that provided a convenient and private alternative to visiting the outhouse. Today, antique, new and vintage nightstands, which are pieces of bedroom furniture that are often called bedside tables, are typically low-profile tables that are positioned alongside one’s bed or elsewhere in a bedroom. Shop a selection of nightstands on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    What wedding rings looked like in the 1800s was similar to other Victorian jewelry. The Victorian era spanned from 1837 to 1901, coinciding with the reign of Queen Victoria in the United Kingdom. At the beginning of this period, rings were made of gold and affordable only to the wealthy. Designs for Victorian-era rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal. Some featured stones secured by collets, settings similar to bezels, with prongs and a closed back. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Victorian wedding rings.