1880s Upholstered Chair
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1880s German Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Side Chairs
Maple
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Velvet, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century North American Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1880s Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1890s Italian Louis XIII Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Suede, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Gustavian Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Club Chairs
Birch
Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 1880s Swiss Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Side Chairs
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Rocking Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique 1880s English Victorian Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Charles X Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1880s British Aesthetic Movement Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Plywood, Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Corner Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century American Louis XIII Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 1890s French Baroque Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Armchairs
Wood, Antler
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Cotton, Wood
Antique 1880s Dutch Black Forest Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Giltwood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood, Linen
Antique 1880s German Late Victorian Armchairs
Hardwood, Cherry
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
Antique 1880s Victorian Living Room Sets
Velvet, Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Gothic Revival Armchairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Living Room Sets
Beech, Leather, Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Mohair, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Other Armchairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Armchairs
Brass
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1880s Upholstered Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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