19th Century Roll Arm Chair
Antique Victorian Heywood Wakefield School Rolled Arm Photographers Chair c1890
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
construction with rolled back and arm over bombe form seat, c1890
Measures: 35.5" H x 27.5" W x 28" D, seat
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chairs
Materials
Wicker
H 35.5 in W 27.5 in D 28 in
An English 19th Century green deep seated club roll arm chair
Located in Delft, NL
An English 19th Century green deep seated club roll arm chair
An antique deep seated club chair
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
19th Century Pair of French Empire Bergeres Armchairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
, square backrests and beautifully rolled and reeded arm rests, fully enclosed in the Bergère style, over
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Austrian Bentwood Scroll Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Bentwood (19th Cent) unusual scroll design roll arm chair with cane panels.
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood, Cane
Antique Heywood Wakefield Woven Wicker Victorian Platform Rocker Rocking Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 40" H x 27.5" W x 31.5" D x 15" Seat Height x 26" Arm Height.
Category
Antique 19th Century North American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
H 40 in W 27.5 in D 31.5 in
Pair Of Antique Hall Chairs, Scottish, Oak, Seat, Arts & Crafts Taste, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
rolled edge and carved border decoration
Shield form with a carved arm holding a sea shell over a pierced
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 35.24 in W 17.33 in D 16.74 in
American Victorian Tufted Upholstered Red and Beige Checkered Mahogany Armchair
Located in New York, NY
button tufted roll back and a mahogany frame with carved detail including floral medallions on the arm
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31 in W 28.5 in D 24 in
Mid-20th Century Woodard Wrought Iron Table & 4 Arm Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century Woodard wrought iron table & 4 arm chairs. Ivy motifs; scroll & roll arms. Black
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
High Back Napoleon III Arm Chair
Located in Clermont, FL
Napoleon chair with high rolled arm and back. Upholstered on a wooden frame, material is velvet.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Napoleon III Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Charles X Velvet Painted & Parcel-Gilt Armchairs, Sourced, David Easton
Located in Southampton, NY
Grey painted chairs with parcel gilding along edges, and reeding on front legs. Curved back with a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 37.5 in W 23.5 in D 29 in
Early French Fern and Blackberry White Iron Garden or Patio Set of Three, 1800s
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
chipping. We think it is beautiful as is.
Dimensions:
Arm Chair:
22" Wide
19" Deep
Seat 15.25
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 29 in W 42.5 in D 17 in
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19th Century Mahogany Pair of Library Armchairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very fine quality pair of 19th century mahogany
French Empire library armchairs having well figured
Top rails over enclosed swept arms with carved
Moulded decoration raised on eleg...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
14 French Empire Dining Chairs. Circa 1820
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very smart set of fourteen solid and elegant dining room chairs dating from 1820' s between the Empire and the Restauration period.
Although very similar, not all are identical, ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Large Empire Style Mahogany Bureau Plat or Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
A large Empire style mahogany bureau plat or writing desk with a dark green leather writing surface above a central long drawer, flanked to each side by a short drawer. The square ta...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Wicker Vanity Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique white wicker vanity or desk chair with a skirted apron.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Pair of Rare Louis XVI Bergeres, Stamped Claude Chevigny
By Claude Chevigny
Located in Doylestown, PA
Pair of fine Louis XV Chevigny Stamped Bergères (late 18th century)
each with arched back and nailhead-trimmed upholstery, the frame with rosette details and raised on tapered flute...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Beech
Charles Spooner Arts & Crafts Oak secretaire Cabinet with Serpentine Stretchers
By Charles Spooner
Located in London, GB
Charles Sydney Spooner, probably made by J H Brandt.
A rare oak secretaire cabinet on stand, with quarter veneered panels to the doors and drawers with black and green diamond shape...
Category
Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 78 in W 39.5 in D 16.75 in
19th Century Antique Mahogany William IV Period Armchair, England, 19th C.
Located in New York City, NY
19th Century Antique Mahogany William IV Period Armchair
Sturdy mahogany frame, beautiful hand-carved details, and brass casters.
This armchair has been newly reupholstered in a n...
Category
Antique 19th Century English William IV Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather, Upholstery
18th Century Louis XV Style French Bergère, or Armchair
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century French Louis XV bergère or armchair. Sturdy walnut frame with nice hand-carved floral details and crafted using pegged construction. Expertly reupholstered, as found,...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Damask, Silk, Upholstery, Walnut
English Regency Egyptian Revival Style Recamier, 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency Egyptian revival style mahogany, brass inlay, & gilt Recamier is finely carved with an Egyptian hawk head and finished on both sides.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Regency Chaise Longues
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Armchairs, Bergeres
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique French Louis XVI walnut armchairs ~ Bergeres was created with timeless neoclassical style! The tailored framework is accented by a subtly arched seat back centered with ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchair Upholstered Green Velvet, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI style bergère armchair upholstered in sage green velvet, 19th century
Deep and comfortable, Classic French chic
Dimensions: 38" H x 29" W x 28" D
Seat height 18...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 38 in W 29 in D 28 in
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Upholstered Bergeres ~ Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Upholstered Bergeres ~ Armchairs is the perfect choice for comfortable seating in any room of the home or office. The frames features bold class...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
French Louis XVI Style Bergere Chairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Wonderful pair of Louis XVI style Bergere Chairs, they are large, strong and so confortable. The fabric is in very good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Wicker Sewing Stand
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Part of a large collection of ornate Victorian wicker that was collected over the years by a Senator's wife. Rectangular in shape, this Victorian wicker sewing stand has a dome lid, ...
Category
Antique 1890s American Victorian Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Wicker
French Louis XVI Style Walnut Bergères Chairs with Wraparound Backs, Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style walnut bergères chairs from the 20th century with wraparound backs, scrolling knuckles on the arms, fluted legs and carved rosettes. Experience the g...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
H 35.4 in W 25.9 in D 19.6 in
Howard & Sons Style Mulberry Designer Sofa Rare Made in Feather Filled
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Mulberry
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Rare Mulberry home designer sofa.
The colour over the years has faded slightly in some areas. However, this doesn't affect its use...
Category
20th Century British Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 30.32 in W 72.45 in D 42.13 in
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19th Century Victorian Upholstered Slipper Chair With Rosewood Legs
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
A middle of the 19th century Victorian slipper chair.
The chair has a fully upholstered rounded
Category
Antique 1850s English Slipper Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Pair Victorian Serpentine Rolled Arm Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
roll from crest to arms continuing in taper to feet. Gently arched skirts.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Reed
19th Century English Rolled Arm Club Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
19th Century English club chair with nicely rolled arms and back on turned walnut legs having
Category
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut
English 19th C Rolled Arm Club Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
English 19th C club chair having rolled arms and straight back. Original turned legs and castors.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bergere Chairs
English 19th C Rolled Arm Club Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Original English 19th C club chair having rolled arms, comfortable cant to the back, on original
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
Primitive Rolled Arm Wingback Chair
Located in Culver City, CA
Simple framed English chair, stripped down to original burlap
Category
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood, Burlap
Pair of 19th c. English rolled-arm clubchairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very comfortable pair of mid-19th c. English rolled-arm clubchairs having deep seats and good
Category
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Leather Roll Arm Chair with Scallop Back
Located in Culver City, CA
Leather roll arm chair with scallop back original fabric with worn surface.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Early 19th Century French Directoire Arm Chairs/Bergeres
Located in Chicago, IL
Directoire period of late-18th century France. A classic French form, these bergere's closed-arm design is
Category
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
French Napoleon III Pair of Upholstered Chairs, France, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century French Napoleon III pair upholstered chairs.
Unusual roll back and arm design
The
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Pair of French 19thC Napoleon III Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
comfortable fit. The arms are rolled for added comfort. The chairs are covered in Belgian linen.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Club Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th C English Club Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
English 19th C rolled arm club chair with rounded and tufted barrel-form back, original turned legs
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bergere Chairs
Tall Rolled Arm Library Chair
Located in Culver City, CA
Tall back library chair with exposed burlap, rolled arms, fanciful stretcher, padded seat.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Burlap
English Mid-19th c. Button Barrel Back Library Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very comfortable and generously scaled English button barrel back rolled arm library chair on
Category
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Pair of French Carved Walnut Directoire Upholstered Bergères, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each bergère having a rounded back with rolled top with a centered carved lozenge and rosette and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 36 in W 26 in D 28.5 in
Childs Leather Club Chair
Located in Culver City, CA
Wonderfully simple leather chair with roll arm, tufted back
Category
Antique 19th Century French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
British Colonial, Ceylonese, Mahogany Rolled Arm Caned Steamers Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
British Colonial, Ceylonese, mahogany rolled arm caned steamers chair. Handwoven caning in good
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Cane
Tufted Leather Wingback Library Chair
Located in Culver City, CA
Leather tufted library chair with original leather, slight roll arm with wingback sides.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
English Black Leather Wingback Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
with tufted back, roll arm, wood legs
Category
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
Desk Chair with Worn Black Leather Surface
Located in Culver City, CA
Leather simple roll arm desk chair with tapered legs, original worn black leather.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
English Wingback
Located in Culver City, CA
claw feet, rolled arm
Category
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Upholstered Tub Chair
Located in London, GB
This extremely comfortable 19th century. English upholstered tub chair features nicely turned
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Napoleon III Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Very stylish pair of arm chairs with a roll neck and curved arm details. Classic 19thc round leg.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Scroll Arm Desk Chair, English, Armchair, Needlepoint, Regency, C.1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique scroll arm desk chair. An English, mahogany armchair with needlepoint upholstery
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 32.68 in W 22.05 in D 21.26 in
Antique Lounge Arm Chair, English, Club Seat, Armchair, Victorian, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lounge arm chair. An English, mahogany framed club seat, dating to the late
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 36.23 in W 38.98 in D 37.41 in
Pair of French Napoleon III Tufted Arm Chairs in Yellow Silk Fabric
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exquisitely tufted pair of French Napoleon III arm chairs with graceful rolled arms and backs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Antique Elbow Chair, English, Armchair, Desk, Scroll Arm, Regency, Circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique elbow chair. An English, mahogany armchair or desk chair with drop-in seat
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 34.06 in W 20.48 in D 19.89 in
Pair 19th Century Louis Philippe Tufted Armchairs
Located in Troy, MI
This pair of circa 1860s upholstered arm chairs in classic Louis Philippe style feature new
Category
Antique 1860s French Louis Philippe Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Simple English Primitive Chair with Exposed Back
Located in Culver City, CA
Simple roll arm primitive sitting chair with exposed back.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Primitive Chair Upholstered in Vintage Polka Dot Fabric
Located in Culver City, CA
Simple roll arm primitive sitting chair with black and white polka dot fabric.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Pair of French Napoleon III Armchairs with Ottoman
Located in Buchanan, NY
A very elegant pair of French 19th century armchairs and ottoman from the Napoleon III period. This
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair Of Painted Italian Neo-Classical Armchairs
Located in Hixson, TN
A superb pair of late 19th century painted Italian Neo-Classical arm chairs. Decorated with a gold
Category
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
French Rattan Cafe Set
Located in New York, NY
detail.
Arm Chair: 33"h x 25.5"w x 24"d
Side Chair: 36"h x 18.5"w x 15"d
Table
Category
Antique 19th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
c.1850 Directoire Style Painted Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
supports, the fluted legs, recessed die joints with rosettes and rolled chair back. This chair received new
Category
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Small French Napoleon III Tufted Sofa in Yellow Silk Fabric
Located in Buchanan, NY
armchairs, please see the photos. We are selling the sofa and chairs separately.
French late 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Materials
Fabric
Patinated Bronze Grand Tour Statue of a Seated Roman Senator or Philosopher
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
relaxed and held over the back of his chair, his left hand rests on his knee and holds a rolled up scroll
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
H 15.5 in W 21 in D 9.5 in
Upholstered Single Club Chair, England, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century English upholstered single club chair has a traditional rolled arm design. The arm
Category
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of English Tufted Leather Chesterfield Club Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
chair form with an English rolled arm design.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chesterfield Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
English Tufted Leather Desk Chair
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English desk chair of tufted leather and oak on rolling casters, featuring a roll-back arm
Category
Antique 19th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Victorian Wicker Platform Rocker
By Heywood Brothers & Co.
Located in New York, NY
. Measures: Seat H 16 inches x Arm H 24 inches. Rolled wicker with decorative curlicue trim, probably Heywood
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Mid Century Donghia Pink Silk Goose Down Filled Club Lounge Library Arm Chair
By Donghia
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Donghia Furniture armchair featuring serpentine form with rolled arms, tapered and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Down
H 38 in W 33 in D 30 in
French Rolled Arm Club Chair
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A 19th Century French club chair with nicely rolled arms and back on turned ebonized legs with
Category
Antique 19th Century French Club Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
Victorian Rolled Arm Wing Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a handsome tall wing wicker chair. It sits well and is very comfortable. The rolled
Category
Antique 19th Century American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Reed, Paint, Wood
19th Century French Rolled-Arm Club Chair
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A 19th Century French club chair with nicely rolled arms and back on turned ebonized legs with
Category
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Linen
19th Century English Upholstered Leather Club Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
A wonderful rolled arm and rolled back 19th Century library club chair upholstered in a glossy
Category
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
VICTORIAN ROLLED ARM WICKER CHAIR
Located in Sheffield, MA
natural stained finish. Traditional style with continuous serpentine roll to squared back and arms
Category
Antique 19th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Reed
VICTORIAN WICKER ROLLED-ARM CHAIR
Located in Sheffield, MA
Victorian wicker armchair in natural stained finish. Classic rounded back form with serpentine roll
Category
Antique 19th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Reed
19th Century English Upholstered Arm Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
A wide and very comfortable upholstered 19th Century arm chair completely restored and with rolled
Category
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Muslin
Six Regency Ebonised and Gilt Klismos Salon Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
-Victorian manner, with surface to side stitching instead of a stitched roll edge. The design of these chairs
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Classical Greek Chairs
Napoleon III Chair and Ottoman
Located in New Orleans, LA
ottoman make this pair quite unique.
Chair Dimensions:
30"w x 30"d x 36"h
16" seat height
23" arm
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Lounge Chairs
Pair of Antique Klismos Chairs with Sabre Legs and Gilt and Ebonised Decoration
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
instead of a stitched roll edge.
The design of these chairs is typical of the high fashion of the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
H 33 in W 32 in D 25 in
George Smith Style English Reading Chair, Custom Upholstered in Bennison Linen
By George Smith
Located in Stamford, CT
George Smith style custom English rolled arm sofa, three-seat, generous proportions, deep seated
Category
Early 2000s American Club Chairs
Materials
Linen
H 32 in W 39.5 in D 33 in
Baltic Neo Classical Mahogany Armchair
Located in San Francisco, CA
center splat support, down-turn rolled arm support
resting on baluster carved front legs and back
Category
Antique 19th Century Russian Chairs
PAIR Regency Mahogany Caned Bergeres. Circa 1810
Located in New York, NY
PAIR Regency mahogany bergere chairs with caned back, arm, and seats. The graceful roll over crest
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bergere Chairs
Large Upholstered Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rolled top, padded arms, turned legs on casters.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery, Linen
Victorian Leather Library Armchair
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
front and a roll over back and arm rests.
The chair is in very good condition with replaced red
Category
Antique 1840s British Victorian Club Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
French Napoleon III Shell Back Arm Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A French Napoleon III arched back upholstered chair having slightly rolled arms. Raised on turned
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
English Aesthetic Movement Platform Arm Settee
Located in Southampton, NY
English ebonized Aesthetic Movement platform arm settee with button tufted back above a lower
Category
Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Settees
Materials
Mahogany
Napoleon III Salon: Pair of Chairs & Matching Ottoman
Located in New Orleans, LA
.
Chair Dimensions:
29"w x 26"d x 36"h
17" seat height; 20" seat depth
24" arm height
Ottoman
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Living Room Sets
Pair of Napoleon III Balloon back Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French 19th century chairs reupholstered in off-white linen and antique kilim remnants. Turned
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
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19th Century Roll Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 19th century roll arm chair for your home. A 19th century roll arm chair — often made from wood, fabric and natural fiber — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 19th century roll arm chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 19th century roll arm chair, designed in the Victorian, Empire or mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made 19th century roll arm chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Heywood-Wakefield Co. and Woodard Furniture Co. are consistently popular.
How Much is a 19th Century Roll Arm Chair?
Prices for a 19th century roll arm chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $600 and can go as high as $8,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,795.
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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