$7,417
H 43.31 in W 23.23 in D 44.49 in
Chunky Brass Rocking Chair with Damask Velvet Upholstery, France, 1900s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
An unusual brass rocking chair with an agreeable, chunky frame that has acquired a nice patina over
Copper
$5,500 / set
H 42.25 in W 26.75 in D 26.5 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style 1900s Painted Bergères Chairs with Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted wood bergère chairs from the early 20th century, with
Brass
$9,750 / set
H 42.75 in W 23.25 in D 23 in
Set of 10 Antique Carved Walnut Dining Chairs with Gold Velvet Upholstery 1900s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
chairs from the early 1900s, masterfully crafted from solid walnut. Featuring eight side chairs and two
Velvet, Walnut
$995 / set
H 33.1 in W 16.3 in D 16.5 in
1900s Central European Wooden Chairs with Upholstered Seats and Back, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
Uncover the allure of vintage charm with this exquisite pair of 1900s Central European Wooden
Upholstery, Wood
$5,500 / set
H 35.5 in W 19.5 in D 17 in
Pair of English 1900s Neoclassical Style Painted and Gilt Chairs with Feathers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Neoclassical style painted wood side chairs from the early 20th century with
Wood, Linen, Upholstery
$1,995 / set
H 32.7 in W 19.3 in D 19.7 in
1900s Wooden Dining Chairs with Upholstered Seats, Set of 4
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with our set of four 1900s Wooden Dining Chairs, each piece a harmonious blend of
Upholstery
$2,450
H 24.5 in W 22.5 in D 18 in
English 1900s Wooden Child's Chair with Serpentine Arms and Custom Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
upholstery. This English wooden child's chair, dating back to around 1900, is a delightful piece of antique
Upholstery, Wood
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H 41.25 in W 26.5 in L 41.25 in
Pair of Swedish Rococo Style 1900s Wingback Bergère Chairs with New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
with new upholstery. Each of this pair of Swedish bergères features a winged camelback, providing both
Upholstery, Wood
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H 38.5 in W 26 in D 23.5 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style 1900s Bergères à la Reine Chairs with Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted wood bergères à la Reine chairs from the early 20th
Upholstery, Wood
1900s French Wooden Chair With Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
Capture the allure of French design with this 1900s Wooden Chair, a piece that speaks volumes of
Upholstery, Wood
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H 38 in W 17 in D 17 in
1900's Vintage, Shield Back, Dining, Mahogany, Green Uphol. Chairs, Set of 6!
Located in Austin, TX
Charming Set of Chairs, Shield Back, Dining, Set of 6, Mahogany, Green Upholstery, Vintage, 1900s
Fabric, Wood
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H 44 in W 18.5 in L 44 in
French 1900s Louis XIII Style Wooden Side Chair with Bonnet Top and Turned Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
base and new upholstery. Born in France during the turn of the century, this elegant side chair
Upholstery, Wood
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H 36.75 in W 20 in D 17 in
Set of Six Swedish 1900s Painted Wood Side Chairs with Foliage-Carved Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
, this set of six painted wood Swedish side chairs circa 1900 will make for a great addition to any
Upholstery, Wood
1900s Antique Chinoiserie Pagoda Flare Arm Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful antique pagoda chinoiserie 1900s chair with flare sides. Original upholstery which may
Wood
Pair of Oak Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of French circa 1900's oak arm chairs with sumo upholstery. Great accent chairs or lounge
Oak, Upholstery
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H 41.34 in W 18.31 in D 19.69 in
European Patinated Oak and Leather Chairs with Upholstery Tacks, Europe Ca 1900s
Located in Utrecht, NL
leather is fitted with upholstery tacks on each chair, a time-consuming technique that is traditionally
Leather, Wood
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H 36 in W 21 in D 18 in
Pair of Biedermeier Style 1900s Walnut Spoon Back Chairs with New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
, this pair of Biedermeier style spoon chairs circa 1900 will make for a wonderful addition to any home
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 42.5 in W 18.5 in D 17.75 in
Set of Ten Italian Baroque Style 1900s Dining Side Chairs with Green Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
camelbacks, turned legs, green upholstery and nailheads. Each of this set of Italian side chairs features a
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 40.95 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
1900s Pair of Italian Art Nouveau Chairs, wax poli with Original Silk Upholstery
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1900s Italian Art Nouveau side chairs in walnut, polished to wax with original silk upholstery
Silk, Walnut
1900s Turn of the Century French Slipper Chair with Out-Scrolling Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Turn of the Century slipper chair circa 1900 with out-scrolling back, turned legs in the
Upholstery, Wood
Early 1900s Carved Spanish Revival Chair with Velvet Upholstery
Located in Pasadena, CA
Intricately carved armchair with amazing attention to detail. Velvet upholstered cushion with caned seat and back, circa 1920s.
$8,422Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.41 in W 95.67 in D 24.41 in
Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
1910/M, I hope You can understand what it is from some photos only. Museum quality antique sofa, coating with an authentic Aubusson old tapestry: everything perfectly restored.. Uni...
Wood
Set Of Four French Louis XV Style Dining Side Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine heavy construction in an antiqued finish with tall backs and shaped seat rails. Blue velveteen type fabric upholstery on the front and seats, the backs in a blue and white print...
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Pair Of Exceptional French Provincial Style Bergeres
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of very well made and solid French Bergeres custom upholstered in rose, green, gold and tan floral and foliate fabric. The chairs with carved and scrolled frames, intricately ca...
Fabric, Hardwood
$5,625 / set
H 43 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Wonderful Pair of Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Bergères
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Nice Pair of Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Carved Wood Bergères High backs and wide seats with hand carved designed frames. Details: Height – 43 inches / 109cm Width – 25.5 in...
Fabric, Wood
The Montauk, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Blue Velvet Marquise Bergere
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French Louis XVI marquise bergère, commonly known as a chair and a half, from the 19th century. This example features timeless sophistication, beautiful lines, and sparse ornamenta...
Fabric, Wood, Down
French Louis XVI Provençal Settee, 18th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI Provençal settee, 18th century Painted and patinated wood frame, recent Provençal upholstery in vintage pattern. A very beautiful, perfectly proportionned model in ...
Upholstery, Wood
Louis XVI Period Marquise Bergere, Circa 1780
Located in Doylestown, PA
An 18th century Louis XVI period Marquise (wide bergere) in original cream-colored painted finish, with a simple square upholstered back, upholstered arms and sides, with a down-fill...
Beech
19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Sofa is the sublime expression of understated elegance! The style was born during a period of austerity when the court wished to downplay the ...
Fabric, Mahogany
$3,125 / set
H 35 in W 26 in D 28 in
Italian Neo-Classical Style Walnut & Gilt Bergere Chairs In Green Velvet - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of 1940s Italian carved walnut and gilt Bergere chairs newly upholstered in a green velvet. They are unmarked and in very good condition. The legs are fluted and taper...
Velvet, Walnut, Down
$5,598Sale Price|50% Off
H 62.21 in W 59.06 in D 84.65 in
19th Century Hand Carved and Hand Painted Queen Size Bed Frame Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century exquisite queen size beautifully hand carved bed frame in the elegant Louis XVI style. The headboard and footboard frames are raised on six legs and are hand curved and ...
Cane, Wood
French Pair of Louis XVI Style Bergeres
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This pair of French Louis XVI-style bergeres are in wonderful condition for their 19th century age. The sheltering, wing-back style frames hand carved with a twisted ribbon border, a...
Fabric, Textile, Wood, Down, Paint
Pair of Antique Louis XVI Style Grisaille Painted Bergeres
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of antique Louis XVI style grisaille painted bergeres, 19th century. With original grisaille paint. Arched back with floral carving, serpentine shaped down swept arms, resting o...
Wood, Paint
Pair of French Louis XV Style Giltwood Bergère Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Giltwood, Original Upholstery
Upholstery, Giltwood
$3,995 / set
H 42.25 in W 22.75 in D 21 in
Nice Set of 10 Italian-Made Walnut Louis XV Cane Dining Chairs circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This set of 10 Italian-made walnut Louis XV dining chairs circa 1920 represents timeless European craftsmanship and elegance. Hand-carved in solid walnut, each chair showcases the gr...
Cane, Walnut
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.
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