1900s Upholstered Chair
20th Century French Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Corner Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century European Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Iron
Early 20th Century Swedish Medieval Chairs
Wood, Cotton
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 1900s American American Classical Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Chairs
Silk, Bamboo
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Corner Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Club Chairs
Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 20th Century French Country Dining Room Chairs
Mohair, Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Naugahyde, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Swivel Chairs
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Swedish Lounge Chairs
Wood, Birch
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique Early 1900s British Tudor Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Lacquer, Wood, Foam, Upholstery, Mohair, Fabric
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Organic Modern Chairs
Steel
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century Dutch Black Forest Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Early 20th Century Chairs
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Brass
20th Century North American Victorian Club Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Chippendale Side Chairs
Leather
20th Century French Victorian Side Chairs
Rosewood
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Rocking Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Export Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Corner Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Side Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Primitive Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Sycamore
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Paint
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023In the 1900s, wedding dresses typically looked like full, floor-length garments. Brides wore S-shaped corsets below the usually ruffled bodices, and most designs included large puff sleeves. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage wedding dresses from some of the world's top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the early 1900s, engagement rings often looked like other jewelry from the Edwardian era, which coincided with the reign of King Edward VII in the United Kingdom from 1901 to 1910. Cutters used new diamond saws and jewelry lathes to refine the old European cut. The resulting stones, designed to sparkle in the light from candles and gas lamps, are beloved by connoisseurs for their inner fire and romantic glow. The invention of the oxyacetylene torch enabled jewelers to use platinum, which had previously been too challenging to work with. This technological advancement made it possible for Edwardian rings to show off lacy filigree and milgrain work. Nature also influenced jewelry in the early 1900s. Flowing and floral garland motifs were so popular that the Edwardian age is sometimes called the "garland era." Find a selection of Edwardian engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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