Unique Armchair by Magnus Olesen
Located in New York, NY
its incredible comfort. The tufted seat is all curves, accented by the wild looped armrests. recently
20th Century Danish Armchairs
Oak, Wool
Unique Armchair by Magnus Olesen
Located in New York, NY
its incredible comfort. The tufted seat is all curves, accented by the wild looped armrests. recently
Oak, Wool
Danish Modern Walnut Teak Rolling Armchair for John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
on brass casters. A wonderful low desk, lounge or accent reading chair.
Teak, Walnut, Chenille
Sold|$750
Vintage Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Houston, TX
cushion is upholstered in a linen/poly blend that accents the contour of the chair. Strong and sturdy
Rattan
Antique Scottish Mid-19th Century Orkney Chair with Handwoven Straw Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Orkney accent chair from the mid-19th century. This wood and straw chair, circa 1860 comes from
Straw, Wood
Pair of Italian 1860s Parcel-Gilt Walnut Upholstered Chairs with Serpent Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
gilded accent on the upper rail. The eye is immediately drawn to the exquisite oval intertwined rings
Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood
Rosewood No. 62 Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1950s, Set of 5
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Breda, Netherlands
/rosewood are dating from the sixties and are reupholstered with The Ploeg Wool Accent Uni and in excellent
Rosewood
Vintage Coastal Venetian Shell Back Carved Grotto Armchair - Hollywood Regency
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
its carved scalloped accents on the back. This chair can hold it's own alone as an accent chair in a
Fabric, Wood
Warren Platner Early Bronze Chair in Raf Simons Mohair
By Knoll, Warren Platner, Raf Simons
Located in San Diego, CA
Early bronze accent armchair designed by Warren Platner. Chair has been custom upholstered in Raf
Bronze
Sold|$4,200
French Louis XVI Set of Six Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
, patinated frames with gold leaf accents. Original golden yellow velvet upholstery with bronze upholstery
Sold|$1,300 / set
Antique Queen Anne Style Walnut Burl Wood Chairs Pair
Located in Pasadena, CA
perfect wall accent or addition to any dining room set.
Linen, Walnut
19th Century Anglo-Indian Bone Inlay Side Chair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
-work and flower heads. Open back and upholstered seat. Nice elegant accent side chair for any
Bone, Ebony, Hardwood
6 Vintage Duncan Phyfe Mahogany Klismos Style Lyre Harp Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
with a lyre/harp back and fluted accents. 705-185, H-6746. Measures: 21" x 24" x 34.5"h, seat 19.5
Velvet, Mahogany
Sold|$1,625 / set
Antique Queen Anne Style Walnut Burl Wood Chairs Pair
Located in Pasadena, CA
perfect wall accent or addition to any dining room set.
Linen, Walnut
Sold|$995 / item
Vintage Italian Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
This stunning accent chair with a wicker seat was made in Italy, circa 1960. A rustic throne, large
Wicker, Giltwood
Sold|$2,848 / set
Pair of Biedermeier Chairs in Cherrywood, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
fabric, accented with a black trim. The polished finish highlights the timeless beauty of the cherrywood.
Fabric, Cherry
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Two-Tone Desk or Occasional Chair in Mohair
Located in New York, NY
and black lacquer accents end with slightly splayed rear legs. The front legs also feature the same
Mohair, Walnut
Gregory Hawthorne Sculpted Iron Modernist Chair
Located in South Jordan, UT
distressed brown, olive colored leather that is soft to the touch. The chair would function well as an accent
Iron
Sold|$5,400 / set
Pair of French Painted Fauteuils in Louis XV Style
Located in Charleston, SC
on four fluted tapering legs accented with carved rosettes on the joints - showing some places
Linen, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Pair of 1940s Open Back Side Chairs by Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, textured cotton upholstery with welting. Perfectly modern accent seating with punctuated flair.
Cotton, Wood
A Midcentury Stool in Jacaranda Wood with Tufted Beige Leather Seat
Located in Astoria, NY
button and crossed stitching accents, over a jacaranda wood frame, legs and four cylindrical beam
Leather, Wood
Sold|$3,450 / set
Set of 6 Cees Braakman FT30 Dining Chairs for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous set of 6 mahogany velvet FT30 dining chairs with brass stud accents by Cees Braakman for
Velvet, Teak
Sold|$625
Mid-Century Saarinen Style Arm Chair
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design with smooth lines and stud accents. In original condition with visible wear, including some
Metal, Chrome
Sold|$650
Arts & Crafts Spade Back Chair
Located in Oakland, CA
Fumed oak finish spade back side chair, nice carving accent details on various areas of the chair
Oak
Luxe Lounge Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Houston, TX
glamour to the chair. Ebonized base is accented with silver tone metal stretchers.
Pair of Leather Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous pair of leather upholstered lounge or accent armchairs, by
Leather
Regency Neoclassical Style Scrolled Arm Bench or Chair
Located in Southampton, NJ
flanking scroll armrests, detailed carved accenting throughout, supported on four scrolled legs each with
Velvet, Mahogany
Sold|$995 / set
Faux Bamboo Painted Napoleon III Side Chairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
interpretation of eastern furniture makes a rustic and intriguing accent in contemporary interiors.
Fabric, Faux Bamboo, Hardwood
Sold|$12,000 / set
Pair of Chairs in the Style /Attributed to Billy Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in New York, NY
chairs accented with bronzed iron works to the backs. The chairs have been newly reupholstered in a
Upholstery
Set of Six Danish Modern Ebonized and Silver Gilt Chinese Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
, including upholstered seats against ebonized wood frames, round rails above dual back splats, each accented
Silver Leaf
Vittorio Nobili Walnut Plywood & Brass 'Medea' Chair
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Utrecht, NL
walnut plywood shell with high gloss lacquer finish accented with brass hardware. Four legged base of
Brass, Steel
1880s French Oak Armchair with Original Patina
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden accent chair from France, produced circa 1880. A regal Second Empire armchair in dark wood
Oak
Sold|$2,495 / set
1960s Danish Teak Chairs with Upholstered Seats, Set of Five
Located in High Point, NC
This set of five modern upholstered teak chairs from Denmark—circa 1960—features black accents on
Fabric, Teak
Sold|$595 / item
Antique Wooden Upholstered Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
This accent armchair was made in Europe and has an old world charm with intricate organic and
Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood
Set of Four Biedermeier Style Custom Maple and Mother-of-Pearl Dining Chairs
Located in Hamburg, PA
sold.The chairs are hand made from maple with inlaid exotic wood and mother of pearl accents. Each chair
Maple, Mother-of-Pearl
Sophisticated Mid-Century Modernist Barrel Back Occasional Chair
Located in New York, NY
chair features ebonized Walnut tapered legs and stylized ebonized Walnut accents that cap off the barrel
Sold|$6,895 / item
French Mid-Century Club or Lounge Chairs of Black Leather
Located in Austin, TX
stud accents, on turned tapering legs. Two available - Individually priced - $6895 each chair.
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$3,650 / set
Pair of Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs
By Hendrik Wouda
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Dutch Art Deco oak framed lounge chairs with cocobolo accents. This set has been lightly
Velvet, Oak, Cocobolo
Vittorio Nobili Walnut Plywood and Brass Medea Chair
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Utrecht, NL
walnut plywood shell with high gloss lacquer finish accented with brass hardware. Four legged base of
Brass, Steel
Sold|$2,100
Stylish Pair of 1930s "Orpheus" Side Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stylish pair of side or accent chairs in mahogany with lyre-shaped backrests and a graceful curve
Mahogany, Fabric
Sculpted Rosewood Horn Chair by Harry Ostergaard
By Harry Østergaard
Located in Culver City, CA
rosewood and has incredible detailed rosewood joints. Would make an excellent accent or desk chair.
Rosewood
19th c. French Louis XVI Style Side Chair
Located in Winter Park, FL
accent piece for a foyer and is sturdy for extra seating.
Upholstery, Beech
Sensational Sculptural Neoclassical Oscar Bach Iron and Brass Chair
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning iron and brass sculptural accent chair having neoclassical panthers drinking water out of
Brass, Iron
Live Edge Wood Slab Chair Rustic One of a Kind
Located in West Hartford, CT
A unique accent chair using the natural shapes and contours of a bias-cut live edge slab; the
Wood
Sold|$1,150 / set
Mid-Century Pair of AWA Brutalist Light Oak Dining Chairs
By AWA Holland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Perfect accent chairs, handsomely crafted from attractively hued natural oak. One retains the original
Oak
Sold|$1,450 / set
Vintage Ming Foot Faux Tortoise Occasional Chair - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
legs and a thick tweed with and piping accent. Fabulous addition to any space. Would be gorgeous hall
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Wood
Sold|$4,850 / set
Vintage Regency Frances Elkins Loop Chairs - Set of 6
By Frances Elkins
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
or accent seating. Durable and timeless, they’re a chic nod to sophisticated design.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$1,650 / set
Vintage Coastal McGuire “Belden” Cane Chairs - a Pair
By McGuire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
any space. Perfect for dining or as accent seating in a beach-inspired room.
Rattan
Sold|$12,500 / item
Pair of Klismos Chairs in the Style / Attributed to Billy Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in New York, NY
accented with bronzed Iron works to the backs. The chairs have been Newly reupholstered in a luxurious
Iron
Pair of Swedish Art Deco Functionalist Side Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
ornamentation. Beautifully crafted of gorgeous golden flame birch accented with ebonized accents
Fabric
Sold|$2,609
Italian Iron Sunburst Chair
Located in Antwerpen, BE
, finished with scroll accents and a central decorative sphere for added detail. Ideal for use as an accent
Metal
Sold|$1,395
1880s French Wooden Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden armchair from France, produced circa 1880. A high-backed, rustic accent chair that invites
Wood
Sold|$450
French Wood Brutalist Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
condition with some imperfections and age markings normal with wear. Perfect as a side or accent chair.
Wood
Sold|$450
French Wood Brutalist Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
condition with some imperfections and age markings normal with wear. Perfect as a side or accent chair.
Wood
1900s British Metal Chair with Wooden Seat and Back
Located in High Point, NC
accent chair with four L-shaped, slightly angled legs connected by an x-shaped stretcher, featuring an
Metal
Antique Original Painted Louis XVI Style Side Chair
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
additional fee. Antique accent chair 19”W x 21”D x 36”H SH:18”. SD: 17”.
Fabric, Walnut
Sold|$7,500 / set
Bernhard Rohne Mastercraft 1970's Mid Century Brass Dining Chairs
By Bernhard Rohne
Located in Phoenix, AZ
brass patinated frames with etched brass accents. They have been newly and masterfully upholstered in a
Brass
Anglo Raj Ebonized Bentwood Armchair with Caned Seat and Back
Located in Milford, NH
cushion has been added to accent the piece. Unsigned, this piece was possibly made by J & J Kohn circa
Cane, Bentwood
Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?
With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.
“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.
Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.
“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames.
Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.
The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office.
A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.
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