$2,850 / set
H 44 in W 27.5 in D 31 in
Antique Victorian John Jelliff Style Tufted Parlor Chairs - Set Of 2
By John Jelliff
Located in Chicago, IL
Parlor Chairs in Original Green Upholstery - Set of 2 This set of two antique Victorian Eastlake tufted
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,500 / set
H 36 in W 18 in D 22 in
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut French Tapestry Parlor Side Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Antique Victorian Ornately Carved Walnut French Tapestry Parlor Side Chairs - Set of 4. Circa Late 19th
Tapestry, Walnut
Set of Six Carved French Antique Living Room or Parlor Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
set of (6) antique French living room or parlor chairs, still retain their original horsehair and
Metal
Set of Six Carved French Antique Living Room or Parlor Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
set of (6) antique French living room or parlor chairs, still retain their original horsehair and
$3,995 / set
H 45 in W 26 in D 25 in
1800's Antique French, Chairs and Settee, Gilt, Off White, Parlor Set, Set of 3
Located in Austin, TX
Handsome Antique Parlor Set, French, Set of 3 , Chairs and Settee, Gilt, Off White, 1800s, 19th
Fabric, Giltwood
$3,800 / set
H 33.5 in W 23.5 in D 22 in
19th Century Set of Ebonized Neo Grec Brass Inlaid Parlor Chairs Attr to Herter
By Herter Brothers
Located in Long Branch, NJ
19th Century Set of Ebonized Neo Grec Brass Inlaid Parlor Chairs Attr to Herter Dimensions : 33.5
Brass
$1,645Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 33 in W 46 in D 23 in
Antique English Regency Mahogany Inlaid Barrel Back Parlor Suite Settee Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Charming 19th Century English Regency Parlor Suite. Features a barrel back form with flared arms
Mahogany
$2,800 / set
H 42 in W 78 in D 33 in
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Burl Walnut Parlor Set Sofa & 2 Chairs - 3 Pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Burl Walnut Shield Back Parlor Set with Sofa & 2 Side Chairs - 3 Pc Set
Walnut
High Style Antique Wicker Parlor Set
By American Chair Merikord
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
A beautiful and rare antique wicker parlor set freshly painted in Benjamin Moore Guilford Green
Metal
Sold
H 36.25 in W 24.25 in D 27.25 in
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Upholstered Parlor Chair Set, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian parlor set offers carved walnut frames with upholstered seats and tufted backs
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 30 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Set of 4 Antique French Figural Tapestry Gilded Dining Side Parlor Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carved giltwood, circa 1920. Machine tapestry cover. Measures: 37" H x 20 1/2" W x 21 1/4" D. Seat height 19.
Fruitwood
Sold
H 35 in W 15.5 in D 20.5 in
Antique American Industrial Steel Metal Ice Cream Parlor Side Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American industrial steel metal ice cream parlor bistro side chairs, set of 4. Item
Metal, Steel
Sold
H 35.5 in W 17 in D 15.5 in
Set 4 Antique French Louis XVI Salon Chairs Petite Dining Parlor Carved Walnut
Located in Shreveport, LA
Set 4 Antique French Louis XVI Salon Chairs Petite Dining Chair Carved Walnut. Direct from France
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 32 in W 24 in D 44.5 in
Antique Egyptian Revival Olive Burlwood Parlor Set Chairs Settee Neoclassical
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental early 20th century parlor set. A neoclassical and Egyptian revival inspired design
Upholstery, Olive, Burl
Sold
H 32 in W 24 in D 44.5 in
Antique Revival Olive Burlwood Parlor Set of 4 Chairs Settee Neoclassical
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental early 20th century 5-piece parlor set. A neoclassical and Egyptian revival inspired
Upholstery, Hardwood
Sold
H 41.5 in W 26 in D 58.5 in
Antique S. Karpen & Brothers American Empire Mahogany Parlor Settee & Chair Set
By Karpen & Bros.
Located in Dayton, OH
Los Angeles. Featured is a two piece parlor set. Made from Mahogany with American Empire styling
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 44 in W 72 in D 29 in
Antique Victorian Carved Medallion Back Sofa with 2 Side Chairs Parlor Set
Located in Chicago, IL
"emerald" crushed velvet parlor set - 3 piece. Antique Victorian Beautifully crafted 3 Piece hand
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 42 in W 29 in D 2,064.5 in
5 Pc Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Burl Parlor Settee Arm Chairs Set
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian parlor suite. Made of walnut featuring Eastlake styling with carved reticulated
Velvet, Walnut
Sold
H 44.5 in W 70 in D 26 in
Antique French Louis XVI Carved Walnut Upholstered Sofa and Chair Parlor Set
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Louis XVI parlor set features walnut settee and armchair with carved foliate, scroll
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 39 in W 46.6 in D 27 in
Antique Victorian 3 Pc Walnut Parlor Set Settee Side Arm Chair Floral Serpentine
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique late Victorian three piece parlor set featuring a settee, armchair and side chair. Made of
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 32.25 in W 46.75 in D 23.25 in
Antique Eastlake Stick & Ball Carved Mahogany Settee & Chair Parlor Set
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Eastlake parlor set offers mahogany stick and ball frame with chair crest having
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Sold
H 35.5 in W 17.5 in D 19.5 in
Antique French Victorian Mahogany Upholstered Parlor Side Chairs, Set of 4
By J.B. Van Sciver Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian mahogany upholstered parlor side chairs by J.B. Van Sciver - set of 4. set
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Wicker Parlor Set
By American Chair Merikord
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
Antique Art Deco Wicker Parlor Set in fresh white paint. Seating is large in scale and generously
Metal
Set of 4 Antique Ice Cream Parlor Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 4 Antique Hard-to-Find White wrought iron Heart-Back twisted Dining Chairs. The distressed
Metal
Sold
H 52.5 in W 28.5 in D 26 in
Antique Walnut Parcel-Gilt Gothic Style Hand-Carved Parlor/Dining Room Set
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This is a spectacular antique French 19th century Gothic style dining/parlor set with six
Fabric, Walnut, Giltwood
Silvered Sea Shell Strombus Pugilis
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Strombus pugilis fully silvered shell. Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has b...
Sterling Silver
$8,465Sale 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
$3,710Sale Price|30% Off
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 28 in
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
Mahogany, Burl
Single Hand Embroidery Persian Suzani Pillow
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful fine hand embroidery front pillow made of antique Persian Kermonsha province textile. Very detailed vivid floral motifs. Fresh insert ,fine cotton backing.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Victorian Balloon Back Parlor Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Walnut
$1,600 / set
H 20.5 in W 21 in D 28 in
Pair of Mid-20th Century Modern American of Martinsville Side Tables
By American of Martinsville
Located in Charleston, SC
Mid 20th Century American of Martinsville midcentury Side Tables With Drawer Newly refinished Mid-Century Modern side tables manufactured by American of Martinsville. Sleek brass pu...
Brass
French Provincial Dining Chairs Vintage Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Cotton, Wood
$1,495 / set
H 36.25 in W 24.25 in D 21 in
Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Hand Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of late nineteenth century Louis XVI style hand carved walnut armchairs features a central knotted ribbon at the top of the seat back and acanthus leaf finials. The chairs ...
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,990Sale Price|33% Off
H 29 in Dm 46.75 in
Antique English Regency Style Geo, IV Figured Mahogany Tilt-Top Circular Table
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Fabulous quality antique English Regency period Geo. IV figured SOLID mahogany tilt-top circular table ; Please note superb triangular shape pedestal with hand-carved hairy paw feet....
Mahogany
Empire Restauration Period Armchair Bergère, France, 1825
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Empire restauration period armchair bergère, France, circa 1815-1830. solid mahogani wood with gold leaf details. fully restored, new upholstery with lace up padding. very com...
Gold Leaf
$7,000 / set
H 35 in W 38 in D 38 in
Rare 'Karate' Swiveling Fiberglass Shell Chair by Michel Cadestin
By Airborne International, Michel Cadestin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 'Karate' swiveling fiberglass shell chair by Michel Cadestin. This iconic chair was designed circa 1970 by Michel Cadestin for French furniture manufacturer Airborne. Referred ...
Iron
$350Sale Price|30% Off
H 15 in W 7 in D 9.75 in
Antique Victorian Miniature Cabinet Cupboard Rauch Engraving Maria Stiegen
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique black painted miniature cabinet with lower drawer, three interior shelves and door displaying an antique print by Carl Rauch titled Ansicht der Maria Stiegen Kirche in Wien (...
Hardwood, Paint, Paper
Single Antique Pillow Made from Kashmir Shawl
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful pillow made of antique Indian handmade Paisley Textile, fresh insert, fine cotton backing. double front support lining.
Wool, Cotton
$5,995 / set
H 36.25 in W 23 in D 27 in
Set of 10 French Louis XVI Style Paint Decorated Dining Chairs with Plush Fabric
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This remarkable set of 10 French Louis XVI style dining chairs combines neoclassical elegance with exceptional craftsmanship, offering both decorative sophistication and practical se...
Walnut
Kent Coffey Tableau Mid Century Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kent Coffey Tableau Mid Century Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser This dresser measures: 40 wide x 19 deep x 46.25 inches high. All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call r...
Brass
19th Century Exhibition Model of Expanding Table by Samuel Hawkins
By Samuel Hawkins
Located in New Orleans, LA
A masterpiece of both cabinetmaking and mechanical engineering, this one-of-a-kind expanding table was crafted by the renowned cabinetmaker Samuel Hawkins of London for the Great Exh...
Mahogany
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.
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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.
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