Antique Parlour Chairs
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Parlour Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1890s English Moorish Antique Parlour Chairs
Walnut
1870s American Antique Parlour Chairs
Wood
1870s Scottish Victorian Antique Parlour Chairs
Walnut
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Parlour Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
1880s Victorian Antique Parlour Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Parlour Chairs
Wicker
1880s American Antique Parlour Chairs
Walnut
1870s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Parlour Chairs
Walnut
1880s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Parlour Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1910s American Late Victorian Antique Parlour Chairs
Metal, Iron, Nickel
1860s Victorian Antique Parlour Chairs
Walnut
1860s Victorian Antique Parlour Chairs
Mahogany
19th Century Victorian Antique Parlour Chairs
Wood, Velvet
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Parlour Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Parlour Chairs
Giltwood
1890s European Napoleon III Antique Parlour Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
1890s European Napoleon III Antique Parlour Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Parlour Chairs
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Parlour Chairs
Bronze, Ormolu
1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Parlour Chairs
Oak
1880s English Victorian Antique Parlour Chairs
Velvet
1870s English Victorian Antique Parlour Chairs
Velvet
19th Century Scottish Antique Parlour Chairs
Brass
1860s Scottish Renaissance Revival Antique Parlour Chairs
Oak
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Parlour Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1860s Victorian Antique Parlour Chairs
Mahogany
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Parlour Chairs
Cane, Walnut
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Parlour Chairs
Steel
1860s Victorian Antique Parlour Chairs
Walnut
19th Century American Primitive Antique Parlour Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Parlour Chairs
Wood, Oak
19th Century Portuguese Rococo Antique Parlour Chairs
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Romantic Antique Parlour Chairs
Velvet, Oak
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Parlour Chairs
Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Parlour Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Antique Parlour Chairs
Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century American Eastlake Antique Parlour Chairs
Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Parlour Chairs
Mahogany
19th Century Italian Antique Parlour Chairs
Mahogany
19th Century French Rococo Antique Parlour Chairs
Wood
Early 1900s French Antique Parlour Chairs
Walnut
1880s American Renaissance Revival Antique Parlour Chairs
Iron
Mid-19th Century British Antique Parlour Chairs
Wood, Cane
Mid-19th Century Irish Antique Parlour Chairs
Mahogany
19th Century Scottish Antique Parlour Chairs
Mahogany, Fabric
1870s Scottish Victorian Antique Parlour Chairs
Walnut
1890s American Eastlake Antique Parlour Chairs
Walnut
1870s Scottish Victorian Antique Parlour Chairs
Walnut
19th Century Scottish Antique Parlour Chairs
Mahogany
1860s Victorian Antique Parlour Chairs
Walnut
19th Century Antique Parlour Chairs
Mahogany
Early 18th Century European Queen Anne Antique Parlour Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Early 1900s Scottish Antique Parlour Chairs
Walnut
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Parlour Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Parlour Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1860s Antique Parlour Chairs
Rosewood
1880s Rococo Revival Antique Parlour Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Antique Parlour Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Antique Parlour Chairs
Late 19th Century French Antique Parlour Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Parlour Chairs
Silk, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Parlour Chairs
Oil
19th Century French Antique Parlour Chairs
1920s French Empire Antique Parlour Chairs
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Parlour Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1810s English Regency Antique Parlour Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-19th Century British Charles II Antique Parlour Chairs
Oak, Leather
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Parlour Chairs
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Parlour Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Parlour Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century European Baroque Revival Antique Parlour Chairs
Wood, Leather
Early 19th Century American American Empire Antique Parlour Chairs
Leather, Abalone, Oak
Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Parlour Chairs
Metal
Mid-19th Century British Charles II Antique Parlour Chairs
Leather, Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Parlour Chairs
Fabric, Wood
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Early 20th Century French Antique Parlour Chairs
Oak
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Parlour Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Parlour Chairs
Beech, Walnut
1860s English High Victorian Antique Parlour Chairs
Canvas
1840s Irish Early Victorian Antique Parlour Chairs
Paint
Early 20th Century American Antique Parlour Chairs
Oak, Rush
19th Century British Antique Parlour Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Parlour Chairs
Walnut
1680s English Antique Parlour Chairs
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Parlour Chairs
Textile, Giltwood
Antique Parlour Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Antique Parlour Chairs?
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 antique Bergère chair?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.
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