Vintage Salon Chair
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Salon Chair
Wood, Plywood
Mid-20th Century European Louis XIV Vintage Salon Chair
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Vintage Salon Chair
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Vintage Salon Chair
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
20th Century Swedish Jugendstil Vintage Salon Chair
Ash
Mid-20th Century American Regency Vintage Salon Chair
Wrought Iron
20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Vintage Salon Chair
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Salon Chair
Upholstery, Hardwood
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Salon Chair
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Salon Chair
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Vintage Salon Chair
Fabric
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Salon Chair
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Organic Modern Vintage Salon Chair
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Salon Chair
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Salon Chair
Leather
1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Salon Chair
Walnut
1960s Unknown Regency Vintage Salon Chair
Upholstery, Wood
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Salon Chair
Steel
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Salon Chair
Metal
20th Century Regency Vintage Salon Chair
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Cubist Vintage Salon Chair
Oil
1950s Vintage Salon Chair
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Salon Chair
Steel
20th Century Austrian Other Vintage Salon Chair
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Vintage Salon Chair
Beech
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Salon Chair
Metal
1990s Contemporary Vintage Salon Chair
Archival Pigment
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Vintage Salon Chair
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
1950s French Louis XV Vintage Salon Chair
Walnut
1950s European Directoire Vintage Salon Chair
Walnut
Recent Sales
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Salon Chair
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Salon Chair
Chrome
20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Salon Chair
Fabric
Late 20th Century Czech Gustavian Vintage Salon Chair
Chrome, Metal
1970s American Vintage Salon Chair
20th Century American Vintage Salon Chair
1950s Italian Vintage Salon Chair
Wood, Leather
1950s Modern Vintage Salon Chair
Giclée
1950s Modern Vintage Salon Chair
Giclée
1950s Modern Vintage Salon Chair
Giclée
20th Century French Vintage Salon Chair
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Salon Chair
Metal
1950s Modern Vintage Salon Chair
Giclée
1950s Modern Vintage Salon Chair
Giclée
1950s Modern Vintage Salon Chair
Giclée
1950s Modern Vintage Salon Chair
Giclée
1950s Modern Vintage Salon Chair
Giclée
1960s Modern Vintage Salon Chair
Giclée
1940s American Vintage Salon Chair
Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Salon Chair
1940s American Vintage Salon Chair
Mid-20th Century American Regency Vintage Salon Chair
Upholstery
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Salon Chair
Velvet
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Salon Chair
Chrome
20th Century French Vintage Salon Chair
Wood, Silk
1940s French Vintage Salon Chair
Silver Leaf
20th Century American Vintage Salon Chair
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Salon Chair
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Vintage Salon Chair
Giltwood
1940s French Vintage Salon Chair
Mahogany
20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Salon Chair
1950s French Louis XV Vintage Salon Chair
Fabric, Upholstery, Chestnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Vintage Salon Chair
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Vintage Salon Chair
Wood, Upholstery
1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Salon Chair
Giltwood, Velvet
Late 20th Century Empire Revival Vintage Salon Chair
Upholstery, Mahogany
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Salon Chair
Linen, Giltwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Salon Chair
Brass
Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Salon Chair
Cotton, Wood
20th Century North American Modern Vintage Salon Chair
Walnut
1990s American Regency Vintage Salon Chair
Wood
1950s French Vintage Salon Chair
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Salon Chair
Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vintage Salon Chair
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vintage Salon Chair
Fabric, Beech
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Salon Chair
Silk
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Salon Chair
Steel
1970s North American Vintage Salon Chair
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century French Vintage Salon Chair
1950s French Vintage Salon Chair
Aluminum
1960s French Louis XVI Vintage Salon Chair
Velvet, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Salon Chair
Aluminum
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage Salon Chair
Paint
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Vintage Salon Chair
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Vintage Salon Chair
Canvas, Oil
1940s American Regency Vintage Salon Chair
Upholstery, Fruitwood
20th Century Austrian Art Deco Vintage Salon Chair
Mohair, Walnut, Feathers
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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Salon Chair
Upholstery, Wood
1920s Louis XVI Vintage Salon Chair
Wood
1830s British William IV Vintage Salon Chair
Fabric, Wood
Early 2000s Japanese Post-Modern Vintage Salon Chair
Plastic
Late 19th Century British British Colonial Vintage Salon Chair
Velvet, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Vintage Salon Chair
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Salon Chair
Wood
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Salon Chair
Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Vintage Salon Chair
Fabric, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Salon Chair
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Salon Chair
Wood
1910s Chippendale Vintage Salon Chair
Mahogany
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Salon Chair
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Salon Chair
Wood
2010s British Baroque Vintage Salon Chair
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Salon Chair
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage Salon Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Vintage Salon Chair?
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify a vintage Gunlocke chair, examine the legs. Most pieces will feature a tag that bears the brand name. On antique and early vintage chairs, the label will usually be made of paper or leather, while riveted brass tags appear on later vintage and contemporary chairs. Once you've confirmed that Gunlocke is the maker by checking the tag, browse the company's catalogues, which are available online, to determine approximately when it was made. Some tags may include a style or color number that will expedite the search. If your chair is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage, while pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer when identifying your chair. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gunlocke chairs.
- Is my vintage Eames chair real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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