$3,359Sale Price|44% Off
Late Victorian Mahogany Wing Armchair with Carved Frame and Ceramic Castors
Located in Sofia, BG
Late 19th century Victorian mahogany wing armchair, inlaid with satinwood banding, the frame carved with leaves, on square tapering legs and ceramic castors.
Mahogany
FULLY RESTORED VICTORIAN STYLE BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR WiTH ENGLISH BRASS CASTORS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage fully restored hand dyed brown leather Club armchair with solid timber legs finished wit...
Leather
An English Victorian Open Armchair By Cornelius V Smith With Brass Castors
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb Victorian button back open armchair made by renowned 19th century London furniture maker, Cornelius V.
Calico, Mahogany, Oak
Victorian Mahogany Armchair
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Very nice quality Victorian mahogany armchair,with original white castors, blue deep buttoned upholstery, in overall very good condition. 40" high 27" wide 30" overall depth 18" s...
Mahogany
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S BRIDGEWATER STYLE ARMCHAIR NICELY SCULPTED ARMs
By Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian armchair with period Porcelain castors in Calico upholstery in the style of H...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Victorian Carved Mahogany Armchair with Floral Upholstery & Brass Castors
Located in Nottingham, GB
A handsome and highly decorative Victorian armchair with excellent presence, suitable as an occasional chair for a drawing room, bedroom, library or sophisticated country-house inter...
Brass
$1,955Sale Price|55% Off
Victorian Walnut Open Armchair With Serpentine Seat On Scroll Supports & Castors
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Fine Example Of A Victorian 19th Century Walnut Open Armchair With Serpentine Seat On Scroll Supports With Original Ceramic Castors And A Textured Patterned Upholstery Has it's or...
Brass
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 25.99 in D 25.2 in
Victorian Library Armchair with Serpentine Seat Scroll Supports & Brass Castors
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
A Victorian 19th century brown and white mahogany library framed open armchair with serpentine seat on scroll supports with original brass castors.
Brass
Unavailable
H 37.01 in W 31.5 in D 40.56 in
19th Century Howard Style Willoughby Armchair With Cope Castors
Located in Accrington, GB
A 19th century armchair in the style and quality of Howard and Sons Willoughby arm chair. The armchair has front turned walnut legs with stamped Cope and Collinson castors, with rear...
Hardwood
Sold
H 33.08 in W 35.44 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Derwent Hand Made in England Kilim Pattern Howard Armchair with Castors
By Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this lovely handmade in England Derwent Kilim pattern upholstery Howard armchair I have the matching sofa listed under my other items A very good looking de...
Upholstery, Beech
Sold
H 29.93 in W 48.43 in D 38.19 in
Large Halo Kingston Vintage Aged Brown Leather Club Armchair with Castors
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Halo Kingston Chesterfield aged brown leather armchair The chair is in lightly used condition and has been deep cleaned hand conditi...
Leather
Lovely Victorian Mahogany Armchair
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Excellent quality Victorian deep seated mahogany armchair with original castors, covered in wide stripe cream fabric, in lovely condition throughout.
Mahogany
Sold
H 33.47 in W 24.02 in D 29.93 in
Early 19th Century Carved Mahogany and Tan Leather Armchair with Brass Castors
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
A super quality early Victorian carved mahogany and rosewood armchair with beautiful vintage tan leather and on its original brass castors, circa 1840.
Leather, Mahogany, Rosewood
Edwardian Inspired English Roll Arm Style Club Chair, Chestnut Leather
Located in Southampton, NJ
A classic leather armchair Inspired by early 1900s Edwardian furniture with rolled arms and brass nailhead trim. The distinctive design allows for increased legroom while front turne...
Brass
$3,412
H 43.31 in W 33.86 in D 31.89 in
COMFORTABLE ViNTAGE RESTORED BROWN LEATHER TUFTED CHESTERFIELD WINGBACK ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored vintage Chesterfield tufted Cigar brown leather wingback armchair. Please note...
Leather
$5,093
H 42.13 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
Fully Restored Vintage Chesterfield Porters Wingback Armchair Brown Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage Porters barrel back armchair in whisky brown leather This chair a real tour de force, is has absolutely everything going ...
Leather
$8,081 / set
H 30.52 in W 29.53 in D 31.3 in L 30.52 in
George Smith Chelsea Signature Full Scroll Arm Brown Leather Armchair & Ottoman
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, hand dyed saddle brown leather George Smith Chelsea, Signature full scroll arm armchair with matching run up large ottoma...
Leather
$6,825
H 30.52 in W 27.37 in D 39.38 in
Original Howard Era Deep Seated Armchair, William Birch, England, 19th Century
By Howard & Sons Ltd, William Birch
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A Howard & Sons era armchair, produced by William Birch, England, 19th Century. Stamped to the back leg. Structurally sound. Newly upholstered in premium, pure Alpaca. Fast ...
Wood, Feathers, Alpaca
$9,507
H 53.94 in W 30.12 in D 32.29 in
Antique 1840 Museum Quality Claw & Ball Carved Feet Wingback Very Large Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime, museum quality extra large Wingback armchair with ornately carved Claw & Ball legs What a chair, you will never see ano...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$5,364
H 30.32 in W 32.09 in D 30.71 in
Antique Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Library Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, circa 1900 fully restored Chesterfield tufted library armchair A very rare find, I never come across original library ...
Leather
Victorian Armchair, England, 19th Century, for Reupholstery
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A wonderfully shaped Howard & Sons era armchair, England, 19th Century. Requires reupholstery. Fast shipping worldwide.
Fabric, Wood
$4,550
H 37.01 in W 34.65 in D 37.41 in
FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920's ART DECO DEEP BROWN LEATHER CLUB ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original fully restored hand dyed deep Brown leather Art Deco Circa 1920-1930's club armchair ...
Leather
19th Century English Button Back Armchair
Located in Faversham, GB
A large 19th century Victorian button back armchair of generous proportions and of outstanding quality in the country house manner. The chair displays a tall scrolled buttoned back ...
Calico, Mahogany, Feathers
$672
H 36.23 in W 30.71 in D 24.81 in
Antique 19th Century Napoleon III Armchair Upholstered in Neutral Fabric
Located in London, London
An elegant upholstered armchair with a gently curved, enveloping form, likely dating to the 19th century. The chair features a high, softly shaped back that flows into rounded arms,...
Fabric
$3,055
H 36.62 in W 27.96 in D 27.56 in
19th Century Howard Style Open Armchair- reupholstered in velvet
Located in London, GB
A superb 19th Century Howard-style open armchair, embodying the refined comfort and craftsmanship characteristic of late Victorian English design. The chair features an elegantly sha...
Velvet, Oak
Large Victorian Open Armchair by Maple & co.
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
A large Victorian upholstered open armchair, stamped 'Maple & Co.' Newly upholstered in a hand dyed teal antique linen.
Linen, Mahogany
$2,252
H 35.44 in W 25.2 in D 32.29 in
19th century English upholstered buttoned back armchair in french linen
Located in London, GB
Circa C19th upholstered English armchair with turned legs and ceramic castors. This understated buttoned back armchair has been upholstered in a slightly coarse off white vintage fre...
Ceramic, Linen
George III Period Mahogany Wing Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A late George III period wing armchair on mahogany legs, united by an H stretcher and terminating in tapered spade brass caps and casters. Classic elegance and comfort.
Brass
Original Howard and Sons Armchair, England, 19th Century
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Howard & Sons armchair, England, 19th Century. The chair retaines it’s original upholstery and H & S monogram ticking. Stamped to the back leg. Structurally sound. Re...
Wood, Feathers
$10,625
H 42 in W 102 in D 60 in
Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Victorian corner parlor sofa featuring serpentine walnut frame with S scroll carved and padded arms. Features queen anne legs and tufted upholstery. Circa 1870s 102" W ...
Velvet, Walnut
$4,067
H 46.86 in W 84.26 in D 24.41 in
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Chaise Longue
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian carved mahogany chaise longue having an outstanding quality mahogany shaped back with carved scrolls, flowers, leaves and grapes, scroll shaped ...
Other
Vintage Dutch Cognac Colored Leather Club Chair
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This cognac-colored leather club chair comes from the Netherlands. It is upholstered with cognac-colored leather and features metal rivets and wooden legs.
Leather
$450
H 28.5 in W 28.5 in D 26 in
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Low Bergere Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Low Bergere Lounge Chair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 28.5" H x 28.5" W x 26" D x 18" Seat height x 22.5" Arm height.
Walnut
$3,574Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.26 in W 64.97 in D 23.63 in
19th Century Mahogany Chaise Longue with Duck Egg Blue Upholstery and Scroll Arm
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A beautifully proportioned 19th century mahogany chaise longue, retaining a wonderfully rich, warm wood patina and upholstered in an elegant duck egg blue fabric. The chaise has a g...
Brass
$1,491
H 29.14 in W 39.77 in D 23.23 in
18th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Writing Table with Two Drawers Louis XV
Located in Sofia, BG
18th century French hand carved walnut writing table with two side drawers resting on curved decorated legs. The table is in it authentic condition with no restorations made. The con...
Walnut
$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
$600Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.5 in W 26 in D 35 in
Antique Oversized Carved Walnut Armchair with Carved Floral Elements C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Victorian oversized armchair offers walnut frame with deeply carved floral crest over upholstered back, seat and arms, raised on cabriole legs, c1890 Measures- 41.5''H x 26''W x 35...
Walnut, Upholstery
$587Sale Price|40% Off
H 33.86 in W 20.48 in D 22.84 in
19th Century French Walnut Armchair in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
French elegant armchair with walnut frame made in late 19th century.
Walnut
$7,402
H 100.79 in W 90.56 in D 24.81 in
Outstanding Quality Large Antique Victorian Burr Walnut 3 Door Wardrobe
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality large antique Victorian burr walnut 3 door wardrobe having a superior quality carved burr walnut arched shaped cornice above a single arched top, burr walnut mirr...
Walnut
$3,500
H 39 in W 69 in D 25 in
Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa. Item features a carved face to lower crest ands further carved wooden frame throughout raised on paw...
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century French Carved Bookcase
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak hand-carved bookcase from France. The top is banded and has a beveled and hand carved edge, following down to paneled sides and a single drawer in the front, with a ...
Blown Glass, Oak
Fine Quality Antique 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Carved Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality antique 19th century Victorian mahogany carved armchair having a beautiful carved pierced shaped back. Shaped carved open arms, standing on carved cabriole feet and outs...
Other
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
Harvey Probber Mid-Century Round Sofa in Emerald Green Velvet
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century large round sofa with a low curved partial backrest and emerald green velvet upholstery with a button tufted removable seat cushion, resting on five short brass ...
Metal, Brass
$162,985
H 90.95 in W 61.03 in D 77.56 in
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...
Oak
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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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.
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