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Hepplewhite Hardwood Armchair on Delicate Curved Legs on Original Seat
By George Hepplewhite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Hepplewhite writing armchair on delicate legs.
The
Category
20th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 37.41 in W 20.48 in D 21.26 in
Set of 19th Century Inlaid Walnut Armchairs on X-Shaped Legs
Located in Opole, PL
Set of 19th Century Inlaid Walnut Armchairs on X-Shaped Legs
We present you this set of four
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XV Style Armchair on Cabriole Legs, Late 18th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Late 18th century French Louis XV-style armchair, the shaped crest over the later leather back and
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Italian Midcentury Armchairs with Brass Legs
Located in New York, NY
Italian midcentury armchairs with brass legs.
$6,500.00
Italian midcentury armchairs with a wide
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
English Regency Upholstered Armchair with Painted and Gilt Wood Legs on Casters
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English early 19th century period Regency armchair features a new muslin upholstered curved
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Materials
Muslin, Upholstery, Giltwood, Wood
H 37.75 in W 27 in D 24 in
Invicta Armchair with solid wood rear leg
Located in Frazão, Porto
The modern and sophisticated design of INVICTA armchair makes it suitable for any luxury and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer, Wood
Edwardian country house armchair with squat tapered legs
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very well proportioned Edwardian country house armchair. The square back and round arms
Category
20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Danish Modern High-Back Armchair with Chrome Legs
Located in Dorchester, MA
Made in Denmark in the style of Hans Wegner or Arne Jacobsen, this high-back armchair features a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Italian Modern Armchairs with Brass Legs, Italy, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
as opposed to its utilitarian predecessors, resulting in exceptional pieces like these armchairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Lola, the Comfortable Padded Armchair with Covered Legs
By Casa Casati
Located in Milan, MI
The upholstered armchair is a classic and always up-to-date piece, which could not be missing from
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Pine Armchairs with Sculpted Legs, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
armchairs.
While the main principles of Swedish Modernism centre around minimalism, simplicity and
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Lola, the Comfortable Padded Armchair with Wood Legs
By Casa Casati
Located in Milan, MI
The upholstered armchair is a classic and always up-to-date piece, which could not be missing from
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Saarinen Executive Armchair with Metal Legs for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Glendale, CA
Eero Saarinen Executive Chair with metal legs for Knoll. Originally designed in 1946, this late
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
American Contemporary Beige Fabric Upholstered Bronze Leg Lounge / Armchair
Located in New York, NY
American Contemporary lounge / armchair with textured beige fabric upholstery with removable back
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Frame Armchair in Beige with Brown Burnished Brass Legs
By Stefano Giovannoni, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stefano Giovannoni designs Frame for GHIDINI1961, a new collection composed of sofas, armchairs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Danish Cabinetmaker Upholstered Armchair with Beech Legs, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful voluptuous Danish armchair echoes the characteristics of the golden age of Danish
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.93 in W 32.29 in D 35.83 in
Danish Cabinetmaker Armchairs with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
these armchairs.
Art Deco was a new style movement born in Paris during the early 20th century. It
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 32.49 in W 26.78 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Italian Armchairs with Wood Legs, Italy, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian armchairs with highly sculptural backrests and sides supported on elegantly tapered
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Klismos Black Leather Wood Saber Legs Armchairs Customizable Colors & Upholstery
Located in IT
Klismos customizable armchairs with saber legs, black lacquered wood and black plain leather seats
Category
2010s Italian Greek Revival Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 27.96 in
Brown Woven Leather Wood Saber Legs Armchairs Customizable Colors & Upholstery
By Pescetta
Located in IT
Walnut wood armchairs with saber legs, shiny lacquered wood and brown woven leather seats
Category
2010s Italian Greek Revival Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 28.35 in
Klismos Black Leather Saber Legs Wood Armchairs, custom colors possible
By Pescetta
Located in IT
Klismos customizable armchairs with saber legs, black lacquered wood and black plain leather seats
Category
2010s Italian Greek Revival Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 28.35 in
Black Woven Leather Wood Saber Legs Armchairs Customizable Colors & Upholstery
Located in IT
Klismos customizable armchairs with saber legs, black lacquered wood and black woven leather seats
Category
2010s Italian Greek Revival Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 28.35 in
INVICTA armchair with Solid Wood Rear Leg and Pattern Fabric
Located in Frazão, Porto
The modern and sophisticated design of INVICTA armchair makes it suitable for any luxury and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer
Modern Green Velvet Armchair Back in Fur, Polished Brass Legs
Located in Porto, PT
Max Armchair is a modern mid-century style armchair. This modern armchair brings details from the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Danish Cabinetmaker Armchair with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark ca 1940
Located in Utrecht, NL
This armchair is an elegant and comfortable evidence of the mastery and artistry of the Danish
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 33.47 in W 27.96 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Lovely 19th Century Italian Upholstered Armchairs with Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian 19th century carved wood and upholstered armchairs. These Italian arm chairs
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 39 in W 28.25 in D 27 in
Colony Armchair in Black Legs, Walnut Structure, Upholstered Cushions, by Skrivo
By Miniforms, Skrivo Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
armchair height 71 cm, width of armchair 79 cm, depth of armchair 80 cm.
Legs finishes available in: Black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Living Room/ Office White Low Lounger Armchair Wood Upholstered Swivel Legs
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
armchair, followed by the Low Lounger. A newer version with a lower backrest, specially thought for the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 31.11 in W 31.11 in D 29.53 in
Klismos Black Leather Wood Saber Legs Armchairs Customizable, Set of 12
Located in IT
Klismos customizable armchairs with saber legs, black lacquered wood and black plain leather seats
Category
2010s Italian Greek Revival Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 27.96 in
Klismos Black Leather Wood Saber Legs Armchairs Customizable, Set of 8
Located in IT
Klismos customizable armchairs with saber legs, black lacquered wood and black plain leather seats
Category
2010s Italian Greek Revival Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 27.96 in
Klismos Black Leather Wood Saber Legs Armchairs Customizable, Set of 4
Located in IT
Klismos customizable armchairs with saber legs, black lacquered wood and black plain leather seats
Category
2010s Italian Greek Revival Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 27.96 in
Klismos Black Leather Wood Saber Legs Armchairs Customizable, Set of 2
Located in IT
Klismos customizable armchairs with saber legs, black lacquered wood and black plain leather seats
Category
2010s Italian Greek Revival Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 27.96 in
Klismos Black Leather Wood Saber Legs Armchairs Customizable, Set of 10
Located in IT
Klismos customizable armchairs with saber legs, black lacquered wood and black plain leather seats
Category
2010s Italian Greek Revival Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 27.96 in
Klismos Black Leather Wood Saber Legs Armchairs Customizable, Set of 6
Located in IT
Klismos customizable armchairs with saber legs, black lacquered wood and black plain leather seats
Category
2010s Italian Greek Revival Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 27.96 in
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Armchair with Wooden Legs Modern, 7212
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Armchair with wooden legs and upper part upholstered. Characterized by a soft backrest that hugs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Ico Parisi Armchairs in Fabric and Tapered wooden Legs, Italy 1950s
By Ariberto Colombo, Ico Parisi
Located in Almelo, NL
Ico Parisi armchairs in fabric and tapered wooden legs, Italy 1950s
Ico and Luisa Parisi
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Armchair with Wooden Legs Neoclassic, 6437
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Armchair characterized by a soft backrest that enhances the comfort.
The wooden carved legs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Leather
H 86 in W 115 in D 126 in
Zanotta Lea Armchair in Brown Cowhide Seat & Legs with Aluminium Frame
By Roberto Barbieri, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Lea Armchair in Brown Cowhide Seat & Legs with Aluminium Frame by Roberto Barbieri
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide
H 33.08 in W 21.26 in D 20.87 in
Antique Pair of Restored Victorian Cigar Brown Leather Armchairs Carved Legs
Located in GB
leather, Spanish club armchairs with ornately caved elegant legs
An exceptionally good looking well
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 30.71 in W 29.14 in D 33.86 in
Livingston Armchair in Extra White Upholstery & Chrome Legs by Giuseppe Viganò
By Giuseppe Viganò 1, Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
polyester fiber.
Additional information:
Material: Steel, polyurethane foam, upholstery
Leg finish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.93 in W 32.29 in D 33.47 in
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Armchair with Metal Legs Modern, 7337
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Armchair characterized by a soft backrest perfectly shaped that enhances the comfort.
The metal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Livingston Armchair in Special Beige Upholstery & Chrome Legs by Giuseppe Viganò
By Saba Italia, Giuseppe Viganò 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
polyester fiber.
Additional information:
Material: Steel, polyurethane foam, upholstery
Leg finish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.93 in W 32.29 in D 33.47 in
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Armchair with Wooden Legs Neoclassic, 5637
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Armchair characterized by a soft backrest perfectly shaped that enhances the comfort.
The wooden
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
H 94 in W 78 in D 76 in
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Armchair with Wooden Legs Modern, 7437
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Armchair characterized by a soft backrest perfectly shaped that enhances the comfort.
The wooden
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Armchair with Wooden Legs Neoclassic, 5910
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Armchair characterized by a soft backrest perfectly shaped that enhances the comfort.
The wooden
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather, Fabric
H 77 in W 66 in D 75 in
Mid-Century Channel Back Armchair W/ Ebonized Walnut Legs & Marmalade Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
conical legs, this piece offers a wealth of beautiful details including channel detailing on its subtly
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 30 in W 28.5 in D 33 in
21st Century Modern Cream Bouclé Armchair Back in Fur, Polished Brass Legs
Located in Porto, PT
21th Century Modern Cream bouclé armchair back in fur, polished brass legs.
Max Armchair Cream
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 30.71 in D 28.35 in
Italian Mid-Century Armchairs in Forest Green Velvet and Wooden Legs, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern armchairs in forest green velvet and wooden legs, 1950s
Pair of Classic
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 38.59 in W 30.71 in D 32.29 in
PAIR OF HOWARD & SON'S BRIDGEWATER MODEL EASY ARMCHAiRS WITH FULL STAMPED LEGS
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
& Son's Bridgewater easy armchairs with fully stamped legs
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
Category
20th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 35.04 in W 28.75 in D 40.95 in
Pair of Italian 1860s Walnut Armchairs with Tapered Legs and New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian walnut armchairs from the mid 19th century, with tapered legs and new upholstery
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Italian mid century purple and yellow armchair with wood conical legs, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century modern purple and yellow armchair with wood conical legs, 1960s
Funny but
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
H 38.19 in W 31.11 in D 27.56 in
21st Century Modern Blue Velvet Armchair Back in Fur, Polished Brass Legs
Located in Porto, PT
make it a great accent armchair.
Materials: Upholstered in Velvet and Fur; Legs in Polished Brass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 30.71 in D 28.35 in
Oltremare Armchair in Extra Grey Upholstery & Matt Black Legs by Antonio Marras
By Antonio Marras, Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
asymmetric curves that enclose it are the inspirations for the Oltremare armchair that completes the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 41.34 in D 29.53 in
Italian Modern Armchairs with "Tusk" Legs by Paolo Buffa (attr.), Italy 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Utrecht, NL
of architectural armchairs is generally attributed to Italian design icon, Paolo Buffa. His design
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 32.49 in W 29.34 in D 31.89 in
Fritz Hansen Model "No. 1669" Armchair with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
characteristics. The dark stained beech front, and splayed back legs add traditional organicity, and contrast to
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 34.06 in W 29.53 in D 31.89 in
Antique Victorian Salon Armchair on Castors, 1850s
Located in Ely, GB
A Well Proportioned, Unusual Victorian Salon or Medical Armchair. Circa 1850s.
The chair
Category
Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Pair of Mid-Century Steel Armchairs with Custom Cushion and Saber Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of vintage steel armchairs from the mid-20th century, with curving backs, pierced splats and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.5 in W 21.5 in D 20 in
Frame Armchair in Safire Fabric and Cuoio Leather with Brown Burnished Brass Leg
By Stefano Giovannoni, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stefano Giovannoni designs Frame for GHIDINI1961, a new collection composed of sofas, armchairs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Frame Armchair in Orange Fabric and Cuoio Leather with Brown Burnished Brass Leg
By Stefano Giovannoni, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stefano Giovannoni designs Frame for GHIDINI1961, a new collection composed of sofas, armchairs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
New York Soleil Armchair with Orange Rope Frame & Black Legs by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
breathability. In 2020 the collection adds a new element: the Lounge Armchair. The New York Soleil embodies
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rope
H 27.56 in W 29.14 in D 31.11 in
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Armchairs On Legs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of armchairs on legs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all armchairs on legs available were constructed with great care. We have 11608 antique and vintage armchairs on legs in-stock, while there are 1320 modern editions to choose from as well. Armchairs on legs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Armchairs on legs made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Finn Juhl, Howard & Sons Ltd and Cassina each produced beautiful armchairs on legs that are worth considering.
How Much are Armchairs On Legs?
Armchairs on legs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,257, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $662,695.
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.
Questions About Armchairs On Legs
- What is a cabriole leg?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 21, 2019
A cabriole leg is a is a type of leg used in Chippendale and Queen Anne furniture whose form is composed of two arcs: one at the top curving outward, and another at the bottom curving inward.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The most comfortable armchair is really a matter of preference. Opt for an armchair that offers firm support. Shop different armchair styles on 1stDibs.com.
- What is an accent armchair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021An accent armchair is an armchair that has a role to serve beyond its inherent functionality. An accent chair of any kind adds visual interest to your space — your accent armchair might be part of a living room set that matches the sofa or it could contrast with the other seating, perhaps having been added to complement or accent the rest of the room. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary accent armchairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a sofa armchair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024A sofa armchair is a type of armchair. Specifically, the term describes an armchair with thick cushions on its backrest and seat and a deep frame that provides plenty of space for the user to settle in and relax. As a result, it offers the comfort typically associated with a sofa in a single-seat design, which is how this type of accent chair gets its name. Find a large selection of armchairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a gate legged table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A gateleg table is a form of furniture that dates back to the 16th century in England. When not in use, the tabletop has a fixed section and one or two hinged leaves that fold down beneath the fixed section and hang vertically. Shop a range of antique, vintage and made-to-order gateleg tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The legs on a table are referred to as table legs, but they may go by a different name that distinguishes the shape of the leg. Some common table leg shapes include square, fluted, shaker, hairpin and spiral, but there are many more different types. Shop a collection of vintage and new tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Who introduced the cabriole leg?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The cabriole leg has a long history of use by ancient Greeks and Chinese but only arrived in Europe in the early 18th century. The design, which resembles animal legs, is characteristic of Chippendale and Queen Anne furniture in England and of Louis XV furniture in France. On 1stDibs, find a selection of cabriole-leg furniture from top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are many reasons a bathroom vanity might have legs. This includes because the european style had legs for moving the furniture around. They also help make the furniture look more custom.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The cabriole leg was introduced during the 18th century. It first appeared on chairs, tables and case goods produced during the Louis XV period in France. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique cabriole leg furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is cabriole leg furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Cabriole leg furniture is a chair, table or case good with a certain leg style called a cabriole. Its design starts with a convex curve and then continues with a concave curve. Normally, the width of the leg grows smaller from the top to the foot. Find a collection of cabriole leg furniture on 1stDibs.
- What are bobbin turned legs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bobbin turned legs, sometimes called spool furniture, feature lathe-turned ornamental knobs that looked like bobbins or spools. Picture a series of circles or knots placed upon one another to form a leg. This was very popular on furniture from the late 17th century. Shop a collection of 17th century furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Milking stools typically have three legs. The reason for this design is that three legs tend to keep stools stabler on uneven ground in barns and pastures. Shop an assortment of milking stools on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Fancy table legs are called by a variety of names. Ones with very small ribs are reeded, while those with more widely spaced ribs are fluted. Legs that scroll outward are known as cabriole legs. Baroque chairs sometimes had carved S-shaped ones commonly referred to as Flemish scroll legs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and antique tables on 1stDibs.
- How are barley twist legs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Barley twist legs were originally cut by hand until the invention of the lathe, which assisted with creating the twisted design. Barley twist legs are named after sticks of barley sugar and feature a spiral look. Browse a selection of furniture featuring barley twist legs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021When it isn’t a stool, a three-legged chair may also be called a turned chair. These types of chairs were well known in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, and they have retained their charm in our era. Shop for a range of vintage turned chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Whether an armchair is an accent chair varies from piece to piece. Any chair with arms is an armchair, while an accent chair is a decorative chair typically used in a seating area. Armchairs include dining chairs with arms as well as accent chairs, and some accent chairs don't have arms at all. Only a decorative seating area chair with arms can be called both an armchair and an accent chair. Shop a large collection of chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Most Marcel Breuer chair legs are made out of bent tubular steel. The designer introduced this radical new material to modern furniture design with his Wassily Model B3 lounge chair. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of Marcel Breuer chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Hairpin legs are quite sturdy. The 3/4" variety is suitable for supporting a weight of up to 130 lbs., while 1/2" hairpin legs are suitable for 250 lbs. or more. A small 50-lb. desk that can be easily moved by two people can be supported by 1/2" two-rod legs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether you can replace Eero Saarinen chair legs depends on the chair. You can most easily swap out the legs on pieces that feature wooden dowels like the Lilac Organic. You will likely find it more difficult to replace legs on chairs that include metal bases like the Executive arm chair or pedestals like the Tulip. You'll find a collection of Eero Saarinen chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between an armchair and an accent chair comes down to the specificity of the terms. An accent chair is any decorative chair designed to provide comfortable seating in living rooms and other spaces (armchairs can be accent chairs). An armchair is merely any chair that has armrests. Many different styles of armchairs have been made over the years. Find a wide range of armchairs and accent chairs on 1stDibs.
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