$2,620 / set
H 39.38 in W 15.75 in D 16.93 in
Art Nouveau Pair of Side Chairs in Walnut, Restored & New Upholstered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century Art Nouveau elegant robust couple of side chairs in blond walnut, new
Walnut
$3,811 / set
H 42.52 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
Pair Original Art Nouveau Chairs, Hand-Carved Blonde Cherry, Leather Upholstered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century Italian pair chairs, Art Nouveau , solid hand-carved cherry and leather
Leather, Cherry
$3,795 / set
H 30 in W 19 in D 19 in
Three giltwood and fabric upholstered French Provincial meets Art Nouveau Corner
Located in Leesburg, VA
Provincial meets Art Nouveau style. Each chair features exquisite openwork back rests in the shape of
Upholstery, Giltwood
Bentwood and Upholstered Chaise Lounge by Thonet circa 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A bentwood and upholstered chaise lounge by Thonet circa 1900.
Bentwood
$4,645 / set
H 29.53 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
Original Pair of Bedroom Armchairs with Footstool, Damask Velvet Upholstered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Nouveau age, original pair of bedroom armchairs with footstool upholstered in original damask
Damask, Walnut
$4,400 / set
H 38 in W 21 in D 21 in
Set of Four McGuire Bent Rattan Bistro Loop Back Dining Arm Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
loop or fan back, with inspiration drawn from Thonet's No. 25 bistro chair in the art nouveau style
Leather, Rattan, Fabric, Bamboo
Sculptural Pair of Art Nouveau Dining Chairs
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
Fine and sculptural pair of Art Nouveau (Jugend) dining chairs upholstered in brown leather. Ca
Leather, Wood
Art Nouveau Chair In Mahogany
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5592 Stylish Art Nouveau occasional chair, having upholstered shaped back with finely slat
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 30.32 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in
Galaxy set Giorgetti Table and chairs exclusive upholstering, designed by Asnago
By Umberto Asnago, Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in WEERT, NL
Rare dining set, Galaxy Table and chairs, with exclusive upholstering, designed by Umberto Asnago
Fabric, Glass, Wood
Sold
H 89 in W 39 in D 40 in
Art Nouveau Bentwood Chair by Thonet, Newly Upholstered, Austria, circa 1905
By Marcel Kammerer, Thonet
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Exceptional Thonet bentwood chair from the Art Nouveau period around 1905 in Vienna/ Austria
Velvet, Bentwood
Sold
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in
Italian Art Nouveau Walnut Richly Carved Armchair Newly Upholstered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian Art Nouveau walnut richly carved armchair newly upholstered. Restored and pulished with
Walnut
Sculptural Set of Six Art Nouveau Dining Chairs
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine and sculptural set of six Art Nouveau (Jugend) dining chairs upholstered in brown leather. Ca
Wood
Four Art Nouveau chairs by Otto Wagner for Jacob & Jasef Kokn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Otto Wagner
Located in Milano, IT
wood construction, which captures the essence of the flowing lines and graceful curves of Art Nouveau
Fabric, Wood
Set of Twelve Art Nouveau Dining Chairs
Located in Englewood, NJ
A set of twelve matching Oak French Art Nouveau dining chairs re-upholstered in red velvet
Oak, Velvet
A set of six Art Nouveau dining chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
A set of six painted and gilded Art Nouveau dining chairs, Etruscan influence, upholstered in
Pair of Upholstered Art Nouveau Slipper Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
padding, streamlined rolled arms and long stylish Art Nouveau carved outswept legs ending in brass castors
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 29.93 in W 13 in D 17.33 in
Stained Beech Side Chair with Upholstered Seat, Europe ca 19th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
This stained beech side chair is a refined example of 19th-century European furniture design
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 35.44 in W 16.93 in D 18.12 in
Set of 4 circa 1900s Swedish Folk Pine Dining Chairs Upholstered in French Linen
Located in London, England
Set of four charming Swedish folk dining chairs which are made of pine. There are still some traces
Pine, Linen, Paint
Newly Upholstered Curved Armchair/Lounge Chair, France, c. 1940
Located in New York City, NY
Upholstered lounge chair in manner of Adnet.
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Austrian Art Nouveau Upholstered Bentwood Side Chairs
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in New York City, NY
A lovely pair of Art Nouveau/ Secessionist cushioned side chairs; the backs featuring butterfly
Beech
Sold
H 28.35 in W 33.08 in D 27.56 in
1940s Swedish Grace Shell Back Club Chair Upholstered With Velvet
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
An elegant Swedish club chair from the 1940s, beautifully preserved in it original golden velvet
Velvet
Sold
H 39.38 in W 26.38 in D 43.31 in
Early 20th Century Italian Rocking Chair, Turned Walnut Restored New Upholstered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Description: 1900s comfortable armchair rocking chair in turned walnut. Restored and finished
Walnut
Sold
H 41.25 in W 17.5 in D 16.5 in
Set of 6 Louis Majorelle Foliate Carved Mahogany Beige Upholstered Side Chairs
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 6 French Art Nouveau side chairs with carved walnut frames featuring carved foliate
Wood, Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery
Sold
H 33 in W 24.5 in D 26 in
Vintage Hancock and Moore Tufted Jockey Club Chair Newly Upholstered - Set of 4
By Hancock & Moore
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Hancock and Moore Tufted Jockey Club Chair Newly Upholstered in Leather - Set of 4
Brass
French Art Nouveau Armchair by Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Buchanan, NY
Art Nouveau chair upholstered in cream/yellow tone fabric with hand-carved wood trim. There are two
Louis Majorelle Attributed Art Nouveau Desk Armchair, 1900
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful cained carved walnut Art Nouveau desk chair with upholstered silk cushion. Hand-carved
Walnut
French Art Nouveau Corner Chair
Located in New York, NY
Cream Painted French Art Nouveau Corner Chair Upholstered in Claremont: Serge
Sycamore
Sold
H 43 in W 18.5 in D 20 in
4 Antique Oak Art Nouveau Upholstered Dining Chairs, Scotland 1910, H1146
Located in Vancouver, BC
4 Antique Oak Art Nouveau Upholstered Dining Chairs, Scotland 1910, H1146 Solid Oak Original
Oak
English Victorian Upholstered Arm Chair
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine Quality Victorian arm chair newly upholstered in an Art nouveau design good quality fabric
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 40 in W 18 in D 17 in
Antique Pair of Art Nouveau Upholstered Bedroom Chairs, Scotland 1910, B2258
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique pair of Art Nouveau chairs, upholstered bedroom chairs, Scotland 1910, B2258 Scotland
Walnut
Sold
H 37 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Antique Walnut Arm Chairs, Edwardian, Art Nouveau, Upholstered Seat, B2344
Located in Vancouver, BC
Pair Of Antique Walnut Arm Chairs, Edwardian, Art Nouveau, Upholstered Seat, Scotland 1910, B2344
Walnut
Sold
H 34.75 in W 15.75 in D 17 in
19th Century Carved Ballroom Chair with Upholstered Seat and Back Pads
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Wonderful chair for dressing or writing table covered in green silk damask by Scalamandre. Carved
Sold
H 38.98 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Rare Upholstered Antique Art Nouveau Rattan Peacock Arm, Dining or Side Chair
Located in Amsterdam, NL
is a very rare art-nouveau époque antique chair; which regarding the age is in an amazing condition
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$2,745
H 41 in W 59 in D 23 in
Thonet, a Bentwood Chaise Lounge with Wonderful Scroll Work Details & Cane Work
By Thonet
Located in London, GB
Thonet. A bentwood chaise lounge with an adjustable back with a flowing scrollwork frame with a cane work bed. Stamped to the base with serial number and ??? - Paris retailer. Dimen...
Cane, Bentwood
$9,529Sale Price|20% Off
H 43.71 in W 71.26 in D 23.63 in
19th Century Italian Charles X Carved Walnut Antique Large Settee
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Antique settee 1825s in full Charles X era. The settee is made of solid walnut hand carved. Particular shape called a boat. Large size compared to other antique sofas. Characterized ...
Walnut
$35,139
H 96.86 in W 45.28 in D 2.37 in
KOENIG & LAFITTE - Art Nouveau stained glass window with bindweed
By Edward L. Koenig
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This stained glass window was created by Paul Koenig and Lafitte in the early years of the 20th century, during the flowering of Art Nouveau. This draughtsman and engraver, born in É...
Glass, Art Glass, Wood
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.