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Pair of Balloon Back Chairs
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Faux grain later painted English balloon back chairs with upholstered seats and arm rests.
Category
Early 20th Century English George III Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 39.75 in. W 23 in. D 24 in.
Superb Pair of Antique Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Norwich, GB
These are an outstanding pair of 19th century Victorian antique mahogany balloon back chairs. The circular backs have a beautifully carved lower rail and they stand on elegant turned...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 35.04 in. W 18.9 in. D 16.15 in.
Set of Louis XVI Style Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A good set of four painted Louis XVI style balloon back chairs. Originally caned, then upholstered. Could be re-caned or reupholstered. Lovely carving with good depth and clarity.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 34 in. W 18 in. D 17 in.
Pair of Modern Balloon Back Chairs in Silk Moire Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
This is an elegant pair of chairs upholstered in a softly patterned silk and linen. Very clean lined and simple, fits in any environment.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 40 in. W 25 in. D 25 in.
Superb Set of 6 Antique Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Norwich, GB
These are an outstanding set of six 19th century Victorian antique mahogany balloon back chairs. The circular backs have a beautifully carved lower rail and they stand on elegant tur...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 35.04 in. W 18.9 in. D 16.15 in.
Pair of Antique William IV Walnut Balloon Back Chairs, England, circa 1835
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique William IV walnut balloon back chairs, England, circa 1835.
Presented in good antique condition commensurate of age.
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 33.47 in. W 18.9 in. D 16.93 in.
Set of Four Maison Jansen Style Balloon Back Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
This is a fine set of Maison Jansen style dining/side chairs in their original painted finish, circa 1950s. The chairs are in great condition and ready to be used.
Category
Vintage 1970s Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 39 in. W 15.75 in. D 17 in.
Attractive Set of Eight Late 19th Century Balloon Backed Chairs
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
An attractive and sturdy set of eight mahogany balloon backed dining chairs. The upholstery is somewhat tired otherwise in excellent original condition.
Seat height 18.5 inches
...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 34.5 in. W 19 in. D 18 in.
Early 20th Century Petite Victorian Style Elegantly Sculpted Balloon Back Chairs
Located in San Antonio, TX
Early 20th century Petite Victorian style elegantly sculpted balloon back chairs. This modern take on the Victorian balloon back side chair which traditionally has smaller seats to a...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 33 in. W 17.5 in. D 15 in.
19th Century Balloon Back Bedroom Side Chair
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
A near child's chair in size, set on cabriole carved and shaped front legs, all in beautiful patinated original condition, the balloon back with neatly carved central bar, the seat i...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 31.11 in. W 15.75 in. D 18.12 in.
19th Century Windsor Chair with Balloon Back
By Simonds Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century Windsor chair is in fine condition and has a black original stain finish. There is a label on the bottom of the seat. It is from Suracuse, New York and made by Edmo...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Country Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 38 in. W 21 in. D 20 in.
Victorian English Walnut Pair of Chairs With Balloon Back
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Particular pair of chairs in walnut wood; the seat is wide and very comfortable and the covering has been redone over time with a delicate embroidered cotton, the front legs are "cab...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
H 35.44 in. W 18.12 in. D 16.93 in.
Set of Four French Balloon Back Side Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of four French pierced balloon back side chairs with newly reupholstered round seats in a soft striped linen fabric, circa 1920.
Category
Early 20th Century Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 37 in. W 18 in. D 18 in.
Four Antique Balloon Back Mahogany Chairs, Dining Chairs, Scotland 1880, B2472
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique balloon back mahogany chairs, dining chairs, set of 4, Scotland 1880, B2472
Scotland, 1880
Solid mahogany
Chairs have a shaped open back
Curved back rail
Lift out upho...
Category
Antique 1880s Scottish Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 35.5 in. W 18.5 in. D 21 in.
Pair of 19th Century Balloon Back Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of 19th century. Balloon back mahogany side chairs in the regency St. This pair is carved out of solid mahogany with turned front legs and saber back legs. Seats are upholstered...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 35 in. W 18.5 in. D 16 in.
Set of Four English Balloon Back Georgian Hall Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A set of mahogany hall chairs circa 1850. Gadrooned balloon form backs and saber legs with unpadded seats.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 33 in. W 18 in. D 19 in.
19th Century English Mahogany Balloon Back Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
The circular open back joined by a foliate clasp; the tufted seat on cabriole legs.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) Rococo Revival Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 34 in. W 18.5 in. D 19 in.
Antique Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Mahogany, Set of 4, Scotland 1880, B2500
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique balloon back dining chairs, mahogany, Set of 4, Scotland 1880, B2500
Scotland 1880
Solid mahogany
Original finish
Attractive crown rail on top
Carved fretted center ra...
Category
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 34 in. W 19 in. D 21 in.
Antique Balloon Back Mahogany Chairs, Set of Four, Scotland 1890, B1690
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique balloon back mahogany chairs, set of four, Scotland 1890, B1690
Scotland, 1890
Original finish
Chairs have a shaped open back
Curved back rail
Lift out upholstered sea...
Category
Antique 1890s Scottish Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 34 in. W 17.5 in. D 20 in.
Antique Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Birch, Set of 4, Scotland 1880, B2475
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique balloon back dining chairs, birch, set of 4, Scotland 1880, B2475.
Scotland, 1880
Solid birch
Original finish
Chairs have a shaped open back
Carved back rail
Lift out...
Category
Antique 1880s Scottish Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 35.5 in. W 18.5 in. D 20.5 in.
Set of 6 Victorian Walnut Leather Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Set of 6 Victorian circa 1880 walnut balloon back dining chairs with leather seats.
Solid, heavy and strong, with no loose joints and no woodworm.
The leather upholstery is old and...
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 35.04 in. W 18.9 in. D 22.05 in.
Set of 4 William IV Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality set of 4 William IV mahogany balloon back dining chairs, circa 1835.
Solid, with no loose joints. Lovely elegant design.
Recent upholstery in a heavy weight upholst...
Category
Antique 1830s William IV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 33.08 in. W 18.9 in. D 20.48 in.
Set of 5 Balloon Back Dining Chairs by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 5 dining chairs by Maison Jansen. This fine set of paint decorated dining chairs bring new meaning to the Hollywood Regency Era. Having been recently paint decorated with gilt...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 38.5 in. W 19.5 in. D 19 in.
6 Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Balloon Back Parlor Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
6 antique Victorian carved walnut balloon back parlor dining chairs. Listing includes solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, and cabriole legs; very nice antique item, circa ...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 34 in. W 19.5 in. D 21 in.
Set of Four French Style Cerused Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of four French style Cerused balloon back dining chairs. The chairs have caned backs and fabric covered seats.
Category
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 39 in. W 21 in. D 21 in.
Antique Set of Six Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Norwich, GB
Antique quality set of six Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs having charming mahogany balloon backs with quality carved centre splats. Attractive serpentine mahogany fron...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 34.65 in. W 18.12 in. D 17.33 in.
Charming Pair of French Balloon Back Carved Wood and Painted Side Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Darling pair of French side chairs painted blue and red having balloon motife backs and coordinating Provencal rooster upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1980s French French Provincial Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 39 in. W 15.75 in. D 17 in.
Pair of English Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining or Library Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of antique 19th century English Victorian solid mahogany chairs. Listing includes authentic warm patina, turn carved legs, heavy solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, u...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 35 in. W 19 in. D 21 in.
Antque Suite of circa 1860 Victorian Balloon Medallion Back Dining Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely hand carved late Victorian circa 1880 suite of six balloon medallion back dining chairs with ornate carvings
A good looking suite of period ...
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 35.04 in. W 19.1 in. D 22.84 in.
Set of 6 French Napoleon III Balloon-Back Dining Chairs with Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
A set of 6 finely-carved Napoleon III dining chairs in a dark chocolate-colored mahogany with upholstered seat and tufted balloon-back. Carved embellishments on chair frame include p...
Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 39.25 in. W 18.25 in. D 24 in.
Set of 4 Balloon Back Louis XVI Style Chairs, Attributed to Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
The cream painted set of 4 chairs with upholstered seats and having an intricately carved and open back all on turned and fluted legs.
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 37 in. W 23 in. D 20 in.
19th Century English Victorian Balloon Back Mahogany Library Side Chair 'B'
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th century English Victorian balloon back mahogany library side chair (B). Item features turn carved legs, drop seats, balloon backs, solid wood construction, beautiful woo...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 34 in. W 17.5 in. D 19 in.
Six Antique French Balloon Back Dining Chairs Original Paint Nailheads Condition
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A hard to find set of six balloons back handcrafted antique French chairs in their original un-tampered condition. Retaining some of the old polychrome red paint and gilding. Lovely ...
Category
Vintage 1910s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Paint, Wood
H 38.25 in. W 19.25 in. D 18.5 in.
19th Century English Victorian Balloon Back Mahogany Library Side Chair 'A'
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th century English Victorian balloon back mahogany library side chair (A). Item features turn carved legs, drop seats, balloon backs, solid wood construction, beautiful woo...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 33.5 in. W 17.5 in. D 19 in.
Set of Six 19th Century Balloon Back Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Quality set of six Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs, the circular reeded back has a carved lower rail, standing on turned front legs and outswept back legs,
circa 186...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 35 in. W 16 in. D 19 in.
Bisquit Tufted Dining Side Chair with Wood Legs and Balloon Shaped Back
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Clara chair is a classic style with an all upholstered back and seat with hand stitched bisquit tufting and buttons covered in same material, seat has hand tied springs and paddi...
Category
2010s American American Classical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
H 36 in. W 22 in. D 24 in.
Antique Set of 6 William IV Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs, circa 1835
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality set of 6 William IV mahogany balloon back dining chairs, circa 1835.
Solid, with no loose joints. Lovely elegant, but simple design.
Professionally reupholstere...
Category
Antique 1830s William IV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 33.08 in. W 18.51 in. D 19.69 in.
Set of 8 Carved Walnut Balloon Back Maison Jansen Louis XVI Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous set of Maison Jansen dining chairs, circa 1910. The fine patina and gorgeous carved walnut frames are in very good condition. The upholstery is more recent and als...
Category
Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 37 in. W 19.5 in. D 21 in.
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Balloon Back Mahogany Library Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th century English Victorian balloon back mahogany library side chairs. Listing features turn carved legs, drop seats, balloon backs, solid wood construction, beautiful woo...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 34.5 in. W 17.5 in. D 20 in.
Set of 6 Antique English Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs, circa 1860
Located in Glasgow, GB
A super original set of six Victorian walnut balloon back dining chairs dating to around 1860. With decorative pierced and carved backs above gros-point floral needlework seats and o...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Walnut
H 34.65 in. W 18.12 in. D 20.48 in.
Set of 8 Painted Balloon Back Louis XVI Maison Jansen Style Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Set of 8 Maison Jansen style distressed paint decorated dining chairs. 6 side chairs measure 36" H x 17" W x 20" D. The 2 arm chairs measure 38" H x 22.5" W x 21" D. All of the chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 38 in. W 22.5 in. D 21 in.
Unusual Set of Six 19th Century Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality set of six Victorian walnut balloon back dining chairs, the circular balloon back with lovely pierced carving, newly re-upholstered serpentine seats, standing on lovely ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 36 in. W 17 in. D 18 in.
Set of six 19th Century Balloon Back Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Superb set of six mahogany Victorian balloon back dining chairs, the circular back has a carved lower rail, standing on turned legs to the front and outswept back legs, the drop in s...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 35 in. W 19 in. D 16 in.
19th Century Antique Set of Six Victorian Balloon Back Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Norwich, GB
19th century antique set of six Victorian balloon back mahogany dining chairs having attractive balloon backs with a shaped top rail, serpentine shaped drop in seats which have been ...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 34.45 in. W 17.72 in. D 15.36 in.
Ten Louis XVI Style Silver Leaf "Montgolfier" Hot Air Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ten Louis XVI style silver leaf "Montgolfier" hot air balloon back dining chairs
Upholstered in useable marbleised upholstery
Measures: Eight side chairs 38" H x 17.5" W x 17" D , ...
Category
20th Century French Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Wood
H 38.5 in. W 23.5 in. D 19.5 in.
Louis XVI French Style Hot Air Balloon Back Montgolfier Cream Dining Side Chair
By Maison Jansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Louis XVI French style hot air balloon back "Montgolfier" dining side chair. Item features a cream painted distressed finish, shapely balloon back, carved solid wood frame, t...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 38.5 in. W 19 in. D 21.5 in.
Set of Six Antique Louis XVI Balloon Back Dining Chairs with Silk Seat Cushions
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted giltwood balloon back Louis XVI dining chairs with silk seat cushions. Great condition, structurally sound and lines to die for. Some minor stains on the seat cushions. Now, ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Silk, Giltwood
H 37 in. W 21.5 in. D 21 in.
Set of Six Maison Jansen Balloon Back Dining Side Chairs, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of six stylish balloon back dining chairs with fluted styles separated by graduated spheres, standing on tapering round legs. In the manner of Maison Jansen (we strongly believ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 37.5 in. W 19 in. D 18 in.
Louis XVI French Style Hot Air Balloon Back Montgolfier Dining Chair, Set of Six
By Maison Jansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of six vintage Louis XVI French style Hot Air Balloon back "Montgolfier" dining chairs. Listing includes four side chairs, two arm chairs, white painted distressed finish, shapel...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 38.5 in. W 19 in. D 21.5 in.
French Louis XVI Style Hot Air Balloon Back Montgolfier Blue Chair Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XVI style hot air balloon back Montgolfier blue armchair. Item features blue distress painted finish, solid wood frame, upholstered armrests, nicely carved details, tape...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
H 38 in. W 23 in. D 23 in.
Two Balloon-Back Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A handsome pair, sturdy and comfortable, Victorian balloon-back dining chairs, circa 1880. These chairs are solid enough for everyday use.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
H 35.5 in. W 19 in. D 16 in.
Mahogany Balloon Back Chair
Located in Vancouver, BC
Lovely solid mahogany balloon back chair on cabriole legs.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 35 in. W 18 in. D 17 in.
1970s Lucite Balloon Back Chair
Located in New York, NY
1970s Lucite balloon back chair.
Reupholstered in metallic vinyl.
Category
Vintage 1960s Chairs
H 37 in. W 18 in. D 17 in.
Set of Four Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of Four Balloon Back Chairs
Category
20th Century Italian Chairs
H 37.5 in. W 21 in. D 19 in.
Pair of 1940's Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of balloon back chairs, probably American, circa 1940's. Elegant, sculptural forms. This pair of chairs is currently awaiting reupholstery. The price noted below includes reupho...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 41 in. W 19 in. D 19 in.
Set of four Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
a very nice set of four vintage Balloon Back chairs. charming hot air balloon motif carved into the backs of the chairs. very good condition with nice vintage patina.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
H 39 in. W 20 in. D 19 in.
A set 4 balloon-back chairs attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A set 4 balloon-back chairs attributed to Maison Jansen
Category
20th Century French Chairs
H 35.5 in. W 19 in. D 16.5 in.
Set of Eight Paint Decorated Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of eight paint decorated balloon back chairs. Fabulous colors resembling a "Mackenzie Childs" look. The upholstery is in fine condition with a soft cotton sage background and flo...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Hollywood Regency Chairs
H 36 in. W 18 in. D 19 in.
Antique Balloon Back Chair, Hall Chair, Carved Walnut Chair, Scotland, 1870
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique balloon back chair, hall chair, carved walnut chair, needlepoint, Scotland, 1870, antique furniture
Scotland 1870
Solid walnut
Original finish
Elegant shaped frame
Car...
Category
Antique 1870s Scottish Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 35 in. W 19 in. D 22 in.
Balloon Back Chairs Antique Mahogany Chairs Six Mahogany Chairs
Located in Vancouver, BC
Scotland, 1870
Solid mahogany with original finish
Recently reupholstered
Oval back has a carved upper and lower rail
Lovely shaped seat
Standing on cabriole shaped legs with ca...
Category
Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 35 in. W 18 in. D 20 in.
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Balloon Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the balloon back chair you’re looking for. A balloon back chair — often made from wood, mahogany and fabric — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a balloon back chair, we have 41 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the balloon back chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each balloon back chair bearing Victorian, Louis XVI or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Maison Jansen and Simonds Furniture each produced at least one beautiful balloon back chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Balloon Back Chair?
Prices for a balloon back chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $400 and can go as high as $9,750, while the average can fetch as much as $2,288.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality lounge furniture cannot be overstated. Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other seating — 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 styles in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other furnishings — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring 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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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