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Balloon Wingback Chairs
By Grosfeld House
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A sculptural pair of balloon wingback chairs with carved legs in the manner of Grosfeld House. Two sets of chairs four available.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 38 in. W 24 in. D 19 in.
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.
Pair of Swedish Balloon Back Armchairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Swedish Gustavian style balloon back armchairs with upholstered seats and armrests. The piece also features scrolled arm holds, fluted legs, and metal nail head trim. Please ...
Category
20th Century Gustavian Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
H 39.00 in. W 21.00 in. D 20.00 in.
Antique French Canopy Porters Balloon Chair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Antique French canopy porters chair with velvet interior and burlap fabric on exterior.
Category
Vintage 1920s French Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 60 in. W 32.5 in. D 30 in.
Queen Anne Balloon Seat Side Chair
Located in West Chester, PA
Yoke crest with a carved shell, solid splat, cabriole legs with shells and claw and ball feet. Wonderful turned stretchers. Boston or Newport.
Category
Antique 18th Century Queen Anne Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 39 in. W 20.5 in. D 17 in.
Vintage Balloon Suede Easy Chair, 1960s, Hungary
By Hans Olsen
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
Rare vintage 1960s "Balloon" chair was designed in Hungary.
It features a black metal frame with a brown suede leather seat.
The frame is made from tubular black enameled metal. The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 27.56 in. Dm 27.56 in.
Walnut Queen Anne Balloon Seat Side Chair
Located in West Chester, PA
Yoke crest, solid splat, slip seat. Cabriole legs terminating in slipper feet. Wonderful stature. Philadelphia, PA, circa 1740.
Category
Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 41 in. W 20.25 in. D 16.5 in.
Hans Olsen Midcentury Danish Leather Balloon Chair
By Hans Olsen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
1960s Danish leather balloon chair, Hans Olsen midcentury suede sling hoop teak arms
Measures: 30.38" W × 27" D × 25.25" H.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 25.25 in. W 30.38 in. D 27 in.
Philadelphia Queen Anne Balloon Seat Side Chair
Located in West Chester, PA
Philadelphia Queen Anne side chair with yoke crest, solid splat and cabriole legs terminating in slipper feet.
Category
Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Side Chairs
H 40 in. W 19.5 in. D 19.25 in.
Walnut Queen Anne Balloon Seat Side Chair
By William Savery
Located in West Chester, PA
Philadelphia walnut Queen Anne balloon seat side chair with Savery style knees terminating in slipper feet.
Category
Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Side Chairs
H 40 in. W 20 in. D 19 in.
Pair of Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Side Chairs
Located in Norwich, GB
Antique pair of quality Victorian mahogany balloon back side chairs having magnificent shaped back carved lower rails standing on very elegant turned legs to the front and out swept ...
Category
Antique 1860s English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 33.86 in. W 18.9 in. D 16.93 in.
Balloon Bench h220430 Satoshi Itasaka Hanging Bench
By Satoshi Itasaka
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Balloon bench designed by Satoshi Itasaka of h220430
This bench is hanging bench installed to ceiling. Made up of 14balloons and seat.
Balloon is FRP, thread is steel wire. Bench i...
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Benches
Materials
Wire
H 129.93 in. W 98.43 in. D 39.38 in.
Wood and Metal "Balloon" Chair by Piero Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in East Hampton, NY
Piero Fornasetti lithographed wood and painted metal side chair.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 37.5 in. W 16.25 in. D 20 in.
Queen Anne Balloon Side Chairs with Tapestry Cushion
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exceptional display side chairs. Walnut with veneer.
Looks like these were upholstered 100 years ago or so with floral tapestry.
These retain an a very nice aged beauty.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Queen Anne Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 38.50 in. W 18 in. D 23 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Walnut, Cotton
H 35.44 in. W 18.12 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Pair of 1920s French Hot Air Balloon Side Chairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of French hot air balloon side chairs from the 1920s with original leather seats. Beautifully worn leather.
Category
Vintage 1920s French Chairs
H 34 in. W 18.5 in. D 18 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.
Set Balloon Chairs by Hans Olsen for Lea Design, 1960s
By LEA Design, Hans Olsen
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Set of 2 'Balloon' chair designed by Hans Olsen. Black metal frame with seat in suede leather. Armrests in teak. The seats have patina and some stains as shown in the pictures.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 25.2 in. W 30.71 in. D 25.6 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.
19th Century Set of Twelve Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century set of 12 balloon back dining chairs with fully upholstered seat on elegantly turned front leg.
Category
Antique 19th Century Irish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 35 in. W 19 in. D 18 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.
Antique Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Upholstered Chair, Scotland 1880, B2396
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian balloon back chair, rosewood, upholstered chair, Scotland 1880, B2396
Scotland 1880
Solid rosewood
Original finish
Oval open back
Upholstered seat
Standing ...
Category
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
H 34 in. W 18.5 in. D 20 in.
French Set of 4 Pierce-Carved Balloon-Back Side Chairs, Jansen-Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French set of four carved-wood Jansen-style side chairs, with upholstered seats, from the mid 20th century. This set of vintage chairs from France each feature beautiful pierce-car...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 38.50 in. W 19 in. D 19 in.
Antique Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Bedroom Chair, Scotland 1880, B2396A
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique victorian balloon back chair, mahogany bedroom chair, Scotland 1880, B2396A
Scotland 1880
Solid mahogany
Original finish
Shaped top rail
Shaped seat with original cani...
Category
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 34 in. W 15.5 in. D 18 in.
Vintage French Louis XVI Gold Leaf Balloon Back Fauteuil Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XVI style gold leaf balloon back fauteuil armchairs, a pair. Item features distressed gold gilt/solid leaf finish, upholstered armrests, nicely carved details, c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 37 in. W 24 in. D 24 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.
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.
Pair of 19th Century Italian Giltwood Oversized Balloon Back Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century Italian giltwood oversized balloon back armchairs. These chairs have been recovered. These chairs are sold in pairs. The price below is per each chair. The total...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
H 47 in. W 27 in. D 22.75 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.
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 German Folk Art Stenciled Fruit & Foliate Balloon Back Chairs, 19th C
By Hitchcock
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique set of six German Folk Art paint decorated chairs offer balloon backs with polychromed and gilt fruit and foliate stencil decoration, plank seats and raised on turned legs...
Category
Antique 19th Century German Folk Art Chairs
Materials
Wood, Wood
H 33.75 in. W 18 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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
French Louis XVI Hot Air Balloon Back Montgolfier Zebra Print Fauteuil Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XVI hot air balloon back Montgolfier zebra print fauteuil armchair. Item features upholstered armrests, nicely carved details, tapered legs, very nice vintage item, grea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 38.5 in. W 24 in. D 23 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.
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.
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.
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.
19th Century Antique Set of Four Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Norwich, GB
19th century antique set of four quality Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs having magnificent shaped back carved lower rails standing on very elegant turned legs to the f...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 33.86 in. W 18.9 in. D 16.93 in.
Balloon Lounge Chair in Brown Nubuck Leather by Hans Olsen for Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
The iconic balloon lounge chair with its industrial look was the work of the highly acclaimed Danish architect, Hans Olsen, who designed the chair in the 1950s. The design of the lou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 26.78 in. W 31.11 in. D 24.02 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.
Vintage 1950s Real Red Leather Balloon Easy Chair by Hans Olsen for LEA, Denmark
By LEA AS, Hans Olsen
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Balloon chair
Design:
Hans Olsen
Producer:
LEA A/S, Denmark
Decade:
1950s
This chair was designed by Hans Olsen and manufactured in LEA ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 25.2 in. W 29.93 in. D 24.41 in.
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Balloon Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of balloon chairs available for sale. The range of distinct balloon chairs — often made from wood, mahogany and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 186 antique and vintage balloon chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of balloon chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Balloon chairs bearing Victorian or Louis XVI hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small balloon chairs measuring 15 inches across. Balloon chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Hans Olsen, LEA Design and Lusch & Co are consistently popular.
How Much are Balloon Chairs?
Prices for balloon chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, balloon chairs begin at $225 and can go as high as $49,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,999.
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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