Antique Regency Triple Pillar Dining Table 20th Century & 14 Swag back Chairs
By Whytock & Reid
Located in London, GB
It stands on three gun-barrel sabre-leg bases, the centre section on four outswept legs, the end sections on three legs, all the legs terminating in decoratively embossed brass cast...
Brass
English Regency Wood Spoon Back Chair in the Style of Michael Taylor for Baker
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Crafted from richly grained wood, the chair features a striking, ergonomically curved spoon back accented with elegant brass sabots.
Brass
Large English Wing Back Chair of Tufted Tanned Leather with Nail-Head Trim
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English wingback armchair or library lounge chair - upholstered in tanned leather in the George III style - featuring a high back, winged sides and shaped arms, with a large ...
Metal, Brass
Large English Wing Back Chair of Black Leather in the George III Style
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English wingback armchair or lounge chair upholstered in black leather and patinated mahogany in the George III style - featuring a high back, winged sides and shaped arms, w...
Metal, Brass
Carved Dolphins Shape Arms Rounded Back Lounge Chairs Leather Upholstery AS IS
By Meyer Gunther Martini
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Carved Dolphins Shape Arms Rounded Back Lounge Chairs Leather Upholstery AS IS
Brass
Pair Mid Century Modern Iron Patio Directors Chairs w New Sunbrella Backs 1960
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Brass ball finials at the top of back supports.
Brass, Steel, Iron
Farmer George Beige Wooden Dining Chair in Oak Covered in Leather & Shaped Back
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Introducing the exquisite Farmer George dining armchair—a masterpiece born from the collaborative vision of Archer Humphryes Architects for the After Adam collection. Crafted with p...
Brass
$10,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pierre Cardin Dining Room Set, 6 Keyhole Back Arm Chairs #26406 & Pedestal Table
By Pierre Cardin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pierre Cardin dining room set, 6 keyhole back armchairs #26406 and pedestal table, 1989 Complete with six iconic Pierre Cardin keyhole back arm chairs #26406, each one signed in gol...
Brass
Louis Paolozzi Pair of Two Tone Low Back Lounge Chairs, France 1960's
By Louis Paolozzi
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "Concorde" chairs by Louis Paolozzi for Zol, original vinyl two-tone upholstery on a brass base.
Brass
Louis Paolozzi Pair of High Back Lounge Chairs in Bouclé, France 1960's
By Louis Paolozzi
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "Concorde" armchairs by Louis Paolozzi for ZOL, tall back version. It is upholstered In white bouclé over brass legs. Another set is ready for COM.
Brass
Pair of Folding Safari Chairs in Patinated Faux-Bamboo with Caned Backs and Seat
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and unusual pair of folding Safari chairs are made of patinated faux bamboo with caned backs and seats and leather armrests. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Brass
Late 19th Century Parlor Chair With Needlework Upholstery
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Studded with brass tacks. Blue velvet back to chair. Measures 26” W x 21” D x 36” H Seat height 18” Condition: Various signs of age include some discoloration to upholstery, partic...
Tapestry, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Teak Clothes Valet Chair by Fratelli Reguitti Italy, 1960s
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Created from teak and brass with adjustable chair back to adjust the height for your personal use.
Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Set by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Two 15-inch leaves allow the table to expand from 71.75 inches to an impressive 101.5 inches, effortlessly adapting for intimate gatherings or larger occasions. The accompanying cha...
Brass
$10,000 / set
Olivier Gagnère Striped Armchairs
By Olivier Gagnère
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Olivier Gagnère gold striped velvet armchairs. Brass ring detail on chair back, and brass foot cap.
Brass
Pair of Mid Century Modern Armchairs attributed to H. W. Klein, Denmark 1960's
By A. Klein
Located in Lisboa, PT
While displaying some chrome oxidation on the legs, the upholstery and armrests remain in good condition, bearing only minor scratches on two arms. Adorned with brass studs on the ba...
Chrome
High Back Custom Dining Chairs
By Donzella
Located in New York, NY
Brass, fabric. Elegant contemporary dining chairs with solid brass cradle bases and great detailing. These chairs are made to order in Italy. Lead time is 20-26 weeks. Check with us ...
Brass
Louis XVI Square-Backed Painted Side Chair, France, circa 1770-1790
Located in New York, NY
This charming Louis XVI side chair possesses a remarkable solidity for a piece of its size. Built out of hand carved, painted wood, it is appointed in elegant lines of brass detailin...
Brass
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.
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