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French 19th Century Louis XV Style Painted Fauteuil
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Painted Fauteuil

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Painted Fauteuil

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

trim held securely in place all around with well-patinated brass nailheads. Classically French in

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Paint

French 19th Century Oak Piano Stool
French 19th Century Oak Piano Stool

French 19th Century Oak Piano Stool

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

. Brass nailheads trace the circumference between the seat and the wood base. The center column of the

Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Stools

Materials

Brass

Modern Leather Thorpe Sofa
Modern Leather Thorpe Sofa

Modern Leather Thorpe Sofa

Located in Westwood, NJ

loose pillow backs with two long comfort down seat cushions. Shown in Madrid Spice leather with brass

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Jacob & Josef Kohn Secession Armchair, Vienna, 1930s
Jacob & Josef Kohn Secession Armchair, Vienna, 1930s

Jacob & Josef Kohn Secession Armchair, Vienna, 1930s

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Praha, CZ

embossed leather upholstery with floral ornamentation and brass nailhead detailing, emphasizing the refined

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Beech

Set of Four Italian 1820s Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs with Carved Splats
Set of Four Italian 1820s Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs with Carved Splats

Set of Four Italian 1820s Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs with Carved Splats

Located in Atlanta, GA

fabric and accented with brass nailheads, is resting on four fluted legs with carved rosettes on the

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of French Side Chairs with Embroidered Seats
Pair of French Side Chairs with Embroidered Seats

Pair of French Side Chairs with Embroidered Seats

Located in Buchanan, NY

embroidered seats are accented with brass nailhead detailing that adds character to the pair. These classic

Category

Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Carl Malmsten, Birchwood, 1950
Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Carl Malmsten, Birchwood, 1950

Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Carl Malmsten, Birchwood, 1950

By Carl Malmsten

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

chairs are enhanced by detailed brass nailheads, standing on four straight wooden feet. Manufacturer

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Barstools by Michael Thonet for Thonet Furniture, USA 1960's
Set of Four Barstools by Michael Thonet for Thonet Furniture, USA 1960's

Set of Four Barstools by Michael Thonet for Thonet Furniture, USA 1960's

By Michael Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

in a rich, dark finish and round seats upholstered in deep red vinyl with brass nailhead trim. The

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

Louis XV Double-Sided Fire Screen with Intricate Needlepoint Tapestry
Louis XV Double-Sided Fire Screen with Intricate Needlepoint Tapestry

Louis XV Double-Sided Fire Screen with Intricate Needlepoint Tapestry

Located in Eindhoven, NL

-carved with intricate detailing, complemented by a classic brass nailhead trim along the edges. This

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Tapestry, Oak

Pair of 19th Century French Arm Chairs
Pair of 19th Century French Arm Chairs

Pair of 19th Century French Arm Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

in luxurious deep red velvet, these chairs radiate warmth and refinement. The addition of brass

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

French Provincial Upholestered Footstool
French Provincial Upholestered Footstool

French Provincial Upholestered Footstool

Located in Malibu, CA

newly upholstered in a fine aniline dyed leather with decorative brass nailheads. Custom-made Ottoman

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Stools

Materials

Wool, Linen, Silk, Hardwood

Double Sided Chesterfield Sofa
Double Sided Chesterfield Sofa

Double Sided Chesterfield Sofa

Located in Westwood, NJ

backrests and seat cushions with high-density foam, with natural finish brass nailhead details raised on bun

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

French Louis XV Style Original Tapestry Upholstered Walnut Arm Chair c1890
French Louis XV Style Original Tapestry Upholstered Walnut Arm Chair c1890

French Louis XV Style Original Tapestry Upholstered Walnut Arm Chair c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

colors and intricate patterns of the textile are bordered by decorative brass nailhead trim. This piece

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Modern Leather Hoyt Armchair with Ottoman
Modern Leather Hoyt Armchair with Ottoman

Modern Leather Hoyt Armchair with Ottoman

Located in Westwood, NJ

back pillow and a comfort down seat cushion. Shown in Mont Blanc Rainforest leather with brass

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

English 19th Century Empire Revival Upholstered Armchairs with Palmettes
English 19th Century Empire Revival Upholstered Armchairs with Palmettes

English 19th Century Empire Revival Upholstered Armchairs with Palmettes

Located in Atlanta, GA

in a linen fabric. The ensemble is accented by the golden hue of the brass nailhead trim, the applied

Category

Antique 19th Century English Empire Revival Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Set of Four Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs with Lyre Shaped Backs, circa 1850
Set of Four Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs with Lyre Shaped Backs, circa 1850

Set of Four Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs with Lyre Shaped Backs, circa 1850

Located in Atlanta, GA

seat accented with brass nailhead trim is raised on four saber legs, the front ones showing a more

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Italian Louis XV Style Curved Bench, Rococo Design, 19th Century
Italian Louis XV Style Curved Bench, Rococo Design, 19th Century

Italian Louis XV Style Curved Bench, Rococo Design, 19th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

neutral linen with brass nailhead trim, the serpentine seat provides both comfort and refinement, making

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Benches

Materials

Wood, Paint, Linen

English 19th Century Victorian Shoe Care Set with Original Leather Case
English 19th Century Victorian Shoe Care Set with Original Leather Case

English 19th Century Victorian Shoe Care Set with Original Leather Case

Located in Atlanta, GA

frame accented with brass nailheads. The ensemble is in good condition with traces of aging expected to

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Other

French Francois Linke Style Ormolu and Wood Leather Armchair
French Francois Linke Style Ormolu and Wood Leather Armchair

French Francois Linke Style Ormolu and Wood Leather Armchair

Located in Long Island City, NY

and seat upholstered in brown leather secured with brass nailhead trim. The wooden frame is

Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Knole Settee by Morant & Co., Early 20th Century, Belgian Linen
Knole Settee by Morant & Co., Early 20th Century, Belgian Linen

Knole Settee by Morant & Co., Early 20th Century, Belgian Linen

By Morant & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

upholstered in an oatmeal colored Belgium Linen with brass nailhead trim detail. The arms are supported by

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Fruitwood Barrel-Back Chairs
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Fruitwood Barrel-Back Chairs

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Fruitwood Barrel-Back Chairs

By Fortuny

Located in Rio Vista, CA

brass nailhead trim crisply outlines the back panels and seat rail. The pair work beautifully as

Category

20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Twelve Carved Mahogany Georgian Chippendale Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Set of Twelve Carved Mahogany Georgian Chippendale Ladder Back Dining Chairs

Set of Twelve Carved Mahogany Georgian Chippendale Ladder Back Dining Chairs

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in London, GB

, accented by a hand-applied brass nailhead trim. The set of twelve chairs have been specially treated with

Category

Antique 1890s English Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Four Century Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Style Armchairs
Set of Four Century Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Style Armchairs

Set of Four Century Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Style Armchairs

By Century Furniture

Located in Sarasota, FL

-toned finish. Brass nailhead trim outlines each seat, providing a tailored detail that elevates the

Category

20th Century American Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Medieval Style Studded leather Spanish Armchairs
Pair of 19th Century Medieval Style Studded leather Spanish Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century Medieval Style Studded leather Spanish Armchairs

Located in Dallas, TX

grand entry doors of European cathedrals. The leather is attached with brass nailheads. With turned wood

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid 19th Century Ratchet-Adjustable Gout Stool
Mid 19th Century Ratchet-Adjustable Gout Stool

Mid 19th Century Ratchet-Adjustable Gout Stool

Located in Dallas, TX

/brown leather upholstery with a patina typical of natural vegetable tanned hide. A decorative brass

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Ralph Lauren Style Leather Writer's Chairs + Ottomans
Pair of Ralph Lauren Style Leather Writer's Chairs + Ottomans

Pair of Ralph Lauren Style Leather Writer's Chairs + Ottomans

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Rio Vista, CA

brass tack nailhead trim, drawing from English club and library seating styles. The warm neutral cream

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chesterfield Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Eight 1920s Black Forest Dining Room Chairs with Hand-Carved Floral Décor
Set of Eight 1920s Black Forest Dining Room Chairs with Hand-Carved Floral Décor

Set of Eight 1920s Black Forest Dining Room Chairs with Hand-Carved Floral Décor

Located in Atlanta, GA

brass nailhead trim. Raised on carved legs (saber in the back) connected to one another through an apron

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Black Lacquer Aesthetic Movement Slipper/Hall Chair With Velvet Seat
Antique Black Lacquer Aesthetic Movement Slipper/Hall Chair With Velvet Seat

Antique Black Lacquer Aesthetic Movement Slipper/Hall Chair With Velvet Seat

Located in Morristown, NJ

striped velvet with brass nailhead trim, over scroll supports raised on openwork trestle legs ending in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Slipper Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Plush Leather Armchairs with Ottoman in Burgundy
Pair of Plush Leather Armchairs with Ottoman in Burgundy

Pair of Plush Leather Armchairs with Ottoman in Burgundy

Located in Dekalb, IL

experience. Classic brass nailhead trim highlights the curves and edges of all three pieces, adding a refined

Category

20th Century American Edwardian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Upholstered Stools
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Upholstered Stools

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Upholstered Stools

Located in Dallas, TX

with decorative brass nailhead trim along the apron. The upholstery shows some visible staining (see

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Stools

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

French Louis XV Style 1890s Black Painted and Parcel-Gilt Bench with Cabrioles
French Louis XV Style 1890s Black Painted and Parcel-Gilt Bench with Cabrioles

French Louis XV Style 1890s Black Painted and Parcel-Gilt Bench with Cabrioles

Located in Atlanta, GA

upholstery secured by a brass nailhead trim. The ensemble is raised on a lovely painted base of black color

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Giltwood, Wood

Armchair By Palle Suenson, In Mahogany And Niger Leather
Armchair By Palle Suenson, In Mahogany And Niger Leather

Armchair By Palle Suenson, In Mahogany And Niger Leather

By Palle Suenson, Jacob Kjaer 1

Located in Kastrup, DK

accentuated with elegant brass nailheads — a refined decorative detail that underscores the chair’s artisanal

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Eight Louis XVI Style Caned Painted Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Louis XVI Style Caned Painted Dining Chairs

Set of Eight Louis XVI Style Caned Painted Dining Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

padded seat finished in a whimsical raspberry-toned vegan leather and trimmed with French brass nailhead

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Henredon Butter Upholstered Wingback Club Chairs
Pair of Henredon Butter Upholstered Wingback Club Chairs

Pair of Henredon Butter Upholstered Wingback Club Chairs

By Henredon

Located in Rio Vista, CA

. Meticulous detailing includes hand-applied antiqued brass nailhead trim that follows the outer wings and arms

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Drum Table
19th Century Chinese Drum Table

19th Century Chinese Drum Table

Located in Chicago, IL

almost architectural. The taut hide drumhead, ringed by assertive brass nailheads, carries the patina of

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Elm

Set of Six 19th Century Louis XVI-style Upholstered Side Chairs
Set of Six 19th Century Louis XVI-style Upholstered Side Chairs

Set of Six 19th Century Louis XVI-style Upholstered Side Chairs

Located in Solebury, PA

, subtly accented with decorative brass nailhead trim. The chairs stand on circular, tapered, fluted legs

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Paint

Large Leather Tufted Chesterfield Sofa by Cabot Wrenn
Large Leather Tufted Chesterfield Sofa by Cabot Wrenn

Large Leather Tufted Chesterfield Sofa by Cabot Wrenn

By Cabot Wrenn

Located in New York, NY

tufted seat, back, and arms, with brass nailhead trim, on solid wood bun feet. Super chic, stylish and

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

1930s French Art Deco Maple Dining Chairs W/ Olive Green Velvet - Set of 6
1930s French Art Deco Maple Dining Chairs W/ Olive Green Velvet - Set of 6

1930s French Art Deco Maple Dining Chairs W/ Olive Green Velvet - Set of 6

Located in Astoria, NY

green velvet, accented with hand-applied speckled brass nailhead trim for a refined finish. Frames were

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Maple

Napoleon III French Ebonized Side Chair with Gilt Decoration and Leather Seat
Napoleon III French Ebonized Side Chair with Gilt Decoration and Leather Seat

Napoleon III French Ebonized Side Chair with Gilt Decoration and Leather Seat

Located in Dallas, TX

, finished with decorative brass nailhead trim, offering comfort while respecting the period character. The

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Giltwood, Paint, Leather

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Stools with Aubusson Tapestry
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Stools with Aubusson Tapestry

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Stools with Aubusson Tapestry

Located in Dallas, TX

, contributing depth and texture without detracting from its decorative appeal. Brass nailhead trim secures the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Stools

Materials

Walnut, Tapestry

Antique French Louis XVI Style Armchairs in Blue Velvet - A Pair
Antique French Louis XVI Style Armchairs in Blue Velvet - A Pair

Antique French Louis XVI Style Armchairs in Blue Velvet - A Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

upholstered in the original muted blue fabric finished with brass nailhead trim, and the reverse covered in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Paint, Hardwood, Velvet, Cotton

English 19th Century Oak Upholstered Bench with Turned Legs
English 19th Century Oak Upholstered Bench with Turned Legs

English 19th Century Oak Upholstered Bench with Turned Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

rectangular seat has been recently recovered in a textured fabric and finished with a line of brass nailhead

Category

Antique 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Brass

Vintage Solid Oak Bookcase, European Craftsmanship, 1940s, Restored
Vintage Solid Oak Bookcase, European Craftsmanship, 1940s, Restored

Vintage Solid Oak Bookcase, European Craftsmanship, 1940s, Restored

Located in Opole, PL

embellished with decorative brass nailheads arranged into stylized floral rosettes at the corners—an elegant

Category

20th Century European Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Pair of Carved Jacobean Armchairs
Pair of Carved Jacobean Armchairs

Pair of Carved Jacobean Armchairs

Located in Bradenton, FL

upholstered in rich velvet with embroidered trim and brass nailhead accents. The chairs also feature high

Category

Antique 18th Century British Jacobean Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Wingback Lounge Chair in Solid Oak and Wool by Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Wingback Lounge Chair in Solid Oak and Wool by Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s

Wingback Lounge Chair in Solid Oak and Wool by Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s

By Frits Henningsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Odense, DK

comfort, making it an ideal reading or fireside chair. Brass nailhead trim outlines the form, enhancing

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

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Brass Nailhead For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic brass nailhead available at 1stDibs. A brass nailhead — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. Find 60 options for an antique or vintage brass nailhead now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer brass nailhead, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A brass nailhead is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made brass nailhead has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bernhardt, Baker Furniture Company and Boet are consistently popular.

How Much is a Brass Nailhead?

The average selling price for a brass nailhead at 1stDibs is $2,898, while they’re typically $695 on the low end and $15,600 for the highest priced.

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.

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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.

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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.

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