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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

2000s Old Hickory Tannery Brown Leather Wingback Chairs Cabriole Legs - a Pair
2000s Old Hickory Tannery Brown Leather Wingback Chairs Cabriole Legs - a Pair

2000s Old Hickory Tannery Brown Leather Wingback Chairs Cabriole Legs - a Pair

By Old Hickory Tannery

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

, the chairs feature deep cushions for comfort and durability, complemented by brass nailhead trim that

Category

Early 2000s British Colonial Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Danish Cabinetmaker Art Deco Side Chair, Green Velvet & Oak, 1930s
Danish Cabinetmaker Art Deco Side Chair, Green Velvet & Oak, 1930s

Danish Cabinetmaker Art Deco Side Chair, Green Velvet & Oak, 1930s

Located in Odense, DK

of the wood and enhances its atmospheric, period character. Brass nailhead trim outlines both the

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

18th Century French Louis XIII Style Armchair
18th Century French Louis XIII Style Armchair

18th Century French Louis XIII Style Armchair

Located in Atlanta, GA

are upholstered in a soft yellow fabric with a subtle chevron pattern, finished with decorative brass

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Boho American Leather Tufted Chesterfield Sofa
Vintage Boho American Leather Tufted Chesterfield Sofa

Vintage Boho American Leather Tufted Chesterfield Sofa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

structured comfort. Traditional elements, including rolled arms and meticulously applied brass nailhead trim

Category

Late 20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XV Style Oak Dining Chairs W/ Brown Leather - Set of 8
Antique French Louis XV Style Oak Dining Chairs W/ Brown Leather - Set of 8

Antique French Louis XV Style Oak Dining Chairs W/ Brown Leather - Set of 8

Located in Astoria, NY

with brass nailhead trim throughout. The frames have been structurally revised to ensure stability and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

English Jacobean Style Oak Bobbin Stool with Linen Upholstery
English Jacobean Style Oak Bobbin Stool with Linen Upholstery

English Jacobean Style Oak Bobbin Stool with Linen Upholstery

Located in Atlanta, GA

recently reupholstered in a neutral woven fabric and finished with evenly spaced brass nailhead trim along

Category

Early 20th Century English Jacobean Stools

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 19th Century English Honeycomb-Back Chairs
Pair of 19th Century English Honeycomb-Back Chairs

Pair of 19th Century English Honeycomb-Back Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

authority. Brass nailhead trim adds a crisp outline without clutter. These are not polite dining chairs

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Mahogany Footstools with Leather Tops
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Mahogany Footstools with Leather Tops

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Mahogany Footstools with Leather Tops

Located in Dallas, TX

brass nailhead trim that follows the softly contoured apron. The warm tone of the leather complements

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of 18th Century English Queen Anne Side Chairs
Pair of 18th Century English Queen Anne Side Chairs

Pair of 18th Century English Queen Anne Side Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

adds a note of lived in elegance. Brass nailheads trace the seat with subtle punctuation. These are

Category

Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

French Art Deco Maple Accent Side Chairs in Cream Boucle - A Pair
French Art Deco Maple Accent Side Chairs in Cream Boucle - A Pair

French Art Deco Maple Accent Side Chairs in Cream Boucle - A Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

-brass nailhead trim that lends a refined, tailored accent. Elegant and versatile, these chairs blend

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Maple

Six 1930s French Art Deco Mustache Back Oak Dining Chairs in Golden Velvet
Six 1930s French Art Deco Mustache Back Oak Dining Chairs in Golden Velvet

Six 1930s French Art Deco Mustache Back Oak Dining Chairs in Golden Velvet

Located in Astoria, NY

are newly upholstered in golden velvet trimmed with antique brass nailheads, a subtle nod to period

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak, Walnut

Set of 6 Henning Kjærnulf Oak Dining Chairs, Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
Set of 6 Henning Kjærnulf Oak Dining Chairs, Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s

Set of 6 Henning Kjærnulf Oak Dining Chairs, Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s

By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf

Located in The Hague, NL

architectural character of the oak frame while enhancing both comfort and visual presence. Brass nailhead trim

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Oak

Two Italian 1800s Carved Walnut Upholstered Armchairs Sold Individually
Two Italian 1800s Carved Walnut Upholstered Armchairs Sold Individually

Two Italian 1800s Carved Walnut Upholstered Armchairs Sold Individually

Located in Atlanta, GA

linen-covered seat, accented by a brass nailhead trim. These arms flow into the front tapered and fluted

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Burl Wood Gondola Armchairs
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Burl Wood Gondola Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Burl Wood Gondola Armchairs

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

with antique brass nailhead trim outlining the contours of the frame. This sophisticated pair combines

Category

Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs

Materials

Burl

Vintage Regency Tufted Leather Ottoman
Vintage Regency Tufted Leather Ottoman

Vintage Regency Tufted Leather Ottoman

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

central button-tufted top with radiating stitched seams and two rows of antiqued brass nailhead trim that

Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Mid 19th Century Studded Leather Table Coffret from France
Mid 19th Century Studded Leather Table Coffret from France

Mid 19th Century Studded Leather Table Coffret from France

Located in Dallas, TX

leather that is affixed by numerous brass nailheads. Most of the attaching nails follow the edges of the

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Animal Skin, Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Chesterfield Style Green Leather Swivel Desk Chair
Vintage Chesterfield Style Green Leather Swivel Desk Chair

Vintage Chesterfield Style Green Leather Swivel Desk Chair

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

wingback silhouette, scrolled arms, and decorative brass nailhead trim give the piece a distinguished and

Category

20th Century English Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century English William and Mary Style Wing Chairs
Pair of 19th Century English William and Mary Style Wing Chairs

Pair of 19th Century English William and Mary Style Wing Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

brass nailheads along every edge for good measure. The result is bold, tailored, and just a touch

Category

Antique 19th Century English William and Mary Wingback Chairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

Set of 6 Spanish Walnut & Patinated Leather Dining Chairs, 1940s–1950s
Set of 6 Spanish Walnut & Patinated Leather Dining Chairs, 1940s–1950s

Set of 6 Spanish Walnut & Patinated Leather Dining Chairs, 1940s–1950s

Located in Almelo, NL

with hand-applied brass nailhead detailing. Over time, the leather has developed a rich and attractive

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th C. French Empire Mahogany Desk Armchair with Scroll Arms and Leather Seat
19th C. French Empire Mahogany Desk Armchair with Scroll Arms and Leather Seat

19th C. French Empire Mahogany Desk Armchair with Scroll Arms and Leather Seat

Located in Dallas, TX

leather, secured with antique brass nailhead trim that adds a refined finishing touch. Raised on splayed

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of French Louis XV Style Walnut Bergère Chairs, 19th Century
Pair of French Louis XV Style Walnut Bergère Chairs, 19th Century

Pair of French Louis XV Style Walnut Bergère Chairs, 19th Century

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

adorned with woven floral motifs in soft golden tones, finished with traditional brass nailhead trim. The

Category

Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs

Materials

Brass

19th Century Carved Oak and Leather Dining Sidechairs & Armchairs, Set of 8
19th Century Carved Oak and Leather Dining Sidechairs & Armchairs, Set of 8

19th Century Carved Oak and Leather Dining Sidechairs & Armchairs, Set of 8

Located in Dallas, TX

leather and embellished with large decorative brass nailheads. Both armchairs have open armrests

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Jacobean Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

French Louis XIII Style 19th Century Walnut Fauteuil with Os de Mouton Base
French Louis XIII Style 19th Century Walnut Fauteuil with Os de Mouton Base

French Louis XIII Style 19th Century Walnut Fauteuil with Os de Mouton Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

upholstered with a used red colored fabric with brass nailhead trim secured in the back. This seat is 17

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Channel Tufted Desk Chair
Vintage Channel Tufted Desk Chair

Vintage Channel Tufted Desk Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

material, accented by architectural vertical channel tufting and classic brass nailhead trim along the

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Ralph Lauren Rush Seat Chair
Vintage Ralph Lauren Rush Seat Chair

Vintage Ralph Lauren Rush Seat Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

finished with antiqued brass nailhead trim, making it a versatile addition to a formal dining room, library

Category

Late 20th Century American American Classical Chairs

Materials

Brass

Late Georgian Leather Porter's Chair with Storage
Late Georgian Leather Porter's Chair with Storage

Late Georgian Leather Porter's Chair with Storage

Located in Middleburg, VA

curved arms, creating a cocoon-like figure. Brass nailhead trim traces the contours of the frame

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Art Nouveau Armchair by Thorvald Bindesbøll, Denmark, C. 1900
Art Nouveau Armchair by Thorvald Bindesbøll, Denmark, C. 1900

Art Nouveau Armchair by Thorvald Bindesbøll, Denmark, C. 1900

By Thorvald Bindesbøll

Located in Valby, 84

scrolled terminals on turned supports, the upholstered seat with brass nailhead border above a plain frieze

Category

Antique Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Spanish Turned Wood Bench
Vintage Spanish Turned Wood Bench

Vintage Spanish Turned Wood Bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

striped damask upholstery, perfectly accented by hand-applied brass nailhead trim. This architectural

Category

Early 20th Century American Jacobean Benches

Materials

Brass

Vintage Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Vintage Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Vintage Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

iconic rolled arms are further accented by hand-applied brass nailhead trim, adding a touch of refined

Category

Late 20th Century British Industrial Sofas

Materials

Brass

Vintage Ralph Lauren Tufted Mohair Sofa
Vintage Ralph Lauren Tufted Mohair Sofa

Vintage Ralph Lauren Tufted Mohair Sofa

By Ralph Lauren

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

framed with hand-applied brass nailhead trim and anchored by dark-stained wood legs, with the front

Category

Late 20th Century American Other Sofas

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century French Fruitwood Armchairs in the Directoire Style
Pair of 19th Century French Fruitwood Armchairs in the Directoire Style

Pair of 19th Century French Fruitwood Armchairs in the Directoire Style

Located in Atlanta, GA

subtle molding, rather than turned elements. The seats are upholstered in a neutral fabric with brass

Category

Antique 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Italian 19th Century Upholstered Walnut Footstool with Carved Base
Italian 19th Century Upholstered Walnut Footstool with Carved Base

Italian 19th Century Upholstered Walnut Footstool with Carved Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

upholstered top has a gently contoured profile and is finished with decorative brass nailhead trim around the

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Stools

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Carved Canape Sofa
Vintage Boho Carved Canape Sofa

Vintage Boho Carved Canape Sofa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

pattern, all finished with meticulous brass nailhead trim. Its unique six-leg design with turned details

Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Sofas

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Dining Chairs in Green Mohair, Set of 6
Antique French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Dining Chairs in Green Mohair, Set of 6

Antique French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Dining Chairs in Green Mohair, Set of 6

Located in Astoria, NY

-applied brass nailhead trim. The seats are generously proportioned, offering both comfort and presence

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Giltwood

Vintage Regency Tapestry Lounge Chair
Vintage Regency Tapestry Lounge Chair

Vintage Regency Tapestry Lounge Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

rich brown velvet detailing and antique brass nailhead trim, reinforcing its luxurious and heirloom

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Nail Head Mirror
Vintage Nail Head Mirror

Vintage Nail Head Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

distinctive feature is the meticulous application of antique brass nailhead beading that outlines the inner

Category

Late 20th Century American Other Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs in Tan Leather, Set of 6
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs in Tan Leather, Set of 6

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs in Tan Leather, Set of 6

Located in Astoria, NY

Italian leather, finished with an olive green grosgrain band and hand-applied brass nailhead trim. The

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Beech

Title: Early 20th Century French Louis XV Walnut Stool with Velvet Seat
Title: Early 20th Century French Louis XV Walnut Stool with Velvet Seat

Title: Early 20th Century French Louis XV Walnut Stool with Velvet Seat

Located in Dallas, TX

finished with a classic brass nailhead trim, offering both comfort and refined detail. The underside

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Stools

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

20th Century Italian Mid-Modern Walnut Recliner Lounge Chair by ISA Bergamo
20th Century Italian Mid-Modern Walnut Recliner Lounge Chair by ISA Bergamo

20th Century Italian Mid-Modern Walnut Recliner Lounge Chair by ISA Bergamo

By ISA Bergamo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Walnut, produced by ISA Bergamo in good condition. The reading lounge chair is particularized by brass

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Tufted Leather Wingback Chair
Vintage Tufted Leather Wingback Chair

Vintage Tufted Leather Wingback Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

elevated by intricate floral rosettes and tapered, fluted legs. Finished with a meticulous brass nailhead

Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Danish Mid-Century Cocktail Chair, Tufted Bouclé, Beech, 1960s
Pair Danish Mid-Century Cocktail Chair, Tufted Bouclé, Beech, 1960s

Pair Danish Mid-Century Cocktail Chair, Tufted Bouclé, Beech, 1960s

Located in Rødding, DK

polstermøbel craftsmanship — flanked by a row of period-correct brass nailhead trim along the rear seam. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

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

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

Located in Dallas, TX

, ochres, and muted greens, lending a classic, decorative presence. Finished with brass nailhead trim, the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Footstools

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa in Camel
Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa in Camel

Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa in Camel

Located in Dekalb, IL

-toned leather with a natural sheen and signs of age, the piece is accented with brass nailhead trim and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

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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.

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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.

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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.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.