Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs W/ Blue Mohair – A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
They have been newly reupholstered in a rich blue mohair, finished with decorative hand-applied brass nailhead trim along the seat and back. Tailored proportions and generous seat de...
Mohair, Paint, Hardwood
Pair of English Mahogany Stools with 19th Century Turned Legs on Casters
Located in Atlanta, GA
The seats, adorned with linen upholstery, are meticulously secured with brass nailhead trim, adding a touch of sophistication and timeless appeal.
Brass
English Mahogany Stools with 19th Century Turned Legs on Casters, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
The seats, adorned with linen upholstery, are meticulously secured with brass nailhead trim, adding a touch of sophistication and timeless appeal.
Brass
Set of Six Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Cane Back Dining Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
The seats have been newly upholstered in a French woven Jacquard with navy and natural stripes, accented with hand-applied brass nailhead trim. Raised on elegant tapered and fluted l...
Jacquard, Cane, Hardwood, Paint
Pair of 18th Century French Louis XV Needlepoint Armchairs with Leather Seats
Located in Dallas, TX
The generously sized seats have been professionally reupholstered in durable light brown leather, selected for comfort and everyday usability, and finished with decorative brass nail...
Leather, Tapestry, Walnut
Mid-Century French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut and Upholstered Piano Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
The generously padded seat is upholstered in a floral tapestry-style fabric with soft pink, green, and neutral tones, secured with traditional brass nailhead trim. Gently curved arms...
Walnut, Fabric
Biedermeier Walnut Tub Chair with Curved Crest Rail, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The seat is upholstered in a worn red striped fabric that suits the chair’s age and lends it a lived-in warmth. Brass nailhead trim traces the lower edge in a clean, tailored line.
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Antique French Carved Walnut Armchairs with Velvet Upholstery
Located in High Point, NC
The warm, golden-brown velvet remains richly toned, accented by brass nailhead trim along the edges for a refined finish.
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Pair of Louis XIII Baroque Style Mahogany Leather Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The wide and generously padded seats and backs are lined with a subtle patinated brass nailhead trim. The chairs are sturdy and solid having excellent joinery and craftsmanship in ex...
Brass
17th Century Louis XIII Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
The walnut has deepened with centuries of use, its patina a quiet counterpoint to the crisp new upholstery: a handsome gray linen with tape trim and a line of brass nailheads tracing...
Linen, Walnut
Restoration Hardware Style Metal Campaign Style Trunk Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Constructed with a sturdy wooden frame clad in hand-finished metal, the dresser is accented with rows of oversized brass nailhead trim that add texture, strength, and industrial edge.
Metal
Pair of Louis XV Style 'Fauteuils à la Reine' Armchairs, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
The sinuous arms extend gracefully to padded armrests, also finished with matching upholstery and framed by a neat border of antique brass nailhead trim. The cabriole legs are adorne...
Beech, Damask, Lacquer
Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Chairs with Sky Blue Leather
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
The upholstery is secured with a traditional brass nailhead trim, a detail both functional and decorative, characteristic of high-quality 19th-century French seating.
Leather, Walnut
Pair of French Louis XV Style Walnut Bergère Chairs, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
The chairs retain their decorative coral-pink upholstery adorned with woven floral motifs in soft golden tones, finished with traditional brass nailhead trim. The upholstery presents...
Brass
20th C. Aesthetic Movement Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Ottoman with Tole Upholstery
By Tony Duquette
Located in Morristown, NJ
The seat is upholstered in a lively custom Victorian-style fabric depicting monkey musicians amid neoclassical urns, garlands, and draped motifs—executed in a dramatic palette of bla...
Metal
Set of 8 Gorgeous Maison Jansen Style Louis XVI White Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Each chair features a gracefully curved oval back and a generously proportioned seat, upholstered in crisp white fabric accented with brass nailhead trim for a tailored and sophistic...
Walnut
$1,856Sale Price|26% Off
19th Century Lounge Armchair in Carved Giltwood and Velvet
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
The sumptuous velvet, adorned with a row of antique brass nailhead trim, enhances the chair’s opulence and adds a sense of regal sophistication.
Velvet, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mahogany Desk Chair with Olive Leather
Located in Astoria, NY
The generously scaled seat retains its olive green leather upholstery secured with aged brass nailhead trim, offering a warm contrast against the deep mahogany frame and gilt accents.
Brass
Early 20th Century French Armchair
Located in London, London
The backrest is framed by a simple yet elegant wooden border, adorned with a neat row of brass nailhead trim, which adds a subtle decorative element and enhances the chair's classic ...
Oak
$1,596Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Louis XV Style Tapestry Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The intricate textile not only enhances their decorative appeal but also reflects the opulence associated with Louis XV interiors. Brass nailhead trim outlines the upholstery, emphas...
Tapestry, Wood
$5,700
Smokey Tufted Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
These accent chairs have a unique opposing diamond quilted pattern outside. With natural brass nailhead trim details, it is raised on turned and tapered legs finished in our antiqued...
Leather
Set of 8 Early 20th Century French Louis XV Style Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
Each chair retains its original floral velvet upholstery in warm ochre and olive green against a cream ground, finished with traditional brass nailhead trim. The aged textile complem...
Velvet, Walnut
Rare Seven-Piece Louis XIV Style Giltwood Salon Suite from France, circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
The side chairs and canapé are all supported by cross stretchers, while the bright yellow upholstery is more recent, attached by large brass nailheads. The motifs are musical trophie...
Upholstery, Textile, Wood, Giltwood
Pair of English 19th Century Stools with Carved Greyhound Supports
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each stool is topped with a square upholstered seat, newly covered in a neutral linen-toned fabric and finished with a line of brass nailhead trim. The understated upholstery allows ...
Brass
Set of Six French Louis XVI Dining Chairs, Walnut, Velvet Upholstery
Located in Astoria, NY
Each walnut frame has been professionally structurally restored to ensure lasting stability, then carefully cleaned and finished with a hand-applied wax polish that enhances the natu...
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Armchair with Black Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
The chair has been newly upholstered in smooth black leather, creating a striking contrast with the warm walnut frame. Traditional brass nailhead trim follows the contours of the sea...
Leather, Walnut
$2,650 / set
Vintage Carved Wood Chippendale Armchairs - Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The seat cushions are upholstered in a soft green, yellow, and cream striped fabric, bordered by delicate brass nailhead trim that highlights the rich tone of the frame.
Fabric, Wood
Pair of VIntage French Louis XV Cognac Leather Fauteuils
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The upholstery is meticulously finished with a border of oversized, antique-brass nailheads that trace the entire perimeter, emphasizing the shapely curves.
Leather, Walnut
Antique English Georgian Style Distressed Tan Leather Wingback Library Armchair
Located in Nottingham, GB
The generously proportioned high winged back, deep feather-filled seat cushion and scroll arms provide exceptional comfort, while individually applied brass nailhead trim accentuates...
Leather
19th Century English Faux Bamboo Side Table with Zebra Hide Top and Casters
Located in Atlanta, GA
The circular zebra hide top, secured by brass nailheads, creates a striking contrast with the rich wood of the faux bamboo base.
Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Painted Footstool with Aubusson Tapestry
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Dallas, TX
The generously padded seat is upholstered with an antique Aubusson-style tapestry fragment depicting scrolling foliage, flowers, and fruit in muted shades of blue, rose, burgundy, go...
Tapestry, Oak
Louis XVI Style Accent Chair, Hardwood & Mohair, Early 20th Century
Located in Astoria, NY
It has been newly upholstered in a rich moss green mohair, finished with hand-applied brass nailhead trim that follows the elegant lines of the frame.
Gold Leaf
Pair of English Regency Style Tufted Bronze Claw Foot Benches
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The combination of tufted upholstery, brass nailhead detailing, sculptural bases, and claw feet creates an unmistakably luxurious appearance while reflecting the timeless influence o...
Bronze
Maison Jansen Neoclassical Zebra Hide Bench, Estate of John Loring, France 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The upholstery is finished with antique brass nailhead trim that provides a subtle transition between the hide and the bleached wood frame.
Zebra Hide, Beech
Elegant Pair of Art Deco French Club Wood Chairs in Original Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Adding to their immense historical value and character, the chairs retain their original cognac-toned leather upholstery, complete with classic studded brass nailhead trim detailing ...
Leather, Wood
19th Century French Duchesse Brisée Bergère and Matching Ottoman
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
The upholstery is in very good condition and features a refined floral linen fabric in soft cream tones with delicate blue flowers, perfectly complementing the warm tones of the ebon...
Brass
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Fauteuils with Carved Ram Heads
Located in Dallas, TX
Recently upholstered in a luxurious striped silk fabric in soft taupe and ivory tones with delicate floral accents, the chairs are further dressed with large brass nailhead trim fram...
Silk, Walnut
Pair of French Art Deco Style Distressed Leather Moustache Club Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Featuring beautifully distressed buffalo leather upholstery, dramatic rolled “moustache” arms, and decorative brass nailhead trim, the pair offers an exceptional combination of luxur...
Metal
Vintage Brutalist Razorblade Oak Lounge Chairs, Henning Kjærnulf Denmark, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
The backrests feature a graceful, curved silhouette, accented with individual brass nailhead trim, highlighting the elegant lines and meticulous attention to detail.
Fabric, Oak
Italian Reclining Upholstered Armchair of Walnut, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The current upholstery is a flame-stitch or bargello-patterned textile in coral, ochre, olive, and sage, its energetic zigzag rhythm providing lively contrast to the quieter warmth o...
Metal
Set of 10 Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Leather Seats, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
The seats are upholstered in rich black leather and finished with brass nailhead trim, providing a refined contrast against the warm oak tones while enhancing both texture and period...
Leather, Oak
Vintage Hand Carved Scalamandre Fauteuil Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
It is upholstered in a striking tiger-stripe silk velvet, attributed to the legendary house of Scalamandre, which provides a fierce Hollywood Regency edge to the traditional silhouet...
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Walnut Bergère Armchairs, France 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
The armchairs retain their original structure and proportions, with decorative brass nailhead trim outlining the upholstery. They are currently upholstered in a different yellow patt...
Walnut
Leather Rolled Arm Tufted Chesterfield Style Mahogany Chippendale Window Bench
By Old Hickory Tannery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The rolled arms at each end add balance and comfort, while the brass nailhead trim enhances the tailored finish with a touch of decorative detail.
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Fine Carved French Louis XV Pair of Leather Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The leather is supple yet durable, finished with brass nailhead trim that highlights the sinuous lines of the frame.
Walnut
Vintage 19th Century Danish Baroque Oak Armchair - Louis XV style
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
The throne features a high, slightly angled back and a generously proportioned seat, both upholstered in a rich, red damask or brocade fabric with an intricate golden star-shaped pat...
Brass
Pair of English 19th Century Oak Stools with Saber Legs and Custom Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
The linen is meticulously secured with a brass nailhead trim, which not only ensures durability but also adds a decorative touch that enhances the stools' overall aesthetic appeal.
Upholstery, Oak
Pair of English Regency Mahogany Stools with Saber Legs and Custom Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
The custom upholstery, crafted from high-quality linen fabric, is beautifully adorned with a brass nailhead trim, creating a motif of swags that brings an additional layer of decorat...
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century English Petite Oak Stool with Unique Top and Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
The upholstery is meticulously secured with a brass nailhead trim, providing a subtle decorative accent that enhances its overall character.
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Oak
$5,700
Beige Tufted Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
These accent chairs have a unique opposing diamond quilted pattern outside. With natural brass nailhead trim details, it is raised on turned and tapered legs finished in our Sierra S...
Leather
English Turn of the Century Bleached Wood Barley Twist Bench with Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
The bench features custom upholstery in an elegant linen fabric, meticulously secured with a brass nailhead trim that adds a touch of sophistication and durability.
Wood
French 1920s Wrought-Iron Guéridon Table with Zebra Hide Top and Scrolling Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
The table features a circular top upholstered in beautiful zebra hide, secured meticulously with a brass nailhead trim that enhances its exotic appeal.
Wrought Iron
Set of Eight French Louis XIII Os de Mouton Maple Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The dazzling fabric showcases gold, tobacco, caramel, and amber tones bordered by a decorative patinated brass nailhead trim. The chairs have tall French flat backs with a humped cre...
Brass
Vintage French Tapestry Footstool – Hand-Made Rooster & Floral Needlepoint.
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Trim: Professionally finished with a classic antiqued brass nailhead trim that secures the tapestry neatly to the wooden base.
Wool, Cotton, Wood
Pair of Vintage Leather Club Chairs with Matching Ottoman by Emerson
Located in Dekalb, IL
Each chair features broad rolled arms trimmed with brass nailhead detailing, deep loose seat cushions, and softly rounded backs designed for lounge-scale comfort.
Leather
Victorian English Oak & Leather Rail Back Revolving Desk Chair Stud Detailing
Located in Reading, Berkshire
The generously proportioned seat is upholstered in wonderfully aged dark brown leather, retaining its natural creasing and signs of use, and is bordered by rows of traditional brass ...
Brass, Iron
1930s French Art Deco Walnut Dining Chairs With Leather Seats, Set of 8
Located in Astoria, NY
The chairs retain their original hand-tooled leather seats, embossed with scrolling floral motifs and secured with aged brass nailhead trim. The leather has developed a rich patina o...
Brass
French Louis Philippe Walnut and Leather Desk Armchair, c. 1845
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Its broad, comfortable seat is upholstered in warm camel-colored leather secured with individually hand-applied brass nailheads, complementing the rich honey and caramel tones of the...
Brass
Set of 5 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish Oak Dining Chairs, Kjærnulf style
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This fabric choice highlights the verticality of the design, while the addition of brass nailhead trim along the seat and back edges provides a sophisticated, metallic glint.
Fabric, Oak
Set of Three Empire‑Style Armchairs in Wood and Red Velvet, Belgium ca. 1950
Located in Meulebeke, BE
The deep red velvet, sumptuous, warm, and evocative, wraps the square backrest and seat in a luxurious embrace, while brass nailhead trim outlines the contours with a refined decorat...
Fabric, Wood
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.
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