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Canopy Porter Chair

18th Century George III Canopied Porters Chair
18th Century George III Canopied Porters Chair

18th Century George III Canopied Porters Chair

$10,491

H 60.24 in W 32.09 in D 24.81 in

18th Century George III Canopied Porters Chair

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A substantial and rare George III canopied porters chair. Circa 1760. With some restoration.

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Antique 1760s English Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair

Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair

Located in Southampton, NJ

An exquisite vintage French Country / Louis XV style double caned canopy Porter's chair with hand painted faux distressed finish, loose seat cushion with goose down bolster cushion.

Category

20th Century Italian Louis XV Canapes

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Down

Stunning Pair of Gold Upholstered French Carved Louis XVI Canopy Porter Chairs
Stunning Pair of Gold Upholstered French Carved Louis XVI Canopy Porter Chairs

Stunning Pair of Gold Upholstered French Carved Louis XVI Canopy Porter Chairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This pair of exquisite French Louis XVI Canopy Porter chairs epitomizes the elegance and craftsmanship of the late 18th century.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Hollywood Regency Pink Hooded Dome Porter Canopy Balloon Chair
Vintage Hollywood Regency Pink Hooded Dome Porter Canopy Balloon Chair

Vintage Hollywood Regency Pink Hooded Dome Porter Canopy Balloon Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Hollywood Regency Pink Hooded Dome Porter Canopy Balloon Chair. Circa Mid 20th Century.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Dramatic Rattan Canopy Chair
Dramatic Rattan Canopy Chair

Dramatic Rattan Canopy Chair

$2,800

H 68 in W 22 in D 31 in

Dramatic Rattan Canopy Chair

Located in Highland, IN

A striking, dramatic design, this vintage rattan canopy or porter's chair has a small footprint, but great visual impact. 68"h X 22"w X 31"d

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Vintage 1960s Taiwanese Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

1960s Chinese Red Rattan Canopy Chair by Empire Rattan Co.
1960s Chinese Red Rattan Canopy Chair by Empire Rattan Co.

1960s Chinese Red Rattan Canopy Chair by Empire Rattan Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

High back Chinese red rattan porter's chair or canopy chair from Miami based Empire Rattan Company.

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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Reed, Wood

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Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair

Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair

Located in Draper, UT

Vintage French Country Louis XV-style double cane Italian canopy porter's chair in excellent condition. This beautiful grand chair features a double-caned solid walnut wood carved I...

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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Estate French Walnut Fleur-de-lis Upholstered Balloon Canopy Porters Chairs
Pair Estate French Walnut Fleur-de-lis Upholstered Balloon Canopy Porters Chairs

Pair Estate French Walnut Fleur-de-lis Upholstered Balloon Canopy Porters Chairs

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair Estate French walnut ivory & gold Fleur-de-Lis upholstered balloon canopy porters chairs with grommet details. Circa 1940's.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair

Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair

Located in Southampton, NJ

Vintage French Country / Louis XV style double cane Italian canopy Porter's chair. Item features solid carved walnut frame, Mohair upholstery, & custom bolster cushion upholstered i...

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20th Century Louis XIV Canapes

Materials

Mohair, Velvet, Cane, Walnut

French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Canopy Porter Chair
French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Canopy Porter Chair

French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Canopy Porter Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A mid century Louis XV style porter chair. Balloon canopy silhouette with double cane paneling.

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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Suede, Cane

Genuine French Carved Walnut Louis XV Canopy Porters Chair circa 1940
Genuine French Carved Walnut Louis XV Canopy Porters Chair circa 1940

Genuine French Carved Walnut Louis XV Canopy Porters Chair circa 1940

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a fantastic carved walnut French porter chair. The carving is masterfully done. The upholstery is in good usable condition. The chair is also comfortbale. The chair measures ...

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Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XV Style Paint Decorated Canopy Porter Chair Circa 2000s
French Louis XV Style Paint Decorated Canopy Porter Chair Circa 2000s

French Louis XV Style Paint Decorated Canopy Porter Chair Circa 2000s

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

There will be times when additional patience will be necessary. This is a beautiful canopy or porter chair with french inspired sayings on the upholstery.

Category

Early 2000s Unknown Louis XV Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Canopy Porters Balloon Chair
Antique French Canopy Porters Balloon Chair

Antique French Canopy Porters Balloon Chair

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H 30 in W 32.5 in L 30 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.

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Vintage 1920s French Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Midcentury Brown Velvet Porter's Chairs, Pair
Midcentury Brown Velvet Porter's Chairs, Pair

Midcentury Brown Velvet Porter's Chairs, Pair

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional pair of midcentury brown velvet hooded canopy Porter's chairs. The chairs feature solid wood legs and frames and gorgeous brass-studded tufted brown velvet upholstery.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Custom Louis XV Cream Silk Damask Porter’s Canopy Hooded Chair
Custom Louis XV Cream Silk Damask Porter’s Canopy Hooded Chair

Custom Louis XV Cream Silk Damask Porter’s Canopy Hooded Chair

Located in West Hartford, CT

Beautiful one-of-kind custom porter’s chair upholstered in a luxurious silk damask fabric.

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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Child or Doll Size Caned Porter Canopy Chair French Louis XV
Child or Doll Size Caned Porter Canopy Chair French Louis XV

Child or Doll Size Caned Porter Canopy Chair French Louis XV

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a charming child size or pet size chair. It is NOT FULL SIZE! It's 40 tall x 20 wide x 17 deep and the seat height is 8.5 inches tall. There is some damage to the came as shown.

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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Fine Custom Brass Nail Head Trimmed Green Leather Tufted Porter Canopy Chair
Fine Custom Brass Nail Head Trimmed Green Leather Tufted Porter Canopy Chair

Fine Custom Brass Nail Head Trimmed Green Leather Tufted Porter Canopy Chair

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Measures 75 tall x 37 wide x 33 deep and seat height 22 inches. Porter’s chair, canopy chair, green leather chair, tufted leather porter’s chair, English porter’s chair, brass nailh...

Category

1990s Chesterfield Chairs

Materials

Brass

Patent Leather Upholstered Walnut Canopy or Porter Chair
Patent Leather Upholstered Walnut Canopy or Porter Chair

Patent Leather Upholstered Walnut Canopy or Porter Chair

By Martin Industries

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This chair was originally designed around 250 years ago to provide protection to the porter who allowed people into parties or conventions while it was raining or perhaps snowing. Th...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Grand English Oak Porters Canopy Chair, Mid-19th Century
Grand English Oak Porters Canopy Chair, Mid-19th Century

Grand English Oak Porters Canopy Chair, Mid-19th Century

Located in West Hartford, CT

Constructed of oak and in original condition, this grand Porter's chair is hard to miss. Solid construction features hand forged nails. The upholstery is a plaid and although not ori...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair

Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Country / Louis XV style double cane Italian canopy Porter's chair. Item features a double caned solid carved walnut Italian frame, beige upholstery, loose back pillow...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair

Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Country / Louis XV style double cane Italian canopy Porter's chair. Item features a double caned solid carved walnut Italian frame, red upholstery, down filled loose c...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

French Style Cane Wingback Canopy Porters Chair
French Style Cane Wingback Canopy Porters Chair

French Style Cane Wingback Canopy Porters Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very well made hood chair in solid mahogany. It features a distressed finish, two layers of caning, and upholstered seat and arms.

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Vintage 1970s American Gustavian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Cane, Fabric, Wood

French Louis XV Style Upholstered Canopy Porters Chair
French Louis XV Style Upholstered Canopy Porters Chair

French Louis XV Style Upholstered Canopy Porters Chair

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Stylish upholstered canopy chair or porter's chair featuring a head-carved painted frame crafted in the French Louis XV taste.

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20th Century European French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Chenille, Wood

Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Upholstered Canopy Porter Hood Chair
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Upholstered Canopy Porter Hood Chair

Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Upholstered Canopy Porter Hood Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Provincial / Louis XV style blue upholstered Italian canopy porter's chair. Item features an upholstered solid carved wood Italian frame, cream painted finish, loose c...

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Vintage 1960s French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French Provincial Style Painted Porters Canopy Chairs
Pair of French Provincial Style Painted Porters Canopy Chairs

Pair of French Provincial Style Painted Porters Canopy Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Gorgeous pair of French balloon chairs or porters canopy wing chairs featuring linen upholstery.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Provincial Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair

Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair

Located in Draper, UT

Vintage French Country Louis XV-style double cane Italian canopy porter's chair in excellent condition. This beautiful grand chair features a double-caned solid walnut wood carved I...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

Canopy Balloon Hooded Chair, Pink Velvet, Porters, Farmhouse, Cottage Chic Style

Canopy Balloon Hooded Chair, Pink Velvet, Porters, Farmhouse, Cottage Chic Style

Located in Glendale, CA

Chair made from solid mahogany wood. Newly painted in white lacquer finish. New upholstered in light pink velvet blend fabric. Comes with a small accent pillow 14" x 14" seat cushion...

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20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

19th Century French Canopy Chair
19th Century French Canopy Chair

19th Century French Canopy Chair

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H 61.42 in W 29.93 in D 28.75 in

19th Century French Canopy Chair

Located in Bournemouth, GB

Louis XVI style French canopy or porter's chair beautifully reupholstered.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Canapes

Materials

Beech

1950’s Vintage Russell Woodard Beige Iron Hooded Porter Garden Chair, Princess C
1950’s Vintage Russell Woodard Beige Iron Hooded Porter Garden Chair, Princess C

1950’s Vintage Russell Woodard Beige Iron Hooded Porter Garden Chair, Princess C

By Russell Woodard

Located in San Jose, CA

1950s Vintage Russell Woodard Beige Iron Hooded Porter Garden canopy princess chair Cross mesh pattern with exaggerated scrollina and canopy top with corseted backs, also know as th...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Wrought Iron

1950’s Vintage Russell Woodard Beige Iron Hooded Porter Garden Chair, Princess C
1950’s Vintage Russell Woodard Beige Iron Hooded Porter Garden Chair, Princess C

1950’s Vintage Russell Woodard Beige Iron Hooded Porter Garden Chair, Princess C

By Russell Woodard

Located in San Jose, CA

1950s Vintage Russell Woodard Beige Iron Hooded Porter Garden canopy princess chair Cross mesh pattern with exaggerated scrolling and canopy top with corseted backs, also know as th...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Georgian Style Mahogany Framed Porters Chairs

Pair of Georgian Style Mahogany Framed Porters Chairs

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H 57.09 in W 28.75 in D 27.56 in

Pair of Georgian Style Mahogany Framed Porters Chairs

Located in Heathfield, East Sussex

A good quality pair of porters chairs with canopy backs, scrolled arms, square tapering legs and castors, upholstered in attractive and warm rust colored fabric, circa late 1800s-ear...

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Early 20th Century English George III Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

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Located in Miami, FL

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Located in Dayton, OH

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$10,119

H 40 in W 45 in D 25 in

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Located in London, Park Royal

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By Kiwano Concept

Located in Eindhoven, NB

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Located in London, Park Royal

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H 57.09 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in

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Located in London, Park Royal

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Located in LEGNY, FR

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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Canopy Porter Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic canopy porter chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and cane, every canopy porter chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer canopy porter chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each canopy porter chair bearing Louis XV or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one canopy porter chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Martin Industries produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Canopy Porter Chair?

Prices for a canopy porter chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,495 and can go as high as $4,850, while the average can fetch as much as $2,675.

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.

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.

Questions About Canopy Porter Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    A porter's chair is called that due to its history. Early examples of porter's chairs date back to medieval England and France. At that time, households positioned the chairs near the front doors of homes to give the hall porters a place to sit while they waited to receive guests. Although hall porters are less commonly employed in homes today, the upholstered chairs with their curved, deep backs continue to bear the name. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs.