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Set of 4 Space Age swivel chairs. Original upholstery. Charles Eames – Herman Mi
Set of 4 Space Age swivel chairs. Original upholstery. Charles Eames – Herman Mi

Set of 4 Space Age swivel chairs. Original upholstery. Charles Eames – Herman Mi

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Set of 4 Space Age swivel chairs. Original upholstery. Charles Eames – Herman Miller. Height

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1970s, Danish wingback chair, original upholstery, green furniture wool.
1970s, Danish wingback chair, original upholstery, green furniture wool.

1970s, Danish wingback chair, original upholstery, green furniture wool.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish wingback chair. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Green

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Pair Of Black 19th Century Side Chairs, Original Upholstery - FR ca. 1870
Pair Of Black 19th Century Side Chairs, Original Upholstery - FR ca. 1870

Pair Of Black 19th Century Side Chairs, Original Upholstery - FR ca. 1870

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Outstanding pair of black late 19th century French Napoleon III side chairs with original

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Hickory Chair Colonial Revival Cherry and Upholstered Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set
Hickory Chair Colonial Revival Cherry and Upholstered Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set

Hickory Chair Colonial Revival Cherry and Upholstered Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Germantown, MD

. Hickory Chair original upholstery. Approximate height 37", width 26", depth is 32" seat depth 20, seat

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

1970s, Swedish design by Ake Fribyter for Nelo, Kroken lounge chair, original.
1970s, Swedish design by Ake Fribyter for Nelo, Kroken lounge chair, original.

1970s, Swedish design by Ake Fribyter for Nelo, Kroken lounge chair, original.

By Nelo, Ake Fribytter

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Swedish design by Ake Fribyter, "Kroken" lounge chair. Original upholstery in dark brown

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Bentwood

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Dining Desk Chair by Erik Buch
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Dining Desk Chair by Erik Buch

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Dining Desk Chair by Erik Buch

By Erik Buch

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous teak armchair for the dining room or as a desk chair. Original upholstery was stripped off

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Plywood

Pair French Silver Gilt Elbow Chairs
Pair French Silver Gilt Elbow Chairs

Pair French Silver Gilt Elbow Chairs

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A nice pair of Louis X1V salon chairs, original upholstery, in very good overall condition. 37

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set 6 Paul Evans for Directional Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs, 1960
Set 6 Paul Evans for Directional Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs, 1960

Set 6 Paul Evans for Directional Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs, 1960

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Chicago, IL

chairs. Original upholstery in good vintage condition. We can also reupholster these if you wish. You

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage French Louis XV Style Dining Chairs – Set of 6
Vintage French Louis XV Style Dining Chairs – Set of 6

Vintage French Louis XV Style Dining Chairs – Set of 6

Located in Bridgeport, CT

. Original upholstery with nail trim finish and classic curvy cabriole legs. Enjoy the Louis XV dining chairs

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Verner Panton Cone Chair in Original Orange Upholstery
Vintage Verner Panton Cone Chair in Original Orange Upholstery

Vintage Verner Panton Cone Chair in Original Orange Upholstery

By Verner Panton

Located in Oceanside, US

. There is a minor tear in the upholstery, consistent with its age, but it does not compromise the chair

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fritz Neth "Madame" Chair with Original Upholstery, Germany, 1950s
Fritz Neth "Madame" Chair with Original Upholstery, Germany, 1950s

Fritz Neth "Madame" Chair with Original Upholstery, Germany, 1950s

By Fritz Neth, Correcta

Located in London, GB

An all-original example of the Madame chair by Fritz Neth for Correcta, Germany, 1950s. Wonderful

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Illum Wikkelso Danish Pair of Plexus Chairs & Ottoman Teak & Original Upholstery
Illum Wikkelso Danish Pair of Plexus Chairs & Ottoman Teak & Original Upholstery

Illum Wikkelso Danish Pair of Plexus Chairs & Ottoman Teak & Original Upholstery

By Illum Wikkelsø, CFC Silkeborg

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This vintage Danish set is constructed of teak and retains the original striped wool upholstery

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Dunbar Club Chairs with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
Dunbar Club Chairs with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery

Dunbar Club Chairs with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage large-scale pair of Dunbar club chairs with the original Jack Lenor Larsen fabric, 1970s

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery

Italian Lounge Chair in Original Ivory Upholstery, 1970s - 2 Available
Italian Lounge Chair in Original Ivory Upholstery, 1970s - 2 Available

Italian Lounge Chair in Original Ivory Upholstery, 1970s - 2 Available

Located in Chicago, IL

Sold and priced individually. A generously proportioned Italian lounge chair from the 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Adrian Pearsall Swiveling Club Chair in Original Flame Stitch Upholstery
Adrian Pearsall Swiveling Club Chair in Original Flame Stitch Upholstery

Adrian Pearsall Swiveling Club Chair in Original Flame Stitch Upholstery

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Chicago, IL

Swiveling barrel back club chair in a periwinkle blue and rose flame stich upholstery. Low slung

Category

Vintage 1970s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Upholstery

Pair of Italian Lounge Chairs in Original Green Upholstery, 1960s
Pair of Italian Lounge Chairs in Original Green Upholstery, 1960s

Pair of Italian Lounge Chairs in Original Green Upholstery, 1960s

Located in Chicago, IL

chairs feature sinuous, sculptural lines and are upholstered in original vibrant teal fabric. The gently

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Italian Lounge Chair in Original Geometric Upholstery, 1970s - 3 Available
Italian Lounge Chair in Original Geometric Upholstery, 1970s - 3 Available

Italian Lounge Chair in Original Geometric Upholstery, 1970s - 3 Available

Located in Chicago, IL

Low-slung and inviting, this 1970s Italian lounge chair is defined by its sculptural lines and

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, model 2207, original upholstery
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, model 2207, original upholstery

Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, model 2207, original upholstery

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Børge Mogensen lounge chair original upholstered with black Legs of oak. Model 2207, made by

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Sculpted lounge chair in walnut with original upholstery, Prague, 1930.
Sculpted lounge chair in walnut with original upholstery, Prague, 1930.

Sculpted lounge chair in walnut with original upholstery, Prague, 1930.

Located in Almelo, NL

Sculpted lounge chair in walnut with original upholstery, Prague, 1930. This beautifully crafted

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, model 2207, original upholstery
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, model 2207, original upholstery

Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, model 2207, original upholstery

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Børge Mogensen lounge chair original upholstered with red leather. Legs of cherry. Model 2207

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Italian Blue Velvet Lounge Chair, 1970s – Original Upholstery
Italian Blue Velvet Lounge Chair, 1970s – Original Upholstery

Italian Blue Velvet Lounge Chair, 1970s – Original Upholstery

Located in Almelo, NL

Italian Blue Velvet Lounge Chair, 1970s – Original Upholstery This stunning lounge chair is a true

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, model 2207, original upholstery
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, model 2207, original upholstery

Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, model 2207, original upholstery

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Børge Mogensen lounge chair original upholstered with black leather. Legs of mahogany. Model 2207

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Bentwood Lounge Chairs with Original Upholstery, 1970s Czech Republic
Pair of Bentwood Lounge Chairs with Original Upholstery, 1970s Czech Republic

Pair of Bentwood Lounge Chairs with Original Upholstery, 1970s Czech Republic

Located in Almelo, NL

Pair of Bentwood Lounge Chairs with Original Upholstery, Sourced from a Historic Prague Hotel (Two

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Pair of Italian Brass Leg Lounge Chairs in Original Upholstery, 1950s
Pair of Italian Brass Leg Lounge Chairs in Original Upholstery, 1950s

Pair of Italian Brass Leg Lounge Chairs in Original Upholstery, 1950s

Located in Chicago, IL

have elected to sell these chairs in their current state so the end user can select fabric. Upholstery

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

1970s, Danish vintage club chair,  original velour upholstery
1970s, Danish vintage club chair,  original velour upholstery

1970s, Danish vintage club chair, original velour upholstery

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish high back armchair with loose backrest. Original upholstery in light green velour

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Set of 10 Cantu Dining Chairs, Sergio Rodrigues, Hardwood & Original Upholstery
Set of 10 Cantu Dining Chairs, Sergio Rodrigues, Hardwood & Original Upholstery

Set of 10 Cantu Dining Chairs, Sergio Rodrigues, Hardwood & Original Upholstery

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in New York, NY

Brazilian rosewood with original faux leather upholstery. The chairs feature elongated, refined proportions

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Faux Leather

1960s Adrian Pearsall Coconut Lounge Chair On Walnut Base Original Upholstery
1960s Adrian Pearsall Coconut Lounge Chair On Walnut Base Original Upholstery

1960s Adrian Pearsall Coconut Lounge Chair On Walnut Base Original Upholstery

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Monrovia, CA

Chair by Adrian Pearsall Is In Excellent Vintage Condition With It's Original Upholstery And Walnut

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Martin Visser Style Black Enameled Metal Side Chairs with Original Upholstery
Martin Visser Style Black Enameled Metal Side Chairs with Original Upholstery

Martin Visser Style Black Enameled Metal Side Chairs with Original Upholstery

By Martin Visser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Martin Visser style black enameled metal chairs with original and decorative purple upholstery. In

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950's Lounge Chair by Fritz Neth for Correcta  Germany Original Upholstery
1950's Lounge Chair by Fritz Neth for Correcta  Germany Original Upholstery

1950's Lounge Chair by Fritz Neth for Correcta Germany Original Upholstery

By Fritz Neth, Correcta

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Fritz Neth Lounge Chair for Correcta Germany 1950's Original high pile upholstery fabric in a deep

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

'Egg Chair', Model 3316, in Original Leather Upholstery by Arne Jacobsen, 1960s
'Egg Chair', Model 3316, in Original Leather Upholstery by Arne Jacobsen, 1960s

'Egg Chair', Model 3316, in Original Leather Upholstery by Arne Jacobsen, 1960s

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

'Egg Chair', Model 3316, in Original Leather Upholstery by Arne Jacobsen, 1960s Additional

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1980s Wicker Works Barrel Lounge Chair with Original Upholstery, USA
1980s Wicker Works Barrel Lounge Chair with Original Upholstery, USA

1980s Wicker Works Barrel Lounge Chair with Original Upholstery, USA

By Wicker Works

Located in Los Angeles, CA

American wicker aesthetic of the period and remains fully labeled, retaining its original upholstery and

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wicker

AP Originals Swiffle Desk Chair by Hein Salomonson 1960
AP Originals Swiffle Desk Chair by Hein Salomonson 1960

AP Originals Swiffle Desk Chair by Hein Salomonson 1960

By Hein Salomonson, AP Originals

Located in DE MEERN, NL

Introducing the Mid-Century Swiffle Desk Chair by Hein Salomonson for AP Originals 1960 – a

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok Lounge Chair in Original Upholstery, 1960s CZ
František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok Lounge Chair in Original Upholstery, 1960s CZ

František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok Lounge Chair in Original Upholstery, 1960s CZ

By Tatra, Frantisek Jirak

Located in Almelo, NL

František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok Lounge Chair in Original Upholstery, 1960s Czechoslovakia This

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

COLLECTABLE 1940's ORIGINAL UPHOLSTERY DOROTHY DRAPER GROSFELD HOUSE SIDE CHAIR
COLLECTABLE 1940's ORIGINAL UPHOLSTERY DOROTHY DRAPER GROSFELD HOUSE SIDE CHAIR

COLLECTABLE 1940's ORIGINAL UPHOLSTERY DOROTHY DRAPER GROSFELD HOUSE SIDE CHAIR

By Dorothy Draper

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, highly collectable original circa 1940's Dorothy Draper Grosfeld House side chair with the original

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Lounge Chair by Joseph-André Motte in Original red Upholstery, France, 1950s
Lounge Chair by Joseph-André Motte in Original red Upholstery, France, 1950s

Lounge Chair by Joseph-André Motte in Original red Upholstery, France, 1950s

By Joseph-André Motte, Steiner

Located in Almelo, NL

Lounge Chair by Joseph-André Motte for Steiner, France, 1950s This rare lounge chair, designed by

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Chairs in Original Green Imitation Leather Upholstery, 1950
Pair of Italian Chairs in Original Green Imitation Leather Upholstery, 1950

Pair of Italian Chairs in Original Green Imitation Leather Upholstery, 1950

By Cassina

Located in Wolfurt, AT

. Upholstered in petrol-colored faux leather, the chairs feature their original covers, which remain in

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Danish Lounge Chair with Original Upholstery + Fringe, 1960s - 2 Available
Danish Lounge Chair with Original Upholstery + Fringe, 1960s - 2 Available

Danish Lounge Chair with Original Upholstery + Fringe, 1960s - 2 Available

Located in Chicago, IL

original upholstery and fringe trim. Defined by generous curves and a low-slung profile, the inviting

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Fasem S34 Chairs in Cognac Leather – Original Upholstery, Italian Design
Pair of Fasem S34 Chairs in Cognac Leather – Original Upholstery, Italian Design

Pair of Fasem S34 Chairs in Cognac Leather – Original Upholstery, Italian Design

By Mart Stam

Located in Astoria, NY

example of Italian craftsmanship and minimalist design. Featuring their original cognac leather upholstery

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Artifort F545 Big Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin in Original Kvadrat Upholstery
Artifort F545 Big Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin in Original Kvadrat Upholstery

Artifort F545 Big Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin in Original Kvadrat Upholstery

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in CULEMBORG, GE

base (non-swivable) and the original red Kvadrat upholstery, still pristine and fresh. It retains its

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

French Louis XV Set of 4 Chairs with Original Blue Mohair Upholstery
French Louis XV Set of 4 Chairs with Original Blue Mohair Upholstery

French Louis XV Set of 4 Chairs with Original Blue Mohair Upholstery

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Set of 4 antique French Louis XV chairs with stunning original blue mohair upholstery with brass

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Harry Bertoia side chairs by Knoll with original upholstery, mint 1970's
Harry Bertoia side chairs by Knoll with original upholstery, mint 1970's

Harry Bertoia side chairs by Knoll with original upholstery, mint 1970's

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Chicago, IL

. With original blue upholstery. Manufacturer's label dated 1978. New internal foam. Harry Bertoia's

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Easy Chairs in Beech and Original Mohair Velvet Upholstery by Arne Norell, 1952
Easy Chairs in Beech and Original Mohair Velvet Upholstery by Arne Norell, 1952

Easy Chairs in Beech and Original Mohair Velvet Upholstery by Arne Norell, 1952

By Arne Norell

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Easy Chairs in Beech and Original Mohair Velvet Upholstery by Arne Norell, 1952 Additional

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Mohair, Velvet

Paul McCobb Lounge Chair in Original Turquoise Upholstery and Walnut
Paul McCobb Lounge Chair in Original Turquoise Upholstery and Walnut

Paul McCobb Lounge Chair in Original Turquoise Upholstery and Walnut

By Paul McCobb, Directional

Located in Waalwijk, NL

delicate and form a border for the thick blue upholstery. Great and comfortable chair that holds it

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Wiener Werkstätte Modernist Chairs in Walnut, Original Taupe Velvet Upholstery
Wiener Werkstätte Modernist Chairs in Walnut, Original Taupe Velvet Upholstery

Wiener Werkstätte Modernist Chairs in Walnut, Original Taupe Velvet Upholstery

By Wiener Werkstätte

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Early 20th century pair of Wiener Werkstätte Modernist chairs in walnut, original taupe velvet

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Dutch Design, Set of Original Tubular Chairs with Black Upholstery, circa 1930
Dutch Design, Set of Original Tubular Chairs with Black Upholstery, circa 1930

Dutch Design, Set of Original Tubular Chairs with Black Upholstery, circa 1930

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

and black upholstery. The chairs have an elegant design with beautiful details like the "rings' around

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Original 1960s Arne Jacobsen Egg Chairs Including Upholstery
Pair of Original 1960s Arne Jacobsen Egg Chairs Including Upholstery

Pair of Original 1960s Arne Jacobsen Egg Chairs Including Upholstery

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Berkeley, CA

original condition. Original upholstery in fair condition, with holes and wear. Price includes new

Category

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

Materials

Wool

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Chair Original Upholstery For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the chair original upholstery you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A chair original upholstery — often made from fabric, upholstery and wood — can elevate any home. Find 425 options for an antique or vintage chair original upholstery now, or shop our selection of 12 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chair original upholstery, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A chair original upholstery is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made chair original upholstery over the years, but those crafted by Verner Panton, Knoll and Artifort are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chair Original Upholstery?

The average selling price for a chair original upholstery at 1stDibs is $3,145, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $83,550 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.

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 Chair Original Upholstery
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The slipper chair originated in 18th century Europe. It was used in women’s bedrooms as seating for when maids would assist them in putting on their slippers. Today, a slipper chair refers to a low-slung chair. Browse a selection of modern and antique slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    In 1949, Hans Wegner made the original Wishbone chair, a bentwood piece with a curved rail and Y-back. Today, Carl Hansen & Søn manufactures the chair based on Wegner's original design. You can find a variety of Hans Wegner chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The original Eames chair and matching ottoman were designed by Charles and Ray Aemes for the Herman Miller furniture company in 1956. The Eames chair is considered the epitome of modern interior design and is widely coveted by home decor enthusiasts. Browse a range of authenticated Eames chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The original Barcelona chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe featured ivory upholstery made of pigskin leather. Modern incarnations come in a wide range of upholstery colors and are available from Knoll Furniture. You'll find a variety of Barcelona chairs 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The original Eames chair was made out of molded plywood and leather. Charles and Ray Eames designed the iconic mid-century modern chair for Herman Miller in 1958. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Eames chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify an original Wishbone chair, first look at the backrest. Originals feature bentwood frames, so the backrest will be a single piece of wood. Most later reproductions are composed of two or three pieces of wood and will display noticeable seams. Next, look at the seat. Authentic originals will have perfect 90-degree angles at all four corners and many lines in the center with a tight weave. Imperfect corners, a few central lines and loose weaving are all signs of a reproduction. Finally, measure the distance between the bottom of the Y on the backrest and the seat. On originals, the distance is 10 millimeters. Any variations will usually indicate that a chair is a reproduction. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a variety of Hans J. Wegner Wishbone chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 14, 2024
    One way to spot an original Wassily chair is to look at the tubular steel frame. There will be no weld in the corners. The frame of an authentic Wassily chair is a single continuous piece of chromed tubular steel, with no cap on the end. Each original Wassily chair should feel lightweight but robust. It's a well-made chair and will feel like one. The material used for the seat and backrest, which was initially durable canvas — Knoll's Wassily chairs are available with leather slings — should feel equally substantial even if it's a vintage model. Lastly, the price of a real Wassily chair will also reflect the fact that this is a collectible design.

    Inspired by bicycle handlebars, the Wassily lounge chair is one of Marcel Breuer's (1902–81) greatest achievements. Even though the tubular metal chair looked like an artifact from the future when the Hungarian-American designer and architect conceived it in 1925, Breuer could not have foreseen the significant impact that this would have on modern design.

    Find original Wassily chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    There are a number of ways that you can tell an original Marcel Breuer chair. One trick is to examine the frame. If you see end caps, you're likely looking at a replica. Authentic Breuer chairs featured polished, welded ends. Some chairs also feature stickers that identify the model name located under their seats. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Marcel Breuer chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Which chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk is largely a matter of preference. George Nakashima chairs with Shaker-inspired spindle backs like the Mira and Conoid tend to complement the lines of the desks in the collection. However, you can mix and match styles to create an eclectic look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of George Nakashima desks and chairs.