English Boudoir Chair in Crapaud Manner, Tufted Back with Ruffle Skirt C.1980
Located in London, GB
Boudoir Slipper Chair in the Crapaud Manner, Tufted Back with Ruffle Skirt, 1980s A thoroughly charming low boudoir chair in the Victorian crapaud tradition, produced in the 1980s a...
Satin, Upholstery
Modern Chaise Slipper Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A unique chaise slipper chair featuring a ruffled back and skirt. The top itself has a fixed cushion and cannot be removed.
Upholstery
Vintage Chair with Custom Upholstered Linen Box Pleated Ruffle Skirt
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage chair with custom upholstered linen box pleated ruffle skirt.
Linen
Pair of Slip Covered Linen Wing Chairs with Ruffle Skirt
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Pair of slip covered linen wing chairs with Ruffle Skirt These vintage wing chairs are upholstered in white canvas, with decorative walnut legs.
Canvas, Linen
Sold
H 43.5 in W 29 in D 28 in
Pair of Modern White Linen Slip Covered Wingback Chairs with Ruffle Skirt
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Pair of modern white linen slip covered wingback chairs with ruffle skirt These modern wing chairs are constructed with a solid wood frame and upholstered with a natural Belgian lin...
Upholstery, Wood
Mid Century Accent Chair in Black and White Stripe with Ruffle Skirt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Mid Century side chair with ruffled skirt. Newly reupholstered in a vintage 1960’s dead stock black and white striped cotton fabric.
Upholstery
Sold
H 27.96 in W 27.96 in D 22.05 in
French Louis-Philippe Crapaud Style SlipperChair in Colefax Archive Glazed Linen
Located in London, GB
Finished with a ruffled skirt, the chair has been fully reupholstered in the traditional manner associated with the period using all natural fibres inc horsehair.
Textile, Upholstery, Cotton, Beech
Sold
H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 27.56 in
French Louis-Philippe Crapaud Style Slipper Chair in Soane Glazed Linen
Located in London, GB
Seat Pea by Soane sells at £270 pm making the overall price exceptional value. Finished with a ruffled skirt, the chair has been traditionally upholstered using natural materials, i...
Textile, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
$2,450
H 35.5 in W 42.5 in D 26 in
French Louis XV Style Walnut Bergère Armchair, circa 1900, Floral Fabric
Located in Morristown, NJ
A generously proportioned French Louis XV-style bergère armchair dating from the late 19th or early 20th century. The exposed walnut frame has a gracefully shaped crest rail, molded...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$571
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Art Deco Cocktail Tub Chair With Chinoiserie Satin Upholstery
Located in Bristol, GB
VINTAGE CLOUD-BACKED TUB ARMCHAIR A very comfortable and extremely pretty little chair that would work equally well as boudoir/bedroom chair or as cocktail chair in a living room. ...
Satin, Wood, Trimming, Feathers
$5,376
H 29.53 in W 30.71 in D 35.44 in
STUNNiNG ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S FLORAL UPHOLSTERED CLUB ARMCHAIR
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Howard & Son’s Victorian Club armchair with slightly distressed floral upholstery A very good looking well made an...
Walnut
$2,245
H 35.44 in W 25.2 in D 32.29 in
19th century English upholstered buttoned back armchair in french linen
Located in London, GB
Circa C19th upholstered English armchair with turned legs and ceramic castors. This understated buttoned back armchair has been upholstered in a slightly coarse off white vintage fre...
Ceramic, Linen
$3,900
H 32 in W 69 in D 37 in
Mid-Century Italian Post Modern Sculptural Chaise Lounge in Art Deco Form
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredibly designed chaise lounge from Italy circa 1990's. It features quality construction with a stacked art deco form.
Fabric
Victorian Button Back Armchair, Mahogany & Calico, Circa 1880
Located in Faversham, GB
A large 19th century Victorian button back armchair of generous proportions and of outstanding quality in the country house manner. The chair displays a tall scrolled buttoned back ...
Calico, Mahogany, Feathers
$2,495
H 31.25 in W 23 in D 25 in
Swedish Rococo Revival Victorian Slipper “Emma” Chair c. 1880 - Fully Restored
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fully restored antique Swedish Rococo “Emmastol” (Emma Chair), a classic piece of 19th-century Swedish furniture design in the Rococo Revival Style (Swedish counterpart to Victorian)...
Fabric, Upholstery, Birch, Mahogany
A large mid 19th century walnut slipper chair c1860
By Holland & Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A large sized mid 19th century walnut slipper chair with a serpentine front rail. Raised on quality walnut turned front legs with splayed walnut legs to the rear and all with the ori...
Walnut
Victorian Button Back Armchair, Silk Brocade Upholstery, Antique, 1870
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A fine quality Victorian button back arm chair. The chair has a hard wood frame and has been upholstered in a beautiful silk and linen brocade fabric, it stands on dainty turned l...
Silk
Sculptural Chaise Lounge in Compact Size
By Milo Baughman, Weiman Preview Furniture, Directional, Preview
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970s Sculptural chaise lounge in a compact size, was reupholstered at some point and no labels remain. Open, light, and the scale is such that it can fit in many places that a ...
Brocade
Luxurious Bouclé Covered Chaise Longue
Located in North Miami, FL
Luxury and comfort is what this newly upholstered chaise longue in Boucle will offer. Completely clad in fabric, even the feet, this is a great way to add elegance and extra seating...
Bouclé
Chaise Longue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s chaise longue, mix of leather, sky and pony hair upholstery.
Wood
Vintage Hollywood Regency Chaise Lounge
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Unique vintage Hollywood regency chaise lounge this stunning chaise lounge has such a fantastic design, from its highback seashell style to its sleek cushion, making it such a unique...
Fabric
Vintage Modern Papasan Style Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern "saucer" chair with tapered legs and brass feet. Unusual design with comfortable cushioning. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
Fabric, Faux Leather
English Regency Wingback Armchair on Casters, Circa 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English wingback armchair dates to the Regency period, circa 1820, and exemplifies the generous proportions and enveloping comfort characteristic of early 19th-century English s...
Brass
Lounge Chair or Day Bed
Located in Miami, FL
Long lounge chair, the most comfortable day bed in the world. Easy to move from one spot to another. The purple color will put a joyful note in any interior. The complete piece is in...
Foam, Fabric
$3,198
H 7.09 in W 10.63 in D 8.27 in
Antique French Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Jewellery Casket 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine large antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain jewellery casket, circa 1860 in date. This magnificent casket is rectangular in shape with the lid and each side exce...
Porcelain
$725
H 28 in W 24 in D 14 in
Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer Dimunitive Small Side Table Cabinet Chinoiserie
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Chinese Cabinet. Features black trimmed in gold with a geisha scene along the front. The cabinet opens to one shelf for accessory storage. Dimensions: 24" x 14" ...
Hardwood, Lacquer
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$4,015
H 25.4 in W 48.43 in D 43.71 in
STUNNiNG ANTIQUE VICTORIAN "TETE A TETE" CONVERSATION SOFA WITH EBONISED FRAME
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale lovely Victorian Aesthetic Movement “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch Please note the delivery fee listed is...
Velvet, Hardwood
Bubble Bowl in Light Pink Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Bubble Bowl is handmade in marbled light pink resin. Its modern, fun and unique design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor or as a fruit platter. Designed by Pao...
Resin
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Mohair, Hardwood
$20,512
H 29.14 in Dm 25.99 in
20th Century Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Dilly Dally Vanitiy Dressing Table
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Dressing table model Dilly Dally designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in 1960s. The dressing table is composed of two pieces, one round armchair (which alone measures 74 x 66 ...
Metal
$1,593Sale Price|25% Off
H 43 in W 64 in D 23 in
19th-C. English British Colonial Jacobean Carved Oak & Cane Chaise
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 19th century British Colonial Jacobean carved oak and cane chaise. The carved arched stretchers are intact and solid as is the cane. It is unmarked and in very good condition.
Oak, Cane
$1,650
H 27 in W 17.5 in D 17 in
Small Vintage Modernist Chrome Cantilever Chair in Leopard Print Fabric
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Amityville, NY
A small round modernist style tubular chrome cantilever chair in new leopard or cheetah animal print velvet. Brand new upholstery in Brunschwig & Fils Madeleine’s Leopard Velvet in B...
Chrome
Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set in Cognac Leatherette
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, ‘Dilly Dally’ vanity set, leatherette, mirrored glass, plastic, brass, lacquered wood, metal, Italy, 1968 Outstanding Italian dressing table designe...
Metal, Brass
$2,950
H 92.5 in W 95 in D 1.25 in
Vintage Lrg Hollywood Regency 92" Tall 6 Panel Bone Lacquer Room Divider Screen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Large Vintage Hollywood Regency 92" Tall 6 Panel Bone Lacquered Room Divider Screen. ...
Metal
$5,333Sale Price|50% Off
H 62.21 in W 59.06 in D 84.65 in
19th Century Hand Carved and Hand Painted Queen Size Bed Frame Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century exquisite queen size beautifully hand carved bed frame in the elegant Louis XVI style. The headboard and footboard frames are raised on six legs and are hand curved and ...
Cane, Wood
$2,678
H 7.09 in Dm 5.12 in
Brown and Silver "Argenta" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge made in 1938 from Gustavsberg
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and early example from Wilhelm Kåge’s iconic Argenta series, produced at the Gustavsberg porcelain factory in 1938. Crafted in stoneware with an unusual mottled brown glaze — ...
Stoneware
$18,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 39 in W 42 in D 36 in
Warren Platner Easy Chair and Ottoman in Scalamandre Pink Tigre Fabric
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Saint Louis, US
This original vintage Platner chair and ottoman is a sight for sore eyes. Our vision was to make this chair enticing and of course, visually stimulating. The chair and ottoman were r...
Metal
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 54 in W 30 in D 0.5 in
Louis XVI Style Trumeau Panel with Trompe L'oeil Mirror Panel
Located in Nashville, TN
Possibly late 18th century but most likely 19th century painted arched painted panel. Either a panel intended for a trumeau or to be inset into wall boiserie as a trumeau. The upper ...
Canvas, Paint
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.
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