19th Century French Slipper Chair, Ready to Upholster
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant 19th century French slipper chair featuring a low-profile silhouette and refined proportions.
Antique 19th Century French Slipper Chairs
Wood
19th Century French Slipper Chair, Ready to Upholster
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant 19th century French slipper chair featuring a low-profile silhouette and refined proportions.
Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Scroll Back Chairs, Ready to Upholster
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant pair of 19th century French scroll back chairs showcasing graceful lines and refined proportions. These attractive chairs retain their original antique frames and have been s...
Wood
Pair of Slim Upholstered Wingback Chairs attributed to Kittinger
By Kittinger
Located in Chicago, IL
Lovely pair of slim wingback chairs with a Chippendale feel to them. They could certainly work as hostess chairs at a dining table or as lounge chairs. They rest on wood legs tha...
Upholstery, Wood
Keystone Lounge Upholstered Chair in Green, Pink & Grey Fabric by OS & OOS
By Please Wait to be Seated, Os & Oos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This version of the KEYSTONE lounge chair is upholstered with textiles from the Kvadrat collection and produced by PLEASE WAIT to be SEATED This sculpture turned chair, is not jus...
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Barrel Club Chair Attributed to Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, club chair attributed to Harvey Probber features a round, barrel shape, walnut frame with rosewood trim is newly upholstered in a raspberry tweed, cotton linen bl...
Fabric, Rosewood, Walnut
Keystone Lounge Upholstered Chair in Peach, White & Grey Fabric by OS & OOS
By Please Wait to be Seated, Os & Oos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This version of the KEYSTONE lounge chair is upholstered with textiles from the Kvadrat collection and produced by PLEASE WAIT to be SEATED This sculpture turned chair, is not jus...
Fabric
Keystone Lounge Upholstered Chair in Blue, Pink & Grey Fabric by OS & OOS
By Please Wait to be Seated, Os & Oos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This version of the KEYSTONE lounge chair is upholstered with textiles from the Kvadrat collection and produced by PLEASE WAIT to be SEATED This sculpture turned chair, is not just ...
Fabric
Pair of Flat Bar Lounge Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman Re-upholstered
By Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A sculptural and comfortable pair of chairs. The chairs are in good re-upholstered condition with some minor marks to the chromed steel bases.
Upholstery
Pair French Louis XV Style Blue Upholstered Bergères Chairs Attr to Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The crisp linear structure contrasts beautifully with the plush upholstery, creating a balanced silhouette that is both formal and inviting. The chairs are upholstered in a refined ...
Textile, Walnut
Vintage Art Deco to Arts & Crafts Oak and Upholstered Club Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome oak period Art Deco club chair. In wonderful vintage condition, circa 1930s What a wonderfully comfortable club chair. And, just look at the oak geometric design of its f...
Fabric, Oak
Keystone Lounge Upholstered Chair in Fig Purple, White & Blue Fabric by OS & OOS
By Please Wait to be Seated, Os & Oos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This version of the KEYSTONE lounge chair is upholstered with textiles from the Kvadrat collection and produced by PLEASE WAIT to be SEATED This sculpture turned chair, is not jus...
Fabric
Dobra Upholstered Lounge Chair in Grey Linen by Filipe Ramos - ready to ship
By Filipe Ramos
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Dobra chair is part of the Dobra furniture line which is designed with the concept of a continue steel bar folded to create legs and frames for the different components. "Dobra" ...
Metal
$4,500 / set
Pair of Leather Upholstered Club Chairs, C. 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome pair of club chairs dating to circa 1950, newly upholstered in rich leather and distinguished by their timeless blend of comfort and refinement.
Leather, Wood
Chairs Set Four 4 Walnut Carved Marot 18 Century Silk Damask Yellow Upholstered
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- It is also very unusual for chairs of this type to be upholstered in a contemporary textile, in this case early-18th century, gold brocatelle and shaped gold fringe
Walnut
Pair Dramatic Oversized Regency Lounge Chairs attributed to Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair Dramatic 'STATELY" Oversized Regency Lounge Chairs attributed to Grosfeld House.. Upholstered in a wonderful decorator fabric, damask, silk ?
Fabric, Velvet, Mahogany
Architectural Lounge Chair in Golden Tweed, Attributed to Decca Furniture LTD
By Decca
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking postmodern lounge chair attributed to Decca Furniture Ltd., upholstered in vibrant golden yellow textured tweed with sculptural solid wood legs.
Fabric, Wood
Italian Slate-Blue Velvet Corner Chair Attributed to Marzio Cecchi, 1970s
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Chicago, IL
One Sold / One Available A 1970s Italian corner chair attributed to Marzio Cecchi. Upholstered in plush, slate-blue velvet, its curved silhouette rests on a geometric white lacquer...
Velvet, Lacquer
Set of Four French Directoire Period Painted Side Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
It is believed that the paint colouring is original to the chairs. Upholstered in striped black and white fabric.
Wood
19th Century French chair, Ready to Upholster
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant 19th century French chair featuring graceful carved lines and beautifully balanced proportions characteristic of classic French design.
Wood
Vladimir Kagan Baroness Throne Chair One of a Kind High Back Wing Chair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Currently covered in white muslin and ready for stain and upholstery. Chair can be upholstered prior to delivery at cost.
Muslin, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Baroness Throne Chair One of a Kind High Back Wing Chair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Currently covered in white muslin and ready for stain and upholstery. Chair can be upholstered prior to delivery at cost.
Muslin, Wood
Chinese Chippendale Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A Chinese Chippendale design lattice back, column carved, and square leg dining chair. To be upholstered in the client’s own material.
Mahogany
Swedish Lounge Chair in Blue Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
A vivid blue fabric with floral motifs has been used to upholster the chair. Kindly take note that the fabric is in good, used condition with visible signs of age and use, includin...
Fabric, Wood
$7,279 / item
Custom Made 1940s Style Boucle Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
The frames are made from solid beechwood with a fully sprung seat. The chairs are available to be upholstered in a range of luxurious fabrics and shearlings.
Beech, Oak, Wool, Bouclé
$15,032 / set
Pair of Custom Made Brown Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
The frames are made from solid beechwood with a fully sprung seat. The chairs are available to be upholstered in a range of luxurious fabrics and shearlings.
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
$7,516 / item
1940s Style Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
This chair is available to be upholstered in a range of luxurious fabrics and shearlings.
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
Rare Jorgen Hoj Lounge Chair Vitsoe Design
By Jorgen Hoj
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
This fine and not easy to find chair is upholstered in natural leather and has solid aluminum feet.
Aluminum
Zebra Hide Swivel Chair, Genuine Upholstery, Modern Design
Located in New York, NY
Genuine zebra hide creates an occasional chair sure to make a statement. Each chair requires two full hides to upholster and manufacture making every chair one-of-a-kind.
Zebra Hide
Venetian 18th Century Rococo Large Walnut Side Chair
Located in Troy, NY
Clean-up and wax-polish included. The chair needs to be re-upholstered.
Walnut
Oversized French Modern Leather Club Chair, France, Circa 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oversized French Modern Leather Club Chair, France, Circa 1960s A generously proportioned and beautifully aged French Modern club chair, dating to the 1960s, upholstered in rich cog...
Leather, Wood
$14,558 / set
Pair of Custom Made 1940s Style Boucle Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
The chairs are available to be upholstered in a range of luxurious fabrics and shearlings.
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
Robin Day Leather Lounge Chairs with Zentroz Amplifier & Philips Speakers 1967
By Hille, Robin Day
Located in La xara, VC
This set stands apart from any other known example of the model by virtue of its fully integrated and working stereo audio system — making it one of the most extraordinary pieces of ...
Chrome
1950s Theo Ruth Lounge Chair for Artifort in Knoll Taupe Velvet
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Piping accentuates curves and adds visual definition to upholstered surfaces. Chair has been professionally restored with new Knoll taupe velvet upholstery and lightly refinished le...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Ivory Painted and Carved French Arm Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
The chairs are upholstered in to the back, seat and arm rests with a textured ivory fabric.
Wood
Pair of 1960s Norwegian High-Back Black Leather Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
A striking pair of Norwegian high-back swivel lounge chairs dating to the 1960s, beautifully upholstered in supple black leather and supported by sculptural circular metal swivel bas...
Steel
Pair of Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chairs by Herman Miller Blue
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Highland, IN
However, it soon became more popular for indoor use and was upholstered in fabrics, naugahyde and leather. This terrific pair lounge chairs date to 1965, are upholstered in a colba...
Aluminum
Pair of Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chairs by Herman Miller Purple
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Highland, IN
However, it soon became more popular for indoor use and was upholstered in fabrics, naugahyde and leather. This terrific pair lounge chairs date to 1965, are upholstered in a purpl...
Aluminum
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Delightful Dorothy Draper Style Channel Tufted Circular Chair Hollywood Regency
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Delightful Dorothy Draper style channel-tufted circular chair. This chair will need to be re-upholstered as the original fabric is worn and dated.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair, Gustavian Style Wingback Gray Chairs, Sweden circa 1920-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Simple newer linen upholstery on back, seat and arms has deconstructed look and feel; staples visible throughout to hold batting in place. These chairs are ready to be upholstered up...
Linen, Wood, Paint
Lovely Adrian Pearsall Tall Back Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely labeled Adrian Pearsall tall back lounge chair. This chair will need to be re-upholstered, the fabric is worn and foam in seat is hard but the original black lacquered finish ...
Upholstery, Wood
$800Sale Price / set|33% Off
As Found Pair of 1940s Hollywood Regency Right and Left chairs or settee
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of 1940s lounge chairs . Solid frames both chairs need to be re upholstered .
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 20th Century French Chairs, Ready to Upholster
Located in Atlanta, GA
Their balanced proportions and understated sophistication make them suitable for both formal and casual settings, including living rooms, bedrooms, dressing rooms, and sitting areas....
Wood
Genuine Zebra Hide Tub Chair, Made in South Africa, Unique Design
Located in New York, NY
Genuine zebra hide creates an occasional chair sure to make a statement. Each chair requires two full hides to upholster and manufacture making every chair one-of-a-kind.
Zebra Hide
19th Century Napoleon III French Chair, Ready to Upholster
Located in Atlanta, GA
Its graceful silhouette and balanced design allow it to function beautifully as a bedroom chair, occasional chair, dressing room seat, or decorative accent within a larger furniture ...
Wood
Genuine Wildebeest Hide Tub Chair, Made in South Africa, Unique Design
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Blue Wildebeest hide creates an occasional chair sure to make a statement. Each chair requires four full hides to upholster and manufacture making every chair one-of-a-kind.
Hide
Pair of 20th Century French Chairs, Ready to Upholster
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant pair of early 20th century French chairs offering timeless style and exceptional versatility.
Wood
Pair of 20th Century French Chairs, Ready to Upholster
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant pair of French chairs from the early 20th century, displaying graceful curves and refined proportions.
Wood
$6,274 / set
Set of Eight 19th Century Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of eight late 18th or early 19th Century English mahogany dining chairs, in the Hepplewhite Manner. Consisting of two armchairs and six side chairs, all newly upholstered to an...
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Jatoba Dining Chairs
Located in Weesp, NL
The seatings have their original eco leather upholstery. We advise the chairs to be re-upholstered. Price is for the set of 4 chairs.
Patent Leather, Wood
Finn Juhl NV-53, Original Rosewood Lounge Chair, Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1953
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The NV-53 integrates the lightness and elegance of a wooden chair with an upholstered corpus, to embrace the body with genuine comfort.
Brass
Set of Two (2) Barrel Back Lounge Chairs in Walnut After Nanna Ditzel, c. 1960's
By Paul McCobb, Tom Dixon, Nanna Ditzel, Edward Wormley
Located in Deland, FL
If you'd like to have these chairs re-upholstered in a fabric of your choosing please message us prior to check out to discuss options and pricing.
Fabric, Wood
$24,000 / set
Set of Ten 19th Century Louis XV-style French Chairs
Located in Solebury, PA
The blue and white paint, gracefully worn and softly faded by time, adds a touch of vintage charm to the chairs. Upholstered in robin’s egg blue leather, the seats retain a pleasing ...
Leather, Wood
$3,396 / set
Set of 4 Busnelli Meda Teak Chairs, Italy 1960s
By Busnelli Exports
Located in Wolfurt, AT
It is recommended to have the chairs re-upholstered.
Fabric, Wood
Sculptural Three-Legged T-Back Dining Chair in Satin Walnut and Woolly Bouclé
By Mondo Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural three-legged dining chair is defined by the contrast between its tactile upholstered body and continuous solid walnut rear spine.
Foam, Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
18th Century Hand Painted Venetian Azure Indigo Dining Chair with Foliage
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our hand-painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Indigo Chair with upholstered seat. By introducing this chair to our collections, we wanted to gi...
Wood
18th Century Hand Painted Venetian Green Faenza Beechwood Dining Chair Pink
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Faenza Chair with upholstered seat. Sometimes it's the negative space that makes the biggest impact.
Wood
18th Century Hand Painted Venetian Green Indigo Dining Chair with Foliage
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our hand-painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Indigo Chair with upholstered seat. By introducing this chair to our collections, we wanted to giv...
Wood
Set of 8 Vladimir Kagan Dining Chairs for Directional in Mocha Brown Bouclé
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Forward leaning arched legs continue up the seat backs to cleverly provide cushioned lumbar support without disturbing the dining chair's organic form. Similar to Milo Baughman's Par...
Bouclé, Upholstery
18th Century Hand Painted Venetian White Indigo Dining Chair with English Rose
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our hand painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Indigo Chair with upholstered seat. By introducing this chair to our collections, we wanted to gi...
Wood
Fabulous Asian Modern Widdicomb Dining Chairs Jack Lenor Larsen Blue Velvet
By John Widdicomb, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
You may want to have the chairs re-upholstered but there is something very special about the way these chairs look with their original fabric-great vintage appeal.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Unavailable
H 33.46 in W 22.83 in D 24.02 in
Contemporary upholstered dining chair by Laskasas (made to order)
Located in Porto, PT
Amour chair re-interprets the landscape of furniture in which comfort is also couture. The bold open curved back of this dining chair contrasts with the simplicity of the seat. Amour...
Fabric
Upholstered Armchair attributed to Dagobert Peche
By Dagobert Peche, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Chicago, IL
Dagobert Peche was, next to Josef Hoffmann, the most influential designer in the Wiener Werkstaette. He is known for his highly imaginative and artistic designs which infused elegan...
Pair of Italian Club Chairs Attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Austin, TX
A chic and comfortable pair of Italian club chairs attributed to Paolo Buffa. Newly upholstered in a gray woven twill with parchment velvet trim.
Barbe Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A stunning, fully upholstered accent chair to complement the Anni desk.
Fabric
Alf Svensson Reclining Chair
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Baltimore, MD
Alf Svensson for Dux reclining chair. Chair adjusts to two positions. Upholstered in Romo Linera Chartreuse.
Brass
1960s Pair of Lounge Chairs
By Ezio Longhi
Located in Wembley, GB
A 1960s beautiful pair of Italian lounge chairs attributed to Ezio Longhi. Newly upholstered in a green fabric from Lelievre.
Upholstery, Wood
Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Washington, DC
Slight curve to the back, elegant reference to wing chair. Completely restored. Upholstered in Mokum.
Walnut
Pair of Grosfeld House Art Deco Lounge Chairs
By Grosfeld House
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic pair of Grosfeld House upholstered chairs date to the 1930s and have recently been professionally reuphlstered.
Fabric
Set of Six Dining Chairs
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Wembley, GB
Chairs newly upholstered with washable Impala fabric in linen color.
Metal
Unavailable
H 41.74 in W 34.26 in D 33.47 in
Egg Chair, Arne Jacobsen Early M 3317, Black Leather, Fritz Hansen, 1958
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Roskilde, Sealand
Other than the blue he specified for the interior of the SAS, he only wanted the egg chair to be upholstered in either black or natural ox hide.
Leather
Eight Arne Jacobsen Lily Chairs, Denmark, circa 1950
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
These are a great set of eight chairs ready to be re-upholstered in your own choice of fabric.
Unavailable
H 32.88 in W 19.89 in D 23.63 in
Art Deco Dining Room Chair by Michael Rachlis for Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
The seat features a finely tuned nosag spring construction, combined with a mix of hessian, palm fiber, and cotton wool for optimal comfort, while the backrest is belted to match. Th...
Wool, Cotton, Upholstery, Hardwood, Zebra Wood
Unavailable
H 35.83 in W 19.3 in D 21.66 in
Oak Dining Chair with Decorative Ears of Wheat Hand Carved, Made in Italy
Located in Barlassina, IT
It's possible to upholster this chair with any kind of fabric or leather.
Oak
Alto Pedro Armchair by Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
By Fasetti, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Hollola, FI
As in the photo, back in the 1950s Alto Pedro chairs were typically upholstered with two different coloured fabrics for highlighting the shapes and armrests, but naturally Alto Pedro...
Fabric, Oak
Unavailable
H 38.75 in W 22.75 in D 22.5 in
Pair of Carved Mahogany Chippendale Style Dining Room Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
The two chairs would pair well with upholstered chairs or to augment an existing set.
Mahogany
19th Century English Mahogany Wing Chair
Located in Tetbury, GB
Mid 19th Century mahogany high back chair with cabriole legs. The chair has been upholstered to hessian, with a generously proportioned seat ,the curvaceous wings not only make it a...
Mahogany
Brno Chair by Mies van der Rohe, 1930
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Zurich, CH
This chair was upholstered newly with original Kvadrat fabric in 2014.
Steel
Unavailable
H 9 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in
Pedro Friedeberg Original Butterfly Chair Sculpture Painting Signed Artwork Rare
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Bloomington, MN
Pedro invented the hand chair in the 1960s, and continues to create them to this day along with assorted chairs ranging from butterfly chairs to small stools and upholstered couches.
Wood, Paint
Unavailable
H 5.25 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Pedro Friedeberg Hand Carved Sculpture Butterfly Chair Painting Signed Artwork
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Bloomington, MN
Pedro invented the hand chair in the 1960s, and continues to create them to this day along with assorted chairs ranging from butterfly chairs to small stools and upholstered couches.
Wood, Paint
Unavailable
H 34.25 in W 20.25 in D 20 in
Pair of Brushed Copper and Aluminum Arm Chairs, Italy, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of unusual brushed aluminum and copper arm chairs with upholstered seats. Available to see in our NYC Showroom BK Antiques 306 East 61st St. 2nd fl.
Aluminum, Copper
Unavailable
H 5.5 in W 4 in
Pedro Friedeberg 3 Original Hand Foot Chair Sculpture Authentic Painting Signed
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Bloomington, MN
Pedro invented the hand chair in the 1960s, and continues to create them to this day along with assorted chairs ranging from butterfly chairs to small stools and upholstered couches.
Wood, Paint
Unavailable
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 20.67 in
A Pair of Kartell Mademoissele ''À La Mode'' Missoni Chairs by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Rosita Missoni
Located in Groningen, NL
They are both 30 years old and in their first fabric. Both chairs need to be newly upholstered. The transparent polycarbonate frame of both chairs needs to be polished.
Cotton, Plexiglass
Art Nouveau Armchair, France, circa 1895-1910
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Providence, RI
Art Nouveau armchair in oak, circa 1895 - 1910, France. Chair appears to have been re-upholstered within the past 10 years.
Oak
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 25.6 in D 22.45 in
Corners Armchair, Solid Brass Frame, Florence Luxury Manufacturing
By Selezioni Domus
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Can be used as dining set with a marble-top table or an occasional chair to pick the attention. Upholstered with ecru cotton fabric and contrated piping.
Brass
Anni Desk
Located in London, GB
The Anni desk is complemented by Barbe, a stunning fully upholstered accent chair to complement the desk. Barbe has been designed to fit perfectly underneath the desk and tuck comple...
Lacquer
Danish Mid-Century Lounge Chair attributed to Henning Kjærnulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in New York, NY
Original upholstery and overall in a very good condition with some stains to the fabric. The perfect chair to upholster in your preferred fabric. Dimensions: H 36.5 in x D 30 ...
Fabric, Wood
Fabulous Upholstered Animal Print Back to Back Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Dramatic vintage back to back chair upholstered in a sensational Scalamandre animal print emerald green chenille.
Pair of upholstered side chairs attributed to Rima
By RIMA
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Extremely comfortable pair of upholstered side chairs attributed to Rima. Painted metal frames, brass covered feet, upholstered in 50's wool(?)
Metal
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