Chinese Upholstered Chair
Late 20th Century American George III Wingback Chairs
Chenille, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Bronze, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Unknown Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Wood
2010s Chinese Chairs
Steel
2010s Chinese Modern Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Export Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Leather, Wood, Upholstery
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Fabric, Paint
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s Chinese Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak, Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Fabric, Faux Bamboo, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lounge Chairs
Wood
2010s Chinese Minimalist Chairs
Velvet
20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Faux Bamboo
Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
2010s Chinese Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1880s European Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Reed, Wood
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal, Copper
2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal
Vintage 1950s American Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinese Chippendale Dining Room...
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinese Chippendale Dining Room...
Wood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinese Chippendale Dining Room...
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary English Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Ch...
Mahogany
2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Sheet Metal
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Queen Anne Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Chinese Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Club Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Bauhaus Club Chairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Bouclé
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Textile, Cane, Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Silk, Bamboo
Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Side Chairs
Metal, Iron
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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.
- What is an upholstered chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An upholstered chair is a type of chair where the sitting area and backrest are cushioned with foam covered in fabric or leather. This cushioning makes it very comfortable to sit on. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage upholstered chairs and other upholstered seating.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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