Victorian winged armchair by Cornelius V. Smith.
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in Alton, GB
pad. Turned mahogany front legs with sabred back legs, ceramic and brass castors. Stamped Cornelius V
Upholstery, Mahogany
Cornelius V. Smith Green Velvet Armchair
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in Faversham, GB
19th century London furniture maker, Cornelius V. Smith. High-quality oak frame with a comfortable
Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
English Button Back Armchair by Cornelius V. Smith
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in Faversham, GB
A generously proportioned over stuffed Cornelius V. Smith button back armchair in pink stripe linen
Linen, Oak
$13,701
H 26.78 in W 73.23 in D 32.29 in
Restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V. Smith Stamp Chesterfield Leather Sofa Brown
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Cornelius V Smith Stamped aged whiskey brown leather Chesterfield sofa Please note the delivery fee
Leather, Hardwood
$10,960
H 26.78 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V Smith Chesterfield Leather Sofa Coil Sprung
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Shoolbred and Cornelius V Smith, here we have a Cornelius V Smith Chesterfield sofa The condition is
Leather, Hardwood, Walnut
$3,904
H 36.23 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CORNELIUS V SMITH FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CAPTAINS CHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, fully restored, hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Cornelius V Smith, Walnut & Satinwood captain's or
Leather, Satinwood, Walnut
Deep Seated Armchair by Cornelius V Smith
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
Cornelius V Smith with one of the rear legs having the stamp CVS, he was a manufacturer based at Vincent
Fabric, Walnut
Cornelius V. Smith Wingback Armchair
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in Faversham, GB
A 19th century Cornelius V Smith Victorian wingback armchair on turned legs raised on original
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
Deep Buttoned Armchair by Cornelius V Smith
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in Culver City, CA
Cornelius V Smith. Stamped on the leg. Newly upholstered. 31”w x 39”d x 35”h x 18”seat
Iron
19th Century Chesterfield Sofa, Cornelius v Smith
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in Malton, GB
This is a superb quality late Victorian scroll arm Chesterfield sofa by renowned maker Cornelius V
Beech
Cornelius V Smith Scroll Button Back Armchair, circa 1890
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in Hastings, GB
C .V. S Cornelius v smith button back armchair good quality button back armchair by the renowned
Wood
19th Century Country House Armchair by Cornelius V Smith
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very well made 19th century English country house armchair by renowned maker Cornelius V
Beech
Sold
H 25.79 in W 81.7 in D 36.62 in
Victorian 1890 Stamped Cornelius v Smith Chesterfield Leather Sofa Brown Leather
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Cornelius V Smith Stamped aged brown leather Chesterfield sofa What can I say, if you’re in the market
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 30.32 in W 65.36 in D 28.35 in
Antique Victorian Velvet Chaise Longue Armchair By Cornelius V. Smith, 19th C.
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in Bristol, GB
markers mark for Cornelius V Smith. The castors are also stamped with a slightly illegible maker's name
Brass
Sold
H 42.13 in W 48.23 in D 29.93 in
Stamped Cornelius V Smith Victorian Mahogany Velvet Suite, Sofa and Armchairs
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Cornelius V Smith London Victorian Cabinet maker circa 1860 mahogany framed with green velvet upholstery
Velvet, Mahogany
Victorian Buttoned Back Tub Chair by Cornelius v Smith
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very handsome Victorian high backed tub chair with buttoned detail. Standing on turned legs complete with original casters. There is an indistinct makers mark on the back l...
Beech
Sold
H 18.51 in W 48.43 in D 15.36 in
Restored Victorian Chesterfield Whiskey Brown Leather Bench Window Seat Stool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
an 1890 Cornelius V Smith Chesterfield sofa, the sofa is listed under my other items, this may be by
Leather
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$2,789 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 25.6 in
Classic Chandelier, 5 Arms Green Murano Glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Classic chandelier, 5 arms green Murano glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research which...
Blown Glass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$12,351Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$11,645 / set
H 31.7 in W 33.67 in D 43.12 in
Pair of Howard George Smith Signature Scroll Arm Style Brown Leather Armchairs
By Howard and Sons, George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime large pair of fully restored Howard George Smith style Signature Scroll Arm cigar brown leather armchairs with oversized feather fille...
Leather
$16,855 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
$18,496 / set
H 28.75 in W 85.44 in D 35.44 in
Old Chesterfield Club Three Piece Sofa & Pair of Armchairs Suite Brown Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage restored Chesterfield cigar brown leather Library suite A very rare find, I never come across original sets of three piece...
Leather
$13,016
H 32.68 in W 53.35 in D 31.5 in
Fully Restored Whisky Brown Leather Lutyen's Viceroy Sofa, circa 1900
By Lutyen’s Viceroy, Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare fully restored Whisky brown leather Lutyen’s Viceroy style two seat brown leather sofa with Thomas Chippendale style floating button...
Leather
$13,650 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
French Armchair in Princeton Ticking
Located in Faversham, GB
A 19th century French Napoleon III square back armchair with a low back and a wide generous seat. The beech frame is raised on turned ebony legs complemented with brass castors to t...
Calico, Linen, Beech
Ralph Lauren Chesterfield Sofa
By Ralph Lauren
Located in North Canton, OH
Gorgeous Vintage Chesterfield Sofa with Deep Button Tufts, Rolled arms and Brass Casters. Finished in a Cognac leather. Unsigned, believed to be Ralph Lauren.
Leather
$2,671
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
Vintage Chesterfield Sofa in Tan Patinated Leather
Located in TOURCOING, FR
A handsome and generously sized Chesterfield-style sofa upholstered in rich, naturally patinated tan leather. The deep-buttoned backrest showcases classic tufting, while the elegant ...
Leather
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.