English Tufted Chair
Vintage 1970s English Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Regency Chairs
Silk
Mid-20th Century American Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century English William IV Club Chairs
Leather
20th Century English Regency Lounge Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary George III Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Brass
20th Century English Regency Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1920s English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Office Chairs and De...
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Office Chairs and De...
Leather
Mid-20th Century British Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
1990s Club Chairs
Cotton
1990s Club Chairs
Velvet, Feathers
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Roman Armchairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Armchairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1820s English George III Armchairs
Brass
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Brass
20th Century British Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather
20th Century English Club Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Early 20th Century English Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1860s English Victorian Slipper Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Swivel Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century English Bergere Chairs
Suede, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Side Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century English Edwardian More Furniture and Collectibles
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Slipper Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1950s English Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s British Chesterfield Lounge Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Wood, Leather
Antique 1830s English Georgian Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s British Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Wingback Chairs
Wood, Leather
Early 20th Century English Club Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Early 20th Century English Wingback Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s English Chairs
Late 20th Century English Georgian Club Chairs
Brass
20th Century British Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1930s English Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s British Rustic Rocking Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s English Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s English Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s English Lounge Chairs
Early 20th Century English Club Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1920s English Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather
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English Tufted Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is an English Tufted Chair?
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.
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