Vintage Asian Emperor Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous pair of Asian emperor chairs. Dark brown with red undertones and a high holds finish
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Wood
Vintage Asian Emperor Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous pair of Asian emperor chairs. Dark brown with red undertones and a high holds finish
Wood
Vintage Asian Reclaimed Wood Emperor Chair - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of Vintage Asian Emperor Chairs crafted from reclaimed wood, featuring intricate
Wood
$22,500 / set
H 30 in W 34 in D 31.5 in
Remarkable Pair of Scalloped Rattan Emperor's Chairs by Peter Rocchia
By Wicker Works
Located in Atlanta, GA
service is available. A room-defining pair of large-scale vintage club Emperor's chairs designed by Peter
Leather, Rattan
$26,500 / set
H 26 in W 30 in D 30 in
Breathtaking Pair of Tortoiseshell Emperor's Chairs by Vivai del Sud, 1975
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
Cane, Rattan
Danny Ho Fong "Emperor" Peacock Chair
By Danny Ho Fong
Located in Highland, IN
This large and visually arresting "Emperor" chair by Danny Ho Fong for Fong Brothers is a modernist
Wicker, Rattan
$19,500 / set
H 24 in W 28.5 in D 30 in
Incredible Pair of Cordovan Tortoiseshell Emperor's Cube Loungers, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
service is available. A fabulous rare pair of strikingly detailed organic emperor's cube lounge chairs
Cane, Rattan
$3,266 / set
H 47.64 in W 18.31 in D 27.17 in
PAIR OF FENDI ALLIGATOR CROCODILE PATINA BROWN LEATHER OCCASIONAL CHAIRs
By Fendi Casa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Emperor size bed and four dining chairs all with the same patina leather (apart from the dining chairs
Leather
$3,266 / set
H 29.73 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Chairs by Hans Wegner, Black Wood and Rope, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brussels, BE
thrones of Chinese emperors. The most famous chair in this series, the Wishbone Chair, was mass produced
Rope, Wood
Pair of Emperor Throne Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of throne chairs is fully embellished with carved wood, and tufted faux leather. As seen
Wood
$5,489
H 16.54 in Dm 35.63 in
STUNNiNG FENDI CROCODILE / ALLIGATOR BROWN LEATHER PATINA COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE
By Fendi Casa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
provide you with the exact price I have two large bedroom occasional high back chairs, a massive Emperor
Chrome
19th Century Chinese Emperor Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Rooted in ancient imperial courts and reinvigorated during the Ming dynasty, the emperor chair is
Elm, Lacquer
Maison Jansen Leather and Chrome "Savonarola" Emperor Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hollywood Regency Set of four “Savonarola” Emperor chairs by Maison Jansen, 1970s. Stunning set
Chrome
Maison Jansen Leather and Chrome "Savonarola" Emperor Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hollywood Regency Set of four “Savonarola” Emperor chairs by Maison Jansen, 1970s. Stunning set
Chrome
Maison Jansen Leather and Chrome "Savonarola" Emperor Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
“Savonarola” Emperor chairs by Maison Jansen, 1970s. Stunning set of five luxury Maison Jansen
Chrome
Set of Four "Savonarola" Emperor Chairs by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of four “Savonarola” Emperor chairs by Maison Jansen, 1970s Stunning set of four Maison
Chrome
Chinese Cloud-Form Emperor Chair, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century Emperor-style chair features an exaggerated cloud-motif crest rail and a
Elm
Set of 3 "Savonarola" Pair of Emperor Chairs by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
“Savonarola” Emperor pair of 3 chairs by Maison Jansen, 1970s. Luxury Maison Jansen armchairs with
Chrome
Pair of Chinese Highback Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of early 19th century Chinese elmwood Emperor's chairs with highly carved backsplats and
Pair of Chinese Highback Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of early 19th century elmwood Emperor's chairs with highly carved backsplats and aprons
Elm
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Elm Yoke Back Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
century emperor chairs have a refined, understated presence. Also known as “yokeback” chairs for the way
Elm
Emperor Style Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Emperor style chair from Northern China with heavy cloud-motif crestrail and a backsplat carved
Elm
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 19th century Chinese elmwood chairs with emperor's hat crestrail and curved backsplat
Elm
Sold
H 29 in W 22 in D 18 in
Danish MCM Set of Four Hans J. Wegner CH-33 Teak Chairs Carl Hansen & Søn 1960
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Portland, OR
inspired by the Chinese Emperor's thrones. One of the chairs in this series is what is probably Wegner's
Teak
Set of 4 Antique 2nd Empire Mahogany Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
rise in French domination, the Second Empire was a legacy of Napoleon III, the last French emperor
Sold
H 35.83 in W 20.48 in D 24.02 in
STUNNiNG SET OF FOUR FENDI CASA BROWN SUEDE DINING CHAIRS WITH CHROME FRAMES
By Fendi Casa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Emperor size bed and four dining chairs all with the same patina leather (apart from the dining chairs
Chrome
Sold
H 42.5 in W 22.75 in D 21.75 in
Pair of Heavy Brass, Iron and Thick Leather Savonarola Directors Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
curved renaissance shape of these campaign-styled emperors chairs make it ideal for Hollywood Regency
Brass, Iron
Savonarola Dante Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
finials. These emperor style chairs or throne chairs are made in a British Colonial style with old world
Teak
Heavily Carved Oak Roman Chair
Located in Petaluma, CA
carving make this one fit for a Roman Emperor. This chair retains its beautiful original dark oak finish
Brass
1960s Extendable Dining Table and 8 Chairs by Gerald MCCabe
Located in Pasadena, CA
Sits 4 or up to 8 with 3 leaves (20"each Width). Stunning narrow rounded back chairs with emperor
Wood
Sold
H 34.75 in W 22 in D 1.25 in
Vintage Chinoiserie Ming Dynasty Family Ancestor Empress Portrait Print
Located in Dayton, OH
/ ancestor portrait depicting an old Korean woman / Empress / Emperor seated on a raised chair with a rose on
Paper
Sold
H 35.04 in W 21.26 in D 17.72 in
Maison Jansen Leather and Chrome "Savonarola" Emperor Chairs, 1970's
By Maison Jansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Maison Jansen; Hollywood Regency; neoclassical; Emperor chair; Chrome; Leathers; Eclectic interior
Chrome
Sold
H 28 in W 30.5 in D 30 in
Remarkable Pair of Modern Emperor's Chairs by Milo Baughman, circa 1966
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Atlanta, GA
An magnificent restored pair of modern Emperor's lounge or club chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer
Walnut
Sold
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
19th Century Armchair Signed J. Zwiener, Court Supplier Emperor Wilhelm II
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century armchair signed J. Zwiener, court supplier Kaiser Wilhelm II. Solid wood with tulip veneer. Fire-gilded and finely chased bronze fittings. Semicircular rising backre...
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Emperor Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Delicious pair of Chinese emperor chairs.
Wood, Jute
Leather & Gold Emperor Chair Att. Maison Jansen, 1950s
Located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, England
Occasional Emperor Chair in the style of Maison Jansen. Gold-plated metal structure and wooden
Metal
Pair of Very Old Chinese Emperor Chairs
Located in Wainscott, NY
Pair of Very Old Chinese Emperor and Empress Chairs with original custom seals, excellently carved
Sold
H 33.75 in W 35.25 in D 31.75 in
Neoclassical Bergere Chair Updated with Fortuny Textile, Circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
This French Emperor chair, also known as "shepherdess chair," is very comfortable, classical and
Very Rare Cherry Cabinet Circa 1815
Located in Senden, NRW
Biedermeier cabinet - Solid cherry wood, southern Germany, - Emperor chair (near
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Figure of Julius Caesar
Located in London, west Sussex
emperor seated in a chair, and appears to be deep in thought. The bronze rests on a coral marble base with
Marble, Bronze
Split Reed Rattan Emperors Chair Attributed to Betty Cobonpue
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Vintage emperors chair by Betty Cobonpue. Pencil reed rattan veneer over wood structure. Part of
Rattan, Reed, Wood
$1,214 / set
H 9.85 in W 19.69 in D 10.63 in
Pair Elegant Vintage Palmette wall Light - smoked glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Luxury and GENUINE Murano Glass pair of applique. 100% HAND MADE IN MURANO. The appliques are made by 9 Murano handmade smoked palmette glass, for each one, in a Solid metal frame go...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
French Jansen Style Distressed Mirrors with Eglomise Greek Key Border
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous French Jansen style distressed mirrors with eglomise Greek Key borders. Notice the divided glass on these and the beautiful patina! Makes a very stylish statement. Note pric...
Mirror
$74 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
Wood
$1,923
H 21.26 in W 26.38 in D 16.15 in
Large Rattan and Wicker Elephant Side Table by Vivai del Sud, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning midcentury elephant-shaped side table with removable tray fully made in hand-woven wicker. This gorgeous object was designed by Vivai del Sud in Italy during the 1970s. In...
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker
$9,728 / set
H 48.43 in W 33.47 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Vintage Black Velvet Upholstered George Hepplewhite Wingback Armchairs
By George Hepplewhite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning pair of vintage oversized George Hepplewhite wingback armchairs with the Philadelphia oversized wings These are a showstoppi...
Velvet, Beech
Danish Round Coffee Table in Mahogany, 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Charming Danish Round Coffee Table in Mahogany, the 1960s. This table has a gold-colored lining across the table and the tabletop. It has a minimal and functional design and is in go...
Wood, Mahogany
$5,400 / set
H 43 in W 33.25 in D 15 in
Pair of Chinese Laquer and Hardstone Cabinets, Late 19th - Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Excellent pair of Chinese lacquered cabinets or nightstands decorated with hard stone and mother of pearl carvings of flora and fauna. These dark brown chests are matching in size...
Stone
Sold|$3,057
H 46.86 in W 20.08 in D 15.75 in
Pair of 18th Century Qing Dynasty Yoke-back Chinese Elm chairs
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
A pair of large elm Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) yoke back chairs, with bespoke cushions made from antique Kilim fabric.
Elm
$2,940Sale Price|40% Off
H 27 in W 64 in D 36 in
1970's Italian Tufted Leather Sofa by Ambienti Bernini
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE Very comfortable lounging sofa made in Italy by Ambienti Bernini. It reminds me of the Mario Bellini "le Bambole" sofa but with tufted upholstery. The outside back, ...
Upholstery
$4,615 / set
H 37.8 in W 26.38 in D 22.84 in
Set of Six Chippendale Style Chairs and Two Carvers, France, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Set of six Chippendale-style side chairs and two carvers with wide, comfortable seats upholstered in off-white fabric with blue bee-motif. The serpentine-front seats are underlined w...
$5,900
H 21.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
French Art Deco / Modern Neoclassical Vanity Chair, Attributed André Arbus, 1930
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical / Art Deco vanity chair or stool attributed to André Arbus circa 1930. The piece has a dramatic form including rear saber legs and camb...
Walnut
Pair of Antique Brass Snake-Form Serpentine Demitasse Spoons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Demitasse sugar spoons in brass with snake-form handles (ca. 1920s). Elegant pair in all unpolished, original condition. Very good, vintage condition with attractive, natural patina ...
Brass
$5,500
H 72 in W 47 in D 22 in
Qing Dynasty Two-Door Cabinet with Hand-Painted Décor and Original Black Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing dynasty two-door elmwood cabinet from the 19th century, with original black lacquer and hand-painted decor. Created during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century, this exquisite...
Wood, Elm
Chinese Woven Top Canopy Bed, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
A Chinese canopy bed was typically part of a bride's dowry or a gift to a courtesan. It grew to be an important household status symbol, and the subject of rivalry among wives and co...
Rattan, Elm
$15,000
H 45 in W 60 in D 32 in
English Mahogany Camel Back Settee Upholstered in White Muslin, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany camel back settee with flanking scrolled brass tacked arms, removable cushion, carved floral knees, and terminating on trifod splayed feet. Settee is upholstered in ...
Brass
Antique Low Cocktail Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Antique Low Cocktail Table.. A classically styled and composed Chinese antique low table of Qing Dynasty. Hardwood waisted table with turned in legs of horse hoof feet. A waisted...
Hardwood
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.
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