English Upholstered Chair
Mid-20th Century British Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century English Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fur
Antique 1770s English Georgian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American George III Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Spanish Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century English Chairs
Bamboo
Antique 1780s English George III Chairs
Mahogany, Muslin, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Chairs
Silk, Bamboo
Vintage 1920s English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century American Club Chairs
Fabric
Antique 1810s English Regency Side Chairs
Brass
Antique 1890s English Victorian Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Antique 1780s English Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Suede, Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs
Mahogany, Ebony
20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s English Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1760s English George II Wingback Chairs
Muslin, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century British Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1820s English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Chairs
Muslin
Antique Late 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Georgian Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Club Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century British Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique 1780s English Chairs
Wool, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century British Hepplewhite Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary English Other Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 17th Century English Renaissance Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century English Renaissance Side Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Club Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Chairs
Linen, Hardwood, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Chairs
Fabric, Linen
Antique 19th Century English William IV Club Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 17th Century Renaissance Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Sheraton Chairs
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century English Country Rocking Chairs
Velvet, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Side Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century British Chippendale Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs
Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Damask, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Mahogany
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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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