$3,379 / set
Pair of Midcentury English Upholstered Chairs
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Pair of midcentury English upholstered chairs, circa 1950s-1960s. Pair of matching midcentury chairs upholstered in Velvet.
Chrome
$17,500 / set
1950s English Upholstered Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
1950s English upholstered lounge chairs. The chairs have solid walnut legs, original casters and completely restored and upholstered.
Upholstery, Walnut
Upholstered English Mahogany Wingback Chair
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Upholstered English wingback chair in a neutral cream floral fabric and straight mahogany legs.
Mahogany
Chair, 20th Century, English, Modern, Upholstered, Mink
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The back and seat fully upholstered in a fawn colored mink. Standing on turned ebonised front legs with brass cappings and tapering ebonised back legs. Measures: Width 51 cm, 20 ...
Fur
$1,900 / item
Early English Upholstered Side Chair
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Westwood, NJ
The side chair with turned wood legs brings the classic look of French Neoclassical design into today’s relaxed homes. Its tall, straight back and padded seat reflect the style of 18...
Fabric, Wood
$3,487 / item
Early English Leather Upholstered Side Chair
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Westwood, NJ
The side chair with turned wood base offers a fresh take on classic European seating, combining tailored upholstery with traditional craftsmanship. Its tall, rectangular padded back ...
Leather, Wood
English George III Mahogany Upholstered Corner Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
English George III mahogany corner chair, mid 20th century. Clean upholstery. This is a shining example that is an excellent desk chair or pull up chair. Measures: H. 33.25?, W. 2...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Modern English Upholstered Side Chairs - Ebonized
Located in Westwood, NJ
Perfectly proportioned, exuding timeless elegance and modern sophistication. Its gently sloping back is fully upholstered in pristine performance fabric, presenting a vision of cream...
Fabric, Wood
Black Leather Upholstered English Regency barrel-back chair, circa 1815
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Distinctive English Regency barrel-back library chair, circa 1815, with channeled black leather upholstery and mahogany legs. The deep, wraparound form offers exceptional comfort and...
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Hand Painted English Silk Upholstered Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of 19th century hand painted English silk upholstered chairs.
Wood
English 19th Century Rosewood Upholstered Barrel Wing Back Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
English 19th Century Rosewood Upholstered Barrel Wing Back Chair
Upholstery
Pair of English Mahogany Serpentine Back Upholstered Lolling Chairs, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Chairs are upholstered in white muslin, Late 18th Century.
Mahogany, Muslin, Upholstery
English Upholstered Dining Chairs Pied-De-Biche Styling
Located in Southampton, NJ
Set of eight custom made English Sycamore or Harewood upholstered dining chairs, English in styling & striking sculptural forms in the Pied de Biche legs, raised on hand-carved deer ...
Damask, Hardwood, Sycamore
$1,424Sale Price|30% Off
Antique English Victorian Newly Upholstered Prie-Dieu Chair/ Side Chair C.1880
Located in London, GB
Antique English Victorian Newly Upholstered Prie-Dieu Chair/ Side Chair C.1880 Mahogany turned legs on brass cup castors.
Upholstery
Vintage English George Smith Kilim Upholstered Club Chair on Casters
By George Smith
Located in Atlanta, GA
The broad seat, substantial cushion, and low, enveloping arms give it the relaxed proportions of an English club chair, while the allover kilim covering adds a more collected, bohemi...
Brass
$2,085 / item
Early English Upholstered Armchair
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Westwood, NJ
The armchair brings classic elegance to your space, updated with a relaxed, modern feel. Its tall, straight back gives it a graceful look, while the gently curved wooden arms and tur...
Fabric, Wood
English 19th Century Set of 6 Rosewood Upholstered Chairs
Located in Staffordshire, GB
English 19th century set of 6 rosewood upholstered chairs, circa 1870.
Rosewood
English Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Ball & Claw Wing Back Chair, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale mahogany upholstered wing back chair with serpentine back, flared wings, flanking scrolled arms, removable seat cushion, shell and floral carved knees, and termin...
Suede, Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Antique English Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs with Upholstered Seats
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
From the English Aesthetic Movement, a pair of finely-crafted side chairs in mahogany with ebonized line inlays.
Ebony, Mahogany
Set of Six English William IV Fruitwood Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A refined set of six 19th century English Willian IV dining chairs comprising of two armchairs and four side chairs. The chairs are constructed from Fruitwood with a gorgeous warm ho...
Fabric, Fruitwood
Antique English Victorian Bamboo Corner Chair Silk Upholstered Seat Dragon Scene
Located in Dayton, OH
Scorched bamboo Victorian corner chair, circa 1900s. Features silk upholstery with a dragon scene along the seat back. The geometric frame is neatly accented by ball finials.
Silk, Bamboo
Pair of English Style Spoon Chairs circa 1920 with Upholstered Seat Cushions
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English style spoon back chairs from circa 1920 with low seats and curving legs resting on petite gilt spheres. This elegant pair of English style spoon back chairs, dating...
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
$3,649 / item
Early English Leather Upholstered Armchair
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Westwood, NJ
The armchair shows the elegant style of Baroque design with its tall, straight back, balanced shape, and formal look. Inspired by the grand interiors of 17th-century French courts, t...
Leather, Wood
Set of 10 Estate English Mahogany Upholstered Dining Chairs, Circa 1950.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 10 Estate English Mahogany Upholstered Dining Chairs, Circa 1950.
Upholstery, Mahogany
English Walnut Upholstered Wing Back Chair with Shell Knee & Spanish Feet C 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
English walnut upholstered wing back chair with scrolled arms, carved shell knee, and terminating on Spanish feet, Chair is upholstered in white muslin with removable cushion, Mid 1...
Muslin, Walnut
Set of 4 Antique English Sage Green Upholstered Rosewood Side Chairs, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 4 antique English sage green upholstered rosewood side chairs with inlay, Circa 1880.
Rosewood
Vintage English Regency Upholstered Armchair with Antiqued Crackle Paint Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage English Regency Upholstered Armchair with Antiqued Crackle Paint Finish Vintage English Regency style armchair with antiqued crackle paint finish in cream and natural tones ...
Upholstery, Paint
Mid Century Upholstered English Klismos Dining Chairs with Black Frames - Set 12
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this set of 12 dining chairs date from approximately 1950. Frames have painted black satin finish and have a klismos shaped style with cantered legs. Currently uph...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Set of Eight English Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Dining Room Chairs, C 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Eight English Chippendale mahogany dining room chairs with a serpentine carved acanthus ribbon cresting rail, scrolled foliage ears, molded edge stiles, ornate ribbon medallio...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of 16 English Adam Style Open Back Side Chairs with Upholstered Cushion
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 16 English Adam style (20th Century) open back side chairs having 5 slats in a shield from back with a gold and beige stripped upholstered seat (PRICED AS SET)
Gold
$4,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 4 Antique English Regency Dining Chairs in Mahogany w/ Upholstered Seat
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A fine set of four English Regency dining chairs in mahogany with carved bugles resting on back chair rail below the top slat which is line inlaid, with turned front legs and saber r...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
George III Wingback Armchair, Upholstered Wood, English, Circa 1800
Located in San Francisco, CA
An excellent example of a early Georgian wingback armchair. Having shapely wings and arch top backrest with swooping arms, standing on a pair of Queen Anne legs with pad feet on the ...
Upholstery, Wood
Winged armchair upholstered in deep buttoned red leather, English 1930
Located in Central England, GB
This highly decorative very large oversized winged armchair dates to circa 1930. It stands on plain square moulded legs with matching stretchers. This chair is a statement piece ide...
Leather, Mahogany
Set of 4 Georgian Mahogany Style Upholstered Side Chairs in Yellow Fabric
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of 4 English mahogany upholstered side chairs in the George III style, now covered with a lovely yellow fabric decorated overall with red and green flowers and fruits on vines....
Mahogany
Pair of English Queen Anne Style Wingback Loveseats Upholstered in Plaid Fabric
Located in Morristown, NJ
A stylish and exceptionally comfortable pair of English Queen Anne style wingback loveseats, raised on carved mahogany cabriole legs terminating in pad feet. The shapely frames featu...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
19th century English Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Richmond, VA
Cozy 19th century upholstered English mahogany library chair. Great color and scale.
Mahogany
$3,294 / set
Classic Upholstered Dining Chair (Sets of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
A beautiful homage to English influence in 19th-century design, where elegance meets modern comfort. Slender saber legs and a sculptural wooden frame define the base, offering a deli...
Fabric, Wood
$14,500 / set
Pair of English Tufted Edwardian Style Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English tufted upholstered lounge chairs. Has wooden lacquered legs.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 20th Century English Brown Leather Club Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of English club chairs upholstered in vintage brown leather.
Leather, Hardwood
Pair Wing Chairs Newly Upholstered in Lee Jofa Chinese Lantern II in Spring
By Lee Jofa
Located in Winder, GA
Presenting a pair of elegant English traditional wing chairs, newly upholstered in Lee Jofa’s exquisite “Chinese Lantern II” fabric in the coveted spring colorway.
Linen, Walnut
English Queen Anne Mahogany Wing Back Chair with Shell Knee on Pad Feet, C. 1740
Located in Charleston, SC
English Queen Anne Mahogany upholstered wingback chair with flanking flared wings, flanking scrolled arms, carved shell knees, and resting on the original pad feet with rear squared ...
Muslin, Mahogany
Newly Upholstered English Arm Chair
Located in Nashville, TN
This armchair features a French Louis XIII style (specifically Os de Mouton) characterized by its distinctively curved "sheep's bone" walnut legs and high square back. While original...
Fabric, Wood
$3,594 / set
Classic Upholstered Dining Armchair (Sets of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
English influence in 19th-century design, where elegance meets modern comfort. Slender saber legs and a sculptural wooden frame define the base, offering a delicate, graceful silhoue...
Fabric, Wood
Antique English Regency Upholstered Living Room Chair c. 1820
Located in Westfield, MA
Introducing a charming Antique English Regency Upholstered Living Room Chair, dating back to circa 1820.
Mahogany
English Library Wing Back Chair of Upholstered Leather and Walnut
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English wingback library lounge armchair - upholstered in patinated green leather on a wooden frame - in the George III style. Featuring a high back and distinctive "wings" o...
Metal, Brass
$1,596Sale Price|20% Off
Carved Walnut English Victorian Tall Back Needlepoint Upholstered Throne Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
A perfect choice for collectors and designers, this Victorian needlepoint upholstered throne chair embodies timeless English style and historic character.
Walnut
Vintage English Library Chair with Upholstered Leather Back and Casters
Located in Locust Valley, NY
An English vintage armchair with a straight back, curved arms and turned legs ending in casters.
Wood
English Jacobean Hand Carved Barley Twist Upholstered Chair, Circa 1800s
Located in Germantown, MD
Stunning 19th century English Jacobean armchair. Chairs feature ornate spiral carved barley twist in oak. lower stretcher, intricate carved back and urn form finials. Very impressive...
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-Century English Bamboo Barrel Back Arm Chair with Upholstered Seat
By McGuire
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Take a set in this beautiful antique barrel-back bamboo chair. This chair features an upholstered seat, and woven geometric barrel back. Each of the four legs is affixed to a stretch...
Fabric, Bamboo
$2,772Sale Price|30% Off
English 19th Century Charles II Style Upholstered High Back Elbow Chair
Located in London, GB
A CHARLES II STYLE MAHOGANY HIGH BACK ELBOW CHAIR, ENGLAND, 19TH CENTURY. Humped back, upholstered to the back and seat in red fabric with a lozenge design, the arms of scrolling...
Upholstery, Mahogany
George Smith England Tufted Leather Armchair & Ottoman with Brass Casters
By George Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
This exceptional armchair and matching ottoman are by George Smith of Newcastle, England, one of the most respected names in English upholstered furniture. Handcrafted by skilled art...
Brass
English Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Arm Chair with Ball & Claw Feet, C 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale Mahogany upholstered arm chair with serpentine crest, fluted scrolled ears, intricately carved splat back, curvature scrolled arms, removable white muslin seat, s...
Muslin, Mahogany
Set of 12 English Regency Green and Gilt Damask Upholstered Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 12 English Regency style (20th Century) parcel gilt & green painted open dining arm chairs with crest rail & seat on saber legs (8 upholstered in red damask, 4 upholstered in ...
Gold Leaf
Pair of 19th Century English Regency Carved Mahogany and Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of English Regency mahogany frame dining chairs, early 19th century. Features exquisite carved back-splats in conjunction with further foliate carvings to the top crest, strip...
Mahogany, Upholstery, Giltwood
Pair of Liberty of London English Arts & Crafts Beige Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Arts and Crafts high back armchairs with shaped backrest, evenly spaced centered vertical slat supports, flattened arms, beige upholstered seat in a checkerboard stri...
Fabric, Wood
Victorian English Antique Leather Bobbin Chair With Tooled Heraldic Lion Decor
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Antique English Victorian Mahogany & Leather Upholstered Bobbin Chair With A Tooled Heraldic Coat of Arms Lion Decoration Raised on Bobbin Turned Legs with A Crinoline Stretcher
Leather, Oak
English Victorian Style Carved Wooden "Victory" Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian-style arm chair upholstered in muslin, commemorating the Battle of Trafalgar with ornately carved decorations including canons, anchors, swag, and cherubs surroundi...
Upholstery, Wood
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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