$2,895 / set
H 33.5 in W 17 in D 17 in
Napoleon III Ebonized Charivari Chairs, Velvet, France, Circa 1850
Located in Malibu, CA
Original Napoleon lll ebonized charivari chairs. Made in France, circa 1850's. Reupholstered in a warm rich taupe crushed velvet. Seat height: 17.75 in (45 cm) One of the pair is sl...
Gesso, Velvet, Hardwood
$1,250
H 46.5 in W 21.5 in D 20 in
Victorian Chinoiserie era Molded Plaster Chaise Percée Commode Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This late 19th century "throne" is a fine example of elegant furniture making meeting functional necessity. Known as a "Chaise Percée" this type of furniture was common until the adv...
Gesso, Upholstery, Oak
Venetian Style Armchair
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Re-edition of an 18th century Venetian armchair, hand-carved with beautifully crafted detailing. Hand finished in a gesso white patina, aged and distressed.
Wood, Gesso
$12,443 / set
H 44.49 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
Venetian Set of 6 Dining Chairs Made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
A set of x6 hand carved, Venetian style, dining chairs featuring tall backs and overall elegant proportions. The chairs are finished in a hand painted Gesso white patina which is dis...
Gesso, Wood
Romantic French Shepherdess 19th Century Painting by Jean Beauduin
Located in Rochester, NY
French shepherdess at twilight by Jean Beauduin (1851-1916). Oil on canvas mounted on board. Original Barbizon frame. I believe the dog is a bergere Picard. The bergere Picard or Pic...
Gesso, Fabric, Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Pair of European Gold Gesso Upholstered Art Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Seattle, WA
Gorgeous pair of antique European upholstered armchairs. Gold gesso over wood. Swan arms, lovebirds at top. Upholstered in a gold fabric, cushion seat. 19th century in date. Lovel...
Gesso
Italian Louis XVI Fauteuil
Located in Alexandria, VA
This light and delicate chair has beautiful carving and excellent proportions. The patina is amazing. All upholstery issues have been addressed; the chair is ready for your fabric.
Gold Leaf
French 19th C Gilt Wood Louis XV Fauteuil Marquise Chair
Located in Hastings, GB
This rare and beautiful French Louis XV style fauteuil marquise chair, which is often referred to as ‘The Queens’ chair, is of carved giltwood construction and has been recently full...
Gesso, Wood
Sold
H 34.65 in W 23.23 in D 24.41 in
19th Century Venetian Grotto Shell Chair, Silver Gilt, Pauly et Cie, Italian
By Pauly et Cie
Located in Totnes, GB
An exceedingly rare opportunity to own an original and exceptional Venetian grotto chair in original silver leaf and paint, attributed to Pauly et Cie. The back shaped to resemble an...
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Venetian Sediolo Per Calesse, 18th Century
Located in Hanover, MA
18th century Venetian giltwood carved and painted sediolo chair for a gig or calesse, a two-wheeled open horse-drawn sulky cart with a single driver; part of the evolution of harness...
Wrought Iron
Pair of 19th Century Venetian Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hand painted with florals with rich mohair covered seats. Wonderful colors and scale.
Gesso, Wood
George II Style Black Chinoiserie Decorated Armchair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George II style black chinoiserie decorated armchair with raised chinoiserie decorations, circa 1930s.
Gesso, Wood, Paint
1940s Venetian Chinoiserie Decorated Chair
Located in Rochester, NY
Venetian 18th century style fine chinoiserie decorated chair in beautifully aged original rich Chinese red and gilded surface. Made in Italy, circa 1940s.
Gesso, Wood
Sold
H 38.59 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Gilded Gessoed Wood Baroque Chairs
Located in London, GB
A wonderful pair of newly re-upholstered Italian gilded wood carved chairs. 18th century.
Gesso, Giltwood
18th Century Neoclassic Fauteuil or Armchair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A neoclassic designed Armchair with Classical Greek ornamental details, such as the Olympic rings detail on the klismos design inside back, and the Classic wave carvings on the sea...
22k Gold
Pair of Antique French Side Chairs
Located in Cardiff, CA
This pair of French side chairs with original painted finish, original castered feet and reupholstered in a Crewel linen fit in any decor.
Metal
Set of Eight Painted Directoire Style Chairs, France, circa 1940
Located in Toronto, ON
A decadent set of eight sage green painted dinning chairs with gesso/gold gilt accents showing beautiful gentle ware. These elegant Directoire style chairs are in their "as found" g...
Gesso, Wood
Pair of Coral Chinoiserie Decorated Side Chairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of Queen Anne style coral chinoiserie decorated side chairs, circa 1930. These chairs have raised chinoiserie decorations.
Paint, Wood, Gesso
Sold
H 36.5 in W 24.5 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Period George III Gilded Open Armchairs in the Manner of George Seddon
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine pair of English chairs are from the last decades of the 18th century, George III, circa 1770-1780 and showing many of the points associated with the Adams style influenced ...
Beech, Gesso
Pair of Louis XVI Style Bergères
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Beautiful pair of white gessoed French arm chairs with carvings of floral sprays, dental work, and acanthus leaves. The pink velvet upholstered back, seat, and arms are surrounded by...
Brass
Set of 4 Louis XV side chairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Set of 4 Louis XV style gilt wood side chairs, late 19th century. These chairs have exquisite carving and nice old water gilding. The chairs are a larger scale so they are very comfo...
Wood, Gesso, Upholstery
Venetian Gold Leaf Gondolier Chair
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Gold Leaf Carved Wooden Gondolier Chair with gargoyles on arms, sun sign on apron and back carved acanthus leaf design
Gold Leaf
19th century Louis XVl armchair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Large scale Louis XVl style gilt wood armchair, late 19th century
Gold Leaf
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Style Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful oval back carved Louis XVI style armchairs on round tapered and fluted legs. Gorgeous gilt and gesso. Recently reupholstered in Pierre Frey cotton fabric
Wood, Gesso, Cotton
Pair of Italian Carved and Cream-Painted Giltwood Chairs
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Pair of Italian Carved and Painted Giltwood Low Back Chairs, carved throughout (free-floating)
Paint, Gesso
Pair of Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A great pair of chairs.
Wood, Gesso, Upholstery
$1,920Sale Price / set|50% Off
Vintage Limoges Porcelain Dinnerware Set - 80 Pieces
By Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite vintage dinnerware set, likely crafted in fine Limoges porcelain, features delicate floral patterns and gold accents. Each piece is signed “France,” a hallmark of its ...
Porcelain
$19,317
H 40.56 in W 108.27 in D 29.53 in
Giltwood "Confidente" Large Sofa in the Louis XV Style made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
An elegant and impressive large Louis XV style confidante sofa which has been hand carved and gilded using traditional methods and materials to achieve an authentic period finish. Th...
Wood, Giltwood
$17,074
H 76.78 in W 150.01 in D 86.62 in
Large Neo-Classical Solid Oak Bed painted with Gilt Work & Cherubs, France, 1880
Located in London, Park Royal
Handcrafted in solid oak in France circa 1880, this remarkable Neo-Classical bed was commissioned for a member of European royalty. It was also featured in a film during the mid-20th...
Wood
$24,255
H 61.42 in W 83.47 in D 67.72 in
Floral Swag - A French Classic Louis XV Style Caned Bed by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
The Floral Swag Bed is a beautifully handcrafted statement piece in the classic French Louis XV Corbeille style. Featuring its signature rounded corners, the bed’s curved headboard a...
Wood
The Montauk, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
Hand Carved, Louis XV Style Sofa Made By La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style, hand-carved, curved back, freestanding, sofa. Hand finished in antique white and lightly distressed. Upholstered in a Lelievre, damask, fabric with deep filled, feath...
Hardwood
French Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
French, Louis XVI style, sofa, hand-carved in solid, beechwood. Fully “upholstered in customers choice of fabric and completed with bolster pillows and feather cushions”. (13 m's of ...
Beech
Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm...
Porcelain
$16,037 / item
H 36.62 in W 77.96 in D 27.96 in
Customizable French Louis XVI Style Sofa/Settee Made By La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
This exceptional, Louis XVI style sofa/settee is hand carved in solid lime wood and can be customized to your requirements. This French design features finely carved details, includi...
Wood
Fabergé Silver Flatware Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional 77-piece complete service by Fabergé is a rare treasure from the world-renowned firm. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and ...
Silver
Circa 1880 Italian Giltwood LXV Style Chaise Longue
Located in London, Park Royal
This wonderfully elegant Chaise Longue, Circa 1880 is from Tuscany, Italy. Finely carved in the LXV style, it includes an armrest on one side which adds the piece's overall form and ...
Gold Leaf
$12,500 / set
H 7.75 in W 4 in D 4 in
Extensive 55 Piece Antique Moser Crystal Service, Intaglio Cut & 24 Karat Gold
By Moser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
So nice to have over 50 pieces of beautifully blown quatre foil shaped crystal serve ware. By the re known firm of Moser, this 19th century set features delicate cut floral designs w...
Crystal, Gold
Balooning Kids Bed for Children Bedroom
Located in Paris, FR
Balooning kids bed for children bedroom to sleep and dream in the clouds. Structure made of wood with white lacquered gloss finishes. With drawers that can be used as storage. Bott...
Fur, Wood
$13,434
H 57.09 in W 77.17 in D 85.44 in
Bergère Bed: UK Super King, Hand Carved in the LXVI Style by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
The Bergère bed is a classic, French style, Louis XVI design. This period was founded on the "Beau Idéal': the idealisation of beauty, based on the purity and grander of the ancient...
Wood, Paint
Italian 18th Century Venetian St. Hand Painted Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely decorative Italian 18th century Venetian st. hand painted cabinet. The most unique two door two drawer cabinet is raised by elegant cabriole legs and display...
Wood
Tiffany & Co. Colonial Silver Flatware Service for 12
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Tiffany & Co. This exquisite 180-piece sterling silver flatware service for 12 by Tiffany & Co. is crafted in the distinguished Colon...
Sterling Silver
Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?
With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.
“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.
Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.
“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames.
Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.
The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office.
A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.
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