Fauteuil Upholstered Chairs
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Regency Revival Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Silk, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Hide, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Chairs
Tapestry, Wood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Fruitwood
20th Century Italian Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1990s American Louis XVI Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Chippendale Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
20th Century Italian Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Suede, Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Fruitwood
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Fabric
Antique 18th Century French Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Chairs
Walnut
20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Jacobean Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 2000s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Faux Leather
Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Oak
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Damask, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Foam, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Unknown Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Leather, Linen
20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Chairs
Upholstery, Reed, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Louis XVI Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1930s French Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Paint
20th Century Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1780s French Side Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fruitwood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Chairs
Ormolu
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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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