$1,295
H 27 in W 27.5 in D 27 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coral Frieze Upholstered Modified Slipper Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Mid-Century Modern coral frieze upholstered modified slipper chair with round
Fabric, Walnut
$7,950 / set
H 37 in W 22 in D 21 in
Set of Six French 19th Century Dining Room Chairs with Carved Guilloches Friezes
Located in Atlanta, GA
frieze. With their clean lines and great patina, this set of six French dining room chairs will bring a
Upholstery, Wood
Set Queen Anne Dining Chairs Walnut Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Back Legs being of a Typical Queen Anne Style Form. The Shaped Frieze of the Chairs also Having a
Walnut
Pair of French 19th Century Dark Oak Louis XV St. Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
continue at the frieze. The back of each chair back is slightly slanted for more comfort. With fine rich
Oak
$16,200 / set
H 41 in W 19.5 in D 21 in
Set of Eight 1920s Black Forest Dining Room Chairs with Hand-Carved Floral Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
on the upper rail surrounded by a frieze of foliage, the chairs are upholstered and accented with a
Upholstery, Wood
$6,500 / set
H 31 in W 23.25 in D 26.25 in
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Tub Chairs with Carved Campanula Friezes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood tub chairs from the late 19th century, with curving
Wood
$3,437
H 31.89 in W 72.05 in D 32.09 in
Umberto Mascagni Chinoiserie Mid Century Dining Table & Six Chairs
By Umberto Mascagni
Located in Norwich, GB
A unique mid-century Italian chinoiserie dining table and six dining chairs, designed by Umberto
Aluminum
$3,800
H 38.25 in W 17.25 in D 19 in
Four Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Rosewood Side Dining Dragon Chairs 1880
Located in Portland, OR
frieze, the chairs are raised on turned legs with 'H' frame stretchers. The chairs are of the very finest
Rosewood
Pair of English Coalbrookdale Style Gothic Garden Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
design with pierced tracery apron or frieze. The chairs have a beautifully aged and distressed patina
Metal
Rare Couple of Chinese Chairs, Qing Dynasty
Located in Vigevano, IT
sinuous lines of the round carved friezes, creating a couple of chairs with an aesthetic impact like no
Elm
Unavailable
H 35.5 in W 23 in D 21 in
Set of Four Italian Neoclassic Silver Gilt Armchairs, Piemontese
Located in Hollywood, FL
frieze of the chair with carved rosettes and square tapering legs, all in silver gilt.
Early 19th century Irish Georgian Wingback Chair.
Located in Long Island City, NY
Early 19th century Irish Georgian mahogany wing chair with the frieze centered by a satinwood inlay
Mahogany, Satinwood
Set of Six Painted French Louis XV Style Dining Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of six decoratively carved French Louis XV style chairs, scalloped frieze carved in floret
Linen, Oak, Paint
Sold
H 30.75 in W 21.5 in D 26 in
Vintage Art Deco Streamline Bauhaus Chrome Frieze Vinyl Folding Auditorium Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
as there are a few chairs with the stitching pulling at the corners where the vinyl and frieze come
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 29.53 in W 24.81 in D 22.84 in
19th Century Victorian Period Black Leather Captain's Desk Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
rail. Symmetrical mouldings enhance the frieze, adding to the chair's aesthetic appeal. The chair
Leather, Mahogany
Set of Six French Louis XV Style Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of six decoratively carved French Louis XV style chairs, scalloped frieze carved in floret
Sold
H 40 in W 18 in D 17 in
Set of 8 Schumacher Provincial Wood Chinoiserie Dining Chairs by Interior Crafts
By Interior Crafts
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
intricately carved in filigree and botanical frieze. The armless dining chairs are carved in wood with
Metal
Sold
H 50.5 in W 24.5 in D 22.5 in
Antique 17th Century Charles II Yorkshire Carved Inlaid Oak Wainscot Chair, 1670
Located in Portland, OR
with turned supports. Below the planked seat is a carved frieze, the chairs raised on turned legs with
Fruitwood, Oak
Anglo Indian Palisander Wood Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
Anglo Indian Palisander Wood Side Chair, carved back, frieze & legs ending in claw feet, "H" shaped
Sold
H 42.92 in W 17.33 in D 14.97 in
Pair of 17th Century, Charles II Period Oak Side Chairs, circa 1660
Located in East Sussex, GB
cup feet. The chairs are identical except for a shaped skirt below the front of the arcaded frieze on
Oak
Irish William IV Rush Settee - 'Celtic' Carving & Stenciling
Located in Woodbury, CT
EXCEPTIONAL Celtic hand carved frontal frieze and matching chair rail stenciling.
Oak, Ash
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Carved Elbow Armchair
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
drop-in seat is flanked with 'C' scrolled arms and a carved frieze. The chair stands on carved cabriole
Mahogany
Rare Highly Decorative 19th Century Profusely Carved Indian Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
from the Bombay area of India. This chair consists of a profusely carved and pierced arched and
Hardwood
William IV Leather Button Back Reclining Patent Library Chair
By R.P. Chaplin
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
off it. Hidden in the library chairs frieze to the front is a pull out slide, that allows you to lift
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Caned Bergere attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chair frieze with moulded tablets. The legs retain their original brass castors, and brass rings for a
Cane, Mahogany
Large 19th Century Painted Canvas Theater Scenic Backdrop
Located in Essex, MA
scrolled decoration centered by a scallop shell above, with a frieze at chair rail height and also above
Linen
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$1,645Sale Price|30% Off
H 70.5 in W 67 in D 31 in
Antique Victorian Mahogany General Store Display Case Apothecary Cabinet 71"
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Victorian general store / apothecary display cabinet. Made from mahogany with curved glass and a large weight driven door that extend through the top. Most recently used a...
Glass, Mahogany
Donbar Faceted Fireplace in Patinated Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Donbar fireplace, iron, Belgium, 1970s A 1970s fireplace by Donbar made in Belgium in the 1970s. Crafted from patinated black iron, this fireplace embraces a mesmerizing interplay o...
Iron
French Louis XV Style Painted Queen Size Bed circa 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Louis XV style painted Queen size bed , cabriole legs, circa 1950. Interior Dimensions: 55.5"W x 77"D This bed is smaller than todays queen size. Often times old "quee...
Wood
$15,900
H 119.5 in W 71 in D 28 in
Large 19th Century French Directoire Period Painted Bookcase or Display Cabinet
Located in Birmingham, AL
This exceptional mid-19th century French Directoire period painted bookcase or display cabinet from Gordes, circa early 1800s, embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of its era. Han...
Wood
1960´s Fully Restored Danish Teak Chest of Drawers - Nightstand
By PBJ Møbler
Located in Knebel, DK
1960´s fully restored Danish teak nightstand. Small Danish 1960´s nightstand / dresser / lamp table / table for your entry, side table... the potential use of this small table can...
Teak
$6,500 / set
H 33.5 in W 17.5 in D 15 in
Set of Six Italian 1800s Walnut Dining Room Chairs with Spindle Shaped Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of six Italian walnut dining room chairs from the early 19th century, with spindle-shaped backs, carved medallions and new upholstery. Created in Italy during the early years o...
Brass
$180 / item
H 3.94 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Handmade Small Decorative Paperweight Cube in Black Marquina Marble
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
Small decorative paperweight cube full in black Marquina marble. Each piece is in a way unique (every marble block is different in veins and shades) and handmade by Italian artisans ...
Marble
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
$2,403Sale Price|20% Off
H 98.82 in W 88.98 in D 23.63 in
Early 20th Century French Pine Wood Bibliotheque, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Early 20th century French "pitch pine" wood bibliotheque in three parts removable. Four ornaments at the top which can be removable. (You can see only two ornaments on the picture b...
Pine, Glass
$8,995 / set
H 35 in W 18.25 in D 13.5 in
Set of Eight English 1880s Oak Dining Room Side Chairs with Spindle Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English set of eight oak dining room side chairs from the late 19th century, with spindle motifs and wooden seats. Created in England during the last quarter of the 19th century, ...
Oak
$5,800 / set
H 42.5 in W 21.5 in D 21 in
Set of Eight French Dining Chairs Purchased from Ralph Lauren
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of eight French dining chairs, originally purchased from Ralph Lauren, NYC, when they were selling antiques in the early 2000s. The chairs are probably circa 1960s, the upholster...
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Frame Lounge Chair by Viko Baumritter
By Viko Baumritter
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant and in excellent vintage condition. Naugahyde remains in top condition and is quite comfy and stylish. Walnut frame is also in like new condition.
Naugahyde, Walnut
$3,595
H 32.13 in W 76 in D 19.75 in
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Triple Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer triple dresser or credenza By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Pink lacquered solid walnut, with original brass hardware. ...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Cube or Case Club Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Edward Wormley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very high quality matching pair of club chairs, circa 1970s. Completely restored with brand new upholstery.
Fabric, 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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