$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
$3,431
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
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
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
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
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$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
$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
$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
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
Cabinet 18th Century Sweden Period Rococo
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Swedish Cabinet from period rococo ca 1760 Stockholm. Original hardwares - please see in photo of very original key. Upper cabinet with two large doors, resting on six s...
Bronze
$2,400Sale Price|29% Off
H 36 in W 66.5 in D 23 in
Antique Rustic Louis XV Style French Provincial Sideboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
The French Provincial style sideboard has two smaller side drawers and one larger middle drawer, all dovetailed. Below are two panelled doors flanking a centre panel all a la French ...
Wood
$13,037 / set
H 41.54 in W 19.89 in D 20.48 in
Rare Set of Six 18th Century circa 1760 Dutch Elm Marquetry Inlaid Dining Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare set of six totally original 18th century circa 1760 hand carved Dutch Elm Marquetry inlaid dining chairs Th...
Elm, Walnut
$284Sale Price / item|34% Off
H 35.44 in W 17.33 in D 15.75 in
19th Century Six French Hand Carved Dining Chairs in Provincial Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Six dining chairs from 19th century. Massive walnut hand carved frame with floral accents and rush seats. Five chairs and one armchair with lower back. All in good condition. Could ...
Rush, Wood
$1,052 / item
H 32.68 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
19th Century French Hand Carved Dining Chairs in Louis XVI Style with Cane Seats
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French hand carved dining chairs delicately hand painted in light grey with original cane seats and backs. The frame of the backs is in oval shape and all of them are in...
Cane, Wood
$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
Vintage Set of Six Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Room Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Vintage set of six Louis XVI style painted dining room chairs on tapered legs.
Leather, Fruitwood
$3,995 / set
H 38.5 in W 23 in D 23.5 in
Henkel Harris Queen Anne Solid Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of eight Queen Anne style dining chairs By Henkel Harris USA, circa 1980s Solid mahogany frames, with gold velvet upholstered seats. Measures: Side ch...
Velvet, Mahogany
$4,500 / set
H 38 in W 18.75 in D 18 in
Set of Seven 19th C French Provençal Ladder Back Walnut Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of Seven 19th C French Provençal Ladder Back Walnut Rush Seat Dining Chairs, c. 1880. Walnut ladder back wood frames with carved foliage on lower stretcher and cabriole legs. Sea...
Rush, Walnut
14 Queen Anne Dining Chairs Mahogany Set
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 14 (12 + 2) mahogany Queen Anne style dining chairs. These quality chairs are raised upon cabriole front legs with pad feet and swept back legs. Circa 1920 The chairs feature ...
Mahogany
Set of Six Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of six antique French Louis XIV walnut dining chairs reflect an elegant sophistication that is truly timeless! Gracefully contoured frames include a double arched seatback crown ...
Faux Leather, Walnut
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.
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