$2,826 / item
Georgian Barrel Back Linen and Burlap Wingchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Georgian-style barrel back linen and burlap wingchair with deconstructed back and sides.
Wood
Unavailable
H 46 in W 32 in D 32 in
Benchmade Transitional Barrel Wingback Wing Chair Upholstered in Edelman Leather
By Lee Jofa
Located in Southhampton, NY
Contemporary/Transitional Georgian style tufted barrel back wing chair with legs in a mahogany finish, the front two legs terminating in brass casters.
Brass
Georgian Mahogany Barrel Back Wing Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine 18th century George III mahogany wing chair with a barrel back. Arms with scroll carving, standing on square tapered and molded legs ending in original narrow brass casters. New...
Ultrasuede
18th Century Georgian Barrel Back Armchair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very elegant 18th century Georgian barrel back armchair. This design is getting rarer and rarer to find of this period so I am so pleased to have located this one. It is a ...
Mahogany
Antique Mahogany Barrel Back Wing Chair
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A Mid-19th century mahogany barrel back wing chair in old red leather: stylistically late eighteenth century. Large and very comfortable.
Mahogany
Antique Leather Barrel Back Wing Armchair
Located in London, GB
An outstanding antique leather barrel back wing armchair. This was made in England, it dates from the early twentieth century, around the 1920’s. It is of superb quality, this is of...
Leather, Wood
Georgian Style Walnut and Cane Barrel Back Chairs with Cushion
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Hixson, TN
This is a grand pair of English walnut barrel back chairs with cane backs and seats. There is the original cushion fitted for seating. Superb color and finish to these chairs. The ap...
Sold
H 46.86 in W 34.45 in D 33.08 in
Pair of Huge Claw & Ball Barrel Back Porters Wingback Armchairs Brown Leather
By Georgian House 1
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of very rare fully restored late Victorian Porters Barrel back armchairs with oversized hand-carved claw and ball feet These ...
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 44.69 in W 30.52 in D 29.14 in
Rare circa 1800-1820 Regency Georgian Brown Leather Barrel Back Porters Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare large, grand, original, circa 1800-1820 Regency or Georgian brown leather barrel back porters armchair These chairs are highly co...
Leather
Sculptural Pair of 1940s Barrel Back Wing Chairs In Ivory Moire'
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and unusual pair of wing chairs with curvaceous lines. The original upholstery is skirted, but the brass inlaid mahogany legs are quite nice in their own right. Wonderful ...
Brass
Pair of Antique Leather Barrel Back Wing Armchairs
Located in London, GB
An outstanding pair of antique leather barrel back wing armchairs. They were made in England and date from the early twentieth century, likely around the 1920-30’s. They are of supe...
Leather, Wood
Barrel Backed Heather Gentlemans Chair
Located in Salisbury, GB
A beautiful early 20th Century barrel backed heather gentlemans chair. Unusual and rare, on mahogany cabriole legs and pad feet Circa 1920
Leather
Sold
H 44.1 in W 34.26 in D 33.47 in
Large Barrel Back Georgian Chesterfield Leather Wingback Chair Chestnut #430
Located in Lewes, GB
A large Georgian Barrel back chesterfield leather arm chair.
Leather
Georgian Revival Leather Upholstered Barrel Back Armchair
Located in Sundridge, GB
On square tapered mahogany legs with buttoned back and arms, brass nailing and cushion seat. In very good condition.
A Georgian Carved and Leather Upholstered Barrel Back Armchair
Located in New York, NY
A Georgian Carved and Leather Upholstered Barrel Back Armchair
Georgian barrel back wing claw foot armchair
Located in Ranst, BE
Generously sized barrel back wing armchair with claw feet. The chair has a nice patina which adds to the asthetic of the chair. The chair is upholstered in green leather with bras...
Leather, Wood
Pair of Georgian Style Wingback Chairs Upholstered in Linen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Wing Back Chairs in the Style of Georgian. Newly upholstered in Linen with a cord welt to the cushions. A wonderful pair and very comfortable. The linen has a pink cast an...
Linen, Upholstery, Cord, Wood
$2,227
H 35.44 in W 25.2 in D 32.29 in
19th century English upholstered buttoned back armchair in french linen
Located in London, GB
Circa C19th upholstered English armchair with turned legs and ceramic castors. This understated buttoned back armchair has been upholstered in a slightly coarse off white vintage fre...
Ceramic, Linen
Semi Antique Custom Upholstered Carved Wing Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine custom upholstered semi antique wing chair in a classic style and having good details. A shaped crest rail for the wings ending in scrolled arms with carved bell flowers and l...
Brass
Vintage Regency Style Armchair with Cane Back and Silk Upholstery
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Regency Style armchair. Cane back with a hand painted lattice motif. Newly upholstered in bone silk fabric by Scalamandre.
Silk, Cane
Georgian Barrel Back Jute Wingchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A wonderful George III style barrel back wingchair with top-grain vintage cigar colored leather, a tufted upholstery barrel backrest with winged sides, rolled arms and a padded seat ...
Leather
Georgian Barrel Back Wingchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A wonderful George III style barrel back wingchair with top-grain Vintage Havana Leather, a tufted upholstery barrel backrest with winged sides, rolled arms and a padded seat. Finish...
Leather
$4,875 / item
H 33.5 in W 29 in D 32 in
"Geffrey" by Lee Stanton Chair Upholstered in Belgian Linen or Custom Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Geffrey by Lee Stanton Editions is a modern yet traditional arm chair with rolled arms, tufted back and turned wood front feet, upholstered in Belgian linen or customer's own mat...
Upholstery
19th Century Georgian Wing Chair
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th Century Georgian wing chair, with carved eagle heads on legs.
Wood
18th Century Georgian Upholstered Wing Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
With mahogany legs on casters.
Mahogany, Upholstery
Early 19th Century English Wing Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 19th Century English mahogany wing chair with ball and claw feet. Covered in hessian and ready to be reupholstered.
Mahogany
Antique Georgian Leather Gainsborough Armchair
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Georgian leather Gainsborough armchair. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1790’s period. The quality is superb, this is a nice ea...
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century English Georgian Wingback Upholstered Armchair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A handsome bespoke mid-century wingback chair crafted in the English Georgian taste. The chair features a hump shaped crest with rolled ears and large extended side wings. The straig...
Fabric, Hardwood
Vintage Mahogany Wingback Chair With Carved Detailing
Located in Elkton, MD
Mahogany-framed wingback chair with carved crest, rolled arms, and brass nailhead trim. Upholstered in yellow and cream floral fabric. Tapered wooden legs.
Upholstery, Mahogany
$8,500
H 44 in W 76 in D 32 in
Early 19th Century French Chair and Daybed Upholstered in Belgian Linen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This versatile piece serves as both a comfortable chair and an inviting daybed, reflecting the timeless elegance of early 19th-century French design. Freshly reupholstered in flax-co...
Linen
Georgian Revival Gainsborough Chair Armchair
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Georgian style mahogany Gainsborough chair This imposing chair stands upon well carved cabriole legs with boldly carved ball and claw feet Circa 1900 The shaped arm supports also bei...
Mahogany
$3,400
H 31 in W 28.5 in D 24 in
Victorian Eastlake Armchair with Mahogany Frame and Tufted Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian Eastlake style armchair with burgundy and beige checkered upholstery with a button tufted roll back and a mahogany frame with carved detail including floral medall...
Wood
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$5,300 / set
H 17 in W 10.75 in D 6.5 in
Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Smoke Color, Modern Design, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass sconces with a smoke color to the textured glass and black glass sphere finials. The “stampato” glass is textured with ridges and is curved in design, making a superb de...
Murano Glass
$18,335
H 35.44 in W 72.84 in D 41.34 in
Vintage George Smith Kilim Upholstered Three Seat Couch or Sofa Feather Cushions
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original George Smith three seat sofa with the period Kilim upholstery and feather filled cushions A stunning sofa which is one of G...
Upholstery
$5,570
H 32.68 in W 42.13 in D 20.08 in L 32.68 in
Antique Genuine Swedish Original Gustavian Period Handmade Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish chest of drawers from the 1700s in gustavian style. The chest is a genuine Swedish gustavian furniture with four drawers made by hand in solid pine around 1790. Class...
Pine
Wedgwood Black and White Jasper "Pegasus" Covered Vase, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
The black jasper ovoid body decorated in white relief with the Apotheosis of Virgil after John Flaxman, the shoulder with snake handles above Medusa masks, the domed cover with Pegas...
Porcelain
Double Sided Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
This leather sofa is upholstered in our high-grade Newport Toffee leather. With tightly tufted backrests and seat cushions with high-density foam, with natural finish brass nailhead ...
Leather
Amber reclaimed elm wood console table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Reclaimed elm wood console that is beautifully crafted and serves as the perfect table for any space. Since this is made from vintage reclaimed materials, there may be some imperfect...
Elm
$2,990 / item
H 39.5 in W 73 in D 36 in
Alma Linen Slip Covered Loveseat Settee with White Oak Legs and Caster Wheels
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Size: 72" W x 36.3" D x 39" H (detailed dimensions below) Introducing the Alma Loveseat - a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Made with heavy-weight linen and slipcovered...
Linen, Foam, Wood, Oak
$13,345 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
George III Style Mahogany and Blue Velvet Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Luxurious George III Style Sofa, designed with a mahogany frame and upholstered in sumptuous blue velvet. The sofa is characterized by its deep-seated frame, charming bolster cushion...
Velvet, Wood
English Mahogany Writing Table, Early 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite writing desk is crafted of rich mahogany and features the straightforward design prevalent in England during the early 19th century. A luxurious leather-covered top pr...
Brass
$24,950 / set
H 38 in W 66 in D 28 in
Pair of Louis XVI Style Carved and Laqué Gilded Bergère Settees or Loveseats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Louis XVI style carved and Laqué gilded bergère settees. The elegant pair of carved loveseats, upholstered in a blue velvet, with padded backs and sides and a cushion seat,...
Wood
$33,654
H 90.95 in W 179.14 in D 224.41 in
Louis XVI Style Panelling with Fireplace and a Marine Scene, Oil on Canvas
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This paneled room is composed of a stone fireplace, a large glass door with four leaves, a single door (both with their frame) and a large oil on canvas depicting a marine scene sign...
Stone
$7,450 / set
H 45 in W 35 in D 32 in
1990s XL Ralph Lauren Henredon Sculptural Curved Wing Chairs, Set of 2
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning chairs you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it bei...
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
$27,002
H 29.14 in W 53.94 in D 30.32 in
Antique Howard & Sons Aesthetic Movement Sofa Claw & Ball Feet Chinoiserie Fabic
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare and original Howard & Son's circa 1880 two seat sofa with duvet feather padded arms and seat cushions, with Aesthe...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...
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.
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