$25,462
H 41.34 in W 27.96 in D 18.51 in
18th Century George II Scarlet/Red Japanned Corner Cupboard, Att. Giles Grendey
By Giles Grendey
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
: 37.114 A George II scarlet japanned chair labelled Giles Grendey. Supplied to the Duke of Infantado
Lacquer
Superb Set of Eight George II Dining Chairs
By Giles Grendey
Located in Greenwich, CT
A superb set of eight George II carved mahogany dining chairs having a carved crest rail with a
Mahogany
Set Queen Anne Dining Chairs Walnut Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 12 Queen Anne Style Dining Chairs. These Chairs are in the Style of Giles Grendey. Circa
Walnut
$11,476
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Rare English George II Walnut Shepherd’s Crook Armchair with Period Needlework
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
with early London practice and comparable examples attributed to Giles Grendey. The chair retains
Mahogany
Pair of George II Burr Walnut Side Chairs
By Giles Grendey
Located in London, Middlesex
Each chair has a gently curving top rail carved with a central shell and foliage; the tops of the
Walnut
Unavailable
H 39.77 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
Pair of George II Burr Walnut and Figured Walnut Side Chairs
By Giles Grendey
Located in London, GB
made by the celebrated cabinetmaker Giles Grendey, who was born at Wooton-under-Edge in Gloucestshire
Walnut
A Pair Of George III Chair Back Settees
By Giles Grendey
Located in Dublin, GB
claw feet. In the manner of Giles Grendey Minor differences in size. English, London, Circa 1750s
Mahogany
Set of Eight 19th Century English Dining Chairs
By Giles Grendey
Located in New Orleans, LA
patterned after the 18th-century design by important furniture maker Giles Grendey (1693-1780) of London
Wood
Set of 12 Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, after Giles Grendey
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 12 carved mahogany dining chairs, after Giles Grendey. Two armchairs and ten side chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Sold
H 19.3 in W 24.02 in D 17.52 in
Fine Quality Leather Upholstered Desk Chair After a Design by Giles Grende
By Giles Grendey
Located in Benington, Herts
see for reference in the images a Georgian period chair, circa 1740, attributed to Giles Grendey which
Leather, Oak
George II Mahogany Bureau Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Lymington, GB
manner of Giles Grendey (1693-1780). In mahogany and parcel gilt. Mid-18th century, George II period
Mahogany
Sold
H 39.5 in W 27.5 in D 23 in
Walnut and Leather Armchair Desk Chair after Giles Grendey, Late 19th Century
By Giles Grendey
Located in San Francisco, CA
of an 18th century Georgian period design by Giles Grendey. Made by an expert craftsman in the late
Leather, Walnut
Handsome Late Victorian Leather Carved Wing Chair
By Giles Grendey
Located in Benington, Herts
the manner of Giles Grendey. This extremely well drawn chair of imposing size has superb proportions
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 41 in W 21 in D 17 in
19th Century English Queen Anne Style Chinoiserie Scarlett Lacquer Side Chair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
red japanned side chair in the manner of Giles Grendey (English, 1693-1780). The chair, in the Queen
Wood
Sold
H 40.16 in W 25.99 in D 25.2 in
19th Century Oak Side Chair After a Design Attributed to Giles Grendy
By Giles Grendey
Located in Mosman Park, AU
design attributed to Giles Grendy (1693-1780). The original design for this chair circa 1745 and more
Oak
George I Walnut Armchair in the Manner of Giles Grendey
By Giles Grendey
Located in Knutsford, GB
A superb, museum quality George I carved walnut armchair in the manner of Giles Grendey. The vase
Near Pair of Walnut Rococo Single Chairs
By Giles Grendey
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
attributed to Giles Grendey’s London workshop, both dating from c.1740-5. Four, of open-shell back design
Walnut
Georgian Style Superbly Carved Mahogany Open Armchair
By Giles Grendey
Located in Suffolk, GB
in the manner of Giles Grendey (circa 1740). The chair consists of an upholstered shaped back and
Upholstery, Mahogany
$228,108Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$176,086
H 45.28 in W 56.3 in D 17.33 in
Italian Art Deco Bar Cabinet in Parchment with Inlays Signed by Anzani, 1930s
By Giuseppe Anzani
Located in Meda, MB
This bar cabinet was produced in Italy, in the late 1930s and is a really unique and special piece. Its tremendous historical and artistic value is what makes this item a real piece...
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Maple, Walnut, Parchment Paper
'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in London, GB
‘Daffodil’ table lamp by Tiffany Studios American, c. 1910 Height 56cm, diameter 40cm Designed and hand-made by the artisans from the renowned Tiffany Studios (1902-1932), this ‘Daf...
Bronze, Lead
$292,446 / set
H 137.8 in W 137.8 in D 137.8 in
Italian Renaissance Style Set Dining Room 16 Pieces Walnut Hand-Carved
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FQ58 Period: 19th century Style: Renaissance Dining room of the School of Arts in Monza, 19th century, walnut hand-carved consists of: sideboard showcase with leaded cathedra...
Leather, Glass, Walnut
$416,500Sale Price|30% Off
W 208 in L 288 in
1880s Blue Coral Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Carpet 17'4" x 24' Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Carpet 17'4" x 24' - 528 x 732 This exceptional antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad carpet, dating from the late 19th century (circa 1880s), ...
Wool
$1,012,630
H 33.47 in W 44.49 in D 24.81 in
Russian Malachite and Silver Table by Imperial Silversmiths the Grachev Brothers
By Grachev Brothers
Located in London, GB
Russian malachite and silver table by Imperial silversmiths the Grachev Brothers Russian, 1884 Measures: Height 85cm, width 113cm, depth 63cm This beautiful silver table was man...
Malachite, Silver
$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
$760,361
H 34.65 in W 56.89 in D 25.4 in
1750 Venezia Italy Blue and Green Lacquered Wooden Engraved Commode with Flowers
Located in Brescia, IT
There are a few pieces that can be called rare and extraordinary and this piece it can be. This is one-of-a-kind and unobtainable commode coming out from an Italian gentleman privat...
Wood, Lacquer
$94,500
H 33.08 in W 93.31 in D 28.35 in
Unique Jacob Kjaer Sofa in Original Niger Leather and Mahogany
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jacob Kjaer, sofa, original Niger leather, brass, stained mahogany, Denmark, 1930s Exemplifying the quintessential essence of Danish design of the thirties, this rare sofa by Jacob...
Brass
$95,000 / set
H 35 in W 49 in D 24 in
A pair of French 19th c mahogany and gilt bronze mounted commodes by F. Linke
By François Linke
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and rare pair of late 19th century French mahogany and gilt bronze mounted mounted by F. Linke. The locks signed . Original Breche D' Alep marble tops. ( Pictured in the 19th ...
Marble, Bronze
$139,850Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 35.75 in W 56 in D 23.5 in
Fine Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Commodes
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and impressive pair of French 19th century Louis xv style gilt bronze-mounted kingwood, satinwood and tulipwood floral marquetry two-drawer bombé commodes attributed to F...
Marble, Bronze
$300,000 / set
H 78.75 in Dm 55.12 in
Pair of Gilt Bronze Chandeliers with Lost-Wax Process. France, circa 1890
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of gilt bronze chandeliers with lost-wax process, France, circa 1890. The price is for the pair but we also sell one individual item.
Bronze
Pair of Victorian Silver Six-Light Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Marked: London, 1890, Maker: John Alowinckle And Thomas Slater
Silver
$324,041 / set
H 89 in Dm 22.25 in
Pair of 19th Century French Patinated and Silvered Bronze Torchères Floor Lamps
Located in London, GB
Important Pair of Antique Torchères in the Louis XV Manner Constructed in patinated and silvered bronze, and rouge brecciated marble; rising from serpentine marble bases, trimmed...
Marble, Bronze
18th Century George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century George III mahogany breakfront bookcase with four astragal glazed doors below fluted frieze and dentil cornice surmounted by pierced swan-neck pediment incorporating car...
Mahogany
$795,454Sale Price|20% Off
H 129.93 in W 118.12 in D 31.5 in
Exceptionel Bookcase Forming Desk, by G. Grohé, France, Circa 1860
By Guillaume Grohe
Located in PARIS, FR
Exceptional neo Renaissance bookcase forming desk. This monumental piece consists in a lower part forming drop-front desk supported by two pillars with drawers. The lateral parts eac...
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.