Gilt Chair Black
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chairs
Giltwood, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Cane, PVC
Antique 1870s English Victorian Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Chairs
Brass, Iron
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Paint, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Walnut, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mohair
Late 20th Century Art Deco Club Chairs
Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century American Regency Chairs
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Antique 1820s Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass, Iron
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century English Regency Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Chairs
Wrought Iron
1990s French Modern Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Bergere Chairs
Ebony, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Chairs
20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Gold Leaf
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary North American Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Cowhide
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Hardwood, Velvet
20th Century American Regency Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Mohair, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century British George II Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Rocking Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Rocking Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Cane, Softwood, Paint
Early 20th Century Regency Lounge Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Regency Lounge Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Empire Side Chairs
Wood, Giltwood, Upholstery
20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Leather
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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 a gilt chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A gilt chair is a chair whose frame is made of gold or is covered with a small substance that looks like gold. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of gilt chairs from different periods and in a range of design styles.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021There are multiple chair colors that can be matched with a black table, it’s really a matter of preference. You could choose to go with black or a contrasting color or even think outside the box in order to add unlikely pops of color to a space. Visit 1stDibs for a wide selection of chairs and tables available in different colors.
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