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Jean-Charles Moreux Gilt Iron Chairs, Set of 6
Jean-Charles Moreux Gilt Iron Chairs, Set of 6

Jean-Charles Moreux Gilt Iron Chairs, Set of 6

By Jean-Charles Moreux

Located in New York, NY

Set of six French gilt iron chairs by Jean-Charles Moreaux. All of the chairs have a nice

Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XIV Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pierluigi Colli Set Two in Hammered Gilded Iron
Pierluigi Colli Set Two in Hammered Gilded Iron

Pierluigi Colli Set Two in Hammered Gilded Iron

By Pier Luigi Colli

Located in bari, IT

Set of two hammered gilt iron chairs from the famous Turin-based house Pierluigi Colli , production

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Hollywood Regency Vintage Italian Gilt Iron Sculptural Chair
Hollywood Regency Vintage Italian Gilt Iron Sculptural Chair

Hollywood Regency Vintage Italian Gilt Iron Sculptural Chair

By S. Salvadori

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

1960s vintage Italian Hollywood Regency gilt iron vanity chair. Petite Italian vanity side chair in

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 4 Gilt Wrought Iron Chairs with Floral Upholstery, 1980s
Set of 4 Gilt Wrought Iron Chairs with Floral Upholstery, 1980s

Set of 4 Gilt Wrought Iron Chairs with Floral Upholstery, 1980s

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Elegant set of four wrought iron chairs with a striking gilt finish and sculptural silhouette. Made

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Chairs

Materials

Iron

Aesthetic Bamboo Gilt Iron Side Chair
Aesthetic Bamboo Gilt Iron Side Chair

Aesthetic Bamboo Gilt Iron Side Chair

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage aesthetic style gilt metal bamboo side chair.

Category

20th Century Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Aesthetic Bamboo Gilt Iron Side Chair II
Aesthetic Bamboo Gilt Iron Side Chair II

Aesthetic Bamboo Gilt Iron Side Chair II

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage aesthetic style gilt metal bamboo side chair.

Category

20th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rene Drouet Set of 4 Gilt Iron Dining Chairs
Rene Drouet Set of 4 Gilt Iron Dining Chairs

Rene Drouet Set of 4 Gilt Iron Dining Chairs

By René Drouet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French Forties Art Deco dining chairs, set of 4 by Rene Drouet, in gilt forged iron. 18" wide x 20

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Four Faux Bamboo Chairs in Gilt Iron, Original Green Upholstery, 1940s
Set of Four Faux Bamboo Chairs in Gilt Iron, Original Green Upholstery, 1940s

Set of Four Faux Bamboo Chairs in Gilt Iron, Original Green Upholstery, 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Set of Four Faux Bamboo Chairs, Gilt Iron, Gold Leaf, Velvet France, 1940s. Elegant from all sides

Category

Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf, Iron

Midcentury Partial-Gilt Wrought Iron Lounge Chairs Attributed to René Prou, Pair
Midcentury Partial-Gilt Wrought Iron Lounge Chairs Attributed to René Prou, Pair

Midcentury Partial-Gilt Wrought Iron Lounge Chairs Attributed to René Prou, Pair

By René Prou

Located in New York, NY

Elegant pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical wrought iron armchairs attributed to René

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Jean Charles Moreux Gilt Iron Lounge Chairs
Pair of Jean Charles Moreux Gilt Iron Lounge Chairs

Pair of Jean Charles Moreux Gilt Iron Lounge Chairs

By Jean-Charles Moreux

Located in Chicago, IL

1940s French moderne pair of gilt iron lounge chairs by Jean-Charles Moreux These come with

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Four French Wrought Iron Gold Gilt Chairs Manner of Gilbert Poillerat
Four French Wrought Iron Gold Gilt Chairs Manner of Gilbert Poillerat

Four French Wrought Iron Gold Gilt Chairs Manner of Gilbert Poillerat

Located in New York, NY

Four French wrought iron gold gilt chairs. Manner of Gilbert Poillerat. Upholstered in brown velvet

Category

Vintage 1930s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

High Gilt Iron and Leather Curule Chair
High Gilt Iron and Leather Curule Chair

High Gilt Iron and Leather Curule Chair

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Very decorative, well-made side chair with curule base. Protruding foot rest. Brass details. Newly

Category

20th Century French Side Chairs

Italian Modern Craftsman Gilt Hammered Iron Chair by Giovanni Banci for Hermes
Italian Modern Craftsman Gilt Hammered Iron Chair by Giovanni Banci for Hermes

Italian Modern Craftsman Gilt Hammered Iron Chair by Giovanni Banci for Hermes

By Giovanni Banci, Hermès

Located in New York, NY

A Rare and Unique Italian MId-Century Modern Craftsman Gilt Hammered Iron Chair by Giovanni Banci

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of French Mid-century Gilt Iron Faux Bamboo Lounge Chairs, Jacques Adnet
Pair of French Mid-century Gilt Iron Faux Bamboo Lounge Chairs, Jacques Adnet

Pair of French Mid-century Gilt Iron Faux Bamboo Lounge Chairs, Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

An Elegant and Timeless Pair of French Mid-century, Modern Neoclassical, Gilt Iron, Faux Bamboo

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid Century Modern Lee Woodard Gilt Iron Metal Side Chair
Mid Century Modern Lee Woodard Gilt Iron Metal Side Chair

Mid Century Modern Lee Woodard Gilt Iron Metal Side Chair

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Mid-Century Modern original Lee Woodard side chairs with gilt and red painted finish. These

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

1950s Arturo Pani Armchair Italian Gilt Hand Forged Iron
1950s Arturo Pani Armchair Italian Gilt Hand Forged Iron

1950s Arturo Pani Armchair Italian Gilt Hand Forged Iron

By Arturo Pani

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a neoclassical hand forged iron accent chair. Spectacular regency chair

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Early 1940s Italian Gilt Rope and Tassel Iron Side Chairs by Niccolini
Pair of Early 1940s Italian Gilt Rope and Tassel Iron Side Chairs by Niccolini

Pair of Early 1940s Italian Gilt Rope and Tassel Iron Side Chairs by Niccolini

By Niccolini

Located in Saint Louis, MO

This pair of exquisitely gilt Italian rope and tassel iron chairs should immediately come to mind

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Italian Gilt Wrought Iron Vanity Chair Pink Velvet Upholstery Pier Luigi Colli
Italian Gilt Wrought Iron Vanity Chair Pink Velvet Upholstery Pier Luigi Colli

Italian Gilt Wrought Iron Vanity Chair Pink Velvet Upholstery Pier Luigi Colli

By Pier Luigi Colli

Located in Miami, FL

Whimsical Art Deco Style Italian gold leaf hand-hammered wrought iron vanity chair in golden finish

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Set of 6 Italian Mid-Century Gilt Iron and Green Velvet Side Chairs
Set of 6 Italian Mid-Century Gilt Iron and Green Velvet Side Chairs

Set of 6 Italian Mid-Century Gilt Iron and Green Velvet Side Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

SET of 6 Italian Mid-Century side chairs with gilt wrought iron frames and sage green velvet

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

A rare pair of Rene Prou wrought iron occasional chairs
A rare pair of Rene Prou wrought iron occasional chairs

A rare pair of Rene Prou wrought iron occasional chairs

By René Prou

Located in London, GB

A rare Art Deco pair of hand forged wrought iron occasional chairs designed uniquely by Rene Prou

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Four Gilt Metal Dining Chairs
Set of Four Gilt Metal Dining Chairs

Set of Four Gilt Metal Dining Chairs

By John Salterini

Located in New York, NY

Four matching armless high back cafe style dining chairs. Gold tone over iron base frame, with

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

1950s Italian Design Low Lounge Chairs Black Iron Frame and Ice White Upholster
1950s Italian Design Low Lounge Chairs Black Iron Frame and Ice White Upholster

1950s Italian Design Low Lounge Chairs Black Iron Frame and Ice White Upholster

By Pierre Guariche

Located in Firenze, IT

This fantastic set of six Italian Mid-Century Modern design iron open back club or lounge chairs

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Italian Hollywood Regency Wheat Sheaf Chairs, by S. Salvadori
Pair of Italian Hollywood Regency Wheat Sheaf Chairs, by S. Salvadori

Pair of Italian Hollywood Regency Wheat Sheaf Chairs, by S. Salvadori

By S. Salvadori

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Italian Hollywood Regency Wheat Sheaf Chairs, by S. Salvadori S. Salvadori - Firenze A

Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

20th C Regency x back Dining Chairs
20th C Regency x back Dining Chairs

20th C Regency x back Dining Chairs

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Southampton, NJ

A striking set of six solid Mahogany parcel gilt X back dining chairs with distinct design elements

Category

20th Century Italian Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Aesthetic Bamboo Gilt Iron Arm Chair
Aesthetic Bamboo Gilt Iron Arm Chair

Aesthetic Bamboo Gilt Iron Arm Chair

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage aesthetic style gilt metal bamboo arm chair.

Category

20th Century Aesthetic Movement Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Jean-Charles Moreux French Iron Chairs
Set of 6 Jean-Charles Moreux French Iron Chairs

Set of 6 Jean-Charles Moreux French Iron Chairs

By Jean-Charles Moreux

Located in New York, NY

Set of 6 Jean-Charles Moreux French iron gilt chairs. There are two armchairs and four chairs

Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XIV Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

c. 1900, Savanarola Chair
c. 1900, Savanarola Chair

c. 1900, Savanarola Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A turn-of-the-century, forged iron, Savonarola chair featuring incised brass arms above turned

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Benches

Materials

Brass, Iron

Italian Midcentury Throne Armchair or Lounge Chair with Bench or Ottoman
Italian Midcentury Throne Armchair or Lounge Chair with Bench or Ottoman

Italian Midcentury Throne Armchair or Lounge Chair with Bench or Ottoman

Located in New York, NY

Memphis Design Group by 25 years. The frames are composed of handwrought gilt iron, hand painted wood back

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare French Modern Craftsman Stool / Chair Attr. to Garouste and Bonetti, 1988
Rare French Modern Craftsman Stool / Chair Attr. to Garouste and Bonetti, 1988

Rare French Modern Craftsman Stool / Chair Attr. to Garouste and Bonetti, 1988

By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti

Located in New York, NY

object is composed of a partially gilt wrought iron tripod base with flaring gilt sabots, a six sided

Category

Late 20th Century British Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

Paul Frankl Tall Chest in White Chocolate Lacquer with Brass Hardware c. 1950s
Paul Frankl Tall Chest in White Chocolate Lacquer with Brass Hardware c. 1950s

Paul Frankl Tall Chest in White Chocolate Lacquer with Brass Hardware c. 1950s

By Paul Frankl

Located in Saint Louis, MO

currently available in our shop - Gilt Iron Italian Rope and Tassel Chairs by Niccolini Hollywood Regency

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sculptural 1970s Brass Swirl Lamps
Pair of Sculptural 1970s Brass Swirl Lamps

Pair of Sculptural 1970s Brass Swirl Lamps

Located in Saint Louis, MO

1955 Pair of Hand Forged Gilt Iron Italian Chairs by Niccolini c. 1950 Pair of Hollywood Regency Club

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Set of Four French  Mid Century Gilt Iron Chairs
Set of Four French  Mid Century Gilt Iron Chairs

Set of Four French Mid Century Gilt Iron Chairs

Located in Birmingham, AL

Magnificent Set of Four French Mid Century Gilt Iron Chairs.

Category

20th Century French Chairs

Pair of Gilt, Iron Chairs
Pair of Gilt, Iron Chairs

Pair of Gilt, Iron Chairs

Unavailable|$2,900 / set

Pair of Gilt, Iron Chairs

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Fabulous pair of vintage high-back chairs with scroll arms and curule bases. Newly upholstered on

Category

Vintage 1940s French Regency Revival Armchairs

4 Iron Chairs
4 Iron Chairs

4 Iron Chairs

Unavailable|$5,694 / set

4 Iron Chairs

Located in Walkertshofen, Bavaria

Set of four Italian gilded iron chairs of the 1960s, in the back a sixfold star as a decoration

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Eight French Solid Wrought Iron Dining Chairs with Gilt Finish
Set of Eight French Solid Wrought Iron Dining Chairs with Gilt Finish

Set of Eight French Solid Wrought Iron Dining Chairs with Gilt Finish

Located in New York, NY

A set of decorative solid hand forged wrought iron dining chairs with gilt finish, French, 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Venetian Illustrated, Polychrome, Gilt, and Leather Gondola Chair, c. 1820
Venetian Illustrated, Polychrome, Gilt, and Leather Gondola Chair, c. 1820

Venetian Illustrated, Polychrome, Gilt, and Leather Gondola Chair, c. 1820

Located in San Francisco, CA

An absolutely stunning and rare circa 1820 museum-worthy Venetian gondola chair with illustrated

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Rene Prou Rare Superb Witty Four-Flower Gold Leaf Wrought Iron Chairs in Silk
Rene Prou Rare Superb Witty Four-Flower Gold Leaf Wrought Iron Chairs in Silk

Rene Prou Rare Superb Witty Four-Flower Gold Leaf Wrought Iron Chairs in Silk

By René Prou

Located in Paris, ile de france

Rene Prou rare superb witty four-flower gold leaf wrought iron chairs in silk.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Garden Chairs by G. Poillerat
Pair of Garden Chairs by G. Poillerat

Pair of Garden Chairs by G. Poillerat

By Gilbert Poillerat

Located in Brussels, BE

"He and Her" garden chairs by Gilbert Poillerat. White lacquered wrought-iron with gold leaves

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Colette Gueden Pair of Superb Refined Slipper Chairs Newly Covered in Silk Satin
Colette Gueden Pair of Superb Refined Slipper Chairs Newly Covered in Silk Satin

Colette Gueden Pair of Superb Refined Slipper Chairs Newly Covered in Silk Satin

By Colette Gueden

Located in Paris, ile de france

Colette Gueden pair of superb refined slipper chairs newly covered in silk satin.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Deco Iron Table and Four Chairs
French Deco Iron Table and Four Chairs

French Deco Iron Table and Four Chairs

By Gilbert Poillerat, André Arbus

Located in Stamford, CT

Circa 1940s French round iron table and four matching chars in the style of Andre Arbus and Gilbert

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Sets

Materials

Iron

Rare Set of Four Arturo Pani Gilded Iron Armchairs, Mexico City, 1940s
Rare Set of Four Arturo Pani Gilded Iron Armchairs, Mexico City, 1940s

Rare Set of Four Arturo Pani Gilded Iron Armchairs, Mexico City, 1940s

By Arturo Pani, René Prou

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning and rare set of four Arturo Pani gilt over iron hand caned chairs, Mexico City, circa

Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Arturo Pani Chairs
Arturo Pani Chairs

Arturo Pani Chairs

Unavailable|$10,235 / item

Arturo Pani Chairs

By Arturo Pani

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arturo Pani gilt over iron and hand caned chair. Pani is well-known for the juxtaposition of

Category

Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Gilt Iron Chairs Maison Ramsay, circa 1930
Pair of Gilt Iron Chairs Maison Ramsay, circa 1930

Pair of Gilt Iron Chairs Maison Ramsay, circa 1930

By Maison Ramsay

Located in PARIS, FR

Wonderfull pair of gilt iron chairs Maison Ramsay, France, circa 1930 High quality and heavy iron.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Gilt Iron Chair

Gilt Iron Chair

Located in North Miami, FL

Small gilded iron vanity chair with black leather seat and back,

Category

20th Century French Chairs

Pair of Gilt Iron Chairs

Pair of Gilt Iron Chairs

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 1940's French gilt metal iron chairs with original finish. Available in our 241 East 60th

Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Pair of French Gilt Iron Chairs
Pair of French Gilt Iron Chairs

Pair of French Gilt Iron Chairs

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Pair of French 1940's armchairs with stylized open backs finished in gold leaf and reupholstered in a eggplant Jack Lenor Larsen velvet.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Jean-Charles Moreux French Moderne Gold Gilt Iron Chairs Set of Four
Jean-Charles Moreux French Moderne Gold Gilt Iron Chairs Set of Four

Jean-Charles Moreux French Moderne Gold Gilt Iron Chairs Set of Four

By Jean-Charles Moreux

Located in Palm Springs, CA

The most beautiful set of four French Moderne chairs designed by Jean-Charles Moreux. They were

Category

Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Gilt Iron Chairs by Jean-Charles Moreux
Pair of French Gilt Iron Chairs by Jean-Charles Moreux

Pair of French Gilt Iron Chairs by Jean-Charles Moreux

By Jean-Charles Moreux

Located in New York, NY

Elegant complimentary pair of hand made French 40's gilt wrought iron chairs by Jean Charles Moreux

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Iron Gilt Chairs
Iron Gilt Chairs

Iron Gilt Chairs

Sold|$7,800

Iron Gilt Chairs

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Set of 6 French Gothic Revival chairs, iron gilt with padded seats in ultra-suede

Category

Early 20th Century French Chairs

Pair of Gilt Iron Bistro Chairs with Sunfaces
Pair of Gilt Iron Bistro Chairs with Sunfaces

Pair of Gilt Iron Bistro Chairs with Sunfaces

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Pair of french style gilt iron bistro chairs with a sunface starburst pattern on the louis style

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Gilt Iron Side Chair
Vintage Gilt Iron Side Chair

Vintage Gilt Iron Side Chair

Located in Austin, TX

French vintage side chair in gilt iron with charming scroll details, professionally reupholstered

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Italian Vintage Banci Iron Gilt Chairs with Black Velvet Seats
Italian Vintage Banci Iron Gilt Chairs with Black Velvet Seats

Italian Vintage Banci Iron Gilt Chairs with Black Velvet Seats

By Banci Firenze

Located in Round Top, TX

These little gold Italian chairs are very heavy iron that's been gilt. The are really adorable

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Gold Gilt Wrought Iron Chair with Shag Seat
Gold Gilt Wrought Iron Chair with Shag Seat

Gold Gilt Wrought Iron Chair with Shag Seat

Located in Sheffield, MA

The vintage wrought Iron desk or vanity chair with a rubbed gilt finish has a medallion back and a

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Other Chairs

Materials

Iron

1950’s Italian Gilt Iron Faux Bamboo Chair
1950’s Italian Gilt Iron Faux Bamboo Chair

1950’s Italian Gilt Iron Faux Bamboo Chair

Located in Hastings, GB

A beautiful Italian faux bamboo chair, in fine gilt metal with incredible detail throughout to

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

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Gilt Iron Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of gilt iron chairs available for sale. Each of these unique gilt iron chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wrought iron. Gilt iron chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Gilt iron chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made gilt iron chairs over the years, but those made by Jean-Charles Moreux, Gilbert Poillerat and Pier Luigi Colli are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Gilt Iron Chairs?

Prices for gilt iron chairs start at $1 and top out at $25,000 with the average selling for $2,500.

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.

Questions About Gilt Iron Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    In Britain, John Wilkinson made the first mass-produced iron chairs during the 1770s. However, handcrafted iron chairs appeared much earlier. In the mid-thirteenth century, King Edward I commissioned three iron chairs for St. Paul’s Cathedral. The artisan who made these pieces is unknown. On 1stDibs, find a range of iron chairs.