Gilt Leopard Chair
2010s Portuguese Expressionist Chairs
Gold Leaf
20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Hardwood, Velvet
Mid-20th Century North American Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Gold Leaf
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Gold Leaf
Antique 1810s British Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Giltwood
Antique 1880s English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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Textile
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Bronze, Wrought Iron
20th Century French Benches
Velvet, Beech
2010s Brazilian Chairs
Cord, Wood, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass, Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Oak
2010s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s Hong Kong Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Brass
20th Century Unknown Armchairs
Fabric
2010s English Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Giltwood, Wood
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Early 2000s French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Tables
Aluminum
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Giltwood
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Chairs
Mid-20th Century Empire Bergere Chairs
Faux Leather, Giltwood, Hide, Wood
20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Empire Bergere Chairs
Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Dining Room Chairs
Iron
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Lacquer
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Slipper Chairs
Antique Early 19th Century Asian Furniture
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Faux Fur, Giltwood
20th Century Italian Benches
20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Mid-20th Century Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
20th Century American Chairs
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Fabric, Giltwood
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Giltwood, Velvet
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century British Regency Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
1990s American Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century European Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Chenille, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Paint, Wood, Linen, Silk
Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Wood
20th Century French Armchairs
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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.
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