Gilt Rococo Chairs
Vintage 1920s Rococo Chairs
Fabric
Antique 1760s Swedish Rococo Chairs
Birch, Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s American Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Rococo Bergere Chairs
Tapestry, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Chairs
Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Rococo Side Chairs
Walnut, Giltwood
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Side Chairs
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century North American Victorian Slipper Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Chairs
Brass, Iron
Antique 18th Century Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Side Chairs
Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Antique 1750s Portuguese Rococo Side Chairs
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Chairs
Beech, Giltwood
Vintage 1920s French Provincial Chairs
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut, Giltwood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XV Side Chairs
Paint
Antique 1890s Italian Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1940s Italian Rococo Bergere Chairs
Linen, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Silver Leaf
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Louis XV Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s Portuguese Rococo Side Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Side Chairs
Silver Leaf
20th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Side Chairs
Giltwood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Baroque Lounge Chairs
Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century Queen Anne Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Gold
Antique 1860s French Louis XV Side Chairs
Giltwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Rococo Armchairs
Cotton, Walnut
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Damask, Giltwood
Vintage 1940s Rococo Revival Secretaires
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Giltwood, Upholstery, Fabric, Beech
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Italian Rococo Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Living Room Sets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Rococo Armchairs
Muslin, Beech
Antique 19th Century Belgian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Rococo Dining Room Sets
Wood
20th Century Rococo Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s Spanish Rococo Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Candelabras
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Living Room Sets
Silk, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Animal Sculptures
Wood
20th Century French Rococo Revival Decorative Art
Enamel
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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 were rococo chairs made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rococo chairs were made out of a variety of materials. Rosewood and mahogany were used in higher-end pieces, with walnut being used to create more affordable pieces. You’ll find a variety of Rococo products from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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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