Gray Gilt Chairs
Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Chairs
Steel
20th Century Chairs
Silk
20th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Steel
20th Century Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Brass
Antique 1790s English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Ormolu
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Bronze, Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique 1850s French Régence Bergere Chairs
Giltwood
Antique 1810s Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Classical Greek Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
Antique 19th Century Spanish Baroque Side Chairs
Mohair, Giltwood
Antique 1860s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Antique 1750s Portuguese Rococo Side Chairs
20th Century Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Gold, Bronze, Iron
Antique 19th Century French Régence Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Horn, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 1870s French Empire Table Lamps
Granite, Bronze, Ormolu
Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Muslin, Upholstery, Giltwood, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Regency Armchairs
Silk
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Antique 1780s English George III Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency End Tables
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Prints
Glass, Giltwood, Paper
Antique 18th Century European Paintings
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Paint
1950s Landscape Paintings
Acrylic, Board
Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Sets
Iron
1890s American Realist Landscape Prints
Etching
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Found Objects, Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Pillows and Throws
Metallic Thread
1990s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Onyx, Marble, Chrome
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Linen, Wood
20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Empire Side Chairs
Silk
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Chairs
Metal
Antique 1890s Chairs
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Slipper Chairs
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
20th Century European Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century Baltic Side Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Corner Chairs
Gold Leaf
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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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