Horsehair Fabric
2010s British Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Velvet
Antique Mid-19th Century French Armchairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Regency Stools
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Cherry
Vintage 1940s French Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Damask, Silk, Beech
Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Stools
Upholstery
Antique 1790s French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Wood
20th Century George II Stools
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Cherry
2010s American Modern Stools
Iron, Steel
20th Century American Art Deco Desks
Brass, Bronze
2010s American Modern Benches
Iron, Steel
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Benches
Cherry, Softwood
2010s British Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Velvet
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Gold
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
2010s American Chesterfield Sofas
Bronze
2010s American Armchairs
Mohair
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas
Brass
2010s Danish Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Textile, Wool, Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Walnut, Spruce
Antique 19th Century British Armchairs
Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Settees
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Fabric, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wool, Wood
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Wenge
2010s American Art Deco Settees
Fabric
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Trimming, Cherry
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Palisander, Spruce
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Nutwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Nutwood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Rosewood, Upholstery, Bouclé
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Antique 19th Century Loveseats
Giltwood
1990s American American Classical Sofas
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Hemp
2010s Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Wool, Wood, Natural Fiber, Upholstery, Silk, Linen, Cotton
Antique 19th Century European Armchairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century English Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Cherry
Vintage 1940s Italian Empire Canapes
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Leather, Canvas, Cotton, Linen, Natural Fiber, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Pine
Antique 19th Century British Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
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Horsehair Fabric For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Horsehair fabric is used for upholstery as well as the crafts of horsehair hitching, horsehair braiding, pottery, and even jewelry. This type of fabric is coveted for both its lustre and durability.
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