$9,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 39 in W 24.5 in D 20 in
Ten Maison Jansen Style Silverleaf 'Montgolfier' Hot-Air Balloon Dinning Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ten Maison Jansen Style Silverleaf 'Montgolfier' Hot-Air Balloon Dinning Chairs France, Mid -20th
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
$4,250 / set
H 38.5 in W 24 in D 25 in
Vintage French Louis XVI Montgolfier Hot Air Balloon Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Vintage French Louis XVI Style Montgolfier Hot Air Balloon Dining Chairs - Set of 6. Listing includes 4
Wood
$33,808
H 53.15 in Dm 39.38 in
Italian, Neoclassical, Montgolfier, Chandelier, Glass, 8 lights, 1780 - 1820
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
inspired cabinetmakers and decorators of the 18th and 19th centuries. Hot air balloon chairs, clocks, and
Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass
Pair of 1920s French Hot Air Balloon Side Chairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of French hot air balloon side chairs from the 1920s with original leather seats. Beautifully
Sold
H 38.5 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
Louis XVI French Style Hot Air Balloon Back Montgolfier Dining Chair, Set of Six
By Maison Jansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of six vintage Louis XVI French style Hot Air Balloon back "Montgolfier" dining chairs. Listing
Wood
Sold
H 38.5 in W 19 in D 22 in
French Louis XVI Hot Air Balloon Back Distress Painted Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XVI Style Hot Air Balloon Back Distress Painted Italian dining chairs - Set of 8. Set
Wood
Sold
H 38.38 in W 22.5 in D 23.5 in
Set of 6 French 20th Century Reproduction Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
formed like early hot air balloons. The chairs are comfortable and have been recently upholstered in a
Upholstery, Paint
Set of Six French Wrought Iron Garden Fauteuils
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Delightful Set of 6 Iron, "Montgolfière" (Hot-Air Balloon) Themed French Garden Chairs
French Set of 4 Louis XVI Style Hot Air Balloon Montgolfier Chairs
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Beautiful set of 4 French Louis XVI style hot air balloon Montgolfier chairs, reflecting Europe's
Fabric, Wood
Parisian Hot Air Balloon Design Dining Chairs
Located in Oakville, ON
Unusual design, Parisian hot air balloon design, newly painted and upholstered. There are eight
Wood, Linen
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$798Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
$1,700 / item
H 35.25 in W 20 in D 21.5 in
6 Swedish 1900s Painted Dining Room Chairs with Sinuous Pierced Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Priced Each - 6 Swedish dining room side chairs from the early 20th century, with new upholstery. Created in Sweden during the early years of the 20th century, each of this set of si...
Fabric, Wood
$78,000 / set
H 32.5 in W 42 in D 22 in
Anglo-Irish George II Giltwood Side Tables, Manner of William Kent, circa 1740
By William Kent
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Exquisite and important pair of circa 1740 George II Anglo-Irish regency console or side tables in the manner of William Kent having original verde antico marble tops on original-fin...
Marble
$228,912Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$6,632
H 29.14 in W 38 in D 19.3 in
Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Detailed Decorated Console Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish gustavian console table in painted pine. The table is made around 1790 to 1800 and has detailed carved wooden decor. The surface has been scraped by hand to the original pain...
Pine
$29,500 / set
H 35.75 in W 18 in D 17.75 in
Set Of Twelve French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very elegant set of twelve French 18th century Louis XVI period dining chairs. Each patinated gray/cream chair is raised by circular tapered fluted legs with top and bottom carved ...
Wood
$11,800Sale Price / set|73% Off
H 39.18 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
A Set of Twelve Italian Painted and Parcel Gilt Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A set of twelve Italian painted and parcel gilt Louis XVI Style dining chairs, 19th century Tablet back chairs with floral carved details raised on fluted legs with rosette embellis...
Hardwood
Set of Eight Louis XVI- Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 Louis XVI- Style Painted Dining Chairs - 2 arm and 6 side chairs - all upholstered in Blue Cowtan and Tout fabric.
Leather, Hardwood
$9,995 / set
H 36.5 in W 21.5 in D 23.5 in
Rare Set of 10 Attributed Maison Jansen Cameo Back Painted Leather Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare set of 10 attributed Maison Jansen dining chairs is a stunning example of neoclassical elegance and craftsmanship. Designed with exquisite attention to detail, these cameo ...
Leather, Walnut
$7,960Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 38.25 in W 25 in D 22.25 in
Set 10 Balloon Back Maison Jansen Attributed Antique White Paint Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant set of ten dining chairs is attributed to the renowned Parisian design house Maison Jansen, celebrated for its refined interpretations of classical European styles. Pain...
Walnut
$2,640Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 39 in W 18 in D 20 in
Set of Six French Style Painted and Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Set of 6 French Style Painted and Upholstered Dining Chairs Finished in an off white with subtle distressed edges on the legs, and upholstered in a heavy Belgian linen, in a natural ...
Linen, Wood
An Ebonized Dining Table, Attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ebonized mahogany dining table, attributed to Maison Jansen, features intricate rosettes and classic and contemporary elements, making it a versatile addition to various...
Mahogany
$29,000 / set
H 30.5 in W 21 in D 23 in
Suite of 10 Elegant English Regency Dining Armchairs with Matching Settee
Located in Greenwich, CT
A set of ten elegant painted English Regency dining armchairs and a matching settee with carved cross-hatch backs and generous caned seats with silk cushions. Leaf and vine painted ...
Beech
$8,500 / set
H 37.75 in W 19.5 in D 23.5 in
Vintage French Louis XV Style Parcel Gilt Carved Dining Side Chairs - Set of 10
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Parcel Gilt Carved Dining Side Chairs - Set of 10. Item features is a very rare set of 10 armless dining chairs, parcel gilt carved frames, cream and b...
Walnut
$3,719Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37.25 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
Set of 6 Maison Jansen Attributed Balloon Back Circular Directoire Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This set of six Maison Jansen attributed Directoire dining chairs exemplifies refined French craftsmanship and timeless neoclassical design. Featuring elegant balloon backrests with ...
Walnut
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.