Antique Victorian John Jelliff Style Tufted Parlor Chairs - Set Of 2
By John Jelliff
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian Eastlake John Jelliff Style Carved Ornate French Walnut His and Hers Tufted Parlor Chairs in Original Green Upholstery - Set of 2 This set of two antique Victoria...
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Fully Restored Black Leather Chair by John Jelliff
By John Jelliff
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Stunning Antique Chair that has been fully restored. Black Leather seat and velvet back gives this oversized chair a throne style that’s is so unique if you are looking to add a one...
Leather, Velvet, Wood
$2,280Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Fine Quality Walnut Antique Victorian John Jelliff Armchairs
By John Jelliff
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
A rare opportunity to own a genuine example of John Jelliff’s craftsmanship, these chairs exude timeless sophistication and artistry.
Walnut
Sold
H 41 in W 29 in D 24 in
3 Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut Burl Carved Balloon Back Parlor Side Chairs
By John Jelliff
Located in Dayton, OH
By the 1850s, John Jelliff & Co. had become the leading furniture manufacturer in New Jersey.
Velvet, Walnut, Burl
Sold
H 39.25 in W 19.5 in D 23.5 in
Antique John Jelliff Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Side Chair C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Antique John Jelliff Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Side Chair with Crest having M...
Upholstery, Walnut
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H 39.5 in W 21 in D 25 in
Antique Pair Renaissance Revival Jelliff Carved Rosewood Figural Boudoir Chairs
By John Jelliff
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair Renaissance Revival figural boudoir chairs by Jelliff offer rosewood construction with carved rail having central mask with flanking drop finials, button back and uph...
Upholstery, Rosewood, Zebra Wood
Pair of Rococo Revival John Jelliff Parlor Chairs
By John Jelliff
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a pair of newly upholstered ornate John Jelliff Rococo Revival parlor chairs with walnut frame and signature Silhouette bust centered on the crest rail.
Leather, Walnut
Pair of 19th Century English Walnut Wing Back Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of wonderfully proportioned 19th century upholstered wing back chairs. The back of the chair has a lovely bow at the top and sides for an interesting and comfortable shape. Th...
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,821
H 38.98 in W 26.38 in D 25.99 in
Stunning Black Leather Thomas Chippendale Style Gainsborough Carver Armchair
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage black leather chrome stud Gainsborough carver armchair with Thomas Chippendale style fret work carving A very good looking...
Leather
$5,328
H 30.52 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Antique Original Regency 1815 Black Leather Hardwood Horseshoe Office Desk Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite original circa 1815 Black leather Regency office chair with sculpted Horseshoe frame What a chair! I have never seen another like...
Leather, Hardwood
French Art Deco Club Chair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leather, wood, France, 1930s This armchair of French origin undoubtedly breathes the Art Deco Period of the 1930s. The chair features beautiful streamlined lines and s...
Leather, Wood
Chairs Italian 19th Baroque Style Black Leather Century Italy
Located in New York, NY
Chairs Italian 19th Black Leather Century Italy. A pair of side chairs made during the 19th century in Italy. Upholstered in a thick black leather with brass needle heads. Frame in b...
Leather, Wood
Pair Antique 19th C. French Louis XV Style Bergère Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant pair of French Louis XV bergère chairs embodies the timeless sophistication and graceful craftsmanship that have made French Rococo furniture among the most admired in t...
Textile, Wood
$1,160Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34.75 in W 24.75 in D 21.25 in
Antique Pair of French Louis XVI Style Walnut Fauteuil Armchairs, 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of French Louis XVI style fauteuil armchairs offer caved walnut frame with foliate crest surmounting medallion form upholstered back, raised on reeded and tapered leg...
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
$1,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 36 in W 26 in D 28 in
Vintage Designer French Provincial Accent Chairs by Emanuel, Set of 2
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Wood, Cotton
$950 / set
H 42 in W 27 in D 29 in
Vintage French Hollywood Regency Carved Mahogany Parlor Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage French Hollywood Regency Carved Mahogany Parlor Lounge Chairs - a Pair. Item ...
Fabric, Mahogany
$2,500 / set
H 41 in W 17.5 in D 16.25 in
Late 19th Century Pair of Carved Victorian Parlor Chairs in the Style of Meeks
By Joseph Meeks
Located in Lancaster, PA
This is a pair of late 19th century Victorian side chairs. hand-carved in the mode of designer Joseph Meeks. They date to the late 19th century, and they feature shell carved backs...
Fabric, Hardwood
$1,356Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 40 in W 30 in D 31 in
Howard Miller French Country Fauteuil Armchairs A Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on "Read More" or "View More Details" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing is from 1st Dibs and they normally s...
Cotton, Wood
$1,160Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 41.5 in W 25.25 in D 28 in
Antique Pair Victorian Carved Rosewood Parlor Arm Chairs, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of Victorian parlor armchairs offer rosewood construction with carved floral crest over upholstered seat, arms and backs, raised on cabriole legs, c1890. Measures-...
Rosewood
$2,450
H 37.8 in W 31.5 in D 24.81 in
Louis XV French Bergere Armchair Finished with Black Leather & Brass Stud Detail
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Louis XV Style French Bergère Armchair in Black Leather with Brass Stud Detailing An elegant French Louis XV style bergère armchair, beautifully reimagined in rich black leather and...
Brass
Early 20th century Regency inspired tufted side chairs/a pair
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a pair of early 20th century Regency inspired side chairs. The side chairs have a hand carved delicate curved column leg with nail heads around the edge. The chairs are uphol...
Fabric, Wood
$1,833Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 33.47 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in
Elegant Pair of Antique French Armchairs in Louis XV Style, circa 1880
Located in Sofia, BG
Pair of antique armchairs from France. These chairs are made of solid walnut with curved legs and back and have been reupholstered with a beige fabric with floral motifs. Very comfor...
Walnut
Pair of Antique French Carved Parlor or Living Room Armchairs
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French armchairs, intricately hand-carved in the late 1800's, in as found condition. The pair of French antique armchairs, still retain their original horsehair and shredded ...
Wood, Upholstery
$7,437Sale Price|30% Off
H 42 in W 102 in D 60 in
Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Victorian corner parlor sofa featuring serpentine walnut frame with S scroll carved and padded arms. Features queen anne legs and tufted upholstery. Circa 1870s 102" W ...
Velvet, Walnut
$4,040
H 46.86 in W 84.26 in D 24.41 in
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Chaise Longue
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian carved mahogany chaise longue having an outstanding quality mahogany shaped back with carved scrolls, flowers, leaves and grapes, scroll shaped ...
Other
$10,792
H 45.28 in W 86.62 in D 37.8 in
Exceptional 19th Century Hand Carved Italian Walnut Day Bed Cherub Putti's Angel
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare Circa 1840-1860 hand carved walnut Italian daybed with cherub putti decoration and chesterfield tufting What a find! Thi...
Walnut
$5,328
H 93.31 in W 56.5 in D 84.65 in
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1860 HAND CARVED BURR WALNUT HALF TESTER CANOPY BEd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in England Burr Walnut ornately carved Half Tester Canopy bed A very good looking, extremely comfortable and well-made bed, t...
Hardwood
Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...
Gold
$14,985Sale Price|49% Off
H 31.5 in W 55 in D 32 in
Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Gildwood Carved Center Hall Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style gildwood carved center hall table. The rectangular shaped intricately carved frame with an X-stretcher centre with a urn, all surmount...
Marble
20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cage, Hand-Painted Metal & Wood
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
$3,536
H 69 in W 52 in D 77 in
Antique Renaissance Victorian Hand Carved Black Walnut Full Size Bed Frame
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Renaissance Victorian Hand Carved Black Walnut Full Size Bed Frame by Eastlake Gorgeous Victorian black walnut, finely hand carved full Size bed frame by Eastlake. The 2 sid...
Walnut
$22,500
H 33 in W 26 in D 44 in
Italian Baroque Rocking Chair by Pauly & Co., 19th Century Silver Leaf
By Pauly & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and seahorse sides (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
Antique French Gilt Bronze and Mahogany Bed by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in London, GB
Antique French gilt bronze and mahogany bed by Paul Sormani French, c. 1870 Height 178cm, width 176cm, depth 214cm Decorated with various ormolu (gilt bronze) mounts and beautiful...
Ormolu
$60,106Sale Price|20% Off
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
Glass, Walnut
$161,890
H 90.95 in W 61.03 in D 77.56 in
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...
Oak
$519,398 / set
H 114.5 in W 35.5 in D 5 in
19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
Located in London, GB
The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...
Wood, Pine
$97,500
H 30 in W 39.5 in D 32 in
Late 19th Century Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Center Table
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Excellent Late 19th Century Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Kingwood and Ebonized Wood Center Table The rectangular shaped table with nine individual turquoise pai...
Bronze, Ormolu
$1,965,028
H 179.93 in W 90.95 in D 24.02 in
Monumental Fireplace Signed by Jules Allard and Louis Ardisson
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Located in the hall of a ballroom, this exceptional fireplace welcomed the 80 guests of Edward Julius Berwind's luxurious New York home in the Louis XV style. It attests to the true ...
Marble, Breccia Marble, Carrara Marble
Empire Period Mahogany Sofa-Bed, 19th Century
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Sofa-bed of the Empire period in solid mahogany and mahogany veneer with rich decoration of finely chased and gilded bronzes. This sofa is decorated in front of a lyre in the center,...
Bronze
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.
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