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Pair of Louis XVI Style Fauteuils or Armchairs with Silk Lampas Fabric
Pair of Louis XVI Style Fauteuils or Armchairs with Silk Lampas Fabric

Pair of Louis XVI Style Fauteuils or Armchairs with Silk Lampas Fabric

Located in Pembroke, MA

Pair of lovely Louis XVI style painted fauteuils with elegant silk lampas French fabric and double welt (early 20th century).

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Wood

Louis XV Style Giltwood Chaise Longue
Louis XV Style Giltwood Chaise Longue

Louis XV Style Giltwood Chaise Longue

Located in Pembroke, MA

Upholstered in lovely silk lampas fabric (probably Tassinari) with gimp trim.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longues

Materials

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Circa 1880 Italian Giltwood LXV Style Chaise Longue
Circa 1880 Italian Giltwood LXV Style Chaise Longue

Circa 1880 Italian Giltwood LXV Style Chaise Longue

Located in London, Park Royal

The piece was sourced in this striking, jewel red silk lampas fabric. A beautiful find.

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Chaise Longues

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William & Mary Oyster Veneered Walnut Glove Box on Stand - U.K. - Circa 1690
William & Mary Oyster Veneered Walnut Glove Box on Stand - U.K. - Circa 1690

William & Mary Oyster Veneered Walnut Glove Box on Stand - U.K. - Circa 1690

Located in Chatham, ON

Rare William and Mary walnut glove box on later stand - exceptional quality with aged patina - featuring elaborate walnut oyster veneered top and walnut veneered sides - the interior...

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Antique Late 17th Century British William and Mary Decorative Boxes

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George III Style Upholstered Arm Chair
George III Style Upholstered Arm Chair

George III Style Upholstered Arm Chair

Located in Bradenton, FL

Seat height 20.5", arm height 26.5". Lampas is a figured silk fabric, meaning its patterns and decorations are woven into the fabric itself.

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Early 20th Century English George III Bergere Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Mahogany

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Modern Italian Crafts Swivel Faux Leather Fabric Bergére Armchair

Modern Italian Crafts Swivel Faux Leather Fabric Bergére Armchair

By DIMA art & design

Located in Vimercate, IT

Bergére is synonymous with comfort while the sophisticated choice of this patchwork upholstery – composed of precious fabric and leather - enhances its quality and elegance Particu...

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2010s Italian Modern Swivel Chairs

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Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs
Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs

Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs

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H 35.5 in W 25 in D 27.5 in

Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs

Located in Plainview, NY

A Pair of French Art Deco armchairs with mahogany frame the domed shaped back ending in fluted circular arms capped by button finials continuing to form the tapered front two legs, t...

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Vintage 1930s French Armchairs

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Metallic Thread

Pair of Louis XVI Period Bergères in Yellow Silk Lampas Fabric
Pair of Louis XVI Period Bergères in Yellow Silk Lampas Fabric

Pair of Louis XVI Period Bergères in Yellow Silk Lampas Fabric

Located in Pembroke, MA

Pair of stunning French Louis XVI period bergères, upholstered in yellow silk lampas brocade fabric and gimp trim, with separate down-stuffed seat cushions (Circa 1790).

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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French Carved Painted Bergere and Ottoman
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French Carved Painted Bergere and Ottoman

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Beautiful carved French Bergere chair with matching ottoman The beige gray frame is currently covered in a silk lampas fabric in gray blue tones with a trellis pattern.

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20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Stamped Empire Open Armchair In Blonde Mahogany Circa 1815
Stamped Empire Open Armchair In Blonde Mahogany Circa 1815

Stamped Empire Open Armchair In Blonde Mahogany Circa 1815

By Pierre-Antoine Bellangé

Located in London, GB

His highest style court furniture was built of gilded beech and upholstered in silk lampas fabrics in saturated colours, often with a gold jacquard pattern of medallions, eagles, or ...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs

Decorative Pillow in Luigi Bevilacqua Silk Lampas Emerald Green Birds Pattern
Decorative Pillow in Luigi Bevilacqua Silk Lampas Emerald Green Birds Pattern

Decorative Pillow in Luigi Bevilacqua Silk Lampas Emerald Green Birds Pattern

Located in Venezia, IT

This amazing decorative lumbar pillow is handmade using the emerald green Uccelli Lampas from "Tessitura Luigi Bevilacqua," the historical and prestigious textile company of Venice. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Trimming

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Silk Lampas Fabric For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of silk lampas fabric on 1stDibs. A piece of silk lampas fabric — often made from fabric, trimming and wood — can elevate any home. There are 4 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of silk lampas fabric you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of silk lampas fabric made by louis xv designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular.

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The average selling price for a piece of silk lampas fabric at 1stDibs is $1,816, while they’re typically $495 on the low end and $9,750 for the highest priced.

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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.