Louis Chair Reupholstered
Vintage 1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wicker, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Abalone, Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Hemp
20th Century Louis XV Chairs
Burlap, Linen, Giltwood
20th Century Louis XVI Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Silk, Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Wood
Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Chairs
Giltwood
20th Century Louis XV Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Cotton, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Walnut, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
20th Century Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Side Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Fabric, Linen, Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fruitwood
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Chairs
Bentwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Chairs
Bentwood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Louis XV Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Wicker, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Tapestry, Wood
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
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Louis Chair Reupholstered For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Louis Chair Reupholstered?
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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Reupholster a barrel back chair by first removing the old upholstery from the chair. Use the old pieces of material as a guide to help you cut the new upholstery into properly sized pieces. Reupholster the chair by using a furniture stapler to re-secure the new upholstery in the same manner that the old upholstery was attached. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary barrel back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Choosing a fabric for reupholstering dining chairs is dependent on a number of factors. Cotton, faux suede, leather, tweed, velvet and vinyl are all popular options though each has different benefits. It is important to consider durability, ability to clean, and coordinating with decor.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To reupholster a Marcel Breuer Cesca chair, first pry out the staples, remove the original upholstery and disassemble the chair. Place the new fabric on a flat surface and position the seat upside down. Fold the fabric over the edge and secure it with a staple gun. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Marcel Breuer Cesca chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Louis Ghost chair is made of clear or tinted polycarbonate, a durable, yet lightweight type of thermoplastic polymer. Phillipe Stark designed the chair in 2002, drawing inspiration from traditional Louis XVI armchairs. Shop a selection of Phillipe Stark Ghost chairs on 1stDibs.
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