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19th Century French Directoire Carved Walnut Desk Armchair with Velvet Seat
19th Century French Directoire Carved Walnut Desk Armchair with Velvet Seat

19th Century French Directoire Carved Walnut Desk Armchair with Velvet Seat

Located in Dallas, TX

seat upholstered with burgundy velvet and embellished with decorative brass nail heads. The chair is

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Directoire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Oak Desk Armchair with Green Leather
19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Oak Desk Armchair with Green Leather

19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Oak Desk Armchair with Green Leather

Located in Dallas, TX

brass nail heads. The chair is further decorated with two elegant armrests with carved acanthus leaves

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Office Chairs and Desk Ch...

Materials

Chestnut, Leather, Oak

Single Biedermeier Chair
Single Biedermeier Chair

Single Biedermeier Chair

Located in Westport, CT

, finished with nail heads. Good dining chair height and great for use in a library or office. 1 remaining

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Leather Wing Back Chair
Leather Wing Back Chair

Leather Wing Back Chair

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Reproduction leather wing-back chair with nail head trim. The price shown is for one chair.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs

Louis XII Spool Chair
Louis XII Spool Chair

Louis XII Spool Chair

Located in New York, NY

details including the nail head accents. The chair is covered in antique Belgian linen.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery, Linen

Pair of Italian Baroque Chairs
Pair of Italian Baroque Chairs

Pair of Italian Baroque Chairs

Located in Pasadena, CA

, fringe and nail heads. These chairs are highly decorative and would add a sculptural quality to their

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Game Table Chairs
Set of 4 Game Table Chairs

Set of 4 Game Table Chairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

Four red leather arm chairs with nail head detail.

Category

20th Century Armchairs

Pair of French Midcentury Bridge Chairs
Pair of French Midcentury Bridge Chairs

Pair of French Midcentury Bridge Chairs

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

leather that is affixed to the frame with spaced brass nail heads. The chairs have a seat height of 19?.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Hardwood

French Regence Style Tapestry Arm Chair
French Regence Style Tapestry Arm Chair

French Regence Style Tapestry Arm Chair

Located in Astoria, NY

French Regence Style tapestry and nail-head upholstered arm chair or fauteuil a la reine, with

Category

Early 20th Century Regency Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Wood

Elegant Pair Of Walnut Regency Arm Chairs
Elegant Pair Of Walnut Regency Arm Chairs

Elegant Pair Of Walnut Regency Arm Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Elegantly scaled side chairs in walnut with white faux leather seats trimmed in brass nail heads. A

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20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Elegant Pair 1950s Walnut Regency Arm Chairs
Elegant Pair 1950s Walnut Regency Arm Chairs

Elegant Pair 1950s Walnut Regency Arm Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Elegantly scaled side chairs in walnut with white faux leather seats trimmed in brass nail heads. A

Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Painted Desk Chair
French Louis XVI Style Painted Desk Chair

French Louis XVI Style Painted Desk Chair

Located in Pembroke, MA

French Louis XVI style painted desk chair with new French velour upholstery and brass nail head

Category

20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Boudoir Chair in Zebra Hide
Vintage French Boudoir Chair in Zebra Hide

Vintage French Boudoir Chair in Zebra Hide

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

curving back and the loose cushion. The expert upholstery is finished with brass nail heads. The perfect

Category

20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Zebra Hide

Pair of Custom Upholstered Parsons Arm Chairs
Pair of Custom Upholstered Parsons Arm Chairs

Pair of Custom Upholstered Parsons Arm Chairs

Located in North York, ON

is a soft and warm fabric with hand-placed nail heads. These chairs are so comfortable to sit in and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Pair of Leather Sling Safari Chairs, 1960's
Pair of Leather Sling Safari Chairs, 1960's

Pair of Leather Sling Safari Chairs, 1960's

Located in Austin, TX

Pair of sling safari chairs with patinated leather and woven rope detail. Dark wood frames and nail

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique 1940s French Country Walnut Leather Arm Chair
Antique 1940s French Country Walnut Leather Arm Chair

Antique 1940s French Country Walnut Leather Arm Chair

Located in North York, ON

nail heads. This chair is great for an office, den, or accent piece in a living room. It's a timeless

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American Armchairs

Pair of George II Style Walnut Swivel Library Chairs
Pair of George II Style Walnut Swivel Library Chairs

Pair of George II Style Walnut Swivel Library Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

colored leather with leather gimp and spaced nail head trim detail. The chairs stand on four beautifully

Category

Antique Early 1900s English George II Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

French Early 20th Century Napoleon III Ebonized Desk and Chair
French Early 20th Century Napoleon III Ebonized Desk and Chair

French Early 20th Century Napoleon III Ebonized Desk and Chair

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

the chair and desk are topped in black leather, with brass nail heads securing the chair’s leather

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Hancock & Moore Chippendale Style Blue Leather Library Club Wingback Arm Chair
Hancock & Moore Chippendale Style Blue Leather Library Club Wingback Arm Chair

Hancock & Moore Chippendale Style Blue Leather Library Club Wingback Arm Chair

By Hancock & Moore

Located in Dayton, OH

classic English Georgian styling. Features a hooded back with rolled arms and brass nail head trim. The

Category

Late 20th Century Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Hancock & Moore Chippendale Red Leather Library Club Wingback Arm Chair Ottoman
Hancock & Moore Chippendale Red Leather Library Club Wingback Arm Chair Ottoman

Hancock & Moore Chippendale Red Leather Library Club Wingback Arm Chair Ottoman

By Hancock & Moore

Located in Dayton, OH

. Inspired by classic English Georgian styling. Features a hooded back with rolled arms and brass nail head

Category

Late 20th Century Chippendale Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Italian "Dante" Style Wooden Chairs with Leather Back and Seat
Pair of Italian "Dante" Style Wooden Chairs with Leather Back and Seat

Pair of Italian "Dante" Style Wooden Chairs with Leather Back and Seat

Located in Atlanta, GA

the 20th century. The seats and backs are done in a nice leather with visible round nail heads. Each

Category

20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Chairs with Embossed Leather, Set of Eight
19th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Chairs with Embossed Leather, Set of Eight

19th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Chairs with Embossed Leather, Set of Eight

Located in Dallas, TX

original embossed patinated brown leather, dressed with large decorative brass nail heads. The set of eight

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Louis XIII Stools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Large  custom French Country style Dining Table, with ten high back chairs
Large  custom French Country style Dining Table, with ten high back chairs

Large custom French Country style Dining Table, with ten high back chairs

Located in Houston, TX

with nail head trim. The chairs are all Sturdy without wiggles or problems. The upholstery is Clean

Category

Late 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut, Fruitwood

Pair of Armchairs
Pair of Armchairs

Pair of Armchairs

Located in Buchanan, NY

Pair of open armed chairs with nail head accents in a red cotton twill with dark mahogany stained

Category

Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair of French Leather Tufted Armchairs C. 1930's
Pair of French Leather Tufted Armchairs C. 1930's

Pair of French Leather Tufted Armchairs C. 1930's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of French walnut leather tufted Feuteils with nail head trim detail. Chair stands on four

Category

Vintage 1930s French Other Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Louis XVI Armchair
Louis XVI Armchair

Louis XVI Armchair

Located in Austin, TX

and bronze nail heads. Strong and comfortable. One chair available.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Velvet

French Library Leather Armchair
French Library Leather Armchair

French Library Leather Armchair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare leather and velvet armchair. Over size brass nails head . This chair is in excellent condition

Category

Early 20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Velvet

Stunning Pair of Jacobean Style Armchairs by Baker
Stunning Pair of Jacobean Style Armchairs by Baker

Stunning Pair of Jacobean Style Armchairs by Baker

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Hopewell, NJ

patterned silk upholstery trimmed in French brass nail heads. Versatile as accent occasional chairs or hall

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Jacobean Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Walnut Armchairs
Spanish Walnut Armchairs

Spanish Walnut Armchairs

Located in Hixson, TN

front apron. The wonderful light quilted fabric is accented by decorative brass nail heads. The chairs

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Armchairs

Ebony Framed Armchairs, France, 19th Century
Ebony Framed Armchairs, France, 19th Century

Ebony Framed Armchairs, France, 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

, trimmed in antique brass nail heads. These are comfortable chairs for seating. France, 19th century

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Maple

Pair of Period Louis XV Fauteuils
Pair of Period Louis XV Fauteuils

Pair of Period Louis XV Fauteuils

Located in Dallas, TX

foliate), nail head trim, chair back is upholstered in solid tan or khaki fabric (see image 3).

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century French Walnut and Leather Armchairs from the Pyrenees
Pair of 19th Century French Walnut and Leather Armchairs from the Pyrenees

Pair of 19th Century French Walnut and Leather Armchairs from the Pyrenees

Located in Dallas, TX

upholstered with the original thick tan leather embellished with large brass nail heads. The country chairs

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th Century French Oak and Leather Desk Armchair from the Pyrenees
19th Century French Oak and Leather Desk Armchair from the Pyrenees

19th Century French Oak and Leather Desk Armchair from the Pyrenees

Located in Dallas, TX

nail heads. The Louis XIII style chair in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorns

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Child Armchair with Leather
19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Child Armchair with Leather

19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Child Armchair with Leather

Located in Dallas, TX

nail heads. The chair is in excellent condition and has a rich walnut patina throughout the frame

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Children's Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Ralph Lauren Sheltering Sky Leather Sling Dining Armchair
Ralph Lauren Sheltering Sky Leather Sling Dining Armchair

Ralph Lauren Sheltering Sky Leather Sling Dining Armchair

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Rio Vista, CA

tack nail heads on the borders. The chair has a very handsome profile showcasing the rich woodgrains

Category

20th Century American Country Armchairs

Materials

Pewter

Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Hand Carved Walnut Armchairs
Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Hand Carved Walnut Armchairs

Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Hand Carved Walnut Armchairs

Located in Fayetteville, AR

nail head trim, these chairs rest on tapered fluted legs. A fine pair of armchairs to mix well in any

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century French Carved Oak Bar Stools Set with Back and Original Leather
19th Century French Carved Oak Bar Stools Set with Back and Original Leather

19th Century French Carved Oak Bar Stools Set with Back and Original Leather

Located in Dallas, TX

heads. The high chairs are in excellent condition, have a well-maintained, aged leather patina, and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Jacobean-Style Oak Dining Armchairs with Leather Upholstery, Belgium
Pair of Jacobean-Style Oak Dining Armchairs with Leather Upholstery, Belgium

Pair of Jacobean-Style Oak Dining Armchairs with Leather Upholstery, Belgium

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

heads. Chairs are supported on turned front legs & cross stretcher, with square back legs & back

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Jacobean Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Oak

Pair Grey Elephant Hide & Pewter Nail Head Club Chairs
Pair Grey Elephant Hide & Pewter Nail Head Club Chairs

Pair Grey Elephant Hide & Pewter Nail Head Club Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of loose cushioned fully restored lounge chairs in the manner of Kaare Klint . Black lacquered

Category

Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Upholstery

Pair Art Deco Original Leather Chairs with Nail Heads
Pair Art Deco Original Leather Chairs with Nail Heads

Pair Art Deco Original Leather Chairs with Nail Heads

Located in Troy, MI

Pair of English Art Deco era circa leather armchairs in original brown leather date from the 1930s. Trimmed in brass nailhead tacks, stepped front legs. Unknown maker. Sold and price...

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Chateau d'Ax French Louis XV Suede Leather with Nail Head Arm Chair
Chateau d'Ax French Louis XV Suede Leather with Nail Head Arm Chair

Chateau d'Ax French Louis XV Suede Leather with Nail Head Arm Chair

By Chateau d'Ax

Located in Germantown, MD

foliate with suede leather upholstered back and seat, Nail head trim and cabriole legs over peg feet

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Hickory Chair Co Regency Style Mahogany & Black Leather Club Arm Chairs - a Pair
Hickory Chair Co Regency Style Mahogany & Black Leather Club Arm Chairs - a Pair

Hickory Chair Co Regency Style Mahogany & Black Leather Club Arm Chairs - a Pair

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

upholstery with nail head trim. One chair retains the original Hickory Chair Co label. Circa 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Regency Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Black Leather Club Chairs with Bronze Nail Heads, Pair
Black Leather Club Chairs with Bronze Nail Heads, Pair

Black Leather Club Chairs with Bronze Nail Heads, Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of handsome Art Deco style tub chairs featuring a curved back and elegant frame. These

Category

20th Century Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Leather Library Chairs
Pair of Leather Library Chairs

Pair of Leather Library Chairs

By Century Furniture

Located in Lambertville, NJ

along a desk. The swivel desk chair with corded trim and the stationary side chair with nail head and

Category

20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century French Carved Walnut Metamorphic Prayer Kneeler Bench or Chair
19th Century French Carved Walnut Metamorphic Prayer Kneeler Bench or Chair

19th Century French Carved Walnut Metamorphic Prayer Kneeler Bench or Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

red velvet fabric and embellished with decorative brass nail heads. The convertible metamorphic chair

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Authentic Ralph Lauren Leather Club Chair
Authentic Ralph Lauren Leather Club Chair

Authentic Ralph Lauren Leather Club Chair

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Ralph Lauren leather and brass nail head trim club chair. The solid walnut frame with 8 way hand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

19th Century Low Back Slipper Chair
19th Century Low Back Slipper Chair

19th Century Low Back Slipper Chair

Located in Bridgeport, CT

assembled of 3 seamed parts. The back covered with neutral linen fabric and nail heads. The chair is resting

Category

Antique 19th Century Georgian Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Studio-Crafted Swivel Lounge Chair, circa 1974
Studio-Crafted Swivel Lounge Chair, circa 1974

Studio-Crafted Swivel Lounge Chair, circa 1974

Located in Camden, ME

tacked with brass nail heads. The chair frame has been professionally restored and is in excellent

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Oak

Timothy Oulton Hand Crafted Leather Club Chair
Timothy Oulton Hand Crafted Leather Club Chair

Timothy Oulton Hand Crafted Leather Club Chair

By Timothy Oulton

Located in San Francisco, CA

About A hand crafted leather club chair with brass nail heads. This chair has retained its

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Industrial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Victorian Leather Tub Chair
English 19th Century Victorian Leather Tub Chair

English 19th Century Victorian Leather Tub Chair

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

upholstery. The clean wood finish juxtaposed against the patinated leather and architectural nail heads make

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Club Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Arkitektura Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Pair of Arkitektura Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Pair of Arkitektura Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

By Eliel Saarinen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Pair of Arkitektura Elliel Sarrinin collection Mid-Century Modern inlaid club chairs with nail head

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Swedish Slipper Chair in Orange Bamboo Velvet
Vintage Swedish Slipper Chair in Orange Bamboo Velvet

Vintage Swedish Slipper Chair in Orange Bamboo Velvet

Located in Atlanta, GA

nail heads trimming the chair. This unusual chair is beautifully tailored and button tufted in O

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Slipper Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Bamboo, Birch

Vintage Chesterfield Wing-Back Chair with Tufted Brown Leather
Vintage Chesterfield Wing-Back Chair with Tufted Brown Leather

Vintage Chesterfield Wing-Back Chair with Tufted Brown Leather

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

chocolate color) with tufted back & brass decorative nail heads around the silhouette. Chair rests on square

Category

Late 20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Club Chair in the Style of Gio Ponti
Mid-Century Modern Club Chair in the Style of Gio Ponti

Mid-Century Modern Club Chair in the Style of Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in North York, ON

frame accented with brass caps and head to head hand applied nails. This chair has been fully refinished

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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Nail Head Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of nail head chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, all nail head chairs available were constructed with great care. Nail head chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Art Deco, Hollywood Regency and Modern nail head chairs are consistently popular styles. Nail head chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Century Furniture and Hickory Chair Furniture Company are consistently popular.

How Much are Nail Head Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,925, while they’re typically $475 on the low end and $15,000 highest priced.

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.

Questions About Nail Head Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What the head dining chairs are called varies. With many dining room sets, the chairs designed to go at the heads or ends of the tables are flanked by arms. As a result, people often refer to them as dining armchairs or dining end chairs. If the chairs lack arms, they're usually described as end chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dining chairs.