Pair of Jansen Leather Louis XVI Style Armchairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Jansen Louis XVI style painted armchairs with gilt trim, upholstered in black leather with
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood, Leather
Pair of Jansen Leather Louis XVI Style Armchairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Jansen Louis XVI style painted armchairs with gilt trim, upholstered in black leather with
Wood, Leather
Sold|$12,600
Set of Five Soane Barstools in Blue Leather
By Soane
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A set of five Soane bar stools in blue leather with nail head trim, curved back and metal ring
Leather, Oak
Midcentury Baker "Beacon Hill" Bench in Black Leather
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage baker "Beacon Hill" wooden bench newly reupholstered in black leather with nail head trim
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Handmade Leather Clown Shoes
Located in London, GB
and patina. The shoes are well made using black leather, flat nailed rubber soles and date from the
Leather
Mid Century Leather and Horn Armchair and Footstool
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage horn chair and footstool with leather upholstery and nail detailing. Chair H 48
Horn, Leather
Sold|$1,495
Large Tufted Leather Ottoman Coffee Table
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A large Taupe leather tufted ottoman on turned walnut legs with brass castors. The genuine leather
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of Louis XVI Hand Carved Armchairs, Original Leather
Located in Austin, TX
Antique pair of Louis XVI style armchairs with original paint and tan leather, brass nail heads
Leather, Wood
Sold|$7,400
Baroque Wingback Covered in Antique Leather
Located in Chireno, TX
Baroque wingback covered in antique leather upholstery and nail head trim. Early French fauteuil
Brass
Spanish Pair of Leather and Solid Walnut Stools
Located in Austin, TX
Antique Spanish pair of solid walnut stools with all original leather and bronze nail heads, by
Walnut, Leather
Pair of Lambskin Havana Leather Moustache Back Club Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful classic French pair of moustache club chairs in original lambskin leather, with brass
Lambskin, Leather
Sold|$3,857 / set
Vintage Dutch Cognac Leather Club Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Nijmegen, NL
with hand patinated leather and feature nails and wooden legs.
Leather
Sold|$3,857 / set
Vintage Dutch Cognac Leather Club Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Nijmegen, NL
with hand patinated leather and feature nails and wooden legs.
Leather
Sold|$3,555 / set
Vintage Dutch Cognac Leather Club Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Nijmegen, NL
upholstered with hand patinated leather attached with nails on wooden legs.
Leather
19th Century Set of 6 Spanish Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
with handsome nail head detail. The leather has a very sumptuous patination.
Walnut, Leather
George III Style Mahogany Armchair with Leather Seat
Located in San Francisco, CA
framed by a moulded back all resting on shaped legs. Now upholstered in tan leather with nail head trim.
Mahogany, Leather, Upholstery
Set of Six Spanish 19th Century Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
with wonderful large nail heads. The leather is in wonderful condition and has a very deep patina.
Leather, Oak
Vintage Low Leather Lounge Chair with Carved Maple Wood Arms
Located in Pasadena, CA
upholstered in green leather with nail heads.
Leather, Maple
Sold|$4,000
Pair of 17th Century Spanish Leather Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
A very handsome pair of 17th century Spanish chairs in walnut and leather. Wonderful nail heads
Leather, Walnut
Vintage North Hickory Furniture Red Leather Club Chair, 1940's
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage 1940's North Hickory Furniture red leather club chair with brass nail head trim. Original
Leather
Antique Castilian Carved Mahogany & Embossed Leather Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
embossed in images of chess pieces, trimmed with black leather and spaced nail-heads. A stunning, unique
Leather, Mahogany
Burgundy Red Leather English Style Chesterfield Settee Loveseat Leathercraft
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Leather upholstery. Nail head trim. Measures: 32" H x 56" W x 31" D. Seat height 18".Nail heads
Leather
c.1930 Pair of Spanish Oak and Leather Side Chairs
Located in Highwood, IL
Pair of vintage Spanish oak side chairs with replaced leather and bronze nail head trim. There is
Bronze
Sold|$34,252 / set
Pair of Georgian Mahogany and Green Leather Armchairs
Located in London, GB
arched panelled backs, being upholstered in brass studded close nailed buttoned green leather, circa
Leather, Mahogany
Late 19th Century, English Wingback Leather Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century, English wingback leather chair, with mahogany claw and ball legs, nail heads and
Leather, Mahogany
Arts and Crafts Woven Leather Bench, England, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
1890C English Arts and Crafts dark brown bench with woven leather slats. Nail head trim at seat
Leather
20th Century Leather Wingback Chair From Denmark, circa 1940
Located in Nashville, TN
green leather and velvet upholstery. Amazing wear and patina on the leather, with large nail heads at
Leather
Sold|$7,500 / set
Antonino Gorgone Modernist Brass and Leather Lounge Chairs
By Antonino Gorgone
Located in New York, NY
brass legs fully restored and reupholstered in leather with bronze nails detail.
Brass
Sold|$2,800 / set
Romweber Viking Oak Leather Back Captains Armchair, Set of 4
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Plainview, NY
A rare set of 4 Romweber Viking oak leather back captains dining or side armchairs in Jacobean
Leather, Oak
Don Shoemaker Leather Sling Lounge Chair for Señal
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
frame and original patinated black leather hide. Leather button and nail details line the front seat of
Leather, Hardwood
Classic English Rolled Arm Oxblood Leather Two Seat Sofa
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Classic rolled-arm English-made two seat sofa in oxblood leather. Brass nail head details; raised
Leather
Black Leather Hammock Chair, Mogens Voltelen, circa 1930
By Mogens Voltelen
Located in London, GB
curves are the nicely patinated brass upholstery nails that hold the leather in place. At the back of the
Leather, Mahogany
Early 18th Century Oak Armchair with Antique Leather Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
Upholstery trimmed in nail heads,the padded leather back and seat within a backrest with an arched
Leather, Oak
Set Of 6 Louis XIV Style Side Chair in Leather
Located in Hixson, TN
This set of six Louis XIV style side chairs are made from french walnut and covered in a leather
Walnut, Leather
Louis XV Original Leather & Walnut Side Chair
Located in Austin, TX
French Louis XV style walnut side chair with original lambskin leather with brass nail heads
Brass
Six Michael Taylor For Baker Walnut & Leather Dining Chairs
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
-piece cane back, leather seat with brass nail head details. Armchairs have leather wrapped arms and are
Cane, Leather, Walnut
Sold|$2,967 / set
Vintage Dutch Cognac Leather Chesterfield Club Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Nijmegen, NL
with hand patinated leather and feature nails, buttoned backs and wooden legs.
Leather
Sold|$3,200
CATALAN LEATHER BENCH
Located in New York, NY
A handsome long Catalan painted bench with original dark brown leather top and nail heads
Early 19th Century Regency Leather Clad Campaign Chest
Located in Pasadena, CA
detailed in brass nail heads. The original leather is in overall very good condition with one slit to the
Brass
Maitland Smith Sheraton Style Scroll Back Leather Desk Armchair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Lake Worth, FL
brass nails, and leather armrests. Approximate Measurements in Inches 40" high at back 25" wide at
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage Lane Action Blue Leather Wingback Recliner Reclining Lounge Chair
By Lane Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
reclining frame, solid wood base, nail head trim, blue leather upholstery, quality American craftsmanship
Leather
Sold|$950 / item
Oak & Leather Small Side Chairs, France, circa 1920
Located in Culver City, CA
construction and nail-studded leather seat.
Leather, Oak
Leather Trimmed Kilim Covered Travel Trunk Chest of Drawers
Located in Hudson, NY
is covered in a hand woven wool kilim, which is then finished off in nail heads with leather trimming
Metal
Poltrona Frau Vanity Fair Red Leather Club Chair
By Renzo Frau, Poltrona Frau
Located in Miami, FL
seat cushion is goose down filled. The chair's rounded shapes and rows of leather-covered nails add an
Steel
Baker Furniture Vintage Walnut & Leather Barrel Back Office Library Armchair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
leather and nail-head trim. Legs are square and tapered leading to brass casters.
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Georgian Carved Mahogany and Leather Upholstered Gainsborough Chairs
Located in Milford, NH
carved arms, scrolled corner carving, all supported by four square reeded legs. Leather upholstery with
Leather, Mahogany
Renzo Frau Italian Leather Armchair "Lyra" by Poltrona Frau
By Renzo Frau, Poltrona Frau
Located in Puglia, Puglia
exceptional craftsmanship. Featured with leather-covered nails covering the back and a comfortable cushion
Leather, Beech
Vintage Art Deco Dining Table with Four Leather & Walnut Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
chromed metal support detailing below the table-top while the chairs have tan leather cushions and nail
Metal
French Leather Club Chair from the Art Deco Era
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome vintage French leather upholstered club or lounge chair from the Art Deco era
Metal, Brass
1950s English Red Leather Bench with Faux Bamboo Frame
Located in London, GB
upholstered in button-tufted oxblood red leather with brass nail head trim and with a black polished frame
Leather, Wood
Pair of Petite Distressed Leather Club / Lounge / Arm Chairs, Danish Style
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Stamford, CT
complementary Ralph Lauren fabric Distressed Leather, Nail heads, Wood SH17 H 29" W 25.5" D25.5
Leather
A Fine 19th Century Overscale Library Bergere Armchair in Green Leather
Located in London, GB
, exaggerated scroll arm with paterae and with hairy paw feet, upholstered in patinated green leather with brass
Leather
1930s Danish Cabinetmaker's Sofa in Original Tufted Leather and Sheepskin
Located in Long Island City, NY
A cabinetmaker's sofa of superb quality and wonderful detailing, from the leather-covered nails to
Leather, Sheepskin, Wood
Antique Painted Leather Screen with Nailhead Surround, Northern France
Located in Dallas, TX
straps using brass nail heads. This beautifully painted leather screen depicts a landscape scene
Leather, Wood
Sold|$2,611 / set
Early 20th Century Pair of Black Leather Giant Shoes
Located in Brecht, BE
form. The soles are flat head nailed into place and the leather soles are also layered to suit the huge
Leather
Two English 18th Century Style Stools With Leather Covering
Located in Buchanan, MI
Two English stools covered in leather with brass nail head. Note slight size difference will sell
Walnut, Leather
Leather Top Octagonal Shaped Decorative Bone, Silver Stool, Morocco, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Morocco from the Mid Atlas region, a leather top with nail heads octagonally shaped
Leather, Cedar
French Oak and Leather Sling Chair, Two Available, 1940-1950
Located in Austin, TX
residences in the French Alps. Fantastic oversized nail heads and patina on leather add character. Two
Leather, Oak
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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