$508Sale Price|36% Off
Louis XVI Style Tapestry Fauteuil Open Arm Parlor Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The delicate needlepoint-style upholstery, though showing areas of age and wear, adds historic charm and authenticity, further enhancing the chair’s antique character. Nailhead trim ...
Upholstery, Wood
$32,767Sale Price / set|20% Off
Extendable Dining Table and Set of 8 Walnut & Leather Chairs by André Sornay
By Andre Sornay
Located in Paris, FR
An exceptional André Sornay dining ensemble from the 1930s: an extendable walnut table paired with eight matching chairs, meticulously restored and reupholstered in soft camel leathe...
Leather, Wood, Walnut
French 19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Armchairs - Set of 2
Located in Carmine, TX
Featuring gracefully curved arms, arched backs, and upholstered seats and backs accented with decorative nailhead trim, these chairs embody the refined symmetry and timeless elegance...
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Pair 19th C. Neoclassical Style Painted Parcel Gilt Antelope Velvet Fauteuils
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical style fauteuils armchairs composed of painted and parcel gilt wood, and newly upholstered in Scalamandré Antelope velvet with nailhead trim. These ...
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Painted & Parcel Gilt Armchairs C. 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The upholstery is secured with. decorative nailhead trim. The chairs are in good condition with some signs of wear consistent with age, particularly on the gilded sections.
Gold Leaf
Pair of Georgian Carved Mahogany Library Armchairs in Peach Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
The chairs are upholstered in warm two-tone peach leather with close nailhead trim following the seat rails, arm terminals, and lower upholstery edges, emphasizing the crisp geometry...
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of Louis XIII Baroque Style Mahogany Leather Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The wide and generously padded seats and backs are lined with a subtle patinated brass nailhead trim. The chairs are sturdy and solid having excellent joinery and craftsmanship in ex...
Brass
Sturdy vintage sheepskin club armchair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
It is fitted with a loose seat cushion and finished with decorative nailheads. The beloved club chair is a stylish and timeless addition to any interior, both in residential and pro...
Leather, Sheepskin
Oak Louis XIV armchair, France 19th century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
The upholstered seat and backrest add comfort and contrast, while the nailhead trim emphasizes the chair’s classical proportions.
Velvet, Oak
Pair of Maitland-Smith Neoclassical Leather-Wrapped Lion Head Armchairs
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
The seats are upholstered in a warm tan leather and finished with nailhead trim. #5229 These chairs have a bold Regency-inspired presence, combining classical form with the exotic,...
Mahogany
Pair of Frits Henningsen Armchairs in Mahogany, Cane and Leather, Denmark, 1931
By Frits Henningsen
Located in The Hague, NL
The leather’s soft, matte surface complements the richness of the mahogany and is finished with decorative nailhead trim. The chairs are in very good, restored condition with minor ...
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood, Burgundy Leather & Bouclé, Carlo Hauner
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
The frames are executed in solid hardwood and upholstered in richly patinated burgundy leather, accented throughout by individually applied brass nailhead detailing that follows the ...
Leather, Hardwood, Bouclé
Italian Walnut High Back Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
The generous seat and padded armrests are upholstered in a neutral leather, accentuated by antique brass nailhead trim that highlights the chair’s crisp lines and subtle curves.
Brass
Near Pair Empire Mahogany Fauteuil de Bureau, Early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered in supple leather with nailhead trim, the chairs present beautifully and retain their strong architectural presence.
Mahogany
$3,450 / set
Pair of Carved Jacobean Armchairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of carved and upholstered Jacobean Armchairs. Chairs feature intricate hand-carving and are upholstered in rich velvet with embroidered trim and brass nailhead accents.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Distressed Paint Decorated 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The current upholstery is a neutral linen or muslin that shows significant signs of age, staining, and wear.Why this is a "Designer’s Dream" project:Structural Integrity: The carved ...
Walnut
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Armchairs in Off-White Wool - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Newly upholstered in a off-white wool fabric and outlined with dark nailhead trim, the chairs balance refined silhouette with comfort.
Wool, Hardwood, Paint
Pair of Vintage 1950's Leather and Carved Wood Armchairs with Gold Details
Located in New York, NY
Nice curved arm detail and nailhead trim . Chips to chair back and legs and markings throughout.
Leather, Wood
$3,282 / item
Traditional Brown Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A traditional brown leather armchair with nailhead trim accents. This classic chair is crafted with pure Aniline top-grade leather in a Cuba brown color.
Leather
$3,177 / item
Classic Quilted Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A classic quilted leather armchair with nailhead trim accents. This classic chair is upholstered in our Cuba brown leather and features a quilted design on its interior and exterior ...
Leather, Wood
$1,816Sale Price|67% Off
18th Century Louis XV Period Fauteuil by Mathieu BAUVE
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant 'Fauteuil à la Reine' dates from the 18th century, and has a padded, slightly inclined back and overstuffed wide seat for maximum comfort, as well as curvaceous cabriole...
Walnut
Slope Arm Club Chair with Nailhead Trim & Colchon Cushion, Custom
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
This custom club chair is defined by a sophisticated slope arm silhouette and meticulous nailhead trim.
Birch, Maple, Upholstery
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.
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