$7,950 / set
H 37 in W 22 in D 21 in
Set of Six French 19th Century Dining Room Chairs with Carved Guilloches Friezes
Located in Atlanta, GA
frieze. With their clean lines and great patina, this set of six French dining room chairs will bring a
Upholstery, Wood
$12,976
H 28 in W 72 in D 36 in
Upholstered Curved Back with Frieze Inset "Artisan" Loveseat, Parisii Collection
By Studio Parisien
Located in Del Mar, CA
. Its gently curved back is adorned with bronze-toned frieze insets, framed within soft upholstery and
Steel
$3,800 / set
H 35.75 in W 24.5 in D 27 in
Pair of Delectable Early 19th Century Painted Neoclassical Armchair Bergères
Located in Hopewell, NJ
. Beautiful carvings in back and frieze. New upholstery in a neutral French cotton linen blend. Measure: Arm
Upholstery, Wood
$2,700
H 22 in W 35.5 in D 15 in
Neoclassical Style 1900s French Carved Walnut Bench with Natural Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
complement to the natural patina of the walnut. Sitting above a carved frieze, the upholstery elevates the
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
$4,415 / set
H 36.62 in W 24.81 in D 20.87 in
Fine antique Victorian French carved walnut three piece suite
Located in Ipswich, GB
armchairs, having quality carved solid walnut shaped backs with open arms, upholstery carved frieze
Walnut
$7,865
H 32.29 in W 81.11 in D 44.1 in
Luciano Frigerio Mid-Century Modern Italian Wood and Suede Sofa "Ussaro", 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio, Luciano Frigerio di Desio
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This sofa was designed by Luciano Frigerio. It is made of wood with brass friezes, the upholstery
Brass
Japanese-Style Low Table or Altar Bench in Fish Leather Fabric
Located in Blacksburg, VA
tanning process. The decorative fish leather fabric is securely affixed to the body with a frieze of
Wood
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H 34 in W 17 in D 22 in
Six Art Moderne Streamline Stainless Steel Railroad Dining Chairs by Rota Cline
By Rota-Cline Coach and Car Equipment Company
Located in Topeka, KS
cranberry colored frieze upholstery. Marked with Rota-Cline Coach and Car Equipment Company, Chicago
Sold
H 29.8 in W 73 in D 24 in
Swedish 1790s Gustavian Period Painted Trågsoffa with Carved Guilloche Frieze
Located in Atlanta, GA
, carved guilloche frieze, cross-hatched sides and fluted legs. Created in Sweden during the last quarter
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 34 in W 72 in D 20.5 in
English Regency Style Settee with Gilded Greek Key Frieze and Custom Cushion
Located in Atlanta, GA
gilded Greek Key frieze, cane seat, custom cushion, cylindrical legs and petite spheres. Created in
Wood, Upholstery, Cane
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H 36.5 in W 41 in D 21 in
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Bleached Walnut Marquise with Guilloches
Located in Atlanta, GA
guilloche frieze and new upholstery. Created in France during the 19th century, this walnut marquise (a wide
Upholstery, Walnut
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H 37 in W 23.5 in D 21.3 in
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Wood Armchairs with Guilloches
Located in Atlanta, GA
guilloche frieze and upholstery. Created in Sweden during the later years of the 19th century, each of this
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 27 in W 35 in D 14 in
Pair of English 1950s Neoclassical Style Ebonized Benches with Antiquity Scenes
Located in Atlanta, GA
and painted accents, Greek key frieze and new upholstery. Each of this exquisite pair of English
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Oak Stools
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of French stools circa 1880. Carved oak leaves to the legs and frieze. Later upholstery
Oak
19th Century Carved Baroque Throne Armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine pair of carved armchairs in beech, circa 1890 Carvings to arms, frieze. Standing on claw
Birch
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H 18.9 in W 29.73 in D 14.38 in
Neoclassical Style French Walnut Benches with Carved Legs, a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
scroll frieze, fluted legs and custom upholstery. This pair of French Neoclassical style wood benches
Wood
Fine 19th Century Five-Piece Gilt Salon Living Room Suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
frieze. Floral upholstery in good order. Linen to underneath of sofa has come loose but an easy fix
Giltwood
Fine 19th Century Five-Piece Gilt Salon Living Room Suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
frieze. Floral upholstery in good order. Linen to underneath of sofa has come loose but an easy fix
Fine French 19th Century Five-Piece Gilt Salon Living Room Suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
, complemented by matching chairs. Finely carved detail to back rests and frieze. Floral upholstery in good
Giltwood
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H 33.75 in W 76.5 in D 29.75 in
Art Deco Scandinavian Birch 3 Piece Suite by Carl Malmsten for David Blomberg
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
to the shaped legs and front frieze. Upholstery in good condition presented in a fine corded
Birch
French 1920s Neoclassical Style Gilt Wood Bench with Carved Frieze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style gilded wood bench from circa 1920 with carved frieze, rosettes, fluted
Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XVI Period Sofa
Located in Pembroke, MA
An elegant neoclassical Louis XVI period sofa or canapé, with down-stuffed separate seat cushion, two small tasseled pillows, painted frame, and tapered fluted legs. Sofa has been m...
Upholstery, Wood, Down
$520 / item
H 39.38 in W 55.12 in D 0.4 in
Italian Green Silk Blend Brocade Fabric with Red Roses and Gold Floral Patterns
Located in Firenze, IT
A gorgeous roll of Italian rose pattern fabric 100% MADE IN ITALY there are 20 mt. available and ready to be shipped at the moment. This fabric is 140 cm width. A special discount wi...
Metallic Thread
Hervé van der Straeten, "Voltige" Mirror, France, 2011
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary polished and black-patinated bronze bull's eye mirror by Hervé van der Straeten. Monogrammed:HV. Limited edition of 40.
Bronze
French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wall Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This 19th century clock is stunning with its diamond shaped rippling clock frame of ebony painted wood. Mother-of-pearl floral and foliate designs are inlaid in differently stained m...
Porcelain, Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood, Mahogany
19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk, the super structure comprising of three mahogany lined drawers either side with the original turned brass knob handles and...
Mahogany
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Multiple available ...
Brass
Midcentury French Bleached Walnut Mirror with Beveled Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French bleached walnut mirror from the Midcentury period with beveled frame. This exquisite French bleached walnut mirror from the Midcentury period exudes a serene and understated...
Mirror, Walnut
$15,000
H 45 in W 60 in D 32 in
English Mahogany Camel Back Settee Upholstered in White Muslin, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany camel back settee with flanking scrolled brass tacked arms, removable cushion, carved floral knees, and terminating on trifod splayed feet. Settee is upholstered in ...
Brass
$3,121
H 94.1 in W 16.54 in D 8.27 in
Antique French Provincial Tall Case Clock In a Painted Case, ca. 1870
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Very decorative and charming French tall case clock featuring a painted pine case adorned with floral decorations. The porcelain clock dial bears the signature "Labaume, à Severac l...
Metal, Brass
English Painted Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Custom build English style painted pine dresser base. Reference: 7728 Dimensions 75 inches (191 cms) Wide 22.5 inches (57 cms) Deep 33 inches (84 cms) High
Pine
Hand Carved, Louis XV Style Sofa Made By La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style, hand-carved, curved back, freestanding, sofa. Hand finished in antique white and lightly distressed. Upholstered in a Lelievre, damask, fabric with deep filled, feath...
Hardwood
Antique Parisian Stone Top Cast Iron Bistro Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Parisian Stone Top Cast Iron Bistro Table This antique Parisian bistro table is a classic and elegant piece of outdoor furniture with historical charm. The table's sturdy ca...
Stone, Iron
$1,500Sale Price|33% Off
H 31.5 in W 80.5 in D 38.5 in
Bromwell Custom, Down-Filled Day Bed with Pillows
Located in Bronx, NY
A Bromwell custom, down-filled daybed with pillows. It features lightly padded wraparound supports, a removable button-tufted cushion and block feet. The piece is covered with suede-...
Fabric
French Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
French, Louis XVI style, sofa, hand-carved in solid, beechwood. Fully “upholstered in customers choice of fabric and completed with bolster pillows and feather cushions”. (13 m's of ...
Beech
18th Century Georgian Leather Wing Chair
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century Georgian tufted green leather wing chair without scrolled wings and arms above a loose cushion on squared legs joined by an H-stretcher.
Mahogany
17th Century French Arte Populaire Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
A delightful 17th century Arte Populaire Bench from the Cevennes region of France. Wonderfully constructed from chestnut with the back and seat being a single piece carved from a tr...
Chestnut
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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