$12,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Christian Liaigre "Opium" Club Chairs, Azure Blue Fabric, 2015.
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are pleased to present a pair of Christian Liaigre “Opium” Chairs. Features Ebonized oak frame with premium soft azure blue velvet-like cushions.
Velvet
1920 Diminutive Opium Den Lamp in the Shape of a Chair
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920 Diminutive Opium Den Lamp in the Shape of a Chair Hand-carved wood chair with ceramic bowl as the seat Wood piece missing (as shown in pictures)
Ceramic, Wood
Pair of Chinese Opium Chairs With Carved Back Panel, 19Th C.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These are called Opium chairs or meditation chairs in Asia. Very good antique condition, consistent with age and use, original patina.
Hardwood
Sold
H 30 in W 34 in D 23 in
Vintage Boho Signed Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt “Opium” Chairs - a Pair
By Christian Liaigre
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional pair of vintage Boho lounge chairs. Designed by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt.
Fabric, Ebony
Chinese Jichimu and Bamboo Opium Lounging Chair
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A beautiful Chinese jichimu and bamboo lounging chair, with long scroll ended arms, with pullout footrest.
$1,295
H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 21.26 in
Antique Chinese circa 1900-1920 Export Folding Occasional Chair Nice Carvings
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Chinese red lacquered fret work carved folding chair with woven seat Please note...
Elm
Vintage Boho Christian Liagre Upholstered Arm Chairs - A Pair
By Christian Liaigre
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Experience the pinnacle of understated luxury with this exceptional pair of armchairs by the legendary French designer, Christian Liaigre. Celebrated for his mastery of proportion an...
Metal
$4,950
H 36.62 in W 25.99 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Giovanni Michelucci Armchairs in Blue Velvet, Italy, 1940s
By Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Giovanni Michelucci Armchairs in Blue Velvet, Italy, 1940s A striking pair of architectural armchairs designed by Italian architect Giovanni Michelucci in the 1940s. These r...
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
$1,995
H 35.75 in W 20.75 in D 16.5 in
Antique Chinese 19th C Qing Dynasty Inlaid Dreamstone Mother of Pearl Chair 1850
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique 19th Century Chinese Qing dynasty carved hardwood chair Inset with a marble "dreamstone' and mother-of-pearl inlay, circa 1850. The rosewood chair having an inlaid bac...
Marble
$2,500 / set
H 29.5 in W 35 in D 35 in
2019 Pair of Sebastian Wrong for HAY Hackney Lounge Chairs in Blue Fabric
By Sebastian Wrong
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Hackney Lounge Chairs, designed by Sebastian Wrong for HAY in 2013. The listed price includes the pair of two chairs as shown, which date to 2019. Their design re...
Steel
Antique Chinese Lacquered Yumu Wood Side Chair with Hand-Carved Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A hand-carved Chinese yumu wood accent chair from the early 20th century, with dark brown lacquer finish, fretwork motifs and carved splat. This exquisite Chinese side chair features...
Elm
$2,875
H 38 in W 22 in D 17.5 in
Ming Dynasty Style Elmwood Wedding Chair with Curving Back and Carved Splat
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Ming Dynasty style elmwood wedding chair from circa 1900, with carved panels on the splat, curved arms, and gooseneck front posts. This early 20th-century Ming Dynasty style weddin...
Elm
Vintage Chinoiserie Rosewood Corner Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Chinoiserie rosewood corner chair Lovely rosewood chair with intricately carved floral motifs. Measures: 27 Width x 22 Depth x 32 Height Seat Height 16.5
Rosewood
$8,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 36 in
Pair of Holly Hunt "Ofuro" Chairs in Sky Blue Mohair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sensational pair of Holly Hunt slipper chairs in luxurious mohair velvet. Expert stitching. Each chair is cut, sewn and tailored by hand. Wood base is solid American black walnut,...
Velvet
$3,999 / set
H 33.86 in W 33.08 in D 28.75 in
Pair of Vintage Italian Armchairs in Cobalt Blue and Crème
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Pair of vintage Italian arm chairs, these Mid-Century Modern chairs from the 1960s are newly upholstered in a rich cobalt blue and crème velvet, and have elegant wooden legs. Dime...
Velvet
Yumu Wood Chinese Chair with Hand-Carved Décor and Lacquered Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
A yumu wood Chinese accent chair with hand-carved splat, fretwork patterns and lacquered finish. This Chinese carved chair features an arched pierced back, beautifully adorned with a...
Elm
$457Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.89 in W 16.93 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Italian Vintage Armchairs in Blue Fabric, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful pair of vintage Italian-made armchairs from the 1950s. The armchairs feature a blue leather back and seat, which gives them a certain elegance. The structure of the vintag...
Leather
Chinese Hongmu Corner Chair, 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Chinese Hongmu corner chair, 19th century. The horseshoe-form back with molded crest above a pair of open carved splats with fruiting and flowering peach branches, the ...
Wood
$1,691Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 24.81 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Ulrich Guglielmo Style Pair of Vintage Italian Blue Alcantara Armchairs
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. To lo...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Blue Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
1950's Classic American mid-century Edward Wormley for Dunbar slipper chairs model #127. With its timeless yet fashion-forward appeal these chairs are one of the most recognized desi...
Upholstery, Wood
$2,175
H 45 in W 23 in D 18 in
Ming Dynasty Style Scholar's Lamp-Hanger Chair with Rattan Inset Seat and Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Ming Dynasty style antique scholar's chair from the early 20th century, with inset rattan back splat and seat. This Ming Dynasty style scholar's chair from the early 20th century e...
Rattan, Wood
Pair of Taichiro Nakay Armchairs in Cherry Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Taichiro Nakay for La Permanente Mobili, lounge chairs, cherry wood, fabric, Italy, 1955 Taichiro Nakay is an incredibly talented Japanese designer who is mostly known for his part...
Fabric, Cherry
Ralph Lauren "Dalton" Leather Cocktail Table, 2000s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exceptional and large leather wrapped coffee table by Ralph Lauren. This equestrian-inspired Dalton cocktail table evokes the quality and craftsmanship of English saddlery. The sol...
Leather
Canapé "Rognon" Art déco en placage d'acajou 1930
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Canapé "Rognon" Art déco en placage d'acajou 1930's Restauration nécessaire
Wood
Sofa Side Table Round Gold and Bronze Leaf Finish Handmade in Italy
By Cupioli made in Italy
Located in Rimini, IT
Side tables " Operà " offered in two heights to create a play of overlapping tops and matching finishes. Vibrant artistic decoration is juxtaposed with manual application of gold lea...
Ceramic, Resin
Christian Liaigre Acier Table Lamp
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Chicago, IL
Christian Liaigre Acier Table Lamp, Bronze-painted metal spine with exposed cord power source and original paper cone-shaped shade. This Bronze brass lamp blends in with all types o...
Metal
Christian Liaigre Ebonized Oak "Courier" Dining Table
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are pleased to present a Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt "Courier" Dining Table. This table features an open grain ebonized oak wood that has aged gracefully over time. It is not...
Oak
$4,200Sale Price|30% Off
H 17.25 in W 47 in D 36 in
Rare T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Coffee Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Presenting a spectacular and rare T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid-Century Walnut Cocktail Table with a removable Magazine Box. An elegant modern design featuring a beautifu...
Hardwood
Christian Liaigre Velin Banquette
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the Velin Banquette by renowned designer Christian Liaigre. This piece exudes sophistication, making it the perfect addition to any elegant interior. Crafted with the fin...
Leather, Oak
Set of 4 - Jean Michel Frank Chairs by Holly Hunt
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful set of four Jean Michel Frank chairs made in France by Ecart and distributed in America by Holly Hunt Original retail price was around $5000 per chair No rips or tears o...
Leather
Ten Foot Christian Liaigre “Courier” Dining Table
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are pleased to present a 10-foot Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt "Courier" Dining Table. Beautiful dark espresso brown oak wood with visible grain pattern. The table is not bla...
Oak
Set of 10 - Christian Liaigre Style Leather Chairs
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sensational custom Liaigre style dining chairs from a Hamptons estate. The chairs feature buttery soft leather in ivory and brown leather (on the back). Wood frame is dark brown ...
Leather
$4,625 / item
H 43.31 in W 43.31 in D 9.06 in
Fiam Italia Christine Wall Mirror by Helidon Xhixha & Dante O. Benini Luca Gonzo
By Helidon Xhixha & Dante O. Benini - Luca Gonzo, FIAM
Located in New York, NY
Wall mirror in 6 mm high temperature melted glass, back-silvered. 5 mm flat mirror. Rear frame in painted metal. It can be hung in various positions. “The mirror”: it has always be...
Metal
$4,800Sale Price|40% Off
H 30 in W 92 in D 45.5 in
Modern Mahogany Dining Table with Chrome Accents by Theodore Alexander
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gorgeous Chrome Double Pedestal Table from luxury manufacturer Theodore Alexander. Composed of two slabs of Mahagony Wood with chrome lining and chrome decorative knobs displayed ...
Hardwood
$8,912Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 23.63 in W 82.68 in D 35.44 in
Massimo and Lella Vignelli "Saratoga" Living Room Set Poltronova, 1960s
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Poltronova
Located in Padova, IT
Exceptional Saratoga set designed by Massimo and Lella Vignella, produced by Poltronova, Italy 1960s. A beautiful living room set composed of two sofas (three-seater/two-seater) and...
Leather, Wood
$8,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
Set of 4 - Christian Liaigre "Velin" Leather Chairs
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful set of four Christian Liaigre blue/grey leather dining chairs. We also have the matching banquette and Liaigre dining table. Not included in this listing. Very good co...
Leather
$2,000 / set
H 33.5 in W 20 in D 21 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Style Blue Sculpted Dining Chair -Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Style Blue Sculpted Dining Chairs -Set of 6. Listing includes 6 side chairs with solid wood frames, original blue naugahyde upholstery, sleek sc...
Naugahyde, Wood
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.
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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.
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