Sold|$7,800 / set
Set of Eight Barbara Barry Oval X-Back Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of eight Barbara Barry for Baker attributed dining chairs featuring Barry's iconic
Fabric, Beech
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Oval Back Dining Side Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Oval Back Dining Side Chairs - a Pair. Item features
Wood
Set of 10 Louis XVI Style Upholstered and Carved Wood Oval-Backed Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of 10 Louis XVI style American oval-back upholstered side chairs. This set of vintage chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Six Oval Back Painted Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in Washington, DC
Set of Six Oval Back Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs Seating height 18.5"
Wood, Fabric, Paint
20th C. Fren. Louis XVI Style, Oval-Back, Vintage, Dining, Side Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Austin, TX
Charming, Colorful 20th Century French Louis XVI Style, Oval-Back, Vintage, Dining, Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$2,400 / set
Pretty Set of 6 Oval Back Dove Grey Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of 6 vintage dining chairs having oval backs with pretty decorative fret work, painted a soft
Wood
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Neoclassical Mahogany Oval Back Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six modern Neoclassical style oval back dining chairs By Barbara Barry for
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of Ten Oval Flame Birch Dining Chairs by Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pristine set of ten vintage oval-back dining chairs by exclusive Swedish department store Nordiska
6 Italian Modernist Oval Back Black Lacquer Gio Ponti Style Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
6 Italian modernist oval back black lacquer Gio Ponti style dining chairs. Listing includes tall
Wood
6 Italian Modernist Oval Back Black Lacquer Gio Ponti Style Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
6 Italian modernist oval back black lacquer Gio Ponti style dining chairs. Listing includes tall
Wood
Vintage French Provincial Oval Balloon Back Upholstered Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Vintage French Country Provincial Oval Balloon Back Upholstered Dining Room Chairs - Set of 8. Listing
Walnut
Sold|$6,117 / set
Swedish Gustavian Oval back Dining Chairs White Set of 6 mid C20th
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual Set of 6 Swedish Gustavian oval back dining chairs in good condition in grey paint with
Birch
Sold|$4,894 / set
Swedish Gustavian Oval back Dining Chairs White Set of 6 mid C20th
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual Set of 6 Swedish Gustavian oval back dining chairs in good condition in grey paint with
Birch
Sold|$2,800 / set
19th Century A Set of Four Painted Swedish Chairs With Oval Backs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A set of four Swedish chairs with oval backs formed by vertical splats and medallions painted with
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Louis XV Oval Chauffeuse In Aged Walnut And Cane
Located in Chicago, IL
Wonderfully carved French style side chair that would be an elegant vanity seat as well as a petite
Walnut, Cane, Upholstery, Linen
Sold|$4,900 / item
Set of 6 Barbara Barry for Baker X Back Oval Dining Chairs
By Barbara Barry
Located in Chicago, IL
An impressive set of 6 dining chairs designed by Barbara Barry for Baker. This set is without arms
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Oval Regency Revival Dining Table & 6 Chairs by William Tillman 20th
By William Tillman
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Regency Revival flame mahogany and satinwood banded oval dining table together
Mahogany, Satinwood
Set of Eight 19th c. French Louis XVI Oval Back Cane Chairs in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A charming set of eight 19th c. French Louis XVI hand-woven cane chairs with oval backs and
Cane, Wood, Paint
Mastercraft Modern Amboyna Wood Brass Trim Oval Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Mastercraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mastercraft Amboyna Wood Brass Trim Oval Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Listing includes (4
Brass
Set of 6 Vintage French Provincial Triple Oval Pretzel Back Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of Six Vintage Hollywood Regency / French Provincial interlocking triple oval back solid
Walnut
Set of Eight Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Dining Chairs with Oval Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of eight Swedish Gustavian style dining room side chairs from the 19th century with oval
Upholstery, Wood
Pier 1 Imports Cadence Ivory Nailhead Oval Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pier 1 Imports Cadence Ivory Nailhead Oval Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Side Chairs. Item features
Cherry
Set of 4 French Provincial Triple Oval Pretzel Back Walnut Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of four vintage Hollywood Regency French Provincial interlocking triple oval pretzel back solid
Leather, Walnut
Superb Blue Velvet and Off-White Painted French Cameo Oval Back Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This superb set of French cameo oval back dining chairs combines refined craftsmanship with
Velvet, Walnut
Sold|$3,850 / set
Set of 8 Oval Back French Louis XVI Style Limed Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful set of limed walnut dining chairs. The chairs are in very good condition with
Walnut
Vintage French Louis XVI Oval Cameo Back Red Dining Room Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Oval Cameo Back Red Dining Room Chairs - Set of 6. Item features (6
Fabric, Wood
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Oval Cane Back Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Oval Cane Back Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6. Listing includes 2
Cane, Walnut
2 Antique Italian Louis XVI Walnut Caned Oval Back Dining Side Chairs Silk Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two antique double caned dining or side chairs. Made of walnut featuring oval form back
Silk, Cane, Walnut
Black Lacquer Oval Drape Back Dining Chairs, Pietro Costantini for Ello Set of 6
By Ello Furniture, Pietro Costantini
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible set of six black lacquer dining chairs with an oval drape back design by Pietro
Wood, Lacquer
Sold|$3,319 / set
Chairs, Italy Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of Beetle style chairs with iron legs and oval seats and backs. The chairs are covered with a
Iron
Sold|$975
Louis XVI Style Youth Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A French Louis XVI style beech wood child's chair, with oval upholstered back on fluted tapering
Beech, Leather
Set of 2 French Louis XVI Oval Back Carved Wood Mohair Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of 2 French Louis XVI early 19th century dining or side chairs having their original chocolate
Mohair, Wood
Pair of French Mid-20th Century Oval Back Armchairs with Nicely Carved Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French carved wood and upholstered bergères chairs from the mid-20th century. This
Linen, Wood
Sold|$4,800
Pair of Georgian Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of Georgian figured mahogany hall chairs, the oval backs inlaid with typical shell marquetry.
Sold|$2,800
PAIR OF ITALIAN ROSEWOOD SIDE DINING CHAIRS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PAIR OF ITALIAN ROSEWOOD OVAL BACK SIDE CHAIRS. COVER IN SEAFOME SILK VELVET.
Rosewood, Velvet
Sold|$5,334 / set
'Medea' Chairs by Vittorio Nobili, Italy, 1960s
By Saporiti
Located in Greding, DE
Four 'Medea' chairs by Vittorio Nobili on thin metal legs and typical seat shell with central oval
Bentwood
MCM Round to Oval Dining Table w/ Leaves + 4 Chairs by Gudme Jl Moller, 9 Pcs
By Gudme Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Madison, WI
Beautifully made light wood grain table by Gudme Mobelfabrik, and 4 teak chairs made by Moller make
Oak, Teak
Sold|$1,450 / item
Mid-Century Modern Miroslav Navrátil Bucket Lounge Chair for Vertex
By Vertex, Miroslav Navratil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Saarinen Style Mid-Century Modern bucket chairs with oval cut-outs by Miroslav Navratil. Newly
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Late 19th Century Painted Faux Bamboo Side Chairs
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A pair of late 19th century faux bamboo side chairs. Displaying oval caned seats, raised on faux
Wood
Sold|$5,500
Art Deco Lounge Chair
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Machine Age bentwood oval lounge chair in cream leather.
Maple, Ash, Leather
Sold|$1,400
1950's slipper chair
Located in St. Louis, MO
Single oval cushion slipper chair with dark walnut tapered legs, new price is net.
Walnut
Sold|$1,800 / set
Late 19th Century Pair of Louis XV Style Giltwood Side Chairs
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a sophisticated pair of Louis XV style side chairs. The oval back has an exterior beaded
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$1,500 / set
Late 19th Century Pair of Louis XV Style Giltwood Side Chairs
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a very decorative pair of Louis XV style side chairs. The oval back rail has an exterior
Upholstery, Wood
Set of English Greek Revival Chairs with Caned Seats and Backs
Located in Austin, TX
A set of (4) chairs in the Greek Revival style, each chair featuring an oval cartouche depicting
Sold|$9,000
Pair of Art Deco Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Oval armrest chairs recline; new upholstery. Great design.
Walnut
Italia Mid-Century Modern Chair in Tubular Metal and Blue Velvet, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italia Mid-Century Modern chair in tubular metal and blue velvet, 1960s Fantastic chair with semi
Metal
An Elegant Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gray-Painted Oval Back Bergeres
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant pair of French Louis XVI style gray-painted and upholstered oval back bergeres; each
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Oval-Back Armchairs by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Lafayette, IN
A fantastic set of Mid-Century Modern black leather and walnut club chairs by Danish American
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Sold|$2,200
Occasional Chair with Tufted Blue Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
Occasional chair with oval seat and narrow scrolling back with tufted blue upholstery and carved
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$1,400
French Louis XVI Style Accent Chair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Hollywood Regency style oval/medallion dining side chair newly upholstered in animal print velvet
Velvet, Wood
1930s French Oval Dining Table, Cast Iron Base
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930s French oval dining table – cast iron base. We sourced this from an old family vineyard in
Iron
Sold|$2,990
Geo III Pair of Hall Chairs
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A pair of Mahogany George III hall chairs, with large oval backs centered with satinwood panels and
Mahogany, Satinwood
Ekornes Stressless Oval Ottoman Arion 1990er Jahre Buche
Located in Hannover, DE
Ottoman by manufacturer Ekornes Stressless, Norway. Model: Arion Production period: approx. 1980s-1990s. Beech wood frame in good condition. Regular sings of use. Real leather cu...
Teak
Hollywood Regency Style Taupe Lacquer Side Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
Hollywood Regency style lacquered side chair with oval upholstered back and rectangular seat above
Upholstery
Sold|$5,301
Fine Pair of Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of mahogany hall chairs with oval seats and a single splat supporting a curved back
Sold|$5,895 / set
Pair of Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of Italian Art Deco lounge chairs feature dramatic, oval wood arms, circa 1940s. Frames have
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$5,600
Pair of 1920's French Leather Club Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of oval backed club chairs with scroll arms. Original leather upholstery and nail head trim.
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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