Painted Fancy Chair
Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Rocking Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Chairs
Rush, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century American Windsor Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Drawings
Wood, Paper
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XV Side Chairs
Paint
Antique 1820s American Georgian Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 1820s American Georgian Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Unknown Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Classical Chairs
Rush, Wood, Paint
2010s Italian Victorian Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 1870s American Victorian Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Victorian Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Wood
Antique 1820s Sheraton Side Chairs
Rush, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Hardwood
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Chairs
Wicker, Reed
20th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1970s European Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1840s American Paintings
Canvas, Paint
Mid-19th Century Romantic Animal Paintings
Oil
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Majolica
1980s Other Art Style Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Ash
Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Centerpieces
Ceramic
1890s American Realist Landscape Prints
Etching
Antique 1810s American American Classical Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Pine, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws
Cotton, Yarn
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture
Wood
1970s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood, Velvet
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Walnut, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Chaise Longues
Linen, Down
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Rustic Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Wood
Antique 1850s Country Windsor Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Console Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Ceramic, Pine
Recent Sales
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Chairs
Pine, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Paintings
Wood
Antique 1820s American Neoclassical Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Chairs
Maple
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Wood, Gesso
Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Hardwood
Antique 1820s American Federal Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 1810s American American Classical Chairs
Upholstery, Pine, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
Antique 19th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Chairs
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Side Chairs
Rush, Wood, Paint
20th Century American Side Chairs
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Rush
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chairs
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Pine
Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1930s French Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century European Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1800s American Federal Side Chairs
Ash, Hickory
20th Century American Rocking Chairs
Late 20th Century Mexican Victorian Side Chairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Federal Dining Room Chairs
Maple, Paint
Antique 19th Century Corner Cupboards
Antique 19th Century Italian Stools
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues
Walnut
Early 20th Century Mission Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Paintings
Antique Early 19th Century American Classical Chairs
Maple
Antique 1830s American Sheraton Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Paint
Antique 1810s American Sheraton Side Chairs
Rush, Hardwood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Club Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Country Side Chairs
Rush, Hardwood, Paint
Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Side Chairs
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Majolica
1970s Other Art Style Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic, Board, Pencil
Antique 19th Century American Classical Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Pine, Paint, Cane
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
Early 20th Century English Side Chairs
Wood, Cane, Paint
Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Paint, Cane
Antique 19th Century British Regency Side Chairs
Wood, Paint, Cane
Antique Mid-19th Century American Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Maple, Rush
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Pine, Ash
Early 20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Cane, Upholstery
Antique 1820s American American Classical Chairs
Wood
Antique 1840s American American Classical Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Wood, Paint, Rush
Antique 19th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Painted Fancy Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Painted Fancy Chair?
Finding the Right seating for You
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023A fancy lounge chair is sometimes called a chaise lounge. This type of chair has an elongated shape that supports the sitters legs as well as their upper bodies. The name is French and translates to "long chair." On 1stDibs, shop a collection of chaise lounges from some of the world's top sellers.
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