Sold|$9,920 / set
Pair of William Spratling Sabino Arm Chairs
By William Spratling
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
For your consideration, pair of chairs by the artist and silversmith designer William Spratling, made in his workshop in Taxco in the 40s, pieces that deserve to be in a museum, Sabi...
Leather, Hardwood
Sold|$2,950 / set
Pair of Vintage Crackled Velvet Arm Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Mid-Century walnut frame accent chairs with a high back design and interesting contrast piped feature on the wood panelled back. Designer luxury fabric, newly upholstered. Th...
Velvet, Walnut
Sold|$1,750
Pair of Antique Chinese Rosewood Arm Chairs
Located in Wilton, CT
Elegantly carved arm and back rails. Geometric design anticipates Frank Loyd Wright and the "Prairie" style. Surprisingly comfortable. Phylfot symbols carved into side panels. Marble...
Rosewood
Sold|$2,389 / set
Pair French Louis XVI Tub Chairs Gilt Arm Chair
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Classic pair of French Louis XVI style gilt tub chairs Classic interiors pair and very comfortable to sit in with high backs and sides Hand carved gilt frames very ornate and well ex...
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$5,200
Sculptural Pair Of Milo Baughman Arm Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
These fantastic accent chairs feature a highly polished cantilevered chrome base. They have been newly reupholstered in a stunning silk and chenille stripped fabric. They are very sc...
Chrome
Beautiful pair of Suzani Upholstered Arm Chairs
Located in Delray Beach, FL
19th century carved Italian walnut chairs, upholstered with beautiful vintage suzani textile.
Wood
Sold|$2,250
Pair of Mid Century Chinese Arm Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Generous sized chairs with a very nice shape and form. Upholstered in a ivory cotton.
Sold|$1,800
Pair of Black Patented Vinyl Arm Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
White painted metal frame director's chairs with painted wood arms. Brass finials on ends of horizontal back piece.
Sold|$1,850
Pair Louis XVl Style Painted Arm Chairs
Located in Toronto, ON
French, Swedish or just "chateau chic", these decorative painted and gilded chairs fit in many decors... Reupholstered in a "soft" white.
Wood
Sold|$3,250
Pair Chrome & Violet Wool Sled Arm Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Most likely Italian in origin, one-piece seat and back armchairs with uncommon chrome round bar sled frame that wraps around to the back . Similar in appearance to the Mariani Chairs...
Chrome, Steel
Sold|$2,700
Pair of Painted Faux Bamboo Arm Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of elegant faux bamboo gold painted fauteulls.
Wood
Sold|$3,250
Pair of Bamboo Arm Chairs with cushions
Located in Atlanta, GA
Designed as part of Budji Collection by Filipino Antonio Layug, these chairs were constructed with heavy cast iron and bent bamboo. Custom-made cushions with a touch of Asian resort....
Iron
Sold|$3,800 / set
Pair, Swedish Gustavian Arm Chairs, circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
These gustavian armchairs have graceful sloping arms and an attractive open back. The lovely original painted finish has been lightly scraped creating a gentle contrast with the har...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Sold|$2,800 / set
Pair of 19th Century Regency Arm Chairs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Painted and decorated in black and gilt with Grecian key borders and stylized motifs. Each chair features a curved back centered by a sphinx panel in red and gold, over a caned seat ...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Sold|$8,000
Pair of Arm Chairs attributed to Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Pair of armchairs attributed to Gio Ponti and upholstered in new old stock orange woven fabric by Tecno.
Walnut
Sold|$1,700
Pair Mid-Century Modern Italian Arm Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique pair of mid-century armchairs feature unique sculpted armrests, tapered legs, and uniquely shaped back rests. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ).
Sold|$2,200 / item
Dutch Pair of 19th Century Arm Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic pair of Dutch armchairs from the 19th century to liven up any space. Vibrant satinwood frames with stylized harm form backs in a darker wood support the back comfortably....
Metal, Brass
Sold|$2,900 / set
Michael Taylor Wicker Rattan Arm Chairs, Pair
By Michael Taylor
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of Michael Taylor hand crafted braided wicker rattan armchairs with new custom loose seat cushions upholstered in vintage new stock Ralph Lauren sky blue and white cotton line...
Cotton, Linen, Wicker, Rattan
Pair Italian Empire Style "Pretzel" Arm Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking and sculptural pair of swivel armchairs in the Italian Empire style, with round seats and sinuous arms that intertwine to form the back. Frames are finished in a cream lacq...
Wood, Leather
Donghia Italian Modern Swivel Arm Chairs, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Donghia Italian Modern pair of lounge armchairs with cascading armrests on swivel bases, upholstered in a light celadon green, makers label on bottom. 29" H x 37" W x 37" D. Seat 16"...
Upholstery
Pair Belle Epoch Iron Lawn Chairs - Two scroll Arm chairs
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair Belle Epoch Iron Lawn Chairs - Two scroll Arm chairs
Pair of Theodore Alexander Mahogany Arm Chairs
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Feature polished mahogany frames with carved vase form splats, block legs and custom upholstered seats in an olive green floral damask. Very good condition.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold|$7,500
Pair of Art Deco Bentwood Arm Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Having black painted bent wood arms and frame, with woven-rope seats and backs.
Rope, Walnut
Sold|$3,800
Pair of Red Vinyl Modern Arm Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
Italy circa 1970
Sold|$3,500
Pair of Green Mid Century Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic exposed wood frames accompanied by original upholstery.
Wood
Sold|$1,800
Pair Of English Cast Iron Arm Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Each with fern overall decoration.
Sold|$1,400
Aube Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Arm Chairs. Custom Finishes Available. Price is COM.
Upholstery
Sold|$2,375 / set
A pair of Victorian Rococo Carved Arm Chairs
Located in Norwood, NJ
A pair of Victorian Rococo Carved Arm Chairs. Pair of ornately carved upholstered arm chairs.
Wood
Sold|$4,750
Toulouse Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of White Leather Arm Chairs, Seat Back is Adjustable.
Leather, Oak
Pair Victorian Parlour Chairs, His and Hers Arm Chairs, 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pretty pair of Victorian his and her walnut parlour chairs.
Walnut
Sold|$3,000
Pair of French Louis XIII Style Arm Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of French Louis XIII Style Arm Chairs (Os de Mouton).
Sold|$4,500
Pair of Chrome Arm Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of arm chairs in chrome with inset cane back and upholstered seats and arm rests by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, American 1960's.
Pair of Elegant Arm Chairs by Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of elegant arm chairs in mahogany with arrow arm detail by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's
Pair Chinese Faux Bamboo Chippendale Style Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair Chinese Faux Bamboo Chippendale Style Arm Chairs
Pair of suede upholstered wood frame arm chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of suede upholstered wood frame arm chairs.
Suede, Wood
Sold|$2,709 / set
1970s Pair of Green Painted Iron Arm Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Pair of Green Painted Iron Arm Chairs.
Iron
Sold|$3,800 / set
Pair of 1980s Suede Arm Chairs by Preview
By Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of arm chairs in gray suede.
Suede
Pair of Sculptura Arm Chairs by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Miami, FL
Great pair of green arm chairs by Russell Woodard.
Iron
Pair Chinese Hardwood Arm Chairs Carved Antique 1920
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair carved antique Chinese hardwood arm chairs We date these to circa 1920 Features intricately carved backsplat Great interiors pair as an accent chair for an Asian inspired in...
Hardwood
Sold|$8,500
Pair of Antique French Louis XIV Arm Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Antique French Gold Leaf Louis XIV Arm Chairs
Pair of Maitland Smith Asian Inspired Arm Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of Maitland Smith Asian Inspired Arm Chairs covered in Suede
Wood, Suede
Pair of Arm Chairs Covered in Tessellated Bone
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of arm chairs covered in tessellated bone, Columbia 1970's
Sold|$9,800
Pair of T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings Arm Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of teak arm chairs by T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings.
Teak, Fabric
Sold|$1,450
Pair of Willy Van Der Meeren Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of wood and steel arm chairs by Willy Van Der Meeren.
Sold|$1,500
Pair Fritz Hanson black series 7 arm chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Westport, CT
pair series 7 Fritz Hanson black arm chairs 2 armless also available
Sold|$3,500
Pair Of Heavily Carved Ornate Oak Arm Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
PAIR OF HEAVILY CARVED ORNATE OAK ARM CHAIRS WITH GREEN LEATHER
Oak
Pair of Regency Mahogany Inlaid Parlor Arm Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Mahogany Regency Style Parlor arm chairs, with fine inlay and marquetry
Mahogany
Midcentury Pair of Bronze/Brass Hall/Arm Chairs
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous pair of Midcentury Brass/Bronze Hall/Arm Chairs with Black Leather Upholstery
Sold|$6,500
PAIR OF FRENCH ART DECO FRUITWOOD ARM CHAIRS
Located in Houston, TX
CHIC PAIR OF FRENCH ART DECO FRUITWOOD FAUTEUILS/ARM CHAIRS COVERED IN MOHAIR
Fruitwood, Mohair
Pair of English Upholstered Arm chairs, Circa 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of linen upholstered arm chair on tapered mahogany legs with brass castors.
Sold|$2,400
Pair of Modern Wood and Leather Arm chairs.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Wooden framed Arm chairs that are upholstered in a cane colored leather.
Chinese Chippendale Style Pair Painted Arm Chairs, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, PA
Pair of painted Chinese Chippendale Style arm chairs in a cream color.
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Sold|$9,800
Pair Of Tufted Arm Chairs By James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Pair of arm chairs by JAMES MONT. The chairs have beautiful elegant lines which have been upholstered in a taupe velvet with tufted seat detailing.
Wood
Sold|$3,900
Pair of Louis XVI Stamped Jansen Arm Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of exceptional stamped Jansen arm chairs, painted with gilded highlights.
Wood, Silk
Sold|$1,950
Pair of Cane Back Stamped Jansen arm chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of cane back stamped Jansen arm chairs with bronze detailing.
Wood, Cane
Pair of Milo baughman / Thayer Coggin Arm Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of arm chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin with chrome back. and base .
Steel
Pair of Marbelized Arm Chairs with Kilim Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
Unusual pair of marbelized wood arm chairs with vintage Kilim upholstery on seats.
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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