Gold Gilt Chairs
Vintage 1930s French Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Iron
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chairs
Gold Leaf, Iron
Late 20th Century Art Deco Club Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Chairs
Leather, Walnut, Giltwood
Vintage 1940s Asian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Corner Chairs
Steel
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XV Side Chairs
Paint
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century North American Victorian Slipper Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Metal, Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Gold Leaf, Metal
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Nouveau Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
2010s Portuguese Expressionist Chairs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1960s American Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Side Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Mexican Other Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Walnut, Paint
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Beech
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Paint
Antique Early 1900s English Regency Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
Vintage 1980s American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Steel, Gold Leaf
Antique 1870s English Victorian Chairs
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Textile, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Unknown Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 1820s American Georgian Bergere Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique Early 1800s English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Gold
Antique 1820s American Georgian Bergere Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Unknown Louis XV Chairs
Mahogany, Giltwood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique Mid-18th Century French Baroque Lounge Chairs
Gold
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Corner Chairs
Wood
Antique 1890s German Bergere Chairs
Beech
Antique Early 1900s Tibetan Edwardian Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Empire Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Directoire Side Chairs
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Argentine Gustavian Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Gold
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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.
- What is a gilt chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A gilt chair is a chair whose frame is made of gold or is covered with a small substance that looks like gold. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of gilt chairs from different periods and in a range of design styles.
- What is a gold gilt mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A gold gilt mirror has gold decorative details along the frame. Gilt mirrors often have a thin layer of gold leaf around the edges to create an attractive gold finish. Shop a collection of gold gilt mirrors on 1stDibs.
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