Antique Restoration Period Armchair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Restoration Period Armchair Mahogany Frame with Carved Details at Arms and Legs Rosemary Hallgarten Ombre Alpaca Upholstery France, 19th Century 23”W x 23”D x 36”H
Alpaca, Mahogany
$37,800
Crater Sofa
By Gulla Jonsdottir
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gulla Jonsdottir Crater Sofa, 2022 Burnished brass and upholstery As shown: Rosemary Hallgarten Pebble Bouclé, Alabaster 24 x 98.5 x 36 in Edition of 12 As shown: additional $3,680...
Brass
Josef Hoffman Club Chair, America 2000
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Culver City, CA
Josef Hoffman Club Chair America, 2000 "Club 1910" contemporary channel-tufted lounge chair by Josef Hoffmann, newly upholstered in 100% virgin wool by Rosemary Hallgarten, with wa...
Wool
Pair of One-Arm Club Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Upholstered in a gorgeous Rosemary Hallgarten double weave fabric. Sold as pairs, and we have several available.
Armchair in Rosemary Hallgarten Teddy Mohair, circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Armchair in Rosemary Hallgarten Teddy Mohair England circa 1900 Country house style armchair newly upholstered in teddy mohair by Rosemary Hallgarten. 31.5”w x 34”d x 34”h x 15”seat
Mohair, Wood
Hampton & Sons Armchair in Rosemary Hallgarten Boucle Circa 1850
Located in Culver City, CA
Hampton & Sons Armchair in Rosemary Hallgarten Boucle England circa 1850 Antique frame, newly upholstered in alpaca boucle blend by Rosemary Hallgarten.
Alpaca, Bouclé
Wing Chairs in Rosemary Hallgarten Alpaca Boucle, Italy 1960
Located in Culver City, CA
Wing Chairs in Rosemary Hallgarten Alpaca Boucle Italy, 1960 On wooden legs, newly upholstered in an alpaca boucle by Rosemary Hallgarten. 31”w x 41”d x 42”h x 16”seat
Alpaca, Bouclé
Miles & Edwards Armchair in Rosemary Hallgarten Fabric Circa 1840
By Miles and Edwards
Located in Culver City, CA
Newly upholstered in chalk stripe alpaca blend by Rosemary Hallgarten. 28”w x 30”d x 37”h x 19”seat
Alpaca, Rosewood
Club Armchairs in Rosemary Hallgarten Velvet, Denmark circa 1960
Located in Culver City, CA
Club Armchairs in Rosemary Hallgarten Velvet Denmark circa 1960 Antique beechwood frames, with button-back rests, newly upholstered in Rosemary Hallgarten velvet. 33”w x 30”d x 30...
Velvet
Illum Wikkelso Sofa in Rosemary Hallgarten Mohair, Denmark circa 1968
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Culver City, CA
Illum Wikkelso Sofa in Rosemary Hallgarten Mohair Denmark circa 1968 Model ML90 sofa, newly upholstered in Rosemary Hallgarten mohair. 81”L x 33”d x 28.25”h x 16”seat Ref.
Mohair, Teak
Sold
H 51.5 in W 33.5 in D 33 in
William & Mary Wingback Chairs in Rosemary Hallgarten Fabric Circa 1890
By William & Mary
Located in Culver City, CA
William & Mary Wingback Chairs in Rosemary Hallgarten Fabric England circa 1890 Antique frames newly upholstered in chalk stripe alpaca blend by Rosemary Hallgarten. 33.5”w x 33”d x ...
Alpaca
Benches in Rosemary Hallgarten Velvet, England circa 1930
Located in Culver City, CA
England, 1930 Constructivist chapel benches constructed in pine, full bench newly upholstered in Rosemary Hallgarten and seat cushion in corduroy velvet. 105”L x 22”D x 35”H x 17”sea...
Velvet, Pine
Teak Daybed by Rima in Rosemary Hallgarten Wool, Italy circa 1952
Located in Culver City, CA
Teak Daybed by Rima in Rosemary Hallgarten Wool Italy circa 1952 Newly upholstered in Alpaca Wool by Rosemary Hallgarten. 77.75”L x 37”d x 20.25”h x 18”seat
Wool, Alpaca
Edward Wormley Sofa in Rosemary Hallgarten Velvet, America 1952
Located in Culver City, CA
Edward Wormley Sofa America 1952 Antique walnut frame, newly upholstered in Rosemary Hallgarten velvet. 105"L x 48"d x 31"h x 17" seat Ref.
Velvet, Walnut
Chair & Ottoman by Roy McMakin in 100% Mohair by Rosemary Hallgarten
Located in Culver City, CA
Chair & Ottoman by Roy McMakin in 100% Mohair by Rosemary Hallgarten America circa 1988 Newly upholstered in 100% kid mohair by Rosemary Hallgarten.
Mohair, Upholstery
Sold
H 36.5 in W 27.75 in D 35.75 in
Open Armchair in Faux Mink by Rosemary Hallgarten, England, circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Open Armchair in Faux Mink by Rosemary Hallgarten England circa 1890 Newly upholstered in faux mink by Rosemary Hallgarten on unique turned walnut legs with square detail and w...
Faux Fur, Walnut
Edward Wormley Sofa in Rosemary Hallgarten Boucle, circa 1950
By Edward Wormley
Located in Culver City, CA
Edward Wormley Sofa in Rosemary Hallgarten Boucle America circa 1950 Produced by Dunbar, newly upholstered in alpaca boucle. 96”L x 32.25”d x 28”h x 18”seat Ref.
Bouclé
Sold
H 27 in W 32.5 in L 27 in
Monumental Wing Chair in Alpaca Blend by Rosemary Hallgarten, England circa 1860
Located in Culver City, CA
Monumental Wing Chair in Boucle Fabric from Rosemary Hallgarten England circa 1860 Newly upholstered Chair in Rosemary Hallgarten fabric. 32.5”L x 27”D x 50.5”H x 21”seat
Wool, Mahogany
Sold
H 27.5 in W 94 in D 32 in
Karpen of California Sofa in Rosemary Hallgarten Alpaca Wool, America circa 1960
Located in Culver City, CA
Karpen of California Sofa in Rosemary Hallgarten Alpaca Wool America circa 1960 Newly upholstered in alpaca blend by Rosemary Hallgarten. 94”L x 32”d x 27.5”h x 17”seat
Wool, Alpaca
Modern Armchairs in Mohair by Rosemary Hallgarten, Italy circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Modern Armchairs in Mohair by Rosemary Hallgarten Italy circa 1950 Newly upholstered in teddy mohair. 28.5”w x 35”d x 35.75”h x 16”h
Mohair
Sold
H 28.25 in W 73.5 in D 30 in
Modern Buttonback Sofa in Virgin Wool by Rosemary Hallgarten, Italy circa 1960
Located in Culver City, CA
Modern Buttonback Sofa in Virgin Wool by Rosemary Hallgarten Italy circa 1960 Recently upholstered in 100% Virgin Wool by Rosemary Hallgarten on original antique frame with nickel ...
Steel, Nickel
Curved Sofa in Boucle by Rosemary Hallgarten, Netherlands, Circa 1940
Located in Culver City, CA
Curved sofa in Boucle by Rosemary Hallgarten, 60 inches Netherlands Circa 1940 Newly upholstered, Scandinavian design.
Wool
Armchairs in Teddy Jubilee by Rosemary Hallgarten, England circa 1900
By Jas Schoolbred
Located in Culver City, CA
England circa 1900 Country house armchairs attributed to Jas Shoolbred, newly upholstered in Rosemary Hallgarten teddy jubilee. 31”w x 33”d x 32.75”h x 15”seat
Linen, Wood
Wingback Armchairs in Boucle by Rosemary Hallgarten, England, circa 1830
Located in Culver City, CA
Wingback armchairs in boucle by Rosemary Hallgarten England, circa 1830 On original frame and newly upholstered.
Bouclé
Sold
H 24 in W 112.5 in D 32 in
Adrian Pearsall Sofa in Rosemary Hallgarten Fleece, America circa 1950
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Culver City, CA
Adrian Pearsall Sofa in Rosemary Hallgarten Fleece America circa 1950 Elegantly symmetrical modern sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 112.5”L x 32”d x 24”h x 17”se...
Cotton, Wood
Sold
H 28 in W 26 in L 28 in
Buttonback Slipper Chair in Wool by Rosemary Hallgarten, England Circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Buttonback Slipper Chair in Wool by Rosemary Hallgarten England circa 1890 Elegant side chair with turned legs and original castors. 26”L x 28”d x 31”h
Wool
Modern Armchair by Ali Tayar in Boucle Fabric, America, Circa 2011
By Ali Tayar
Located in Culver City, CA
Modern armchair by Ali Tayar in boucle fabric from Rosemary Hallgarten, America, circa 2011. Newly upholstered in Eggplant Boucle fabric by Rosemary Hallgarten.
Bouclé, Wood
Modern Armchair by Ali Tayar in Boucle Fabric, America, Circa 2011
Located in Culver City, CA
Modern armchair by Ali Tayar in Boucle fabric from Rosemary Hallgarten, America Circa 2011, Newly upholstered in Persimmon Boucle fabric by Rosemary Hallgarten.
Bouclé, Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 27.5 in D 37 in
Pair of Victorian Open Armchairs in 100% Kid Mohair, England Circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
Pair of Victorian Open Armchairs in 100% Kid Mohair by Rosemary Hallgarten England Circa 1880 Newly upholstered in 100% Kid Mohair by Rosemary Hallgarten with walnut legs and arm s...
Mohair, Walnut
Wingback Armchair in Chalk Stripe Fabric, England, circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
Wingback armchair in chalk stripe fabric by Rosemary Hallgarten England circa 1880 Newly upholstered in Chalk Stripe fabric by Rosemary Hallgarten on antique frame with Lions...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan, America circa 1980
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
Newly upholstered in Alpaca / Wool Blend by Rosemary Hallgarten. Measures 95”L x 48”d x 29”h x 18”seat.
Wool, Alpaca
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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