Napoleon III Style Giltwood Rope-Twist Armchair and Ottoman
Located in Dallas, TX
perched atop hearty knots of rope and evokes the true definition of royalty. Chair size: 30 in. H x 26.5
Upholstery, Giltwood
Pair of Barcelona Chairs with Otttomans
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
between craftsmanship and industrial design. Though originally intended for Spanish royalty, the chair has
Steel
$24,068 / set
H 53.94 in W 18.12 in D 22.45 in
FIVE 19TH CENTURY CARVED CONTINENTAL BAROQUE DOUBLE EAGLE COAT OF ARMS CHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
begin! What a suite of extra large chairs! Fit for Royalty in a castle which is sure why they were made
Leather, Walnut
Anglo-Indian Silvered Metal-Clad Chair
Located in Forney, TX
wedding chairs of Indian Royalty during the British Raj Period (colonial crown rule in India
Metal
$6,720Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28.5 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Vladimir Kagan Acrylic Barrel Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin, A Pair, 1970
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
rotating gallery of design royalty, and these chairs were part of that curated inner sanctum. Details
Sheepskin, Acrylic
$4,900 / set
H 39 in W 27 in D 26 in
Button Tufted Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Salt & Pepper Boucle Walnut
Located in Culver City, CA
chairs, feeling like royalty with every sit. The walnut arms and legs add a touch of warmth and
Bouclé, Walnut
$53,200Sale Price|30% Off
H 55.91 in W 53.55 in D 32.29 in
Royal Sedan Chair With Coat Of Arms - Used To Transport Royalty - 18th Century
Located in Porto, PT
This impressive royal sedan chair, dating to the 18th century, was designed for transporting
Wood
Unavailable
H 40.5 in W 25 in D 21 in
Stunning Three-Piece Set of Moroccan Royalty Pair of Chairs and Coffee Table
Located in Westport, CT
Stunning three-piece set of Moroccan Royalty pair of chairs and coffee table. Stunning set of three
Walnut
Unavailable
H 30.5 in W 26 in D 21 in
Rare Set of Four Pretzel Armchairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft, Lou App
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
chair, but Cherner received royalties and proper credit. The chair was produced until the 1970s. The
Faux Leather, Beech, Plywood
Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair, Ivory Leather, Mies van der Rohe
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
conceived as a resting place for the King and Queen of Spain. Determined to create a chair worthy of royalty
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 30.25 in W 29.5 in D 30 in
Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair, Camel, Stainless Steel, Mies van der Rohe, 1980s
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Knoll Barcelona lounge chair, stainless steel, Mies van der Rohe, circa early 1980s. Light chestnut
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 30.25 in W 29.5 in D 30 in
Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair, Chestnut, Stainless Steel, Mies van der Rohe, 1961
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the King and Queen of Spain. Determined to create a chair worthy of royalty, Mies is thought to have
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in
Vintage Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Chair Knoll Brown Saddle Cognac Leather 1961
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Chair Knoll Brown Saddle Cognac Leather 1961 Knoll Barcelona
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 30.25 in W 29.5 in D 30 in
Barcelona Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll (Like NEW condition)
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Centreville, VA
resting place for the King and Queen of Spain. Determined to create a chair worthy of royalty, Mies is
Chrome
Antique Portuguese Wooden Dining Chairs, Set of Ten
Located in High Point, NC
. Promising to exude a sense of royalty and mystique, these chairs provide an elegant seat for a hearty
Fabric, Wood
Ludwig Mies Barcelona Parchment
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the King and Queen of Spain. Determined to create a chair worthy of royalty, Mies is thought to have
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 54 in W 31 in D 28 in
Fit for Royalty Pair of English Style Velvet Arm Chairs with Walnut Frames
By Century Furniture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive and elegant describe this pair of tall traditional English arm chairs. These chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Petite Chinese Tall Back Porch Chair, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
reserved for royalty, these chairs became status symbols for the elite, given pride of place in a prominent
Reed, Elm
Pair of Chinese Tall Back Porch Chairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
for royalty, these chairs became status symbols for the elite, paired together in a prominent room to
Reed, Elm
c.1830 Jennens & Bettridge M.O.P. Papier Mache Tray on Stand
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
USED SINCE TO MAKE CHAIRS FOR ROYALTY, PANELS FOR COACHES, JEWELLERY, AND EVEN CHINESE SPEARS AND
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Sold
H 34.5 in W 31.5 in D 32 in
Bernhardt Flair Division Butterscotch Leather and Chrome Barcelona Chairs
By Bernhardt Design, Flair, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Florence Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pavilion ethos. Mies envisioned the chairs as regal perches for royalty, imbuing industrial materials with
Chrome
Sold
H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in
Barcelona Lounge Chair, Knoll, Mies Van Der Rohe, Parchment Leather, Stainless
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
resting place for the King and Queen of Spain. Determined to create a chair worthy of royalty, Mies is
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in
Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair Mies van der Rohe, Black Leather, Stainless, 1960s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Koby Knoll Click
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Queen of Spain. Determined to create a chair worthy of royalty, Mies is thought to have based the
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in
Knoll Barcelona Chestnut Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set of 3 Mies van der Rohe 1960s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Queen of Spain. Determined to create a chair worthy of royalty, Mies is thought to have based the
Stainless Steel
Hollywood Royalty Chair and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed Hollywood Royalty chair and ottoman, with original fabric in black and gold
Metal
Loyalty is Royalty / Set of Four Dining or Kitchen Chairs
By Markus Friedrich Staab, Ferdinand Kramer
Located in Frankfurt, DE
Set of 4 chairs by Atelier Staab. Originals attributed to Ferdinand Kramer who designed the
Plywood
Iron Scroll Chair By Arthur Umanoff, 1960s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sit like royalty in this Iron Scroll Chair by Arthur Umanoff from the swinging 1960s. It's got
Wrought Iron
MONUMENTAL SPECTACULAR ANTIQUE ROYAL CHAIR (FOR ROYALTY ONLY...)
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
CARVED FROM ONE TREETRUNK
FOOTREST RECOMMENDED TO UNDERLINE SUPERIORITY
Wood
Pair of African Yoruba Beaded Armchairs
By Yoruba People
Located in Essex, MA
. Originally reserved for Yoruba Royalty, these sculptural and comfortable chairs are decorated overall with
Cotton, Hardwood, Beads
Norman Cherner First Edition Cherner Chair with 'Bernardo' Label
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Portland, ME
First production Norman Cherner, 'Cherner Chair' in bent Walnut. Made by Plycraft of Massachusetts
Walnut
$7,800
H 37 in W 87 in D 28.75 in
Large Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Récamier Settee in Scalamandré Tiger Velvet
Located in Nashville, TN
And of unusual ( rare ) large dimensions. Matching bolsters for each end. Well worn gilt and paint finish and losses to frame. Well worn paint and gilded finish. Oxidation to the gi...
Giltwood
Herman Miller Eames Multicolored Dining Chair Set by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multicolored Eames fiberglass dining chair set by Herman Miller. Original vintage production, not new ersatz ones. Featuring a unique myriad of colors. On original steel tube H bases...
Metal
A Rare Louis XVI Giltwood Corner Chair
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare and unusual carved and gilt corner chair of the Louis XVI period. The frame is totally carved with scroll work, rosettes, ribbons, with a decorative 'acorn' at the back corner...
Giltwood
$8,455 / set
H 43.31 in W 71.66 in D 29.53 in
Seating Set of Baroque Sofa and Two Armchairs, Budapest, 1870s
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful baroque seating set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs. Extraordinary workmanship of the woods made according to the canons of the time. Measures sofa: Depth 75 cm,...
Velvet, Wood
$24,000 / set
H 42 in W 33 in D 26 in
French Pair of Louis XVI Style Marquise Bergere Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French pair of Louis XVI style marquise bergère armchairs, gilt wood, 19th century. In the clean and classic Louis XVI style, the name Marquise is attributed due to their exceptiona...
Velvet, Wood
$19,316
H 40.56 in W 108.27 in D 29.53 in
Giltwood "Confidente" Large Sofa in the Louis XV Style made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
An elegant and impressive large Louis XV style confidante sofa which has been hand carved and gilded using traditional methods and materials to achieve an authentic period finish. Th...
Wood, Giltwood
$2,750
H 14.97 in Dm 17.72 in
Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Plum & Clear Murano Glass by Carlo Nason Italy 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant tulip pendant light with plum and clear Murano glass blades on a partly chromed and nickel hardware designed by Carlo Nason. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a l...
Brass, Steel, Chrome, Nickel
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
$33,950Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved & Chinoiserie Bergeres, Jansen Attr.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive pair of late 19th century Louis XIV style walnut armchairs, each with tapestry upholstery depicting rural country houses, scrolling carved arms and legs with parcel...
Tapestry, Walnut
$10,500
H 28.5 in W 86 in D 34 in
Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Upholstery, Foam, Rosewood
Ralph Lauren Clivedon Tufted Black Leather Bed Queen Size
By Ralph Lauren
Located in North York, ON
Ralph Lauren designed Clivedon Queen bed, Neo-Classical sleigh bed with scroll headboard and footboard upholstered in tufted supple black leather. Brass claw foot details and gilt ac...
Brass
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite Biedermeier Walnut Dresser from 1820, Southern Germany. This remarkable Biedermeier chest of drawers, dating back to 1820 and originating from Southern Germany, is a true t...
Walnut
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Blue Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 4x5 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern take on antique and vintage ...
Cotton
1950s Italian Mid Century Corner Sofa
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Italy Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1950s Materials: Wool, Beech Measurements: 78.75″ wide x 25.5″ deep x 31.5″ tall Condition: In good original condition wit...
Wool, Beech
"Seated Figure, " Important Photograph of Male Nude by Barthe
By Richmond Barthé
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This original black and white photograph of one of Richmond Barthé's rare, little-known sculptures was taken by the famous studio of Morgan and Marvin Smith, who located on West 125t...
Paper
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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