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20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Wool, Wood
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Swedish Victorian Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Linen, Pine
Antique 19th Century Swedish Victorian Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Linen, Pine
Antique 19th Century Swedish Victorian Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Linen, Pine
Late 20th Century American Rococo Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 1840s American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Muslin, Mahogany, Poplar, Cypress
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Birch
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique 1780s English Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Suede, Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century American Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1760s English George II Wingback Chairs
Muslin, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Georgian Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 2000s American Hepplewhite Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Gold Leaf, Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Georgian Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Damask, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1770s American Georgian Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1730s American American Colonial Side Chairs
Muslin, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Chairs
Fabric, Cotton, Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Walnut
2010s Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
Antique 1880s Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Fabric, Elm
Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
Early 2000s American Club Chairs
Velvet
Antique 1720s English Baroque Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Hide, Alpaca, Walnut
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Silk, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Oak
Antique 19th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs
Leather, Cowhide, Padouk
Antique Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1770s English Chippendale Corner Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century British Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Victorian Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
1990s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Dining Room Chairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Chairs
Wood
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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