$3,750 / set
Pair of English Sheraton Shield back Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Sheraton style (19th Cent) satinwood shield back side chairs with painted and cane back panels.
Cane, Satinwood
Set of Eight Antique Sheraton Style Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A lovely set of eight antique Sheraton style shield back dining chairs. They were made in England, and date from around the 1950’s.
Cotton, Beech
Set Of Eight Sheraton Style Carved Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly fine set of well made Sheraton style Shield Back Dining Chairs. Two arm and six side chairs.
Fabric, Mahogany
Sheraton Shield Back Embroidered Accent Chair, 1940s
By Grand Ledge Chair Company 1
Located in Raymondville, TX
A George III style decorative mahogany armchair by Grand Ledge Chair Co. circa 1945. Sheraton design featuring a carved shield back, tapered fluted front legs and channeled arm & bac...
Brass
Set of Eight Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A lovely set of eight antique shield back dining chairs in the Sheraton style. They were made in England, and date from around the 1930’s.
Cotton, Wood
$3,701 / set
Set of Ten Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A lovely set of ten antique shield back dining chairs in the Sheraton style. They were made in England, and date from around the 1950’s.
Cotton, Wood
Fine Set Of Eight Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly fine set of earlier 20th Century Mahogany Shield Back dining chairs with good solidity and comfort. The chairs with decoratively carved Wheat Sheaf surmounting a delic...
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage Set 12 English Harrods Shield Back Dining Chairs Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
The set comprises two armchairs and ten side chairs all featuring the attractive shield back design hand carved with The Coronet Plume of The Prince of Wales feathers with drop in ...
Fabric, Mahogany
George 3rd Mahogany Hall Chair
Located in Sherborne, GB
Sheraton period mahogany shield back hall chair circa 1780 with circular dished seat resting on elegant turned legs with lower stretcher, wonderful untouched condition, no breaks wit...
Mahogany
$3,500Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair of English Sheraton mahogany shield back armchairs, c. 1790
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of generously proportioned English Sheraton mahogany shield back arm chairs with over rail upholstered seats.
Brass
19th Century Sheraton style arm chair
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century Sheraton revival shield back arm chair, with wonderful hand painted classical floral decoration, velvet upholstered stuff over seats and rais...
Mahogany
Vintage Set of Six Mahogany Dining Chairs by William Tillman 20th Century
By William Tillman
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful set of six Sheraton Revival shield back dining chairs, made by the Master Cabinet maker William Tillman, Circa 1980 in date.
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of 8 Antique Sheraton Style Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
The drop in seats have just been re-upholstered in a cream fabric. These chairs have shield backs with Prince of Wales design carvings.
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of 12 Antique Sheraton Style Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A fantastic set of twelve solid mahogany shield back dining chairs, including 2 carvers. These are in the antique Sheraton style, they date from circa 1930s period.
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of 8 Antique Sheraton Style Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
The drop in seats have just been re-upholstered in a cream fabric. These chairs have shield backs with Prince of Wales design carvings.
Mahogany
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H 38 in W 25.5 in L 38 in
Six Mahogany Sheraton Style Shield Back Dining Room Chairs by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Six carved mahogany Sheraton style shield back chairs by Baker Furniture.
Mahogany
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H 39.25 in W 22 in D 22 in
Mahogany Shield Back Sheraton Hepplewhite Chairs Nailhead Accent Scalamandre
Located in Dayton, OH
Mahogany Shield Back Sheraton Hepplewhite chairs Nailhead Accent Scalamandre Turn of the century American shield back dining or accent chairs.
Upholstery, Mahogany
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H 39 in W 21 in D 21 in
Four Antique Sheraton Shield Back Plume Drape Carved Mahogany Dining Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of four antique/vintage Sheraton style mahogany dining room side chair. Item features solid mahogany frames, shield back design, plume and drape carved backs, box stretcher suppo...
Mahogany
Set of 10 Sheraton Style Shield-Back Dining Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 10 Sheraton style walnut dining chairs, circa 1920s, the set consists of two armchairs and eight side chairs.
Wood, Fabric
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H 37.5 in W 24 in D 20 in
Set of 8 Sheraton Style Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 20th century English Sheraton style mahogany dining chairs with shield backs and tapered legs terminating in spade feet.
Upholstery, Mahogany
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H 37.75 in W 23.75 in D 24 in
Set of Six Custom Mahogany Shield Back Sheraton Style Dining Chairs
Located in Milford, NH
A splendid set of six custom carved mahogany shield back Sheraton style dining chairs, two armchairs and four side chairs, with beautiful original finish and nicely upholstered.
Upholstery, Mahogany
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H 37 in W 21 in D 20 in
4 Antique Mahogany Sheraton Style Hepplewhite Shield Back Side Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
American mahogany dining chairs circa 1940s. Features a blend of Sheraton and Hepplewhite styling with a pierced shield back.
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of Shield Back Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A set of eight carved mahogany Sheraton-Revival shield back dining chairs, consisting of six side chairs and two armchairs, the backs with pierced splats and wheat sheaf carving.
Mahogany
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H 39 in W 20.5 in D 22 in
4 Antique Mahogany Sheraton Style Hepplewhite Shield Back Side Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
American red mahogany dining chairs, circa 1940s. Features a blend of Sheraton and Hepplewhite styling with a pierced shield back.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of Eight Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A lovely set of eight antique shield back dining chairs in the Sheraton style. They were made in England, and date from around the 1930’s.
Fabric, Wood
Set of Eight Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A lovely set of eight antique shield back dining chairs in the Sheraton style. They were made in England, and date from around the 1930’s.
Fabric, Wood
Set of 8 Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A lovely set of eight antique shield back dining chairs in the Sheraton style. They were made in England, and date from around the 1920’s.
Fabric, Wood
Set of Ten Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A fantastic set of ten antique shield back dining chairs. They were made in England, and date from around the 1950’s. The quality is outstanding, the pierced shield backs have wheat...
Fabric, Wood
Set of Ten Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A superb set of ten antique shield back dining chairs, consisting of eight straight side chairs and two with arms. They were made in England, they date from around the 1920-30’s peri...
Fabric, Wood
Set of Eight Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A superb set of eight antique shield back dining chairs, consisting of six straight side chairs and two with arms. They were made in England, they date from around the 1900-1920 peri...
Cotton, Wood
Set of 12 Antique Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
Long set of twelve antique mahogany shield back dining chairs including two carvers, all in excellent condition.
Fabric, Mahogany
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H 38.75 in W 20.5 in D 22 in
Theodore Alexander Carved Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Theodore Alexander
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of six carved mahogany shield back dining chairs By Theodore Alexander circa 1990s Measures: Armchairs - 24.38" W x 23.5" D x 39.5" H. Arm height 25". ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of 8 Antique Sheraton Style Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
An excellent set of antique Sheraton style shield back dining chairs in solid wood.
Wood
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H 38.74 in W 24 in D 24 in
Superbly Carved set 6 Mahogany Prince of Wales Plume Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This superb set of six mahogany dining chairs exemplifies the grace and elegance of late 18th-century English design, with each chair featuring the iconic Prince of Wales plume motif...
Mahogany
Set of 8 Antique Sheraton Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and top quality set of eight antique Sheraton style shield back dining chairs. They are very well made from solid mahogany, they date from the mid-twentieth century, prob...
Mahogany
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H 37 in W 25 in D 25 in
Drexel Wallace Nutting Solid Mahogany Shield Back Dining Room Chairs Set of Six
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of six Drexel Wallace nutting solid mahogany shield back dining chairs. Item features four side chairs, two armchairs, finely carved backsplats, original orange floral upholstery...
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of four Federal or Sheraton style shield-back dining chairs By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1980s Solid carved mahogany frames, with ivory damask upholster...
Upholstery, Mahogany
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H 37 in W 23 in D 23 in
Solid Mahogany Sheraton Style Shield Back Armchair Desk Chair, Circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carved frame. Upholstered. Nail head trim. Measures: 37" H x 23" W x 22 1/2" D. Seat height 19". Condition Minor finish loss. Minor stain. Scratches. Split in wood.
Mahogany
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H 31.11 in W 118.12 in D 51.97 in
Antique Victorian Mahogany Dining Table with 12 Shield-Back Chairs
Located in London, GB
The English-made set of twelve Sheraton style Shield back dining chairs have been masterfully crafted in beautiful solid mahogany with hand carved decoration throughout, and the fini...
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H 30.71 in W 116.15 in D 51.19 in
Antique Extending Dining Table with Ten Shield-Back Chairs, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
The fantastic English made set of ten Sheraton style Shield back dining chairs, comprises eight chairs and two armchairs, all of which feature an attractive shield back design and 'd...
Sheraton Manner Shield-Back Dining Chairs, 14
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Astoria, NY
Set of fourteen George III style dining chairs in the manner of Thomas Sheraton, comprising twelve side chairs and two armchairs carved with foliate motif. Dimensions: 40" H x 24...
Upholstery
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H 38.25 in W 23.75 in D 23.25 in
Biggs Set of Eight Shield Back Sheraton Style Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Biggs Furniture
Located in Hamburg, PA
Custom built, solid mahogany dining chairs made by Biggs Manufacturing Company of Richmond Virginia, which was later bought by Kittinger Co. Two armchairs, six side chairs, some mig...
Mahogany
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H 38 in W 23 in D 19 in
Set of 18 Sheraton-Style Shield and Feather-Back Dining Chairs in Mahogany
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
The set comprises sixteen side chairs and two armchairs, each with shield and feather-back above shaped seat on tapering legs terminating in block feet, 20th century.
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
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H 39.5 in W 23 in D 21 in
Georgian Revival Sheraton Federal Style Upholstered Shield Back Dining Chairs 12
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning Georgian Revival, Sheraton, or Federal style shield back upholstered dining chairs set of twelve.
Fabric, Wood
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H 39.38 in W 23.04 in D 21.66 in
Rare Set of 10 Gillow & Co Lancaster London Sheraton Shield Back Dining Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely rare set of 10 original fully stamped Gillow & Co Sheraton back antique mahogany dining chairs. These chairs are in need of new u...
Mahogany
Sheraton Shield-Back Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
Set of eight Sheraton solid mahogany shield back dining chairs with detailed carvings on the backs.
Mahogany
Set of 8 Sheraton-Style Shield Back Dining Chairs
By The Manheim Gallery
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 8 Sheraton-Style Shield Back Dining Chairs. The set is comprised of 6 side chairs & 2 arm chairs.
Mahogany
Set of 4 vintage shield back chairs with petit point upholstery
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A set of 4 Sheraton style shield back chairs with wonderful original hand made gros and petit point upholstery.
Early 20thC Shield Back Painted Sheraton Stle Arm Chair
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Highly decorative painted arm chair in the Sheraton Style
Wood
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
Set of Ten 18th Century Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Set of ten mahogany dining chairs including two carvers and 8 side chairs. Serpentine crest rail has a pierced splat above a slip seat, straight square legs with molded corners joine...
Mahogany
$26,435 / set
H 35.44 in W 18.71 in D 16.54 in
Set of 10 Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Dining Room Chairs
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptional set of 10 IRegency mahogany dining chairs, The set comprising of eight side chairs and two armchairs, each with pierced arched top rail, carved with acanthus leaves an...
Mahogany
Two Regency Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency style carved and gilt armchair, the rectangular "X" back with a mahogany panel, the caned seat with a tie-on cushion, on turned and fluted legs. Dimensions: 22.5" W x 23....
Wood
$6,890
H 66.15 in W 54.73 in D 78.75 in
19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Fluted Poster Spanish Bed
Located in Miami, FL
19th Century baroque bed, original Spanish bed. This queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with elaborate details, fluted turned post, 3D open spiral twist spindles, and moorish de...
Walnut
$1,145Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 39 in W 21 in D 22 in
Antique 1930s Mahogany Chippendale Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a 1930s antique set of 6 solid Mahogany Chippendale dining chairs They are very well made chairs which ...
Cotton, Mahogany
Fine Set of 8 Antique George III Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine set of 8 antique George III mahogany dining chairs consisting of a pair of elbow chairs and 6 single chairs having superb quality mahogany carved backs with a turned mahogany su...
Other
$2,895 / set
H 40.5 in W 20.5 in D 23.5 in
Set 8 Dark Mahogany French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs Balloon Backs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This set of 8 French Louis XVI style dining chairs is a perfect embodiment of neoclassical elegance and craftsmanship. Made from rich dark mahogany, these chairs feature balloon back...
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Bed with Caning
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI painted bed with caning is a splendid example of what some have called 'Paris Country' where a refined style is made more casual primarily by a finish t...
Cane, Walnut
Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm...
Porcelain
Oak and Walnut Tester Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lavish American oak and walnut tester bed exhibits superior craftsmanship and detail. The design is embellished by elaborate carving throughout in a neoclassical motif the inclu...
Silk, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
Set of 8 Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of 8 antique Regency quality mahogany dining chairs consisting of a pair of elbow chairs and six single chairs, the elbow chairs having scrolled shaped open arms, figured mahogan...
Other
$11,065Sale Price|25% Off
H 49.22 in W 77.56 in D 33.86 in
Restoration period mahogany-veneered sofa bed with canopy
Located in Paris, FR
Restoration-period mahogany-veneered boat-shaped sofa-bed with slightly inverted headboard. The front is soberly adorned with an ormolu plaque featuring scrolls and fleurons framing ...
Bronze
$2,351Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 32.68 in W 20.48 in D 22.05 in
Antique fine quality set of 6 19th Century mahogany dining chairs Gillows
Located in Wisbech, England
Presenting an antique fine quality set of 6 19th Century mahogany dining chairs in the manner of Gillows. These chairs feature a highly desirable cross back design adorned with decor...
Wood
Fine Set Of Eight Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
By Maitland Smith
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly fine set of solid mahogany frame dining chairs with handsome carving. Custom upholstered seats with nailhead trim. Strongly carved frames on chamfered legs with H form...
Fabric, Mahogany
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.