Pair of Howard & sons bout de pied bedroom nursing chairs
By Howard and Sons
Located in Stroud, GB
tapered legs and stamped castors. Traditionally upholstered with siege de duvet trapped cushions filled
Hardwood
Pair of Howard & sons slipper chairs
By Howard and Sons
Located in Stroud, GB
slipper chairs, traditionally upholstered with siege de duvet trapped ethical French feather and down
Hardwood
$24,983
H 33.47 in W 89.77 in D 39.38 in
Portarlington Sofa in the Style of Howard & Sons, Upholstered in Susan Deliss
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
arms covered with the down filled siege de duvet method and down filled seat cushion proving the
Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut, Down
$23,194 / set
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 37.41 in
Susan Osbourne A Pair of Gainsborough Armchair in Green Linen, Howard Style
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
wood frame, the essential siege de duvet back filling, natural fibre fillings; horsehair, coconut
Brass
$23,194
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 37.41 in
Susan Osbourne A Pair of Gainsborough Armchair in Green Linen, Howard Style
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
wood frame, the essential siege de duvet back filling, natural fibre fillings; horsehair, coconut
Brass
Howard & Sons Baring Sofa
By Howard and Sons
Located in The Cotswolds, The Cotswolds
A complete and original example of one of the most attractive sofas Howard produced. A siege de
Fabric, Wood
Large Antique Howard style 'Grafton' armchair
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
and siege de duvet feather back. for upholstery. If you would like this chair upholstered by us in a
Wood
Howard & Sons Grantley Sofa c1900
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
'Siege De Duvet' back and arms, all filled with feather and down. C1900 Newly traditionally upholstered
Walnut
Special Order Sofa by Howard and Sons of London
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
elegant, with a shapely knee and slender ankle. The siege de duvet means large soft pillows, so there is a
Antique Armchairs by Howard and Sons of London
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Unusual Howard and Sons chairs with sprung front edge and siege de duvet back. The cushion in
$9,800 / set
H 30.25 in W 36.5 in D 25.5 in
Pair of Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs in Sapphire Velvet
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now we have 2 pairs of Warren Platner Lounge Chairs. Priced per pair these chairs are a sublime fusion of opulence and iconic design that are timelessly chic. Crafted...
Nickel
$4,797Sale Price / set|75% Off
H 31.11 in W 82.29 in D 31.5 in
Ole Wanscher Model Sofa and Armchair with Green Wool and Rosewood Frames
By Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
Living room setdesigned by Ole Wanscher and made by AJ Iversen in the 1960 comprised of sofa and armchair. Upholstered in a green wool and with rosewood frames. Measures: Sofa: H. ...
Hardwood
Bespoke French Oak Pugin Table
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
In an Arts & Crafts style, rectangular or circular, with semi-circular carved supports; available in a number of wood finishes and top thicknesses; with concealed or exposed bolts; m...
Oak
$7,200 / item
H 23.63 in W 52.37 in D 16.93 in
Weave 133, Birch wood, natural oil. Credenza from Ringvide, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave 133 Birch wood, natural oil Credenza made of solid birch wood and birch veneér. Modern yet Classic, bold yet modest the cabinet serves as a great example of Scandinavian conte...
Birch, Oak
Antique Chinese Ming Stone Table, c. 1500-1600
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese 16-17th century Ming stone table carved from a solid piece of stone. This table has a traditional scalloped apron and legs ending in scrolled feet. In well-preserved origi...
Stone
$3,356
H 29.73 in W 36.23 in D 24.81 in
Antique Swedish Elegant Country House Table with a Unique Curved Table Top
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique country house table from northern Sweden made around 1820. The table has straight tapered legs and a drawer. The table top has a very unusual shape with a profiled edge aroun...
Pine
Early Poul Henningsen Copper Table Lamp, 1930s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Henningsen & Louis Poulsen, Mid-century Modern design This is the iconic Poul Henningsen (PH 4/3) table lamp with original copper shades. Stand, switch and socket house of bro...
Copper
Victorian Mahogany Coal Scuttle Box or Cabinet
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality Victorian mahogany coal scuttle box or cabinet, circa 1850. This is a lovely item, that is full of charm and character. This is a heavy quality piece, with no loose...
Wood
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
$26,000
H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$5,990
H 28 in W 90 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Slip Covered Or Upholstered Louis Square Arm Sofa with Down
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Louis Slip Covered Sofa Custom made to order. Available in any length, can be made into a sectional, and sofa sleeper. The Louis Sofa blends modern and coastal aesthetics with clean...
Linen, Foam, Wood, Down
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
$13,639
H 32.29 in W 62.6 in D 38.98 in
LOVELY HOWARD & SON'S / CHAIRS LTD TWO SEAT SOFA FEATHER FILLED SEAT CUSHIONs
By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super comfortable Howard & Son's / Howard Chairs LTD sofa with the inside back left leg stamped Please...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$8,224 / set
H 43.9 in W 28.75 in D 31.11 in
Regency circa 1815 Fluted Barrel Back Leather Wing Armchair and Matching Stool
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original hand dyed Regency circa 1815 fluted barrel back armchair and matching footstool A lovely pair and of the finest quality ...
Leather, Hardwood
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
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.
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