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
$24,851
H 33.47 in W 89.77 in D 39.38 in
Susan Osbourne Egerton Sofa in the Style of Howard & Sons, Susan Deliss Ticking
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
back and arms covered with the down filled siege de duvet method and down filled seat cushion proving
Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut, Down, Textile, Burlap
$11,535
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 37.41 in
Susan Osbourne Single 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
$23,071 / set
H 37.41 in W 30.71 in D 39.38 in
Susan Osbourne Pair of Gainsborough Armchairs in Green Linen, Howard Style
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
the beech wood frame, the essential siege de duvet back filling, natural fibre fillings; horsehair
Brass
Howard & Sons Baring Sofa
By Howard and Sons
Located in Tetbury, England
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
Siège De Duvet Sofa by Howard and Sons of London
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
round and siège de duvet treatment to the seat arms and back. A very comfortable sofa especially
Fabric, Mahogany
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
Pair of Library Chairs Made by Howard and Sons of London
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
the siège de duvet system patented by Howard & Sons, English, circa 1910. Measures: 30½" wide
Fabric, Wood
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
$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
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
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
$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
$4,431
H 31.89 in W 29.53 in D 32.29 in
A 19th Century French Provincial Armchairs Louis-Philippe Period, Bordeaux
Located in London, GB
A 19th-century French provincial armchair of compact and well-judged proportions, offering a comfortable scale suited to both traditional and relaxed interior settings. Originating ...
Fabric, Burlap, Linen, Upholstery, Beech, Coconut, Down, Feathers
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
Alma Chaise Lounge Slip Covered in Stone Washed Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Alma Chaise Lounge – a luxurious seating option for your space. This chaise lounge is slip covered in Ecorce stone washed linen, the color reference is a french word...
Linen, Foam, Wood, Ash
Belgian Linen Stone Washed Linen Slip Covered Chair
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Ans Belgian Linen Slip Covered Accent Chair, exuding classic European style with its elegant design. Crafted with luxurious Belgian linen, this accent chair features ...
Cotton, Linen, Foam, Wood
Upholstered Ottoman
Located in Madison, MS
This lovely upholstered ottoman features black, white, and tan stripes and four black painted legs. It is in great shape and seems practically new, although it was built in the early...
Fabric, Wood
$6,817
H 30.52 in W 27.37 in D 39.38 in
Original Howard Era Deep Seated Armchair, William Birch, England, 19th Century
By Howard & Sons Ltd, William Birch
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A Howard & Sons era armchair, produced by William Birch, England, 19th Century. Stamped to the back leg. Structurally sound. Newly upholstered in premium, pure Alpaca. Fast ...
Wood, Feathers, Alpaca
18th Century Antique Swedish Red Painted Baroque Secretary
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A two-tiered wooden cabinet from the 18th century Swedish Gustavian period. The top door opens to reveal a decorative top shelf and three other shelves. The top of the bottom shelf c...
Wood
1970's Henredon Aged Forest Green Pigskin Leather Chippendale Sofa
By Henredon
Located in Malibu, CA
Henredon Chippendale style light forest green pigskin leather sofa. This vintage sofa in richly aged leather & a naturally textured grain. The hide offers a distinctive patina th...
Leather, Mahogany
19th century country house armchair
Located in Batley, GB
A good quality late 19th century country house armchair. Raised on turned walnut legs and brass casters. Structurally in good solid order and for upholstery. As with all our upho...
Walnut
Pair of 1960s Decorative Upholstered Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960s decorative upholstered swivel lounge chairs. The chairs have down-filled cushioned seats.
Upholstery
Pair of Early 20th Century English Georgian Style Sofas
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Superb quality pair of early 20th Century English antique camel back sofas or settees. Each standing on eight mahogany legs with stretchers. Circa 1890.
Mahogany
$6,890 / item
H 33 in W 84 in D 38 in
Custom Made White Linen English Arm Rolled Back Sofa with Casters
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
White linen English arm rolled back sofa with casters. Custom made to order, upholstered in a heavy weight Belgian linen, with down feather seats. Very comfortable to sit in, with ...
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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