Silk Upholstered Chairs
Antique 19th Century Spanish Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Silk
20th Century Chairs
Silk
Vintage 1970s American Modern Slipper Chairs
Silk
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Chairs
Silk, Bamboo
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Chairs
Silk
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Silk, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Chairs
Fabric, Cotton, Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Silk, Beech
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Silk, Wood
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Silk
Antique 1720s English Baroque Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Antique 1890s Italian Louis XIII Lounge Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Hardwood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery
Early 2000s Lounge Chairs
Leather, Velvet
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Silk, Cane, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Regency Side Chairs
Silk
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Lounge Chairs
Silk, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Silk, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Late 20th Century Jacobean Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Silk
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Chairs
Silk, Oak, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs
Silk, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Anglo-Indian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Wingback Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century British William and Mary Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century British William and Mary Wingback Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Silk, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs
Silk, Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Silk, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Copper
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Silk, Walnut
2010s Canadian Chairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Side Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Foam, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Silk
Antique 19th Century Queen Anne Side Chairs
Silk, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Silk, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Silver Leaf
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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.
- What is an upholstered chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An upholstered chair is a type of chair where the sitting area and backrest are cushioned with foam covered in fabric or leather. This cushioning makes it very comfortable to sit on. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage upholstered chairs and other upholstered seating.
- 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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