$14,000 / set
Set of Ten 18th Century Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Serpentine crest rail has a pierced splat above a slip seat, straight square legs with molded corners joined by stretchers.
Mahogany
Queen Anne Open Carved Arm Chairs of Burl Walnut (Two Available)
Located in Austin, TX
Each chair has a shaped top rail and gooseneck-style arms, re-upholstered with a light-colored slip seat. The legs are carved with acanthus leaves at the knees and end in claw-and-b...
Upholstery, Wood, Linen, Walnut, Burl
$12,960Sale Price|20% Off
George II Walnut Stool ( Property of Nelson A Rockefeller & John.D.Rockefeller )
Located in Huntington, NY
Rockefeller) The stool with a shaped slip seat raised on leaf & floral carved legs, ending in claw & ball feet.
Walnut
$1,600 / item
Gilt Bamboo Upholstered Stool by Bunny Williams Home
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
This piece comes ready-to-ship in cream performance linen upholstery. The slip seat design is easy to recover should you choose to.
Linen, Wood
$2,800 / item
Gilt Bamboo Upholstered Bench by Bunny Williams Home
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
This piece comes ready-to-ship in cream performance linen upholstery. The slip seat design is easy to recover should you choose to.
Linen, Wood
Swedish Rococo Sofa, circa 1760
Located in Huntington, NY
The cabriole legs are detailed in more acanthus leaves and anchored by claw and ball feet (with extensions) and supported with h-cross construction. Original slip seat reupholstered ...
Linen, Wood, Paint
American Mahogany Gondola Chair, c. 1815
Located in Southampton, NY
American Mahogany Gondola Chair, c. 1815 This American Mahogany Gondola Chair features a boxed slip seat & single vertical baluster form silhouette back splat below a crest rail.
Mahogany, Upholstery
$9,800 / set
Swedish Gustavian Chairs, circa 1800
Located in Huntington, NY
Meticulously scraped to remnants of its original paint. The original slip seat has been reupholstered in fabric. Older reinforcements on the back of some of the vertical slats.
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Chairs by Johan Hammarström and Johan E. Höglander, circa 1790
By Johan Hammarström
Located in Huntington, NY
Meticulously scraped to their original light grey paint and original slip seats reupholstered in linen.
Linen, Wood, Paint
18th C. Carved Mahogany Corner Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Raised on square legs with a flat X stretcher. Along with a slip seat upholstered in a pale velveteen fabric.
Wood
2 Centennial Philadelphia Chippendale-Style Chairs in Mahogany, circa 1870
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Slip seats have been newly upholstered in an antique gold-colored fabric with crewel embroidery, Philadelphia, circa 1870.
Upholstery, Mahogany
$12,500 / set
Set of 6 Chinese Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
A very handsome set of 6 English, Chinese Chippendale ebonized carved mahogany chairs -- 2 arm chairs and 4 side chairs with open fretwork, ball and claw feet, upholstered slip seats...
Upholstery, Mahogany
American Mahogany and Figured Mahogany Veneered Gondola Chair, Circa 1815- 1830s
Located in Germantown, MD
The chair feature a boxed slip seat & single vertical baluster form silhouette back splat below a crest rail.
Upholstery, Mahogany
$4,800 / set
Fine Set of 10 Antique French Dining Side Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With elegant shaped curved crest rails and open back supports in a high polish. With rush slip seats, raised on square tapering splayed legs front and back.
Rush, Wood
French Provincial Oak and Rush Settee & Chairs Set, Circa 1945
Located in Kent, CT
A beautiful French Provincial oak and rush set comprised of a well-proportioned pair of armchairs and a two-seat settee. Each piece features rush slip seats and rush backs, with shap...
Rush, Oak
19th Century Irish Queen Anne Chippendale Armchair
Located in Solebury, PA
A mahogany swan‑back armchair with delicately carved floral crests, the shaped, conforming splat featuring refined carved recessed, setback, finger‑carved scrolled knuckle arms with ...
Mahogany
Fine Semi Antique Chippendale Style Mahogany Settee
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Raised on cabriole front legs with carved knees with acanthus leaves, ending in ball-and-claw feet, and curved square back legs. The slip seat upholstered in a pale yellow foliate ...
Fabric, Mahogany
A Set of 10 Queen Anne–Style Mahogany Dining Chairs by Councill, C. 1985.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The crest rails features a beautifully carved shell-and-scroll motif, above solid, vasiform splats, balloon slip seats, and cabriole front legs, each adorned with complementary shell...
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of Four 18th c. Swedish Gustavian 'Model' Chairs in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful example of the Swedish Model chair wearing original paint with newly upholstered slip seats. These beautiful chairs have oval pierced backs and charming turned legs with...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Set Of Ten Vintage Chippendale Style Carved Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With slip seats upholstered in a cut brown velvet on cream for the side chairs and a compatible wide taupe and green stripe for the armchairs.
Fabric, Mahogany
Georgian Style Mahogany Corner Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With a turned X stretcher. The slip seat upholstered in tan on tan print fabric with ecru lacy trim, all now in need of replacement.
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Finely Carved Walnut Corner Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With an elaborate turned X stretcher with urn form finial. The slip seat newly upholstered in a dark brown velveteen.
Walnut
Fine Set Of 12 Queen Ann Style Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Raised on cabriole front legs with carved sides and square splayed back legs. The slip seats upholstered in a mottled dark green leather.
Leather, Walnut
Set of Six Art Deco Oak Chairs, Shield Back and Sabre Legs, France, 1930s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
The frame construction is solid throughout, with visible woodworking joints that speak to workshop craftsmanship. An upholstered seat pad sits on a slip-seat frame, allowing for easy...
Fabric, Oak
Antique English Carved Oak Corner Chair Renaissance Arm Throne Chair Upholstery
Located in Choudrant, LA
Front carved cabriole leg with large ball and claw foot. Removable slip seat cushion features a crest flanked by rampant lions on a floral background.
Oak
Philadelphia Chippendale Style Chair with Carved Ribbon-Back, circa 1840
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Chair knees and talloned claw feet are well-articulated. Slip seat is surrounded by a variation of an egg and dart motif carved on the top border of the seat rails.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Circa 1900 Georgian Revival Style Side Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Raised on square legs with beaded edge. Slip seat. 20" w., 19.5" d., 37.5" h. We are a family business that has been a major source for the selective buyer for over 90 years.
Upholstery, Wood
Super Comfortable Slip-on 3-Seater Sofa with Modern Upholstery Detailing
By Shewekar Elgharably
Located in Cairo, EG
Super Comfortable Slip-on 3-Seater Sofa with Modern Upholstery Detailing.
Fabric, Wood
$6,690 / set
Banded Mahogany Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
Very well built by experienced cabinet makers this Duncan Phyfe style chair has great features, such as glue blocks in the corner of the seat area to help the chair remain tight and ...
Fabric, Mahogany
$6,690 / set
Banded Mahogany Chairs, Set of 10 COM
Located in Annville, PA
Very well built by experienced cabinet makers this Duncan Phyfe style chair has great features, such as glue blocks in the corner of the seat area to help the chair remain tight and ...
Fabric, Mahogany
A Nishapur Slip-Painted Pottery Bowl Depicting A Seated Figure, 10TH Century
Located in London, GB
of conical form on a short foot, decorated in red, ochre and manganese on a cream ground with a seated figure holding a cup, the rim with rectangle motifs. Diameter: 33.5cm, Height...
Ceramic
Set of Ten 18th Century Transitional Chippendale Walnut Chairs
Located in Solebury, PA
A harmonious ensemble of ten 18th-century transitional Chippendale walnut chairs, adorned with green leather seats, is presented as a cohesive suite. The chairs feature vasiform spla...
Leather, Walnut
Circa 1780-1800 English Georgian Corner Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Ring turned column supports & Chippendale Gothic design influence backplats. Slip seat in as found fabric. 25.5" w., 24" d., 28 3/8" h.
Fabric, Elm, Fruitwood
Modern Comfortable Slip-on 3-Seater Sofa with Double Stitching and Foam Filling
By Shewekar Elgharably
Located in Cairo, EG
Modern Comfortable Slip-on 3-Seater Sofa with Double Stitching and Foam Filling.
Fabric, Wood
$1,729Sale Price / set|27% Off
Leather and Mahogany Hand Carved Chippendale Style Set of George III Armchairs
Located in Lomita, CA
A bonus: the trapezoidal slip-seat has been reupholstered and re-imagined in charcoal leather, with a gadrooned carved front rail, all raised on front cabriole legs that end in the b...
Leather, Mahogany
$19,600Sale Price / set|39% Off
Pair of Important Philadelphia Shell Carved Walnut Chippendale Side Chairs C1765
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The robust cabriole legs terminate in ball-and-claw feet, exuding both strength and sophistication, while the shell-carved knees add a touch of decorative refinement. The slip seats ...
Silk, Walnut
Traditional Classic Chippendale Style Mahogany Armchairs by Councill - a Pair
By Councill
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Features a shaped top rail above a hand carved and pierced back splat, the shaped-out curved arms rest ends with elegant volutes, front cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet, an...
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of 6 Antique Queen Anne Chestnut Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
The generously sized removable slip seats are upholstered in a neutral fabric that remains serviceable and ready to use.
Upholstery, Chestnut
NEW English Faux Rosewood Regency Style Side Chair with Hand Painted Decoration
Located in North Salem, NY
The chair features a beautifully upholstered slip seat, providing both comfort and sophistication.
Maple
Slope Arms Slip-Covered Armchair
Located in Ballard, CA
This armchair is available with a fitted seat cushion, slip-covered, and/or a swivel base.
Oak, Walnut
Vintage Traditional Chippendale Style Walnut Armchairs by Smith & Watson, a Pair
By Smith & Watson, Thomas Chippendale
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The shaped-out curved arms rest ends with elegant floral carving, front cabriole legs with leafage carving at the knee ending in ball and claw feet, slip seats and a rear stretcher. ...
Fabric, Walnut
Group Of Six Antique Queen Anne Style Burl Dining Chairs For Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
All chairs with later worn bottle green velveteen upholstered slip seats. The chairs in various sizes, see below.
Velvet, Walnut
$55,000
Klismos Chair
By William Hancock
Located in New York, NY
On the underside of the original slip seat, which retains not only all of its original horsehair stuffing but also its original red gauffraged velvet showcover, is the label of Willi...
Velvet, Ash, Birch, Mahogany, Oak
Pair of Round Bamboo Low Stools with Fur Seat by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Las Vegas, NV
They have been modernized with a nice fur seat pad (non-slip), taking them from kitch and tiki to relevant and stylish.
Fur, Bamboo
Arflex Cousy Three-Seater Sofa in Brown Leather by Vincent Van Duysen
By Vincent Van Duysen, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Additional information: Materials: Upholstered seat with Beech Wood Frame Color: Leather, Super Structure: Solid Beech-wood Frame Upholstery: Shaped Polyurethane With Differentia...
Leather
Arflex Faubourg Two-Seater Sofa in Fabric with Metal Structure by Carlo Colombo
By Arflex, Carlo Colombo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Additional information: Materials: Upholstered seat with Metal Structure Color: Mistral 03, T4 Structure: Metal Springing: Elastic Straps Structure Upholstery: Moulded Polyureth...
Fabric
Rare Full Set Of 12 Regency Period Carved Mahogany Elbow Dining Armchairs Seats
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A Curved bar crest rails with S Scroll Carving with reeded arm supports and saber legs with slip-in seats that makes it easy to maintain and store away.
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany
Arflex Cradle Two-Seater Sofa in Cherie Fabric with Black Legs by Neri & Hu
By Arflex, Neri & Hu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Seat cushion upholstery: Shaped polyurethane with differentiated density / polyester slip cover.
Fabric
Arflex Cradle Two-Seater Sofa with Cushion Kit and Black Legs by Neri & Hu
By Arflex, Neri & Hu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Seat cushion upholstery: Shaped polyurethane with differentiated density / polyester slip cover.
Fabric
Thomas Day Style Antique Victorian Carved Wood Side Parlor Chair
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Legs: Elegantly curved cabriole-style front legs paired with simple, sturdy back posts.Seat: A fully padded, slip-in or upholstered seat cushion, traditionally covered in rich textil...
Wood
$1,165 / item
Bizzy Chair
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
Chair with frame in chromed or painted iron rod (ø 12 mm); seat and backrest upholstered and covered in different materials; non-slip nylon feet, Metal seat pan covered with black te...
Iron
Set of Four English Arts and Crafts Oak and Leather Chairs by W. J. Neatby
By William James Neatby
Located in Greenwich, CT
Set of four English Arts and Crafts oak and leather chairs, designed by William James Neatby, having arched crests with carved decoration, over original slip leather seats, the squa...
Leather, Oak
$14,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
A Fine Pair of Italian 19th Century Rococo Style Giltwood Carved Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of Italian 19th century Rococo style giltwood carved armchairs; the arched upholstered paneled backs with foliate scroll cresting and similar borders, having padded arm s...
Fabric, Walnut
Fermob - Bellevie Dining Armchair (Chair with arms) - Red Ochre
By Fermob
Located in Varedo, MB
Structure & Materials Aluminium flat frame Perforated aluminium sheet seat and backrest Aluminium flat armrests Cushions: Outdoor fabric solution-dyed acrylic, Sunbrella® finish ...
Aluminum
Fermob - Bellevie Dining Armchair (Chair with arms) - Candied Orange
By Fermob
Located in Varedo, MB
Structure & Materials Aluminium flat frame Perforated aluminium sheet seat and backrest Aluminium flat armrests Cushions: Outdoor fabric solution-dyed acrylic, Sunbrella® finish ...
Aluminum
Fermob - Bellevie Dining Armchair (Chair with arms) - Chili
By Fermob
Located in Varedo, MB
Structure & Materials Aluminium flat frame Perforated aluminium sheet seat and backrest Aluminium flat armrests Cushions: Outdoor fabric solution-dyed acrylic, Sunbrella® finish ...
Aluminum
Fermob - Bellevie Dining Armchair (Chair with arms) - Tonka
By Fermob
Located in Varedo, MB
Structure & Materials Aluminium flat frame Perforated aluminium sheet seat and backrest Aluminium flat armrests Cushions: Outdoor fabric solution-dyed acrylic, Sunbrella® finish ...
Aluminum
Fermob - Bellevie Dining Armchair (Chair with arms) - Latte beige
By Fermob
Located in Varedo, MB
Structure & Materials Aluminium flat frame Perforated aluminium sheet seat and backrest Aluminium flat armrests Cushions: Outdoor fabric solution-dyed acrylic, Sunbrella® finish ...
Aluminum
Fermob - Bellevie Dining Armchair (Chair with arms) - Nutmeg
By Fermob
Located in Varedo, MB
Structure & Materials Aluminium flat frame Perforated aluminium sheet seat and backrest Aluminium flat armrests Cushions: Outdoor fabric solution-dyed acrylic, Sunbrella® finish ...
Aluminum
Fermob - Bellevie Dining Armchair (Chair with arms) - Black Cherry
By Fermob
Located in Varedo, MB
Structure & Materials Aluminium flat frame Perforated aluminium sheet seat and backrest Aluminium flat armrests Cushions: Outdoor fabric solution-dyed acrylic, Sunbrella® finish ...
Aluminum
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.
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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.
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