Austrian Turned Walnut Floor Lamp, circa 1915
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Designers such as Michael Smith, Rose Tarlow, Axel Vervoordt, or Suzanne Rheinstein might place a piece like this to bring warmth and sculptural gravitas to a space—whether flanking ...
Walnut, Lacquer
City of Angels Book by Firooz Zahedi and Jennifer Ash Rudick
By Jennifer Ash
Located in New York, NY
The residents profiled in City of Angels represent a mix of film producers and directors, artists, photographers, collectors, architects, interior designers, gardeners, artisans, and...
Paper
Hollyhock "Mimi" Chair Inspired by a 19th Century Bergere
By Hollyhock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shown upholstered in Suzanne Rheinstein*Hollyhock for Lee Jofa “Mimi” fabric in Neutral (one available off-the-floor).
Upholstery
Hollyhock "Ridgewood" Dining Chair
By Hollyhock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shown upholstered in Suzanne Rheinstein*Hollyhock for Lee Jofa “City Stripe” fabric in charcoal (one available off-the-floor).
Upholstery, Wood
Occasional Hollyhock Side Table Inspired by a Frances Elkins Design
Located in Stamford, CT
Occasional side table by Hollyhock (retailer LA - Suzanne Rheinstein), with three embossed leather-topped round tiers and curved gilt brass legs with acorn finials.
Leather
Sold
H 31.75 in W 78.5 in D 32.5 in
Italian Sofa Upholstered in Suzanne Rheinstein's Hollyhock City Stripe Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It is upholstered in Suzanne Rheinstein's Hollyhock for Lee Jofa "City Stripe" in Charcoal.
Sold
H 38 in W 31 in D 42 in
Hollyhock "Folly" Chair in Suzanne Rheinstein Hollyhock Indian Zag Fabric
By Hollyhock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hollyhock "Folly" chair with pillow upholstered in Suzanne Rheinstein* Hollyhock for Lee Jofa Indian Zag fabric in Indigo (one available off the floor).
19th Century Napoleon III Ebonized Slipper Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Re-upholstered in Suzanne Rheinstein*Hollyhock/Lee Jofa fabric in "Elsie Velvet."
An Unusual English Oak "Corner Chair, " early 19th c.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Seat is newly reupholstered in Suzanne Rheinstein*Hollyhock for Lee Jofa "Courtnay Check"
19th Century Slipper Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reupholstered in Suzanne Rheinstein*Hollyhock/Lee Jofa "Elsie Velvet."
Pair of 18th Century French Walnut Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Upholstered in Suzanne Rheinstein*Hollyhock/Lee Jofa "Wander" in Honey.
Hollyhock's Sister Parish Chair
By Hollyhock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hollyhock's "Sister Parish" Chair shown upholstered in Suzanne Rheinstein*Hollyhock for Lee Jofa "Cotton Tabby" in Fog.
18th Century Louis XVI Painted Beech Fauteuil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful chair from the estate of Tony Duquette, upholstered in Suzanne Rheinstein*Hollyhock/Lee Jofa "Elsie Velvet" in Tawny.
An Unusual 18th Century French Armchair, newly upholstered
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Unusual 18th Century French Armchair Upholstered in Suzanne Rheinstein*Hollyhock/ Lee Jofa “Line Stripe” in Stone.
A 19th Century French Slipper Chair, Newly Upholstered
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 19th Century French Slipper Chair newly upholstered in Suzanne Rheinstein*Hollyhock/ Lee Jofa “Garden Roses” in the Beige/Aqua colorway
Near Pair of French Walnut Directoire Chairs, circa 1800
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A near pair of French Walnut Directoire Chairs, c. 1800, newly upholstered in Suzanne Rheinstein*Hollyhock for Lee Jofa "City Stripe" in Taupe.
A Pair of French Fruitwood Pierced Back Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly Upholstered in Suzanne Rheinstein*Hollyhock for Lee Jofa “Covington” in Sage
A Late 19th Century Napoleon III Armchair à la Turque
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Late 19th Century Napoleon III Armchair à la Turque newly upholstered in Suzanne Rheinstein*Hollyhock for Lee Jofa “Indian Zag” fabric in Honey.
A Louis XVI Side Chair with Oval Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly upholstered in Suzanne Rheinstein*Hollyhock for Lee Jofa Garden Roses in Mint/Rose
An Unusual 18th Century French Neoclassical Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An unusually proportioned 18th Century French Armchair upholstered in Suzanne Rheinstein*Hollyhock/ Lee Jofa “Line Stripe” in Stone.
A Louis XVI Armchair, circa 1780
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly reupholstered in Suzanne Rheinstein* Hollyhock for Lee Jofa City Stripe fabric in taupe.
A Pair of Charles X French Mahogany Turned Stools, c. 1830
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of Charles X French Mahogany Turned Stools, c. 1830 (with new Slipcovers in Suzanne Rheinstein* Hollyhock Lee Jofa fabric "City Stripe" in Taupe)
A Louis XVI Painted and Gilded Chaffeuse Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 19th Century Louis XVI Chaffeuse Painted and Gilded with Straight Back Newly Upholstered in Suzanne Rheinstein*Hollyhock for Lee Jofa Garden Roses in Lime/Leaf
18th Century Walnut Bench
Located in Encinitas, CA
New down cushion covered in Suzanne Rheinstein cotton check fabric. Blue, cream, beige
Walnut, Rush
An Italian Walnut Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly upholstered in Suzanne Rheinstein*Hollyhock for Lee Jofa "Glazed Silk" in Taupe.
A Italian Louis XV-style, Painted Armchair with Gilt Highlights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly upholstered in Suzanne Rheinstein*Hollyhock Lee Jofa fabric, "Glazed Silk" in platinum.
A Set of Four English Regency Chairs with Cane Seats and New Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming set of four painted English Regency chairs with cane seats and new cushions in Suzanne Rheinstein Hollyhock for Lee Jofa "City Stripe" in charcoal.
A French Fauteuil Walnut Chair, 18th Century, newly reupholstered
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly reupholstered in Suzanne Rheinstein* Hollyhock fabric for Lee Jofa "Beatriz" in Mist.
Walnut
A Papier Mache Slipper Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With a new cushion in Suzanne Rheinstein*Hollyhock for Lee Jofa "Glazed Silk" fabric.
A Pair of French Country Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of French Country Armchairs with Original Grey Painted Finish, c. 1820 Newly upholstered in Suzanne Rheinstein*Hollyhock/Lee Jofa “Brecy” in Silver/Olive and “Courtenay” in ...
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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