1930s Upholstered Chair
Early 20th Century American Empire Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Early 20th Century Danish Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Birch
Early 20th Century American George IV Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Wool, Birch, Elm, Lambskin
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Beech, Fabric
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Early 20th Century American Queen Anne Armchairs
Textile, Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wool, Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Living Room Sets
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1930s American Armchairs
Brass
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin
20th Century British Art Deco Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1930s French Armchairs
Linen
Vintage 1930s American Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1930s Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1930s American Club Chairs
Wood, Down
Early 20th Century Swedish Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage 1930s American Club Chairs
Wood, Fabric
20th Century American Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Sheepskin
Vintage 1930s Slipper Chairs
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Early 20th Century American Chairs
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Early 20th Century Spanish Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1930s Czech Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Chairs
Vintage 1930s Italian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1930s French Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Side Chairs
Oak
Antique 1860s Danish Empire Side Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Mohair, Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs
Lambskin, Beech
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Bentwood
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Bentwood
Vintage 1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Bentwood
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1930s Upholstered Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 1930s Upholstered Chair?
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 ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.
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