Upholstered Hall Seat
2010s Philippine Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Philippine Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 1840s Irish Benches
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Fabric, Oak
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Adam Style Ottomans and Poufs
Faux Leather
Early 20th Century Unknown Rococo Benches
Wood
Antique 1880s Scottish Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Slipper Chairs
Brass
Antique 1890s Folk Art Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1920s English Country Benches
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1910s English Benches
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Benches
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Benches
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Benches
Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Benches
Mahogany
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
20th Century Jacobean Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century Irish Settees
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s English Sheraton Chairs
Mahogany, Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Metal
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Beech
20th Century Country Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Benches
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Armchairs
Walnut
20th Century French Armchairs
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Dining Room Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Brocade, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal, Copper
Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Irish Armchairs
Leather, Oak
1990s American Modern Stools
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1910s Scottish Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s English Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century French Baroque Armchairs
Cowhide
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Side Chairs
Walnut
20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s English Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1840s European Early Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Wrought Iron
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique Early 17th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Walnut, Fabric
2010s European Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Oak
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Upholstered Hall Seat For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Upholstered Hall Seat?
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.
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