Upholstered Petite Chair
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century French Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
Antique 1720s Great Britain (UK) George I Wingback Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Slipper Chairs
Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century French Rococo Side Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair
20th Century European Chairs
Abalone, Linen, Giltwood
20th Century French Victorian Side Chairs
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Bergere Chairs
Linen, Fruitwood, Down
Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary European Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary European Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary European Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Linen, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary European Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary European Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Textile, Zebra Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mohair
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Brass
20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Hemp
20th Century Queen Anne Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Club Chairs
Leather
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Side Chairs
Wood, Silk, Paint
20th Century American Regency Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Brass
2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
20th Century French Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Textile, Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Swedish Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Birch
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
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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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