Upholstered Revival Chair
Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Chairs
Ormolu
Antique Mid-19th Century American Louis XVI Slipper Chairs
Brass
Antique 1890s German Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
20th Century French Gothic Revival Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century American Jacobean Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Rococo Revival Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century American Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Chairs
Brass, Ormolu
Vintage 1920s English Renaissance Revival Chairs
Oak, Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century French Regency Revival Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century American Late Victorian Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Danish Rococo Revival Bergere Chairs
Nutwood
Antique Early 1900s Irish Gothic Revival Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Sheraton Chairs
Mahogany, Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century European Gothic Revival Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1920s Queen Anne Chairs
Damask, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Egyptian Revival Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Ebony, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century Unknown William and Mary Side Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century Unknown William and Mary Side Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1870s English Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1960s English Revival Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Renaissance Revival Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 1870s English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century Regency Revival Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Other Chairs
Velvet, Rush, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Slipper Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
1990s English Regency Revival Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1990s English Regency Revival Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s English Regency Revival Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Sheraton Side Chairs
Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century North American Gothic Revival Lounge Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique 1870s English Gothic Revival Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1980s English Regency Revival Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique 1890s English Chinoiserie Bergere Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century American Club Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American Federal Side Chairs
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century European Renaissance Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
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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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