Upholstered Scalloped Chair
Early 20th Century American Club Chairs
Fabric
20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Foam, Wood
20th Century Swedish Rustic Chairs
Wood, Pine
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Rattan
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1730s American American Colonial Side Chairs
Muslin, Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Metal
2010s British Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1860s French Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 1830s Belgian Louis Philippe Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 18th Century British William and Mary Wingback Chairs
Elm
Antique Early 18th Century British William and Mary Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood, Giltwood, Fabric, Upholstery
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Country Rocking Chairs
Velvet, Pine
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Linen, Oak
Antique 19th Century British Country Rocking Chairs
Velvet, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Provincial Club Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique 18th Century Italian Corner Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Cherry
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Wool, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Brass
2010s Mexican Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Side Chairs
Velvet, Oak
20th Century European Rococo Revival Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Country Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 17th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Side Chairs
Ebony
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
2010s Mexican Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Giltwood, Paint
2010s Italian Other Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century European Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Giltwood
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
- 1
Upholstered Scalloped Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Upholstered Scalloped 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 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.
Read More
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.