Upholstered Tub Chair
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Ash
1990s English Regency Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Chairs
Silk
Antique 19th Century Bergere Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Mohair
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s South African Club Chairs
Hide, Zebra Hide
2010s South African Club Chairs
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2010s South African Club Chairs
Hide, Zebra Hide
2010s South African Club Chairs
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...
Brass
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather
20th Century Dutch Club Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Dutch Club Chairs
Sheepskin
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Foam
Vintage 1980s Swivel Chairs
Leather
Antique 1810s French Empire Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century French Space Age Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Side Chairs
Patent Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Leather, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Silk, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Maple
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Mohair, Beech
20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s Portuguese Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Plastic
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood
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Upholstered Tub Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Upholstered Tub 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.
- How old are tub chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There is no official record of when tub chairs were first invented, but one of the first recorded ones was used by King Louis XV of France. It is estimated that tub chairs have been around for over 250 years. Browse a selection of comfortable tub chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are tub chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Tub chairs are usually called bucket chairs in the U.S. The upholstered chair design includes a curved back attached to sloping arms, a boxy seat cushion and square wood legs. You can find a variety of tub chairs on 1stDibs.
- 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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