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19th Century French Fireside Chairs
19th Century French Fireside Chairs

19th Century French Fireside Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of 19th century french fireside chairs.

Category

19th Century Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vernacular Ladder Back Fireside Chair
Vernacular Ladder Back Fireside Chair

Vernacular Ladder Back Fireside Chair

Located in Houston, TX

Vernacular ladder back fireside chair in birch with later rush seat. Unusual decorative turned

Category

Mid-19th Century European Folk Art Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Rush, Birch

French Rustic Fireside Chairs
French Rustic Fireside Chairs

French Rustic Fireside Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French rustic fireside chairs France, early 20th century Handcrafted artisanal chairs Would make a

Category

Early 20th Century French Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Jute, Wood

Pierre Jeanneret Fireside Chairs, Taupe hide
Pierre Jeanneret Fireside Chairs, Taupe hide

Pierre Jeanneret Fireside Chairs, Taupe hide

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pierre Jeanneret Fireside Chairs, Taupe hide

Category

1950s Indian Art Deco Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Teak

French Chauffeuse or Fireside Chair
French Chauffeuse or Fireside Chair

French Chauffeuse or Fireside Chair

Located in Winter Park, FL

A French chauffeuse, or fireside chair, having a low seat and a high back. Hand-crafted beech wood

Category

Early 20th Century French Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Rush, Beech

Arts & Crafts ebonised wood fireside chair, 1900s
Arts & Crafts ebonised wood fireside chair, 1900s

Arts & Crafts ebonised wood fireside chair, 1900s

Located in Lisboa, PT

Ebonised wood fireside chair with a high back receiving an openwork headband, braced base and straw

Category

Early 1900s English Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Arts & Crafts ebonised wood fireside chair, 1900s
Arts & Crafts ebonised wood fireside chair, 1900s

Arts & Crafts ebonised wood fireside chair, 1900s

Located in Lisboa, PT

Ebonised wood fireside chair with a high back receiving an openwork headband, braced base and straw

Category

Early 1900s English Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Pair Mid Nineteenth Century Fireside Chairs
Pair Mid Nineteenth Century Fireside Chairs

Pair Mid Nineteenth Century Fireside Chairs

Located in London, England

Smart pair of mahogany fireside chairs, with open sweeping backs and masculine baluster splats on

Category

Mid-19th Century Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Green painted wood and straw fireside chair, 1960s.
Green painted wood and straw fireside chair, 1960s.

Green painted wood and straw fireside chair, 1960s.

Located in Lisboa, PT

Green painted wood an straw fireside chair, 1960s.

Category

1960s European Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

walnut fireside chair Louis Philippe circa 1830/1850
walnut fireside chair Louis Philippe circa 1830/1850

walnut fireside chair Louis Philippe circa 1830/1850

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Walnut fireside chair Louis Philippe circa 1830/1850

Category

1830s French Louis Philippe Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Period Fireside Chair, Fully Restored
Napoleon III Period Fireside Chair, Fully Restored

Napoleon III Period Fireside Chair, Fully Restored

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Napoleon III period fireside chair, fully restored this chair has been recently restored. if the

Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Louis XVI Style Five Legged Fireside Chair
19th Century Louis XVI Style Five Legged Fireside Chair

19th Century Louis XVI Style Five Legged Fireside Chair

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

19th Century Louis XVI Style Five Legged Fireside Chair Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

European High Back Fireside Chair from the 1940s
European High Back Fireside Chair from the 1940s

European High Back Fireside Chair from the 1940s

Located in London, GB

A charming high back fireside chair, crafted in Europe circa 1940s. This piece features a

Category

1940s European Mid-Century Modern Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

1860S French Fireside Chair and Matching Footstool
1860S French Fireside Chair and Matching Footstool

1860S French Fireside Chair and Matching Footstool

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A pretty Napoleon III fireside slipper chair, with deep-buttoned back rest, luxurious yellow velvet

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Pair of Fine Custom Upholstered Fireside Chairs
Pair of Fine Custom Upholstered Fireside Chairs

Pair of Fine Custom Upholstered Fireside Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An impeccably upholstered pair in striking color. Elegant and comfortable oval tufted back Fireside

Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair Faux Bamboo Tapered Horn Shape Legs Arm Fireside Chairs Solid Walnut Frames
Pair Faux Bamboo Tapered Horn Shape Legs Arm Fireside Chairs Solid Walnut Frames

Pair Faux Bamboo Tapered Horn Shape Legs Arm Fireside Chairs Solid Walnut Frames

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Pair Faux Bamboo Tapered Horn Shape Legs Arm Fireside Chairs Solid Walnut Frames. Curbside to NYC

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Spanish Hand-Carved Brutalist Fireside Chair with Studded Seating
Spanish Hand-Carved Brutalist Fireside Chair with Studded Seating

Spanish Hand-Carved Brutalist Fireside Chair with Studded Seating

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredible hand-carved fireside chair with studded seating. This ornate piece displays Spanish

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Metal

Foldable Fireside Chair by Hans J Wegner
Foldable Fireside Chair by Hans J Wegner

Foldable Fireside Chair by Hans J Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Really nice foldable fireside chair Hans J Wegner Teak wood and black skai, circa 1950.

Category

1950s Danish Modern Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Teak

1940s Hollywood Regency Grosfeld House Style fireside Chair With Feathered Arms
1940s Hollywood Regency Grosfeld House Style fireside Chair With Feathered Arms

1940s Hollywood Regency Grosfeld House Style fireside Chair With Feathered Arms

By Grosfeld House

Located in Charleston, SC

1940's Grosfeld House Style Feathered Arm Lounge/ Fireside Chair. Previously reupholstered in a

Category

1940s Unknown Art Nouveau Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Quality Carved Tapestry Upholstery Arm Fireside Chairs MINT
Quality Carved Tapestry Upholstery Arm Fireside Chairs MINT

Quality Carved Tapestry Upholstery Arm Fireside Chairs MINT

By Drexel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Quality Carved Tapestry Upholstery Arm Fireside Chairs MINT

Category

20th Century Unknown French Provincial Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Upholstery

Deep Arms Mahogany Carved Frame Lounge Fireside Chair
Deep Arms Mahogany Carved Frame Lounge Fireside Chair

Deep Arms Mahogany Carved Frame Lounge Fireside Chair

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Deep Arms Mahogany Carved Frame Lounge Fireside Chair

Category

20th Century American Chippendale Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Fine Carved Country French Louis  XV Fauteuils Arm Fireside Chairs MINT
Pair of Fine Carved Country French Louis  XV Fauteuils Arm Fireside Chairs MINT

Pair of Fine Carved Country French Louis XV Fauteuils Arm Fireside Chairs MINT

By Columbus Hickory Furniture Co., Drexel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Fine Carved Country French Louis XV Fauteuils Arm Fireside Chairs MINT

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

French Fireside Chair
French Fireside Chair

French Fireside Chair

Located in Bridgewater, CT

French chauffeuse with ottoman, 1950s, sycamore frame, the circular seat resting on sycamore boomerang legs with cream ribbed fabric upholstery.

Category

1950s French Art Deco Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Sycamore

Low FireSide Chair Oak and Papercord attributed to Charles Dudouyt, France 1930s
Low FireSide Chair Oak and Papercord attributed to Charles Dudouyt, France 1930s

Low FireSide Chair Oak and Papercord attributed to Charles Dudouyt, France 1930s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Charming low fireside chair or child chair, attributed to Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s. Solid oak

Category

Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Oak, Papercord

Pair Of Pierre Jeanneret ‘Fireside’ Chairs, model No. PJ-SI-36-A
Pair Of Pierre Jeanneret ‘Fireside’ Chairs, model No. PJ-SI-36-A

Pair Of Pierre Jeanneret ‘Fireside’ Chairs, model No. PJ-SI-36-A

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in London, Charterhouse Square

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret “Fireside” chair, circa 1955-1956. Teak and faux leather. Intended for

Category

1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Vintage Regency Distressed Fleur De Leys Fireside Chair
Vintage Regency Distressed Fleur De Leys Fireside Chair

Vintage Regency Distressed Fleur De Leys Fireside Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your living space with this exquisite Vintage French Regency Fireside Chair, a true

Category

Mid-20th Century French Regency Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Cotswold School Fireside Chair Attributed to Gordon Russell
Cotswold School Fireside Chair Attributed to Gordon Russell

Cotswold School Fireside Chair Attributed to Gordon Russell

By Gordon Russell

Located in Petworth, GB

Ash fireside chair with rush seat Attributed to Gordon Russell Cotswold School Circa 1930

Category

1930s English Arts and Crafts Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Rush, Ash

"Fireside" Chair by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, Italy, 1930s
"Fireside" Chair by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, Italy, 1930s

"Fireside" Chair by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, Italy, 1930s

By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Fireside" Chair Gio Ponti Manufactured for Casa E Giardino Milan, Italy 1930's Rush Seat with

Category

1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Rush, Hardwood

1960s Pair of Maison Roche fireside chairs
1960s Pair of Maison Roche fireside chairs

1960s Pair of Maison Roche fireside chairs

By Maison Roche

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of Maison Roche fireside chairs from the 1960s. Composed of a wooden structure resting on 4

Category

1960s French Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Vintage Regency Paine Furniture Claw and Ball Fireside Chair
Vintage Regency Paine Furniture Claw and Ball Fireside Chair

Vintage Regency Paine Furniture Claw and Ball Fireside Chair

By Paine Furniture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Discover the timeless elegance of this Vintage Regency Fireside Chair by Paine Furniture, a

Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Pair of oak fireside chairs, upholstered in leather, 1960s
Pair of oak fireside chairs, upholstered in leather, 1960s

Pair of oak fireside chairs, upholstered in leather, 1960s

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of oak fireside chairs, upholstered in leather. French work realized in the 1960s. Dimensions

Category

1960s French Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Leather

Brown Leather Chesterfield Backs & Seat Carved Walnut Armchairs Fireside Chairs
Brown Leather Chesterfield Backs & Seat Carved Walnut Armchairs Fireside Chairs

Brown Leather Chesterfield Backs & Seat Carved Walnut Armchairs Fireside Chairs

By Chesterfield

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Backs & Seat Fine Carved Bird Head Walnut Armchairs Fireside

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair Gold Silk Upholstery Fine Carved Acorn Finials Lounge Fireside Chairs MINT!
Pair Gold Silk Upholstery Fine Carved Acorn Finials Lounge Fireside Chairs MINT!

Pair Gold Silk Upholstery Fine Carved Acorn Finials Lounge Fireside Chairs MINT!

By Baker Furniture Company, Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair Gold Silk Upholstery Fine Carved Acorn Finials Lounge Fireside Chairs MINT frames. Fabric

Category

20th Century American Rococo Revival Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Silk, Walnut

Oak Fireside Chair Attributed to Adolf Loos, 1930s
Oak Fireside Chair Attributed to Adolf Loos, 1930s

Oak Fireside Chair Attributed to Adolf Loos, 1930s

By Adolf Loos

Located in Uppsala, SE

Fireside chair with a dark oak frame and red Naugahyde fabric from the 1930s, attributed to

Category

1930s Art Deco Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Oak

Custom Upholstered Mahogany Fireside Chair
Custom Upholstered Mahogany Fireside Chair

Custom Upholstered Mahogany Fireside Chair

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A very decorative and well made Antique Fireside Chairwith fine custom upholstery having tassels

Category

19th Century Victorian Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Metal

Glasgow School Upholstered Fireside Chair
Glasgow School Upholstered Fireside Chair

Glasgow School Upholstered Fireside Chair

Located in Petworth, GB

Glasgow School fireside armchair Upholstered in Katherine Nouveau Emberton Linen Fabric by Liberty

Category

Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Linen

Pair of Carved Arm Lounge Fireside Chairs by Bernhardt Regency Style MINT
Pair of Carved Arm Lounge Fireside Chairs by Bernhardt Regency Style MINT

Pair of Carved Arm Lounge Fireside Chairs by Bernhardt Regency Style MINT

By Bernhardt

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Carved Arm Lounge Fireside Chairs by Bernhardt Regency Style MINT

Category

20th Century American Regency Revival Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Pierre Jeanneret, White Cowhide, Teak, Fireside Chairs, India c. 1960s
Pierre Jeanneret, White Cowhide, Teak, Fireside Chairs, India c. 1960s

Pierre Jeanneret, White Cowhide, Teak, Fireside Chairs, India c. 1960s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Manhasset, NY

of 'Fireside' chairs, model PJ-SI-36-A, by Pierre Jeanneret c. 1955-56 featuring a slightly tilted

Category

1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Teak

Vintage Grosfeld House French Hollywood Regency Mahogany Fireside Chairs - Pair
Vintage Grosfeld House French Hollywood Regency Mahogany Fireside Chairs - Pair

Vintage Grosfeld House French Hollywood Regency Mahogany Fireside Chairs - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of Vintage Carved Mahogany French Hollywood Regency Fireside Chairs by Grosfeld House. Item

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Gio Ponti, Pair of fireside chairs
Gio Ponti, Pair of fireside chairs

Gio Ponti, Pair of fireside chairs

By Gio Ponti

Located in London, GB

Mahogany with rush seating Attributed to designer. H100 x W41 x D43 cm

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Rush, Mahogany

"Robert" Fireside Chair by Pierre Guariche Upholstered in Pierre Frey
"Robert" Fireside Chair by Pierre Guariche Upholstered in Pierre Frey

"Robert" Fireside Chair by Pierre Guariche Upholstered in Pierre Frey

By Pierre Guariche, Meurop

Located in Hitchin, England

A "Robert" Fireside chair designed by Pierre Guariche and produced in the 1960s by Meurop

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Steel

Gio Ponti Fireside Chair in Black Beech Wood and Straw by Casa & Giardino 50s
Gio Ponti Fireside Chair in Black Beech Wood and Straw by Casa & Giardino 50s

Gio Ponti Fireside Chair in Black Beech Wood and Straw by Casa & Giardino 50s

By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino

Located in Cascina, Pisa

A fireside chair with a structure in black lacquered beech wood and a seat in hand-woven rush. This

Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Beech, Rush

Gio Ponti Set of Two Fireside Chairs in Black Lacquered Wood and Rush 1950s
Gio Ponti Set of Two Fireside Chairs in Black Lacquered Wood and Rush 1950s

Gio Ponti Set of Two Fireside Chairs in Black Lacquered Wood and Rush 1950s

By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Couple of fireside chairs with a structure in black lacquered beech wood and a seat in hand-woven

Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Rush, Beech

Pair of Fine Antique Walnut and Leather Fireside Chairs
Pair of Fine Antique Walnut and Leather Fireside Chairs

Pair of Fine Antique Walnut and Leather Fireside Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Early and rare fireside chair pair, possibly Dutch. Tall backed chairs with short wings upholstered

Category

Early 19th Century European Rustic Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair Of Pierre Jeanneret ‘Fireside’ Chairs, model No. PJ-SI-36-A
Pair Of Pierre Jeanneret ‘Fireside’ Chairs, model No. PJ-SI-36-A

Pair Of Pierre Jeanneret ‘Fireside’ Chairs, model No. PJ-SI-36-A

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Extremely Rare Pair of Pierre Jeanneret “Fireside Chairs” model PJ-SI-36-A, created in the 1950s

Category

1950s Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Teak

France & Son, Danish Fireside Chairs in Rosewood, 1962
France & Son, Danish Fireside Chairs in Rosewood, 1962

France & Son, Danish Fireside Chairs in Rosewood, 1962

By France & Søn

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Danish fireside chairs in rosewood standing on four rectangular shape legs linked each other by

Category

1960s European Scandinavian Modern Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Pair Hollywood Regency Grosfeld House Swag & Drape Fireside Chairs
Pair Hollywood Regency Grosfeld House Swag & Drape Fireside Chairs

Pair Hollywood Regency Grosfeld House Swag & Drape Fireside Chairs

By Grosfeld House

Located in Dallas, TX

Bringing new life to the classic! Stunning pair of 1940's Hollywood Regency chairs by Grosfeld

Category

1940s American Hollywood Regency Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Gio Ponti "Fireside" Chair Walnut and Rush Seat, 1930's
Gio Ponti "Fireside" Chair Walnut and Rush Seat, 1930's

Gio Ponti "Fireside" Chair Walnut and Rush Seat, 1930's

By Gio Ponti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gio Ponti designed chair with high ladder back typical of Ponti's style. Dark, stained wood frame

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Elm Low Back Windsor Armchair  Smokers Fireside Chair
Antique English Elm Low Back Windsor Armchair  Smokers Fireside Chair

Antique English Elm Low Back Windsor Armchair Smokers Fireside Chair

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

fireside or occasional chair. A few age related knock and wear but in very good sound condition, a nice

Category

Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of Hollywood Regency Fireside Chairs Attributed to Grosfeld House
Pair of Hollywood Regency Fireside Chairs Attributed to Grosfeld House

Pair of Hollywood Regency Fireside Chairs Attributed to Grosfeld House

Located in Dallas, TX

Elegant pair of mirror image asymmetrical Art Deco shell back parlor chairs in a wine colored

Category

1950s American Hollywood Regency Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of white tubular fireside chairs, 1950s.
Pair of white tubular fireside chairs, 1950s.

Pair of white tubular fireside chairs, 1950s.

Located in Lisboa, PT

Pair of white painted tubular iron firesides armchairs with a ripple decoration on the belt and on

Category

1950s Space Age Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Iron

Brutalist Oak Fireside Chairs by Dittmann & Co for AWA, Set of 2
Brutalist Oak Fireside Chairs by Dittmann & Co for AWA, Set of 2

Brutalist Oak Fireside Chairs by Dittmann & Co for AWA, Set of 2

By AWA Holland

Located in Izegem, VWV

Two robust lounge chairs with rounded back and seat and braced legs, made of solid oak reminiscent

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-10-A Fireside chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-10-A Fireside chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-10-A Fireside chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Zürich, CH

character with its natural materials and warm colours. As a chair with a specific expression, it becomes a

Category

20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Used Fireside Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

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Used Fireside Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of used fireside chairs available for sale. The range of distinct used fireside chairs — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. Used fireside chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Used fireside chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many used fireside chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Michel Ducaroy, Gio Ponti and Ligne Roset produced popular used fireside chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Used Fireside Chairs?

Prices for used fireside chairs start at $250 and top out at $95,501 with the average selling for $2,645.

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.

Questions About Used Fireside Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Just as the name suggests, fireside chairs are traditionally made to be placed next to the fireplace, so that the sitter can be warm and comfortable in cold weather. A fireside armchair can be purchased individually or in pairs. They are designed to provide an interesting and cozy focal point in the room. Find a collection of antique and vintage fireside chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A wing chair is another name for a wingback chair, which features long armchair protrusions that were initially designed to shield the chair’s occupant from the drafts and intense heat radiating from a fireplace. It has a long backrest with sides at the top that point out like wings. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage wingback chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A common plastic used in chairs is thermoplastic polypropylene injected into a mold. Because of its strength and durability, thermoplastic polypropylene is a great material and it doesn't present the risk of breaking or a furnishing losing its shape. This type of plastic is good for chairs that might undergo heavy wear.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Slipper chairs were used by women from royal families as well as by members of society’s upper class. They would sit on these chairs placed in their bedrooms while domestic servants helped them put on the shoes. Now the slipper chair is a medium to large upholstered occasional chair that lacks arms and sits low to the ground. It is a very common piece of furniture to have. 1stDibs offers a collection of slipper chairs to choose from.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A sedan chair was used in the past for transporting a passenger through the streets of the city. It is a covered cabin that was carried on poles by two people.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A director’s chair is stereotypically associated with movie directors. The lightweight chair has scissored legs, can often be folded for ease of transport or storage and is a popular silhouette for camping chairs. Shop an assortment of director chair styles on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A lambing chair is a refined piece of antique furniture. It is a boxy type of wood armchair that is rarely upholstered. It can be utilized as a seating arrangement in offices, homes and other types of environments should space allow for it. Its wooden box armchair-like appearance is quite eye-catching. Find a wide collection of unique lambing chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Accent chairs are single-seat chairs that are used not only as an additional seating space, but also to add visual interest to a room. They are designed to be a focal point in a room — perhaps the color of the upholstery is offbeat or unconventional, perhaps the frame is especially ornate. These chairs are seating pieces that have a role beyond just their basic function. Find a collection of antique and vintage accent chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A corner chair is designed to fit into the corner of a room and be pulled out when additional seating is needed. Some corner chairs were also used at desks because they allowed more freedom of movement for the sitter. Corner chairs were also called roundabout chairs, smoking chairs, barber’s chairs, writing chairs and desk chairs. Shop a collection of corner chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, accent chairs are meant to be used. Although they enhance the appearance of a space, accent chairs can also serve as comfortable seats. In fact, many of the most iconic accent chairs like Charles and Ray Eames' Eames lounge chair and Arne Jacobsen's Egg chair were designed to both please the eye and comfortably support the contours of the human body. Explore a wide range of accent chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The white Eames lounge chair is the currently featured chair of the hosts (sharks) on the television show Shark Tank. This iconic chair was first designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the Herman Miller furniture company and was released in 1956. Created for a high-end market, these chairs have been a part of the New York’s Museum of Modern Art and are acclaimed worldwide. Find a collection of expertly vetted Eames furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    There are many kinds of furniture you can use instead of accent chairs. Depending on the style of your room, a cushioned dining chair or desk chair may work to provide extra seating. You can also introduce a second sofa or a loveseat. Large ottomans may also double as seating. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of chairs and other seating options.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can indeed use Eiffel chairs outside. Its molded plastic seat and durable frame make this gorgeous chair an excellent addition for your outdoor seating needs. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Eiffel chairs from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Panton chairs can be used outdoors. Crafted with molded plastic, the Panton chair can be stacked and can withstand the snow, rain and other weather elements. Designed by Verner Panton, this classic chair is widely loved by home decor enthusiasts and can be found through a variety of authorized retailers, including 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    What used office chairs are worth can vary greatly. The maker, age, style, type and condition will all impact the value. Chairs made by certain makers may be worth quite a bit. Examples of chairs that are often highly sought after include those produced by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Knoll and Arne Jacobsen. Checking the sales history for chairs similar to yours can give you a rough idea of its value. For a more specific valuation, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. Find a wide variety of office chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    You can buy used Herman Miller chairs from many sources. One option is to purchase from a local seller or from a vintage shop or auction house. Many online platforms, including 1stDibs, offer gently-used Herman Miller chairs, as well. Buying from a reputable store or platform can help to ensure that you receive an authentic chair. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Herman Miller chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, you can use a lounge chair in a living room. In fact, the chairs are especially well-suited to use in living rooms. After all, the purpose of a lounge chair is to allow you to lean back and relax, and many people retire to their living rooms to unwind at the end of the day. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage lounge chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Eero Saarinen’s famed pedestal chairs, although streamlined in appearance, are crafted with a variety of materials from aluminum and molded fiberglass to the plastic-bonded finish. You can shop a selection of Eero Saarinen pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.