Velvet And Suede Chair
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Brass
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Walnut, Suede, Wood
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Suede, Wood, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Side Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Iron
2010s American Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Pakistani Art Nouveau Chairs
Brass
2010s Pakistani Art Nouveau Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Suede, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Ch...
Leather, Ebony
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
2010s Pakistani Art Nouveau Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Suede, Wood
2010s Cabinets
Leather, Velvet
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s Pakistani Art Nouveau Settees
Brass
2010s Pakistani Art Nouveau Settees
Brass
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vitrines
Abalone, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s French Post-Modern Armchairs
Steel
2010s French Post-Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Velvet, Plywood
2010s Pakistani Art Nouveau Settees
Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Side Chairs
Walnut, Suede, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Club Chairs
Chestnut, Ebony, Mahogany, Palisander, Rosewood, Tulipwood, Walnut, Leat...
2010s European Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Twill, Upholstery, Velvet, Faux Leather, Ultrasuede, Faux Fur, Har...
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Club Chairs
Hardwood, Beech, Boxwood, Cherry, Chestnut, Ebony, Mahogany, Oak, Palisa...
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century North American Wingback Chairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century North American Regency Wingback Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Suede
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs
Metal, Brass, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Rosewood
20th Century Unknown Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Elm
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Side Chairs
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1970s Dutch Lounge Chairs
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Brass
Early 2000s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Suede, Hardwood
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Velvet And Suede Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Velvet And Suede 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Suede is a type of leather; velvet is made from plant or synthetic fibers.
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