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Four Italian 'Chiavari' Brass and Velvet Chairs
Four Italian 'Chiavari' Brass and Velvet Chairs

Four Italian 'Chiavari' Brass and Velvet Chairs

Located in London, GB

Four Italian 'Chiavari' brass and velvet chairs Italian, early 20th century Measures: Height 91cm

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Jansen Newly Upholstered Velvet Chairs
Pair of Vintage Jansen Newly Upholstered Velvet Chairs

Pair of Vintage Jansen Newly Upholstered Velvet Chairs

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A pair of vintage Jansen style newly upholstered velvet chairs. The pair of bergeres in Louis XV

Category

Early 20th Century Louis XV Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set of Five American Giltwood & Green Velvet Chairs, circa 1920s
Set of Five American Giltwood & Green Velvet Chairs, circa 1920s

Set of Five American Giltwood & Green Velvet Chairs, circa 1920s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of five American gilt wood and green velvet chairs. circa 1920s. Dimensions: 35"H x 17.5"W x

Category

1920s American Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood

Pair of Velvet Chairs
Pair of Velvet Chairs

Pair of Velvet Chairs

Located in North Charleston, SC

A pair of velvet and wooden chairs in the style of Louis XVI. Oval back chairs with fluted legs. In

Category

Late 18th Century European Louis XVI Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Green Velvet Chairs
Pair of Green Velvet Chairs

Pair of Green Velvet Chairs

Located in Greenwich, CT

edges, the chairs currently upholstered in original worn and faded velvet upholstery.

Category

Late 19th Century English Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

English Renaissance Red Velvet Chairs
English Renaissance Red Velvet Chairs

English Renaissance Red Velvet Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 4 English Renaissance (17th-18th century) walnut joint leg side chairs with double front

Category

18th Century English Renaissance Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

French pair of carved painted wood and velvet chairs - Louis XV style - France
French pair of carved painted wood and velvet chairs - Louis XV style - France

French pair of carved painted wood and velvet chairs - Louis XV style - France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

, shell crosspiece. Very comfortable The chairs are very well upholstered with a floral velvet in pink and

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set of 5 French Antique Iron Garden Dining Chairs
Set of 5 French Antique Iron Garden Dining Chairs

Set of 5 French Antique Iron Garden Dining Chairs

Located in Las Vegas, NV

aged iron and beautiful green velvet Chairs are in great condition, the fabric is clean and appears to

Category

Early 20th Century Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Iron

Silvered Metal and Red Velvet Throne Chair
Silvered Metal and Red Velvet Throne Chair

Silvered Metal and Red Velvet Throne Chair

Located in London, GB

Silvered metal and red velvet throne chair Indian, circa 1880 Measures: Height 138cm, width 66cm

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ebonized Napoleon Charivari Wood Chair/ Stripped Velvet Seat
Ebonized Napoleon Charivari Wood Chair/ Stripped Velvet Seat

Ebonized Napoleon Charivari Wood Chair/ Stripped Velvet Seat

Located in Malibu, CA

Ebony Napoleon Charivari Wood Chair/ Stripped Velvet Seat. The sturdy wood frame, has the original

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Velvet, Silk

Cockpit Chair in Wood Upholstered Velvet Dedar France
Cockpit Chair in Wood Upholstered Velvet Dedar France

Cockpit Chair in Wood Upholstered Velvet Dedar France

By Dedar

Located in Prato, Tuscany

mahogany cockpit chair; the straight and enveloping backrest, the slightly worked and curved front legs

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Arts & Crafts Wood Chair with Yellow Velvet Seat
Arts & Crafts Wood Chair with Yellow Velvet Seat

Arts & Crafts Wood Chair with Yellow Velvet Seat

Located in Malibu, CA

Arts & Crafts hardwood chair in the style of with velvet cushion.

Category

Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Biedermeier Walnut Wood and Velvet Austrian Desk Chair, 1820
Biedermeier Walnut Wood and Velvet Austrian Desk Chair, 1820

Biedermeier Walnut Wood and Velvet Austrian Desk Chair, 1820

By Biedermeier

Located in Roma, Lazio

. Also the headband of the pillow is in combined crumpled velvet, but of different green color. The chair

Category

1820s Austrian Biedermeier Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

Antique Upholstered Pair of Chairs in Dark Green Striped Velvet
Antique Upholstered Pair of Chairs in Dark Green Striped Velvet

Antique Upholstered Pair of Chairs in Dark Green Striped Velvet

Located in New York, NY

striped velvet, the chairs offer both luxurious comfort and visual sophistication. The deep green tones

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Decorative English Victorian Chair, Velvet & Wood, Late 19th Century
Decorative English Victorian Chair, Velvet & Wood, Late 19th Century

Decorative English Victorian Chair, Velvet & Wood, Late 19th Century

Located in Odense, DK

Imagine a cozy yet elegant chair from the late 1800s, reminiscent of the Victorian era. This chair

Category

Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1860s French Louis XV Wooden Chair With Velvet Upholstered Seat
1860s French Louis XV Wooden Chair With Velvet Upholstered Seat

1860s French Louis XV Wooden Chair With Velvet Upholstered Seat

Located in High Point, NC

chair’s fluid lines, while the velvet upholstered seat offers a soft, inviting contrast to the frame’s

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Antique Victorian Tufted Back Throne Chair Newly Reupholstered in Velvet
Antique Victorian Tufted Back Throne Chair Newly Reupholstered in Velvet

Antique Victorian Tufted Back Throne Chair Newly Reupholstered in Velvet

Located in Chicago, IL

high-end burgundy velvet, this chair not only offers a striking visual appeal but also provides

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Three 17th Century Louis XIII Walnut Chairs with Velvet Upholstery
Three 17th Century Louis XIII Walnut Chairs with Velvet Upholstery

Three 17th Century Louis XIII Walnut Chairs with Velvet Upholstery

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This exquisite set of three Louis XIII-style side chairs dates back to the 17th century and

Category

17th Century French Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

19th Century Pair of French Wooden Chairs Upholstered in Velvet
19th Century Pair of French Wooden Chairs Upholstered in Velvet

19th Century Pair of French Wooden Chairs Upholstered in Velvet

Located in Marbella, ES

19th century pair of French wooden chairs upholster in velvet with a coat of arms hand carved on

Category

Mid-19th Century Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Elegant 19th Century Italian Antique Single Chair with Velvet Seat
Elegant 19th Century Italian Antique Single Chair with Velvet Seat

Elegant 19th Century Italian Antique Single Chair with Velvet Seat

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Refined italian of the period Louis Philippe chair. The chair made in solid beech wood featuring an

Category

1850s Italian Louis Philippe Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Charming Napoleon III Period Chair, in Blackened Pear and Velvet
Charming Napoleon III Period Chair, in Blackened Pear and Velvet

Charming Napoleon III Period Chair, in Blackened Pear and Velvet

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Charming Napoleon III period chair, in blackened pear and velvet. Good general condition

Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Pearwood

Chair Louis XV Style in Wood and pink velvet - 19th - France
Chair Louis XV Style in Wood and pink velvet - 19th - France

Chair Louis XV Style in Wood and pink velvet - 19th - France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Charming Louis XV chair in wood and velvet. The back and openwork and decorated with scrolls

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

American Victorian Red Velvet Rocking Chair
American Victorian Red Velvet Rocking Chair

American Victorian Red Velvet Rocking Chair

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian faux bamboo maple rocking chair with red velvet paneled back and seat.

Category

19th Century American Victorian Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Maple, Velvet

Early 20th Century Victorian Walnut Side Chair with Red Velvet Upholstery
Early 20th Century Victorian Walnut Side Chair with Red Velvet Upholstery

Early 20th Century Victorian Walnut Side Chair with Red Velvet Upholstery

Located in Trenton, NJ

This early 20th century Victorian side chair captures the elegance and craftsmanship of a bygone

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Charles X Walnut Velvet Italian Swivel Chair, 1830
Charles X Walnut Velvet Italian Swivel Chair, 1830

Charles X Walnut Velvet Italian Swivel Chair, 1830

Located in Roma, Lazio

Swivel chair piano, coming from an important home "Napoletana". All veneered in walnut wood, with

Category

1830s Italian Charles X Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Italian Pair of Side "Parata" Chairs, Wood + Decorated Pink Velvet
Italian Pair of Side "Parata" Chairs, Wood + Decorated Pink Velvet

Italian Pair of Side "Parata" Chairs, Wood + Decorated Pink Velvet

Located in Firenze, FI

Italy, with skilfully carved wood. The two chairs have a high back, padded and covered in pink velvet

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Trimming

19th Century Walnut Slipper Chair in Green Velvet
19th Century Walnut Slipper Chair in Green Velvet

19th Century Walnut Slipper Chair in Green Velvet

By Lamb of Manchester

Located in Batley, GB

A good quality Aesthetic Movement walnut slipper chair in green velvet upholstery and tassel trim

Category

Mid-19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Little tubular lounge chair in rusty orange velvet
Little tubular lounge chair in rusty orange velvet

Little tubular lounge chair in rusty orange velvet

Located in Brussels, BE

This very confortable little lounge chair in shaved rusty/orange velvet is a bold statetement to

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Art Nouveau Beech Wood and Striped Velvet Austrian Chairs, 1910
Pair of Art Nouveau Beech Wood and Striped Velvet Austrian Chairs, 1910

Pair of Art Nouveau Beech Wood and Striped Velvet Austrian Chairs, 1910

Located in Roma, Lazio

factory, this gentle upholstery gives these armchairs a very luxurious appearance. The pair of chairs is

Category

1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Beech, Velvet

19th C Ebonized Charivari Napoleon III Chairs in Crushed Velvet, a pair
19th C Ebonized Charivari Napoleon III Chairs in Crushed Velvet, a pair

19th C Ebonized Charivari Napoleon III Chairs in Crushed Velvet, a pair

Located in Malibu, CA

Original Napoleon lll ebonized charivari chairs. Made in France, circa 1850's. Reupholstered in a

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Gesso, Velvet, Hardwood

Early 20th Century, Set of 4 Danish Art Nouveau Dining Chairs, Burl & Velvet
Early 20th Century, Set of 4 Danish Art Nouveau Dining Chairs, Burl & Velvet

Early 20th Century, Set of 4 Danish Art Nouveau Dining Chairs, Burl & Velvet

Located in Odense, DK

A refined set of four Danish dining chairs made in burl wood, dating to the early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Velvet, Wood

Axel Einar Hjorth Corall Set of 4 Chairs Birch and Velvet 1934
Axel Einar Hjorth Corall Set of 4 Chairs Birch and Velvet 1934

Axel Einar Hjorth Corall Set of 4 Chairs Birch and Velvet 1934

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Uccle, BE

Set of 4 chairs reupholstered in Velvet. Designed during Axel Einar Hjorth's Swedish Grace period

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Chippendale Style Arm Chair with Newly Upholstered Green Velvet
Chippendale Style Arm Chair with Newly Upholstered Green Velvet

Chippendale Style Arm Chair with Newly Upholstered Green Velvet

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A vintage Chippendale style chair newly upholstered in rich green velvet with detailed carved and

Category

Early 20th Century Chippendale Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Napoleon III Chairs in Ebonized Wood and Pink Velvet, France, circa 1870
Napoleon III Chairs in Ebonized Wood and Pink Velvet, France, circa 1870

Napoleon III Chairs in Ebonized Wood and Pink Velvet, France, circa 1870

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

velvet fabric. The chairs are mounted on wheels. Napoleon III style, France, circa 1870. In good

Category

1870s French Napoleon III Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Paint

Biedermeier Bergere Chair, Walnut, Creme Velvet, Austria, circa 1840
Biedermeier Bergere Chair, Walnut, Creme Velvet, Austria, circa 1840

Biedermeier Bergere Chair, Walnut, Creme Velvet, Austria, circa 1840

Located in Regensburg, DE

Elegant Biedermeier Bergere chair from Austria around 1840. Walnut veneer on softwood. Newly

Category

Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair French Regency Style Gold Chartreuse Velvet Music Chairs
Pair French Regency Style Gold Chartreuse Velvet Music Chairs

Pair French Regency Style Gold Chartreuse Velvet Music Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of French Regency style music chairs with a carved and painted wood frame featuring fluted

Category

Early 20th Century French Regency Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Early 19th Century French Children’s Chairs with Scalamandre Velvet
Early 19th Century French Children’s Chairs with Scalamandre Velvet

Early 19th Century French Children’s Chairs with Scalamandre Velvet

Located in Tampa, FL

A rare and exquisite pair of early 19th century French children’s chairs, attributed to the period

Category

1820s French Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Textile, Mahogany

Art Deco Amsterdam School Arm Chair with Brown Velvet Upholstery
Art Deco Amsterdam School Arm Chair with Brown Velvet Upholstery

Art Deco Amsterdam School Arm Chair with Brown Velvet Upholstery

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Art Deco 'Amsterdam School' oak frame arm chair with decorative brown velvet and brass stud accents

Category

1920s Dutch Art Deco Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Louis XVI-Style Wooden Chairs Gold Leaf Finish And Ikat Silk Velvet
Pair Of Louis XVI-Style Wooden Chairs Gold Leaf Finish And Ikat Silk Velvet

Pair Of Louis XVI-Style Wooden Chairs Gold Leaf Finish And Ikat Silk Velvet

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Louis XVI-style chairs features exquisite craftsmanship: the solid frame of the upholstered seat is

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Empire Style Black chair with Gilding and Stripe Velvet
Empire Style Black chair with Gilding and Stripe Velvet

Empire Style Black chair with Gilding and Stripe Velvet

Located in Wichita, KS

Beautiful ebonized and parcel gilded Regency-style armchair. The stripe velvet upholstery is newer

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Regency Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

Antique Directoire Fauteuil Arm Chair W Scalamandre Tigre Silk Velvet
Antique Directoire Fauteuil Arm Chair W Scalamandre Tigre Silk Velvet

Antique Directoire Fauteuil Arm Chair W Scalamandre Tigre Silk Velvet

By Scalamandre

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Directoire Fauteuil Arm Chair W Scalamandre Tigre Silk Velvet Provenance: Joanne Carson

Category

18th Century French Directoire Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Carved Mahogany and Velvet Upholstered Seat Side Chair
Victorian Carved Mahogany and Velvet Upholstered Seat Side Chair

Victorian Carved Mahogany and Velvet Upholstered Seat Side Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

A late Victorian Carved Mahogany and Velvet Upholstered Seat Side Chair in very good antique and

Category

17th Century American Late Victorian Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Antique French Louis XV Style Chairs Newly Reupholstered in Velvet - Pair
Antique French Louis XV Style Chairs Newly Reupholstered in Velvet - Pair

Antique French Louis XV Style Chairs Newly Reupholstered in Velvet - Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Gold & Teal Patterned Velvet - Pair We have two beautiful French Louis XV style bergere chairs that

Category

Early 20th Century French Rococo Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood

Swedish Grace Dining Chairs in Birch & Velvet 1920s
Swedish Grace Dining Chairs in Birch & Velvet 1920s

Swedish Grace Dining Chairs in Birch & Velvet 1920s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Odense, DK

Wonderful set of 4 dining chairs from the 1920s in the style of Axel Einar Hjort.

Category

1920s Swedish Art Deco Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Attributed to Hunzinger American Victorian Red Velvet Rocking Chair
Attributed to Hunzinger American Victorian Red Velvet Rocking Chair

Attributed to Hunzinger American Victorian Red Velvet Rocking Chair

By George Hunzinger

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian walnut swirl design rocking chair with red velvet seat and back. (att: Hunzinger).

Category

19th Century American Victorian Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Pair of Chairs, Armchairs, Red Velvet and walnut carved, Italy
Pair of Chairs, Armchairs, Red Velvet and walnut carved, Italy

Pair of Chairs, Armchairs, Red Velvet and walnut carved, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Antique pair of chairs, also used as armchairs, lined with red velvet, wooden frame with carved

Category

Early 1800s Italian Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Nutwood

Biedermeier Revolving Chair, Cherry Wood, Black Velvet, South Germany circa 1820
Biedermeier Revolving Chair, Cherry Wood, Black Velvet, South Germany circa 1820

Biedermeier Revolving Chair, Cherry Wood, Black Velvet, South Germany circa 1820

Located in Regensburg, DE

Very rare original Biedermeier Swivel or Revolving Bergere Chair from South Germany about 1820

Category

1820s German Biedermeier Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cherry, Paint

Monumental Art Deco Lounge Chair in Velvet and Oak, 1930s/40s
Monumental Art Deco Lounge Chair in Velvet and Oak, 1930s/40s

Monumental Art Deco Lounge Chair in Velvet and Oak, 1930s/40s

Located in Meer, VAN

Monumental Art Deco Lounge Chair in Velvet and Oak, Europe, 1930s/40s This is a very distinct and

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

2 Antique Victorian Eastlake Maple Ladderback Needlepoint Velvet Parlor Chairs
2 Antique Victorian Eastlake Maple Ladderback Needlepoint Velvet Parlor Chairs

2 Antique Victorian Eastlake Maple Ladderback Needlepoint Velvet Parlor Chairs

Located in Dayton, OH

Two antique Victorian Eastlake parlor accent chairs. Made of maple featuring ladderback design with

Category

Late 19th Century Eastlake Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Textile, Velvet, Maple

Pair of Napoleon III Period Crimson Velvet Bergere Chairs with wheels
Pair of Napoleon III Period Crimson Velvet Bergere Chairs with wheels

Pair of Napoleon III Period Crimson Velvet Bergere Chairs with wheels

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

craftsmanship of 19th-century French design. Dating from the late 19th century, these chairs reflect the

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Brass

Victorian Style Slipper Chair, Pink Tufted Velvet, Carved Wood Base, c. 1900s
Victorian Style Slipper Chair, Pink Tufted Velvet, Carved Wood Base, c. 1900s

Victorian Style Slipper Chair, Pink Tufted Velvet, Carved Wood Base, c. 1900s

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

A charming vintage slipper chair with classic Victorian-inspired detailing, featuring a deeply

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Victorian Tufted Slipper Chair  Pink Velvet  Antique Accent Chair 1900s
Victorian Tufted Slipper Chair  Pink Velvet  Antique Accent Chair 1900s

Victorian Tufted Slipper Chair Pink Velvet Antique Accent Chair 1900s

Located in Weehawken, NJ

Antique Victorian tufted Mahogany French slipper chair, freshly upholstered in a rich pink velvet

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Velvet Antique Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

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Velvet Antique Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of velvet antique chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, velvet and wood, all velvet antique chairs available were constructed with great care. Velvet antique chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Velvet antique chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Louis XVI, Victorian and Louis XV styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made velvet antique chairs over the years, but those made by Biedermeier, Josef Hoffmann and Chiavari are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Velvet Antique Chairs?

Prices for velvet antique chairs start at $165 and top out at $251,805 with the average selling for $3,394.

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 Velvet Antique Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if your rocking chair is an antique, search the back, rockers and the underside of the seat for a label, stamp or other marking. If you locate one, conduct online research using trusted resources to learn about the maker. By finding out when the manufacturer produced chairs similar to yours, you may be able to determine if your chair is at least 100 years old, making it an antique. If you cannot find a maker's mark, consider contacting a certified appraiser or antique dealer and asking them to date your piece for you. Explore a range of antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To find out what your antique chair is worth, you can conduct research using trusted online resources. Specifically, study the sales history for pieces similar to yours in terms of maker, age, style and type. Because the condition of your chair will also impact its value, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect and evaluate your piece. Find a collection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell how old an antique chair is, you have a few options. One is to conduct research on your own using trusted online resources and print references from your local library. If your chair has a maker's mark, learning more about the company, artisan or workshop that produced it can be a good starting point. Dating unmarked chairs can be more difficult because certain styles remained in production for long periods. In this case, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your chair for you. Shop a wide range of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.