$1,026 / item
H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 26.38 in
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN TAPESTRY NURSING CHAIR WITH FLORAL FLOWER DESiGN
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A charming 19th-century Victorian nursing chair, upholstered in a richly
Fabric
$650
H 38 in W 21 in D 24 in
Antique Victorian Floral Scrollwork Carved Mahogany Parlor Accent Slipper Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Floral Scrollwork Carved Mahogany Parlor Accent Slipper Chair. Item features a
Fabric, Mahogany
$1,875 / set
H 34.5 in W 19 in D 17 in
Victorian Mahogany & Floral NeedlePoint Upholstered Chairs with NailHead Trims
Located in Germantown, MD
A fabulous pairs Victorian Mahogany and Floral Needle Point Upholstered chairs with Nail Head Trims
Upholstery, Mahogany
$475
H 30.5 in W 21 in D 25 in
English Victorian Pastel Floral Fabric Upholstered Wooden Framed Slipper Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian slipper chair upholstered in a patterned fabric featuring pastel pink, blue, and
Fabric
$2,820
H 42 in W 31 in D 31 in
English Victorian Beige Wingback Chair With Various Colored Floral Pattern
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian style (20th Century) wingback chair featuring a various colored foliate
$350
H 36 in W 18 in D 22 in
Victorian Burgundy Floral Needlepoint Carved Mahogany Balloon Back Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Burgundy Floral Needlepoint Carved Mahogany Balloon Back Side Chair. Circa 19th
Mahogany
$585
H 35 in W 23 in D 18 in
Antique Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Floral Needlepoint Dining Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian mahogany chair featuring balloon back and needlepoint seat. Measure: 35".
Fabric, Mahogany
$395
H 35 in W 18.5 in D 16 in
Victorian Style Vintage Floral Needlepoint Side Chair with Turned Spindle Legs.
Located in Seattle, WA
This charming antique side chair captures the elegance of the late Victorian era, featuring a solid
Wood
$585
H 35 in W 17.75 in D 21 in
Antique Victorian Mahogany Serpentine Balloon Back Floral Needlepoint Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century balloon back chair. Made of mahogany featuring serpentine form with balloon
Fabric, Mahogany
$1,500 / set
H 38 in W 21 in D 24 in
Victorian Floral Scrollwork Carved Mahogany Parlor Slipper Side Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Floral Scrollwork Carved Mahogany Parlor Slipper Side Chairs - a Pair. Item
Fabric, Mahogany
$1,822
H 34.5 in W 28 in D 24 in
Victorian Tufted Rocking Chair, Floral Velvet & Fringe Trim, c. 1900s USA
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A whimsical and romantic Victorian rocking chair, custom upholstered in a soft blush and floral
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
$2,295 / set
H 34 in W 17 in D 20 in
Set Four Bassett Victorian Mahogany and Floral Needlepoint Dining Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A set of 4 Bassett Victorian Mahogany Stained and Floral Needlepoint Upholstered Dining Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
$360Sale Price|20% Off
H 22 in W 24 in D 17 in
Art Deco Retro Style Accent Chair Floral Prints and Victorian Accents
Located in Seattle, WA
Art Deco Retro style accent chair with Floral prints and hand carved Victorian Accents.
Mahogany
$3,600 / set
H 31 in W 22 in D 24 in
Set of 4 American Victorian Tufted Green Floral Pattern ArmChairs
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 4 American Victorian styll (1920s) green tufted tub shaped round back armchairs with floral
$4,746
H 49.61 in W 25.6 in D 25.79 in
Rare circa 1880 Burmese Solid Hardwood Hand Carved Floral Chair High Back Ornate
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chair A truly stunning piece, this type of furniture is just about as ornate as you will see anywhere
Hardwood
$4,105 / set
H 29.14 in W 26.97 in D 17.72 in
Stunning Floral Inlaid Sheraton Victorian Walnut Oval Occasional Side End Table
By Sheraton Revival
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Victorian Walnut Sheraton floral inlaid
Walnut
$4,352Sale Price|36% Off
H 47 in W 22 in D 24 in
Victorian Padded Arm Chair with Cranberry Floral Brocade
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful, rich dark mahogany victorian style padded armchair with Cranberry floral brocade
Brocade, Mahogany
19th Century Floral Upholstered Boudoir Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian Style 19th century boudoir chair in gold patterned upholstery with fringe along
Fabric
$27,123
H 31.89 in W 141.74 in D 76.38 in
VINTAGE HOWARD & SON'S LONDON BRIDGEWATER LARGE 5 SEAT CORNER SOFA FLORAL FABRiC
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collectable Howard & Son's / Howard Chairs LTD London, corner sofa which was commissioned by Lord Palumbo
Upholstery, Hardwood
Unavailable
H 35.04 in W 24.02 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Elegant Victorian Floral Velvet Beige Antique Mahogany Chairs, 1880
Located in Glencarse, Perthshire
With beautifully scrolled shaped and fluted arms. These chairs have been recently re-upholstered in
Mahogany
Sold
H 32 in W 16 in D 16 in
Pair of Victorian Gothic Hand Carved Fine Mahogany Chairs in Floral Fabric
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare occasional Gothic chairs with excellent detail, tapering fluted legs united by stretchers and
Mahogany
Sold
H 43.31 in W 18.31 in D 21.86 in
Victorian Hardwood Prayer Chair Part of Suite Silk Floral and Birds Upholstery
By Liberty & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian Prayer chair with a mahogany frame and
Fabric, Hardwood
Sold
H 37.25 in W 20.25 in D 26 in
Four Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Floral Needlepoint Parlor Chairs c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Victorian Carved Walnut Floral Needlepoint Parlor Chairs c1890. Measures - 37 1/4" x 20 1/4" x 26
Walnut
Sold
H 31.5 in W 17.5 in D 29 in
Antique Victorian Mahogany Carved Folding Rocker Floral Seat Campaign Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Victorian era folding rocker. Features a floral carved crest rail and a cream rose patterned
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 38 in W 20 in D 22 in
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Parlor Side Chair with Floral Tapestry
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Parlor Side Chair with Floral Tapestry Upholstery. Circa
Walnut
Sold
H 38 in W 21 in D 24 in
Antique Victorian Floral Scrollwork Carved Mahogany Parlor Side Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian floral scrollwork carved mahogany parlor accent side chairs - a pair. Item
Fabric, Mahogany
Sold
H 39.25 in W 18.5 in D 21.75 in
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut and Floral Needlepoint Parlor Chair, circa 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian parlor chair offers walnut frame with shield form back having cared floral
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 51.19 in W 31.89 in D 35.44 in
Antique Victorian Floral Embroidered Wingback Armchair Walnut Framed, circa 1860
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original early Victorian large and very grand English
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 37 in W 22 in D 27 in
Pair Vintage Cast Iron Garden Chairs Floral Details, Cherubs & Goats "Autumn"
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage pair cast iron garden chairs. Center details of flowers and a goat cart with cherubs. 22
Iron
Sold
H 34.25 in W 22.75 in D 19.75 in
2 Antique RH Macy & Co. Cherry Floral Needlepoint Harp Back Floral Side Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two antique R.H Macy & Co. side chairs, circa 1900s. Made of cherry, featuring a yellow
Fabric, Cherry
Sold
H 33 in W 28 in D 24 in
Custom Cotton Glazed Floral Chintz Upholstered His and Hers Lounge Chairs
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c. his and hers chairs. One wingback with scroll arms and loose seat cushions, the other with
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 32.5 in W 35.5 in D 30.5 in
Pair of Large Format Floral Crewel Work Lounge Chairs and Matching Ottoman
Located in Morristown, NJ
on a cream ground. In the style of Victorian country house comfort. Dimensions: Chairs: 32.5" H
Brass
Sold
H 38 in W 22.5 in D 25 in
French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Floral Needlepoint Armchair, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XV style armchair features walnut frame with carved floral crest and apron
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 39.5 in W 24 in D 25.25 in
Antique French Country Louis XV Victorian Floral Tapestry Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Antique French Country Louis XV Style Victorian Floral Tapestry Lounge Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features
Tapestry, Wood
Sold
H 35.24 in W 23.04 in D 28.94 in
Victorian Mahogany Library Chair Part of Suite Satin Floral and Birds Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian library, reading or nursing chair with a
Mahogany
Sold
H 39 in W 46.6 in D 27 in
Antique Victorian 3 Pc Walnut Parlor Set Settee Side Arm Chair Floral Serpentine
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique late Victorian three piece parlor set featuring a settee, armchair and side chair. Made of
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 36.42 in W 22.05 in D 24.02 in
Lovely Victorian Walnut Framed with Floral Upholstery Nursing Chair or Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chair with floral upholstery A good looking decorative and very comfortable little chair in excellent
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 39.38 in W 17.72 in D 16.34 in
Italian Hand Carved Oak Hall Chair with Ornate Wood Floral Cresting Back Rest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1870 Italian carved oak hall chair An
Oak
Sold
H 46.07 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Large Claw and Ball Feet Sinclair Matthews Floral Upholstered Wingback Armchair
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
armchair with solid oak frame and floral upholstery A very good looking and well made large chair with
Upholstery, Oak
Papier Mache Victorian Painted and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Chairs
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Pair of Victorian papier mache chairs, floral painted motifs, mother of pearl inlay and polychrome
Wood, Shell, Paint, Papier Mâché
Early Victorian Library Reading Chair in Floral Chenille
Located in Tarleton, GB
Original Victorian Library Chair Elegant antique chair with lovely proportions. This is a
Ceramic, Chenille, Yew
Floral Upholstered Victorian Eastlake Style Slipper Chair
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Floral upholstered Victorian Eastlake style slipper chair. Turned wood legs with original brass
Fabric, Wood
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.
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Enriching rooms with layers of visual interest is key to the New York– and Toronto-based decorator’s signature style.