Victorian Ladies Chair
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1860s English Victorian Chairs
Other
Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1850s English Victorian Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century British Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Early Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Lounge Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass
Antique 1840s English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Wicker
Antique 1880s French Aesthetic Movement Lounge Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Industrial and Work Tables
Baize, Mirror, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Loveseats
Wicker
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Living Room Sets
Walnut
Antique 1860s English Victorian Sectional Sofas
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1890s English Art Nouveau Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Alabaster, Silver Plate, Bronze
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Coat Racks and Stands
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Enamel
Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Planters and Jardinieres
Copper
Antique Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Slipper Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Slipper Chairs
Wire
Antique 1860s British Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1860s British Victorian Chairs
Wood
Antique 1890s English Victorian Armchairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Slipper Chairs
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century British Armchairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century American High Victorian Armchairs
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century European Chaise Longues
Walnut
Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Other
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Other
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1860s English Victorian Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1860s English Victorian Side Chairs
Walnut
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Victorian Ladies Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Victorian Ladies 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 ExpertFebruary 7, 2024Rich Victorian ladies typically wore dresses layered over undergarments. First, women would put on a crinoline, which is a petticoat with a hoop that allowed the skirt of a dress to flare outward. Toward the end of the Victorian age, women often added bustles, which caused dresses to stick out in the back. On their upper bodies, women wore corsets that pulled in the waist and accentuated the bosom. It was customary for women to change clothes prior to dinner, and each clothing change usually required the assistance of maids for the fasteners and ties. Shop a collection of Victorian apparel on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024In the Victorian era, wealthy ladies wore dresses. An hourglass figure was the standard of beauty for the time, and women wore layers of petticoats and tight-fitting corsets to narrow their waists and accentuate their hips. Typically, women sported bonnets along with their dresses. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of women's apparel and accessories.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Victorian slipper chair is a chair that was made to be shorter than the average chair. The height of its seat was 15 inches from the floor, compared to the standard 17 to 18 inches. Shop a collection of Victorian slipper chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023What a Victorian lounge chair is called depends on its style. A piece that is long and narrow and has a raised headrest on one end and a lower backrest on the other is a fainting couch. Upholstered chairs that have long, extended seats meant for reclining are chaise longues. Find a collection of lounge chairs on 1stDibs.
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