Victorian Red Velvet Chair
Located in Ongar, GB
A nice Victorian chair with original dark red velvet. The velvet does have wear as expected from
Antique 19th Century British Chairs
Wood
Victorian Red Velvet Chair
Located in Ongar, GB
A nice Victorian chair with original dark red velvet. The velvet does have wear as expected from
Wood
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
Velvet, Wood
American Victorian Red Velvet Rocking Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian faux bamboo maple rocking chair with red velvet paneled back and seat.
Maple, Velvet
Antique Victorian Tufted Back Throne Chair Newly Reupholstered in Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian Carved Ornate Oversized Tufted Back Throne Chair Newly Reupholstered in a
Velvet, Wood
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
Velvet, Mahogany
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).
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
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
Velvet, Wood
Victorian Mahogany and Tufted Velvet Upholstered Rocking Chair, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Absolutely gorgeous late Victorian style mahogany frame and red velvet upholstered seat and tufted
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
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
Victorian Spoon Back Easy Chair, Beech Frame, Ivory Velvet, 1960
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Good Victorian Style Spoon Back Easy Chair The chair has a solid frame and it stands on
Beech
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
Textile, Velvet, Maple
English Victorian period green velvet swivel armchair, Malacrida collection
Located in Milano, IT
of his documented aesthetic world, the chair reflects an intellectual dialogue between Victorian
Velvet, Wood
Pair of 1920s Philips & Philips Victorian Walnut and Velvet Upholstered Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of 1920s Philips & Philips furniture Victorian walnut and cut velvet upholstered chairs hip
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Early Victorian Side Chair
Located in Savannah, GA
An early Victorian mahogany side chair in green velvet tufted upholstery, 1840s. 18 ½ inches
Velvet, Mahogany
Set of 6 Victorian Dining Chairs, Upholstered with William Morris Velvet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 6 Victorian Dining Chairs, Upholstered with William Morris Velvet A superb quality set of
Mahogany
Antique Late Victorian Oak Ladderback Dining Side Chair with Red Velvet Seat
Located in Miami, FL
Late Victorian Oak Dining Side Chair. Features a ladderback and velvet seat. Supports are turned
Oak
19th Century Red Velvet Buttonback Captains Chair With Porcelain Castors
Located in Reading, Berkshire
19th Century Red Velvet Chesterfield Red Velvet Buttonback Captains Chair With Porcelain Castors
Brass
Antique Victorian Eastlake Carved Walnut Lounge Chair
Located in West Chester, PA
Antique renaissance revival lounge chair featuring a finely carved carved walnut frame, a bronze
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
French Walnut Framed Velvet Tub Chair With Studded Borders on Tapered Supports
Located in Reading, Berkshire
French Walnut Framed Velvet Tub Chair With Brass Studded Borders Raised on Tapered Supports
Brass
Set of 10 Antique Carved Walnut Dining Chairs with Gold Velvet Upholstery 1900s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Bring timeless elegance to your dining space with this exquisite set of 10 French Victorian dining
Velvet, Walnut
SUBLIME PAIR OF ANTIQUE VICTORiAN THOMAS CHIPPENDALE ORNATELY CARVED SIDE CHAIRS
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Victorian hand carved Thomas Chippendale style side chairs in heavy mahogany circa 1880 Please note the
Velvet, Hardwood
19th Century Red Velvet Carved Wood Dog Motif Library Club Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
sculptural carved dog wood armchair on castors. The ultra rare chair exudes an air of history and refinement
Wood
Fantastic quality set of four antique Victorian mahogany dining chairs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic quality set of four antique Victorian mahogany dining chairs, having a quality set of
Velvet, Mahogany
Pair William IV or Early Victorian Arm Chairs, Howard & Sons Style
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very comfy and desirable pair of mid-19th century club chairs in the style of Howard
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
1800's Antique Victorian Mahogany Armchair Carved Figural Lion Heads & Claw Feet
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Antique Victorian mahogany armchair with hand carved figural lion heads & claw feet
Metal
Stunning quality set of six antique Victorian rosewood balloon back dining chair
Located in Ipswich, GB
Stunning quality set of six antique Victorian rosewood balloon back dining chairs, having a quality
Velvet, Rosewood
Vintage Boho Edwardian Steamer Chair and Foot Rest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Edwardian steamer chair and matching footstool. Originally designed for the decks of luxury liners, this
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
American Victorian Velvet Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian ebonized and wood trimmed arm chair with carved filigree floral back and green
Velvet, Wood
American Victorian Velvet Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian ebonized and gilt trimmed arm chair with faux bamboo design and peach velvet
Bamboo
Antique Fully Restored Black Leather Chair by John Jelliff
By John Jelliff
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Stunning Antique Chair that has been fully restored. Black Leather seat and velvet back gives this
Leather, Velvet, Wood
Pair of Victorian Renaissance Revival Portrait Chairs in Pierre Frey Velvet
Located in Rolling Hills Estates, CA
A pair of 19th-century Victorian Renaissance Revival parlor chairs, carved in walnut with portrait
Velvet, Wood
English Mahogany and Horn Victorian Chair with Velvet Upholstery circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
This striking English Victorian mahogany chair seamlessly marries rustic and refined elements
Horn, Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
American Victorian Horn Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian steer horn arm chair with maroon velvet upholstered seat & back and metal claw
Crystal, Metal
Victorian Renaissance Revival Rocking Chair, in Carlucci by JAB Anstoetz Velvet
Located in Rolling Hills Estates, CA
A commanding heirloom from the Victorian Renaissance Revival era, The Lioncourt Rocker embodies
Wood
1950s, Danish relax chair, furniture velour, carved ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish relax chair. Honey-yellow furniture velour, carved ash wood, springs in the seat
Velvet, Ash
$1,800 / set
American Victorian Red Velvet Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Victorian rosewood side chairs with filigree carved crest and button tufted red
Rosewood
Unavailable|$1,664
19th Century Read Velvet Victorian Tub Chair
Located in London, GB
Here is a very elegant Victorian tub chair, circa 1900. This pretty chair is made of mahogany
Velvet
Unavailable|$506
Victorian Ebonised Side Chair with Velvet Seat
Located in Tarleton, GB
Victorian Side Chair A timeless and elegant addition to any room. This is a lovely Victorian
Velvet, Oak
Unavailable|$1,250
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
Fabric, Mahogany
Unavailable|$1,595
Victorian Nursing Chair
Located in Roswell, GA
English finely carved mahogany Victorian Nursing chair. Recently reupholstered with beige velvet
Brass
1800s Victorian Balloon Back Accent Chair on Casters in Emerald Green Velvet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
charming green velvet chair with many old world refined details- An antique Victorian luscious emerald
Velvet, Wood
Unavailable|$66,598 / set
Set of Eight Early Victorian Chairs
Located in London, GB
Elizabethan Revival parcel-gilt chairs, each with ring-turned top rail carved with quatrefoils, the
Giltwood, Velvet
Unavailable|$2,200 / set
Pair of Victorian Fireside Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of tufted Victorian fireside slipper chairs in original velvet.
Velvet
Unavailable|$1,250
Victorian Chair
Located in Roswell, GA
Walnut English Victorian carved occasional chair. Dark green velvet upholstery. Original brass
Brass
Unavailable|$5,750
West Texas Longhorn Victorian Chair
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Longhorn legs and arms on victorian velvet upholstered glass ball feet chair, carved acorn on one
Glass, Velvet
Unavailable|$2,750
Victorian Long horn ladies boudoir chair
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Long Horn ladies boudoir chair from the Victorian period, reupholstered in Roselli fabric
Wire
Unavailable|$4,307 / set
19th Century Italian Set of 6 Mahogany Dining Chairs, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century Italian set of 6 mahogany dining chairs with original velvet fabric, 1890s.
Velvet, Mahogany
Unavailable|$5,025 / set
19th Century English Set of 6 Mahogany Chairs with Original Upholstery, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century English set of 6 mahogany chairs with wheels and original red velvet upholstery, 1890s.
Velvet, Mahogany
Unavailable|$699
Early 19th Century Lancashire Bobbin Rocking Chair
By William Morris (English)
Located in Tarleton, GB
Lancashire Bobbin rocking chair An original Lancashire bobbin rocking chair. A bobbin
Velvet, Ash
Unavailable|$4,550
Mahogany Wingback Armchair
Located in Culver City, CA
This wingback armchair is likely from late Victorian age with indications of period craftsmanship
Brass
Unavailable|$5,480 / set
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
Unavailable|$5,577 / set
Unique Late Victorian Oak Hall Settle and Chair in the Style of William and Mary
By RhubarbLondon
Located in London, GB
Eclectic late Victorian oak hall settle and chair in deep pile burnt orange velvet with contrasting
Oak, Velvet
Sold|$5,000 / set
Pair of Victorian Parlor Balloon Chairs in Red Velvet
Located in Saint Louis, US
velvet that is decorated with gold French natural nail heads. These chairs will make anyone feel regal
Leather, Velvet
Antique Victorian Ebonised Mother Of Pearl Parlour Chair Velvet upholstery
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN OCCASIONAL CHAIR We have four of these chairs available to purchase individually
Wood
Antique Victorian Faux Bamboo Mahogany & Velvet Upholstered Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th Century Victorian Faux Bamboo Rocker. Features a mahogany frame and velvet seat
Velvet, Mahogany
Pair of Victorian Carved Side Chairs with Red Velvet Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Mahogany, Original Upholstery
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold|$1,200
Victorian Eclectic Carved Corner Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
Victorian eclectic style carved corner chair with rococo, renaissance and Chippendale manner
Velvet, Hardwood
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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