Pair Of Fine Quality Upholstered Chairs And A Half
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elegant Pair of fine quality chairs and a half with curved back, rolled arms, piped seams throughout, loose pillow seat, tight back and upholstered in a creamy white woven fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Pair of French style Gilded Extra Wide (snuggle) Chairs
Located in Pomona, CA
Pair of French style Gilded Extra Wide (snuggle) Chairs. Also known as " Chair-and-a-Half " Aged Giltwood finish in a Louis transitional style.
Giltwood
A pair of unique rocking chairs, Poland, second half of the 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A pair of unique rocking chairs, Poland, second half of the 20th century.
Walnut
Carved Wood Frame Rope Tassel Loveseat Sofa after AME Fournier Made in Italy
By A.M.E Fournier
Located in New York, NY
The back cushions are down filled. The loveseat, chair and a half, sofa settee is in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal ...
Upholstery, Wood
Regency Rope Tassel Loveseat
By A.M.E Fournier
Located in New York, NY
Chic, stylish loveseat, chair and a half form executed in the style of A M E Fournier, made in Italy circa 1960/70's.
Upholstery, Wood
Arthur Espenet 'Wishbone' Armchairs in Hyedua Wood and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Remarkably, Carpenter could craft a Wishbone chair in just two and a half days. The front legs curve gently upward, meeting the back legs at the back rail, forming a distinctive wish...
Wood
Black Leather 2 Seater Togo Sofa by Ligne Roset, 1980s France
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed to be sat in rather than sat on, the piece favors comfort and sculptural presence over formality — equally at home as an anchor in a lounge seating group, a reading nook cha...
Leather, Fabric
French Chair and a Half
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Carved wood chair and a half, original leather, Needs to be reupholstered
Vintage Turquoise Blue Tufted "Chair and a Half"
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage, extra wide chair (referred to as a "chair-and-a-half". The piece comfortably sits two and has been reupholstered in tufted, turquoise blue.
Textile
Bold Geometric Modern Tropical Bird Fabric Wingback Chair and a Half
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Houston, TX
Bold Geometric modern tropical bird fabric wingback chair and a half / small settee / loveseat. Mid-20th century wingback chair and a half customized in a stunning divine savages ...
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1970’s Chevron Knit Oversized Chair and a Half
By Directional
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage Mid Century tan and cream chevron knit upholstered oversized cuddle chair, chair and a half. In good vintage condition with some minor wear and pilling to fabric.
Fabric
French Style Chair and a Half
Located in New York, NY
Bigger than a chair, smaller than a loveseat. French style frame in lime green, with colorful flame stitch fabric. Probably American made, in the French style.
Fabric, Wood
Grand Scale Chair & Ottoman
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Chair and a half and ottoman circa mid 1950's. Features curved walnut base that circumvents the entire chair.
Walnut, Fabric
Pair of French Oversized Wing Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Carved Oak and brown linen upholstery, down seat cushion, chair and a half design, two very generously oversized stylized wing chairs.
Wood, Fabric
Sold
H 42 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Fauteuil a la Reine avec Oreilles Painted Wingback Chair by Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The extra large size Queen's chair or chair-and-a-half is lacquered grey with an intentionally aged patina.
Brass
White Cloud Shaped Love Seat / Settee / 1980s, Priced for Reupholstery
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Kansas City, MO
Cloud shaped settee / love seat / chair and a half in white upholstery. We are unsure of the designer but is similar to designs by Vladimir Kagan.
Upholstery
Ginormous Swivel Chair and a Half
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
This chair or sofa has a white vinyl exterior and brown fabric cushion. The chair shows minor wear and scuffs to the vinyl, but is structurally sound and sturdy. Perfect for the larg...
Upholstery
Sold
H 40 in W 48 in D 41 in
Pair Swivel Armchairs French Provincial Armchairs Chair and a Half Swivel Chairs
Located in Rochester, NY
Huge luxurious pair of French Provincial-style chair-and-a-halfs, masterfully upholstered in a rich, crocodile-embossed brown suede textured upholstery.
Upholstery, Wood
Oversized Vintage Italian Lounge Chair and a Half
By De Sede
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Comfort 101. The perfect chair to read, sleep, cuddle or adorn that empty corner or your favourite room. An oversized Italian lounge chair in a light dove gray leather. Chair is i...
Leather
Pair Armless Petite Settees / Loveseats / Chair and a Half by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of armless seating units by Baker. Cherry wood backs and original upholstery all in very good condition. Use these separate or together as a sofa. Signed with the Baker Medallio...
Upholstery, Cherry
Sold
H 30 in W 38 in D 38 in
Vintage Modern Italian Leather Extendable Motorized Club Arm Lounge Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage leather extendable lounge chair and a half. Made in Italy, featuring a swivel head rest and extendable seat with motorized foot rest and chrome legs.
Chrome
Chaise or Daybed with Ottoman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Chaise, chair, chair and a half, daybed, armchair, with ottoman.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 24.75 in W 33.5 in D 36 in
Exemplary Pair of Restored Large-Scale Bamboo Slipper Loungers, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stellar pair of bamboo slipper lounge chairs, circa 1975. Fabulous, comfortable "chair-and-a-half" design.
Bamboo, Mahogany
Celina Moveis Brazilian Mahogany Side Chairs, Pair, circa 1960
By Celina Moveis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It should be noted that these chairs are handmade and therefore a half inch discrepancy in height between the two chairs; a charming quality found in much Mid-Century Brazilian desig...
Leather, Mahogany
Small Settee in Beige Linen
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Small settee (or chair and a half!) newly upholstered in beige linen, with foam and down cushion.
Sold
H 34 in W 42 in D 31.5 in
Pair of McGuire Rattan Target One & a Half Lounge Chairs with Matching Ottomans
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Pau, FR
Designed by Elinor McGuire, these impeccably crafted one and a half lounge chairs and ottomans display a rattan back and sides, which frame McGuire's signature Rattan Target design.
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
$6,598 / set
H 29.53 in W 38.59 in D 18.71 in
Pair of Blue Gustavian Chests of Drawers, Gustavian Style, Sweden
Located in Kastrup, DK
A refined and elegant pair of chests of drawers executed in the Gustavian style and painted in nuanced shades of blue with geometric ornamentation. Each chest features a moulded top...
Brass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
Two Regency Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency style carved and gilt armchair, the rectangular "X" back with a mahogany panel, the caned seat with a tie-on cushion, on turned and fluted legs. Dimensions: 22.5" W x 23....
Wood
1970's Henredon Aged Forest Green Pigskin Leather Chippendale Sofa
By Henredon
Located in Malibu, CA
Henredon Chippendale style light forest green pigskin leather sofa. This vintage sofa in richly aged leather & a naturally textured grain. The hide offers a distinctive patina th...
Leather, Mahogany
$2,400 / set
H 39.5 in W 40.5 in D 86 in
A Pair of French Louis XVI style Painted and Gilt Twin Beds, C. 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The frames feature refined square head and footboards highlighted with giltwood accents, adding an elegance to the clean, classical Directoire lines. With new fabric, these beds are...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Pair of Henredon Butter Upholstered Wingback Club Chairs
By Henredon
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An exceptional pair of bespoke wingback club armchairs from Henredon's Upholstery Collection. The chairs feature towering wingback silhouettes with gracefully curved wings that exten...
Brass
$2,618Sale Price|25% Off
H 36.23 in W 77.96 in D 25.6 in
Swedish 19th Century Original Painted Louis XV / Gustavian Cabriole Sofa, Settee
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
An elegant Swedish Louis XV–inspired cabriole sofa dating to the 19th century, showcasing refined Gustavian aesthetics and original painted surfaces. Crafted from solid pine, this se...
Wool, Pine
French Late 18th Century Louis XVI Style Velvet Settee
Located in Louisville, KY
What interesting secrets this settee must possess. Imagine this piece in a bedroom of an historic French chateau in the countryside. Petite, yet bold in character from the design to ...
Brass
$2,500 / set
H 30 in W 54 in D 31 in
French Louis XV Provincial Style Upholstered Loveseat Sofa Settee - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Provincial Style Upholstered Loveseat Sofa Settee Set- a Pair. Item features solid wood construction, shapely carved cabriole legs with gold accents, slightly...
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of George II Style Sofas, Early 20th Century
Located in El Monte, CA
An elegant pair of English George II style camel back sofas with eight finely carved walnut claw and ball feet. Upholstered with Scalamandré beautiful fabric in fair condition.
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Italian Walnut Sofa from Tuscany
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Elegant early 19th Century Italian, Northern Tuscan, sofa. With gently curved back and gilded scroll details to each arm. Of walnut construction with hand carved details to each leg,...
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Howard & Sons Portarlington Sofas
Located in New York, NY
Howard & Sons Portarlington sofas. UK circa 1920s.
Wood, Upholstery
Empire Canopy Bed Napoleon III 19th Century
By Empire Furniture
Located in Madrid, ES
Empire Canopy bed France Napoleon III From the 19th Century, In mahogany wood with appliqués in gilded bronze and classical figures. Fluted columns with Corinthian capitals. Ceilin...
Wood
$4,190 / item
H 34 in W 72 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 72"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$8,507 / set
H 33.86 in W 21.26 in D 22.45 in
Antique Set 10 English Revival Pierced Splat Back Dining Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb antique set of ten Regency Revival polychrome ebonized and parcel-gilt dining armchairs, dating from the early 20th century. The set comprising ten open armchairs, each wit...
Wood
1990s Ralph Lauren Silk Damask King Wingback Sleigh Bed
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Ralph Lauren Damask bed frame you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful bed frame with ...
Silk, Upholstery, 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.
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