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Vintage Chair and a Half

Pair Of Fine Quality Upholstered Chairs And A Half
Pair Of Fine Quality Upholstered Chairs And A Half

Pair Of Fine Quality Upholstered Chairs And A Half

$4,400 / set

H 37.25 in W 42 in D 30 in

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

Category

20th Century Vintage Chair and a Half

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of French style Gilded Extra Wide (snuggle) Chairs
Pair of French style Gilded Extra Wide (snuggle) Chairs

Pair of French style Gilded Extra Wide (snuggle) Chairs

$2,770 / set

H 35.25 in W 41.25 in D 35 in

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

Category

1970s French Louis XVI Vintage Chair and a Half

Materials

Giltwood

Fauteuil a la Reine avec Oreilles Painted Wingback Chair by Ira Yeager
Fauteuil a la Reine avec Oreilles Painted Wingback Chair by Ira Yeager

Fauteuil a la Reine avec Oreilles Painted Wingback Chair by Ira Yeager

By Ira Yeager

Located in Rio Vista, CA

with ears by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). The extra large size Queen's chair or chair-and-a

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Vintage Chair and a Half

Materials

Brass

A pair of unique rocking chairs, Poland, second half of the 20th century.
A pair of unique rocking chairs, Poland, second half of the 20th century.

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. A pair of vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Art Deco Vintage Chair and a Half

Materials

Walnut

Carved Wood Frame Rope Tassel Loveseat  Sofa after AME Fournier Made in Italy
Carved Wood Frame Rope Tassel Loveseat  Sofa after AME Fournier Made in Italy

Carved Wood Frame Rope Tassel Loveseat Sofa after AME Fournier Made in Italy

By A.M.E Fournier

Located in New York, NY

Fournier. The back cushions are down filled. The loveseat, chair and a half, sofa settee is in very good

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chair and a Half

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Regency Rope Tassel Loveseat
Regency Rope Tassel Loveseat

Regency Rope Tassel Loveseat

$2,200

H 36.5 in W 39 in D 29 in

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chair and a Half

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Arthur Espenet  'Wishbone' Armchairs in Hyedua Wood and Leather
Arthur Espenet  'Wishbone' Armchairs in Hyedua Wood and Leather

Arthur Espenet 'Wishbone' Armchairs in Hyedua Wood and Leather

$192,000 / set

H 31.38 in W 23.15 in D 20.52 in

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

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair and a Half

Materials

Wood

Recent Sales

French Chair and a Half
French Chair and a Half

French Chair and a Half

Sold

H 38.25 in W 32 in D 24 in

French Chair and a Half

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Carved wood chair and a half, original leather, Needs to be reupholstered

Category

1950s French Vintage Chair and a Half

Vintage Turquoise Blue Tufted "Chair and a Half"
Vintage Turquoise Blue Tufted "Chair and a Half"

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

Category

1940s American Vintage Chair and a Half

Materials

Textile

Bold Geometric Modern Tropical Bird Fabric Wingback Chair and a Half
Bold Geometric Modern Tropical Bird Fabric Wingback Chair and a Half

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Chair and a Half

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Vintage 1970’s Chevron Knit Oversized Chair and a Half
Vintage 1970’s Chevron Knit Oversized Chair and a Half

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair and a Half

Materials

Fabric

French Style Chair and a Half
French Style Chair and a Half

French Style Chair and a Half

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H 36.5 in W 32 in D 27 in

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

Category

1970s American Belle Époque Vintage Chair and a Half

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Grand Scale Chair & Ottoman
Grand Scale Chair & Ottoman

Grand Scale Chair & Ottoman

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H 31 in W 38 in D 35 in

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

Category

1950s American Vintage Chair and a Half

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Pair of French Oversized Wing Chairs
Pair of French Oversized Wing Chairs

Pair of French Oversized Wing Chairs

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H 48.75 in W 40.5 in D 22.5 in

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

Category

Late 20th Century American Vintage Chair and a Half

Materials

Wood, Fabric

White Cloud Shaped Love Seat / Settee / 1980s, Priced for Reupholstery
White Cloud Shaped Love Seat / Settee / 1980s, Priced for Reupholstery

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

Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair and a Half

Materials

Upholstery

Ginormous Swivel Chair and a Half
Ginormous Swivel Chair and a Half

Ginormous Swivel Chair and a Half

Sold

H 33.5 in W 49 in D 27 in

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

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair and a Half

Materials

Upholstery

Pair Swivel Armchairs French Provincial Armchairs Chair and a Half Swivel Chairs
Pair Swivel Armchairs French Provincial Armchairs Chair and a Half Swivel Chairs

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

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Vintage Chair and a Half

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Oversized Vintage Italian Lounge Chair and a Half
Oversized Vintage Italian Lounge Chair and a Half

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

Category

20th Century Modern Vintage Chair and a Half

Materials

Leather

Pair Armless Petite Settees / Loveseats / Chair and a Half by Baker
Pair Armless Petite Settees / Loveseats / Chair and a Half by Baker

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...

Category

1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Chair and a Half

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Vintage Modern Italian Leather Extendable Motorized Club Arm Lounge Chair
Vintage Modern Italian Leather Extendable Motorized Club Arm Lounge Chair

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

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Chair and a Half

Materials

Chrome

Chaise or Daybed with Ottoman
Chaise or Daybed with Ottoman

Chaise or Daybed with Ottoman

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H 28.5 in W 46.5 in D 37 in

Chaise or Daybed with Ottoman

Located in Kansas City, MO

Chaise, chair, chair and a half, daybed, armchair, with ottoman. This is a unique and hard to

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair and a Half

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Exemplary Pair of Restored Large-Scale Bamboo Slipper Loungers, circa 1975
Exemplary Pair of Restored Large-Scale Bamboo Slipper Loungers, circa 1975

Exemplary Pair of Restored Large-Scale Bamboo Slipper Loungers, circa 1975

Located in Atlanta, GA

slipper lounge chairs, circa 1975. Fabulous, comfortable "chair-and-a-half" design. Stout, expert mahogany

Category

1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair and a Half

Materials

Bamboo, Mahogany

Celina Moveis Brazilian Mahogany Side Chairs, Pair, circa 1960
Celina Moveis Brazilian Mahogany Side Chairs, Pair, circa 1960

Celina Moveis Brazilian Mahogany Side Chairs, Pair, circa 1960

By Celina Moveis

Located in Los Angeles, CA

handmade and therefore a half inch discrepancy in height between the two chairs; a charming quality found

Category

1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair and a Half

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Small Settee in Beige Linen
Small Settee in Beige Linen

Small Settee in Beige Linen

Sold

H 36.5 in W 46.5 in D 27 in

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.

Category

1940s American Vintage Chair and a Half

Pair of McGuire Rattan Target One & a Half Lounge Chairs with Matching Ottomans
Pair of McGuire Rattan Target One & a Half Lounge Chairs with Matching Ottomans

Pair of McGuire Rattan Target One & a Half Lounge Chairs with Matching Ottomans

By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire

Located in Pau, FR

Designed by Elinor McGuire, these impeccably crafted one and a half lounge chairs and ottomans

Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Vintage Chair and a Half

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rattan

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Located in Sale, GB

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Located in Bridgeport, CT

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Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light

Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light

By DBO Home

Located in Sharon, CT

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Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

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Pair Of Vintage Louis XVI Style Carved And Upholstered Fauteuils

Located in Bridgeport, CT

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$10,149 / item

H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Introducing the home collection.  An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....

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The Salon, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
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$5,014 / item

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Located in Jesteburg, DE

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Located in Bridgeport, CT

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George Smith Upholstered Sofa From Signature Collection

George Smith Upholstered Sofa From Signature Collection

By George Smith

Located in Bridgeport, CT

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20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Chair and a Half

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Exceptional Pair Of Fully Carved French Bergeres

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$4,600 / set

H 35.75 in W 26 in D 29 in

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Located in Bridgeport, CT

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$6,208 / item

H 38.98 in W 33.86 in D 37.41 in

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Located in Jesteburg, DE

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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Located in Middleburg, VA

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Vintage Chair And A Half For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage chair and a half you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every vintage chair and a half was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage chair and a half, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage chair and a half, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Kai Kristiansen, Pierre Paulin and Guillerme et Chambron each produced at least one beautiful vintage chair and a half that is worth considering.

How Much is a Vintage Chair And A Half?

Prices for a vintage chair and a half start at $171 and top out at $109,326 with the average selling for $3,772.

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 Vintage Chair and a Half
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The expression "chair-and-a-half" is generally used for any oversized chair that is exceedingly comfortable. The seat is wider than the standard chair’s seat, measuring 46” in width, and is an excellent choice for a nursery or a library. A chair-and-a-half, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Louis XV style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. On 1stDibs, shop a chair-and-a-half selection that features works from top sellers and makers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a vintage Gunlocke chair, examine the legs. Most pieces will feature a tag that bears the brand name. On antique and early vintage chairs, the label will usually be made of paper or leather, while riveted brass tags appear on later vintage and contemporary chairs. Once you've confirmed that Gunlocke is the maker by checking the tag, browse the company's catalogues, which are available online, to determine approximately when it was made. Some tags may include a style or color number that will expedite the search. If your chair is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage, while pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer when identifying your chair. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gunlocke chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.