$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
H 34 in W 54 in D 34 in
English Thomas Lloyd Cigar Leather Wingback Chesterfield Settee
By Thomas Lloyd
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous English wingback chesterfield settee sofa featuring a cigar leather tufted upholstery hand
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Chesterfield wingback tufted leather sofa
By Harrods
Located in Antwerp, BE
Leather two seater sofa Chesterfield Harrod's 1960s UK stunning patina L 130 cm H 100 cm D
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H 39.38 in W 52.37 in D 34.45 in
Vintage Chesterfield Oxblood Leather Two-Seat Wingback Leather Sofa Seat Settee
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice hand dyed oxblood leather Chesterfield wingback
Leather
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H 30 in W 76.75 in D 37 in
Vintage Leather Set of Chesterfield Sofa and Pair of Wingback Arm Chairs, Denmar
Located in Round Top, TX
Set (3) vintage leather Chesterfield style sofa and pair of wingback arm chairs. The dark brown
Brass
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H 46.86 in W 56.3 in D 31.89 in
Geroge III style Chesterfield Hand-Dyed Wingback Leather Two Seat Sofa Settee
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield George III style wingback bench sofa upholstered with hand-dyed leather This piece has been
Leather, Hardwood
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H 34.26 in W 53.35 in L 34.26 in
Restored Whiskey Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Wingback Armchair & Sofa Suite
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
of this type you will find anywhere, its true library set which is a wingback armchair and club sofa
Leather
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H 33.25 in W 52.5 in D 30 in
20th Century Set of Vintage Leather Chesterfield Loveseat, Wingback & Club Chair
Located in Round Top, TX
Set of (3) vintage leather Chesterfield style two seat sofa, wingback armchair and club armchair
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English Georgian Style Tufted Leather Chesterfield Wingback Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Beautifully aged English Chesterfield wingback settee or sofa. Featuring a tufted cordovan leather
Brass
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H 43.51 in W 52.96 in D 34.45 in
Vintage Brown Leather Chesterfield Fully Tufted Wingback Two Seat Sofa Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
original vintage fully buttoned aged brown leather chesterfield wingback sofa Please note the delivery
Leather
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H 40.56 in W 67.33 in D 31.5 in
FULLY RESTORED ViNTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER PORTERS WINGBACK CHESTERFIELD SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collectable circa 1940's fully restored Chesterfield Porters Wingback sofa Please note the delivery fee
Leather
Vintage Tufted Leather Wingback Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
English vintage wingback sofa with beautiful patinated and tufted leather upholstery and ebonized
Leather, Wood
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H 28.75 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in
Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Library Club Wingback Armchair & Sofa Suite
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this stunning vintage fully restored Chesterfield cigar brown leather library
Leather
Chesterfield Leather Tufted Wingback Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chesterfield light brown leather tufted wingback sofa with all-over nail head trim.
Leather Wingback Chesterfield Style Sofa
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Gorgeous leather Chesterfield style sofa. Great condition with minor patina.
Leather
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H 41.34 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Chesterfield Leather Wingback Chair Brown One-Seat Couch Vintage Retro
Located in Cologne, DE
Brown colored original Chesterfield leather wingback chair in a vintage design, made for pure
Leather
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H 41.34 in W 35.44 in D 27.56 in
Chesterfield Leather Wingchair Ocher Brown Oneseater Couch Retro Vintage
Located in Cologne, DE
Ocher brown colored Chesterfield leather wingchair in a vintage design, made for pure comfort and
Leather
Leather Porters Chair Tufted Chesterfield Sofa Wingback
Located in Canaan, CT
A gem. Great find. That statement piece in the room. This chair has all the bells and whistles. The perfectly aged brown leather. The brass nailheads. The height and punch to give t...
Leather
Two-Seat Leather Wingback Chesterfield Sofa, Antique Green, 1980s
Located in Chester, Flintshire
In fabulous 'hardly-sat-on' condition, this handsome two-seat wingback Chesterfield sofa has
Leather
$10,527
H 46 in W 70.9 in D 30.5 in
Gothic Revival Oak Fireplace Mantel with Carved Church Window Panels & Guards
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful Gothic Revival fire-place mantle surround with an amazing presence and patina. If you like Gothic Revival furniture then we are certain you will like this quality made and...
Wood, Oak
$2,907Sale Price|55% Off
H 40.95 in W 90.56 in D 27.56 in
Decorative and Architectural Biedermeier Sofa in Birch
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative and architectural Biedermeier sofa in birch, Copenhagen Denmark , 1820-1830. Upholstered with black fabric.
Birch, Fabric
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Mohair, Hardwood
Antique Chinese Carved Camphor wood Trunk Coffer 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique Chinese camphor wood trunk with brass fittings, and featuring an interesting desert scape scene, circa 1920 in date. Elaborately detailed, the trunk has ...
Wood
$1,600
H 33.5 in W 50 in D 31 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Serpentine Settee Sofa Loveseat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Serpentine Frame Settee with Gold Dragon Upholstery and Down Filled Cushion. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 33.5" H x 50" W x 31"...
Fabric, Walnut
$14,057 / set
H 87.01 in W 41.34 in D 88.59 in
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style bunk beds, exclusive to La Maison London: Hand carved featuring a band of intricate laurel leaves along the side bars and hand finished to order (picture shows a pale...
Wood
Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm...
Porcelain
$145,000
H 106 in W 66 in D 26 in
Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Library Ladders, Napoleon III Style
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...
Walnut
Pair of George I Style Leather Upholstered Wing Armchairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of George I style leather winged armchairs. Each chair features an arched backrest with shaped wings and scrolled arm rests centering a loose cushioned seat, raised on cabriol...
Leather
$7,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 43.31 in W 129.93 in D 49.22 in
Curved Velvet Hollywood Regency Sofa, Italy, 1970s
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian glam couch in luxurious blue velvet, attributed to Marzio Cecchi. A striking detail is the round brass feet, which complement the deep, elegant tones of the velvet. The piece...
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Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases
Located in Vosselaar, BE
We offer a original and complete late 19th century Pharmacy. Found in France it comprises 2 large corner cupboards with shelving on the long side. Furthermore a large bowed and sculp...
Wood
Pink Velvet Double Sided Sofa
By Ros Italia
Located in Milan, IT
Discover this elegant pink sofa upholstered in luxurious velvet By Ros Italia Interiors. Please, contact the Concierge service for further information.
Textile, Velvet, Wood
Oak and Walnut Tester Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lavish American oak and walnut tester bed exhibits superior craftsmanship and detail. The design is embellished by elaborate carving throughout in a neoclassical motif the inclu...
Silk, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
18th Century Oak Corner Library Cupboard
Located in Vosselaar, BE
This mid-18th century oak corner cupboard originates from the Prebysterie (living quarters of a pastor) of the small Normandy village of Foie, now part of Normanville. It was reputed...
Oak
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...
Wood
$20,774
H 35.04 in W 94.89 in D 37.01 in
Sofa Settee 3-Seater Crimson Cut Velvet Italian Toni Facella Sensi Della Penna
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
An opulent, cut-velvet, three seater sofa, by Italian architect & designer Toni Facella Sensi della Penna This sofa epitomises elegance, opulence and comfort which characterise the ...
Velvet
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.