Vintage Fireside Chair
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair
Walnut, Rush
1970s French French Provincial Vintage Fireside Chair
Metal
1930s Italian Modern Vintage Fireside Chair
Walnut
20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Fireside Chair
Velvet
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair
Rush, Walnut
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair
Rush, Walnut
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair
Beech
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair
Teak, Leather
1950s Danish Modern Vintage Fireside Chair
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair
Rush, Walnut
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair
Metal
20th Century American Chippendale Vintage Fireside Chair
Upholstery, Mahogany
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Fireside Chair
Mahogany
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Fireside Chair
Fabric, Sycamore
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair
Faux Leather, Teak
1930s Art Deco Vintage Fireside Chair
Naugahyde, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair
Velvet
20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair
Bamboo, Upholstery
1940s French Rustic Vintage Fireside Chair
Grasscloth, Oak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair
Steel
Mid-20th Century Spanish Vintage Fireside Chair
Leather, Oak
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair
Beech, Rush
1960s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fireside Chair
Rosewood
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair
Papercord, Wood
20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair
Cane, Teak
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Fireside Chair
Wood, Upholstery
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair
Walnut
1960s French French Provincial Vintage Fireside Chair
Fabric, Oak
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Fireside Chair
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Vintage Fireside Chair
Oak
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Fireside Chair
Jute, Oak
20th Century American French Provincial Vintage Fireside Chair
Upholstery, Hardwood
1940s French Vintage Fireside Chair
Straw, Oak
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Fireside Chair
Mahogany
20th Century American French Provincial Vintage Fireside Chair
Walnut
1970s Italian Vintage Fireside Chair
Steel
1930s Italian Vintage Fireside Chair
Wicker, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair
Stainless Steel
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fireside Chair
Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair
Leather, Teak
1940s French Organic Modern Vintage Fireside Chair
Straw, Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century Chippendale Vintage Fireside Chair
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Fireside Chair
Wood, Leather
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair
Rush, Oak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair
Oak
Late 20th Century French Space Age Vintage Fireside Chair
Ultrasuede
1960s Danish Space Age Vintage Fireside Chair
Plastic, Upholstery
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair
Leather, Wood
20th Century French Vintage Fireside Chair
Cotton, Beech
1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair
Fabric, Teak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Fireside Chair
Linen, Macassar
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair
Wood, Fabric
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Vintage Fireside Chair
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Fireside Chair
Rush, Oak
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Fireside Chair
Leather
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair
Fiberglass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair
1980s French Space Age Vintage Fireside Chair
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair
Iron
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Vintage Fireside Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Vintage Fireside 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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- What is a fireside chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Just as the name suggests, fireside chairs are traditionally made to be placed next to the fireplace, so that the sitter can be warm and comfortable in cold weather. A fireside armchair can be purchased individually or in pairs. They are designed to provide an interesting and cozy focal point in the room. Find a collection of antique and vintage fireside chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Many 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, 2023To 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.
- Is my vintage Eames chair real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To 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.
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