Vintage Parlor Chairs
1950s American Modern Vintage Parlor Chairs
Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parlor Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Vintage Parlor Chairs
Wool
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Parlor Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century Vintage Parlor Chairs
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Vintage Parlor Chairs
Wrought Iron
20th Century French French Provincial Vintage Parlor Chairs
Chenille, Velvet, Mahogany
20th Century American Gothic Revival Vintage Parlor Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Vintage Parlor Chairs
Fabric, Beech
20th Century American Louis XV Vintage Parlor Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Country Vintage Parlor Chairs
Mohair, Upholstery
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Parlor Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Parlor Chairs
Wood
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Parlor Chairs
Gold Leaf
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parlor Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Fabric
1970s American Victorian Vintage Parlor Chairs
Leather, Velvet
1950s Unknown Louis XV Vintage Parlor Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parlor Chairs
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parlor Chairs
Steel
1960s Romanian Modern Vintage Parlor Chairs
Beech, Naugahyde
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parlor Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parlor Chairs
Marble, Metal
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parlor Chairs
Metal
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Parlor Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parlor Chairs
Iron
1970s Modern Vintage Parlor Chairs
Mohair, Wood
20th Century Austrian Other Vintage Parlor Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Italian Rococo Vintage Parlor Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Vintage Parlor Chairs
Oil
Mid-20th Century Regency Vintage Parlor Chairs
Walnut
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Parlor Chairs
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parlor Chairs
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parlor Chairs
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parlor Chairs
Enamel, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Vintage Parlor Chairs
Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parlor Chairs
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Aluminum, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parlor Chairs
Steel, Brass
2010s American Vintage Parlor Chairs
Brass
2010s Vintage Parlor Chairs
Iron
2010s North American Vintage Parlor Chairs
Oak
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Parlor Chairs
Steel, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vintage Parlor Chairs
Leather
2010s Belgian Modern Vintage Parlor Chairs
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parlor Chairs
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Vintage Parlor Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Parlor Chairs
Nickel, Brass
Recent Sales
20th Century Unknown Vintage Parlor Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century English Edwardian Vintage Parlor Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
1940s Indian Steampunk Vintage Parlor Chairs
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parlor Chairs
Iron
20th Century French Rococo Vintage Parlor Chairs
Walnut
20th Century British Chinoiserie Vintage Parlor Chairs
Wood, Cane, Paint
1940s Vintage Parlor Chairs
Oak
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Parlor Chairs
Onyx, Sheet Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parlor Chairs
Teak
20th Century American Vintage Parlor Chairs
Horn
1950s American Vintage Parlor Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parlor Chairs
Leather, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parlor Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1940s Vintage Parlor Chairs
Wrought Iron
1970s American Modern Vintage Parlor Chairs
Metal
1940s Italian Vintage Parlor Chairs
Wood
1960s American Vintage Parlor Chairs
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parlor Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Vintage Parlor Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parlor Chairs
Metal
1970s American Modern Vintage Parlor Chairs
Leather, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parlor Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1930s American Victorian Vintage Parlor Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Parlor Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1950s American Vintage Parlor Chairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century French Art Nouveau Vintage Parlor Chairs
Wrought Iron
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Parlor Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century European Vintage Parlor Chairs
Horn
20th Century American Victorian Vintage Parlor Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parlor Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1950s American Victorian Vintage Parlor Chairs
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parlor Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1940s American Vintage Parlor Chairs
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parlor Chairs
Brass, Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parlor Chairs
Metal
1940s American Vintage Parlor Chairs
Silk, Upholstery
1960s American Georgian Vintage Parlor Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Vintage Parlor Chairs
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Parlor Chairs
Velvet
20th Century American Vintage Parlor Chairs
Wood, Textile
1950s Italian Vintage Parlor Chairs
Silver Leaf
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Vintage Parlor Chairs
Wood
1960s American Modern Vintage Parlor Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1940s American Renaissance Vintage Parlor Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parlor Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Vintage Parlor Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century European Louis XV Vintage Parlor Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1940s American Vintage Parlor Chairs
Wood, Fabric
20th Century American Vintage Parlor Chairs
Wood
1950s American Rustic Vintage Parlor Chairs
Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parlor Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1950s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Parlor Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Parlor Chairs
Late 20th Century French Provincial Vintage Parlor Chairs
Wrought Iron
20th Century American Vintage Parlor Chairs
Wood, Upholstery, Cane
Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Vintage Parlor Chairs
Wood
1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parlor Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
1940s American Vintage Parlor Chairs
Wood, Fabric
20th Century American Vintage Parlor Chairs
Walnut
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Parlor Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Vintage Parlor Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
- What is a parlor chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A parlor chair is a type of upholstered armchair that was popular during the Victorian age. It features a wood frame, a curved back with button tufting and a deep seat. On 1stDibs, find a selection of parlor chairs.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To 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.
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