$6,735 / set
H 40.56 in W 27.17 in D 27.56 in
Luxury Pair of Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Wingback Armchairs
By Chesterfield, Wade Furniture Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
hand dyed Whisky brown leather wade upholstery Wingback armchairs They were made by Wade Upholstery
Leather
$4,993 / set
H 35.44 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in
Set of 4 English Chesterfield Lounge Chairs / Armchairs, WADE , 20th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 4 English Chesterfield lounge chairs / armchairs, brand Wade The lounge chairs are
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 48.63 in W 30.71 in D 31.11 in
Vintage Wade Chesterfield Captains Wingback Office Chair Hand Dyed Brown Leather
By Wade Furniture Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Wade upholstery Chesterfield aged brown
Leather
Sold
H 42.72 in W 23.63 in L 42.72 in
Wade Upholstery Vintage Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Directors Chair
By Wade Furniture Co., Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original vintage wade upholstery hand dyed chestnut
Leather
Sold
H 51.38 in W 29.14 in D 28.35 in
Chesterfield Restored Wade Brown Leather Wingback Captains Directors Armchair
By Wade Furniture Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original hand made in England Wade Upholstery
Leather
Sold
H 40.75 in W 27.56 in D 27.76 in
Suite of Four Vintage Green Leather Chesterfield Wingback Armchairs from Wade
By Wade Furniture Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of four Wade Upholstery hand made in England
Leather, Beech
English Chesterfield by Wade of Great Britain
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Beautiful English Chesterfield tufted leather sofa, (we have a matching pair) handmade by Wade in
Sold
H 42.52 in W 24.61 in D 24.81 in
Chesterfield Restored Vintage Brown Leather Captains Directors Office Chair
By Chesterfield, Wade Furniture Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
studded in place, It has a Chesterfield buttoned base and back, the castors are new easy rollers so its
Leather, Mahogany
Chesterfield Style Wade Leather Office Chair
Located in Buxton, GB
This Chesterfield Style Wade Leather Office Chair is a luxurious and stylish addition to any room
Leather, Wood
Classic Pair of Chesterfield Wingbacks by Wade of Great Britain
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Grand pair of classic English leather Chesterfield wingbacks, from the famous furniture maker; Wade
Sold
H 45.67 in W 31.3 in D 31.11 in
1 of 2 of Matching Chesterfield Wingback Office Chairs Hand-Dyed Brown Leather
By Wade Furniture Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
brown leather Chesterfield wingback office swivel armchairs This auction is for the one chair with
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 40.56 in W 23.04 in D 26.38 in
Fully Restored Chesterfield Captains Office Chair Hand Dyed Cigar Brown Leather
By Wade Furniture Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Wade upholstery fully restored Chesterfield
Leather
Sold
H 39.38 in W 26.19 in D 26.78 in
Chesterfield Restored Wade Upholstery Brown Leather Wingback Captains Chair
By Wade Furniture Co., Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning original hand made in England Wade Upholstery fully
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 41.93 in W 25.01 in D 30.52 in
1 of 2 Wade England Restored Chesterfield Swivel Brown Leather Captains Chairs
By Wade Furniture Co., Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
and well made pair of Chesterfield Directors armchairs, produced by the seating masters at Wade which
Leather
Sold
H 33.86 in W 27.96 in D 27.17 in
Rare Pair of Fully Restored Chesterfield Whiskey Brown Leather Club Armchairs
By Wade Furniture Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of fully restored vintage Chesterfield club
Leather
Wade Chesterfield Leather Revolving Chair Brown Retro Vintage
By Wade Furniture Co.
Located in Cologne, DE
Brown colored original Wade Chesterfield leather revolving chair in an elegant design, made for
Leather
$18,186
H 32.49 in W 83.08 in D 44.49 in
FINE GEORGE SMITH HOWARD SiGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFA MULBERRY FLYING DUCKS VELVET
By George Smith, Mulberry
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this brand new, George Smith Signature Scroll Arm large sofa with feather filled back and base cushions upho...
Upholstery, Beech, Oak
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
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
A French Louis XV style full size bed having a curved footboard C 1920
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Louis XV style full size bed having a curved footboard C 1920 in old fabric. Interior Dimensions: 56" X 76"
Upholstery, Wood
$3,367
H 43.31 in W 33.86 in D 31.89 in
COMFORTABLE ViNTAGE RESTORED BROWN LEATHER TUFTED CHESTERFIELD WINGBACK ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored vintage Chesterfield tufted Cigar brown leather wingback armchair. Please note...
Leather
$4,045 / set
H 27.56 in W 43.12 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Lovely Vintage Oxblood Leather Chesterfield Gentleman's Club Armchairs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of stunning vintage Oxblood leather Chesterfield Club armchairs which are part of a suite These are part of a suite as mentioned A ...
Leather
$3,367
H 28.35 in W 43.71 in D 34.06 in
Two Vintage Chesterfield Leather Club Armchairs Feather Cushions
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale one of two pairs of lovely vintage Chesterfield leather club armchairs with down filled feather cushions The chairs are a lovely brownish green co...
Leather
$5,321
H 37.8 in W 29.53 in D 36.23 in
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE CIR 1840 HAND CARVED LIONS HEAD CHESTERFIELD LiBRARY ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, collectable circa 1840-1860 English Victorian hand carved Mahogany framed Library reading armch...
Leather, Hardwood
$5,321 / set
H 36.62 in W 19.3 in D 24.41 in
Fully Restored Suite of Five Chesterfield Brown Leather & Hardwood Dining Chairs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare suite of fully restored Victorian chesterfield brown leather dining chairs These are a very important and substantial set of chai...
Leather, Hardwood
$20,206
H 41.74 in W 69.1 in D 30.91 in
Victorian Georgian Irish Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Lion Hairy Paw Feet
By Georgian House 1
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Georgian Irish style late Victorian Chesterfield brown leather sofa with hand-carved Lion hairy paw feet I’ve never see...
Leather, Hardwood
Leather Upholstered Buttoned Back Armchair
Located in Benington, Herts
A quality leather upholstered buttoned back armchair. This well-proportioned armchair has been upholstered in a hand-dyed leather Hyde. The unique design is a one-off and very comfo...
Leather
Mahogany King Size Sleigh Bed
Located in Annville, PA
Great Quality Mahogany King Size Sleigh Bed features a solid mahogany frame along with the finest quality veneered panels which combine to form a sleek and elegant design. Also known...
Mahogany
$3,839
H 46.46 in W 33.47 in D 32.68 in
ANTIQUE FULLY RESTORED BORDEAUX LEATHER TUFTED CHESTERFIELD WiNGBACK ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored vintage Chesterfield tufted Bordeaux leather wingback armchair Please note the...
Leather
Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Period early 19th century Regency Mahogany Partners desk. Drawers on both sides. Great proportion. Excellent quality Mahogany. Leather top. --Provenance: Hutton Wilkinson for Tony...
Mahogany
Victorian Mahogany Leather Armchair
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality continental carved walnut armchair, remaining in very good condition. Width: 73cm Depth: 102cm Height: 100cm.
Leather
Pair of French Leather Tufted Wingback Chairs C. 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of leather tufted wingback armchairs. The chairs are upholstered in a rich brown tufted leather with nailhead trim detail. The armrests are gently curved and upholstered, match...
Leather, Walnut
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.
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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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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.
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