$2,677
H 42.52 in W 34.26 in D 35.44 in
STUNNINGLY RESTORED WiLLIAM MORRIS STRAWBERRY THIEF FABRIC WINGBACK ARMCHAIR
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
comfortably The chair model is based on the early William Morris designs as is the upholstery fabric which
Upholstery, Hardwood
$2,539
H 41.74 in W 31.5 in D 34.26 in
STUNNINGLY MODERN WILLIAM MORRIS STRAWBERRY THIEF FABRIC WINGBACK ARMCHAiR
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
based on the early William Morris designs as is the upholstery fabric which I’m 99% sure is Morris &
Upholstery, Hardwood
$4,750 / set
H 46 in W 39 in D 35 in
Vintage Wing Chair and Ottoman in William Morris Strawberry Thief Cotton Fabric
By William Morris (English)
Located in Morristown, NJ
chair also has a pair of antimacassar arm covers in the same fabric as the upholstery. The original
Cotton, Wood, Upholstery
$16,475 / set
H 45.28 in W 33.27 in D 33.08 in
PAIR OF RESTORED ANTiQUE WILLIAM MORRIS FOREST CLAW & BALL WINGBACK ARMCHAIRS
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
early William Morris designs as is the upholstery fabric which I’m 99% sure is Morris & Co, its similar
Upholstery, Walnut
$6,864
H 43.71 in W 34.65 in D 30.52 in
Wood & Hogan New York Blenheim Wingback Walnut Armchair William Morris
By Wood and Hogan, William Morrison
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
model is based on the early William Morris designs as is the upholstery fabric which I’m 99% sure is
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 32.29 in W 31.5 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Victorian Club Armchairs in William Morris Upholstery Fabric Part Suite
By William Morris (English), William Morrison
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of William Morris upholstered Victorian club
Fabric, Mahogany
Sold
H 32.29 in W 55.52 in D 29.53 in
Victorian Drop Arm Club Sofa in William Morris Upholstery Fabric Part of a Suite
By William Morris (English), William Morrison
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely William Morris upholstered Victorian drop arm sofa
Fabric
Sold
H 32.68 in W 88.98 in D 43.31 in
New George Smith Signature Scroll Arm Sofa William Morris Forest Linen Fabric
By George Smith, William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
newly reupholstered George Smith signature arm sofa with William Morris Forest Linen upholstery
Upholstery
Sold
H 34.26 in W 77.96 in D 35.44 in
Lovely Country House Sofa Upholstered in William Morris Strawberry Thief Fabric
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Vintage sofa upholstered n William Morris fabric
Upholstery
Sold
H 36.03 in W 30.32 in D 42.72 in
Pair of George Smith Signature Armchairs William Morris Forest Linen Fabric
By William Morris (English), George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Armchairs with all new William Morris Forest Linen upholstery If you are looking at this listing the
Upholstery, Beech
View of the Bay of Naples with Mount Vesuvius
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unknown artist (Naples), 19th century View of the Bay of Naples with Mount Vesuvius oil on metal plate unframed: 7.8 cm (3.1 in) diameter framed: 20.5 × 20.5 cm (8.1 × 8.1 in) Thi...
Metal
$19,500
H 24.5 in W 34.5 in
18th century portrait of a Spaniel dog with fruit in a wooded landscape.
By Tobias Stranover
Located in Woodbury, CT
Outstanding early 18th-century portrait of a seated Spaniel dog in a landscape with an array of fruits. Attributed to the work of Tobias Stranover. Tobias Stranover or Toby Strano...
Oil
Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Oak Coffer Bench
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Gothic style oak coffer bench features ten hand carved panels in the lower apron and seat back, each with alternating Gothic motifs. Gothic column...
Iron
$714Sale Price / item|52% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and mokka latina aniline leather. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernis...
Oak
Sold|$4,800
H 38.5 in W 32 in D 31 in
Fine Custom Upholstered Library Club Chairs In George Smith Style
By George Smith
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of fine custom upholstered Club Chairs in George Smith style. . Raised on front turned legs terminating in brass casters with squared back saber form back legs. Upholstered in...
Brass
$66,500Sale Price|30% Off
H 96 in W 88 in D 28 in
Rare Antique Italian Rococo Bombe Circassian Walnut Burl Marquetry Bedroom Set
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare and impressive monumental Antique 19th century Italian Baroque Rococo Bombe bedroom suite, circa 1870s. Features a large full length armoire, dresser with mirror, 2 nightstands,...
Bronze
Early 19th Century Cutwork Valentine
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Watercolor and ink on laid cut paper featuring a solider and his love. With cut out lettering at the top reading "Valentine The (23 or 25) of December 1816" and at the bottom "When T...
Paint, Paper
$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
$809Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$500 / item
H 18.7 in W 13.2 in D 3 in
Manly P Hall, the Secret Teachings of All Ages, First Edition Book & 4 Prints
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition. Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcan...
Foil
Ultimate Collector Cars, Double Volume, Special Edition Book
By C & P Fiell, TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dreamwheeling. The stories behind 100 of the world’s most coveted automobiles. From the adrenaline-filled 24 Hours of Le Mans to the legendary Goodwood Festival of Speed, Lake Como...
Paper
19th Century English Sword Cane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
English sword cane with a fine toledo blade that measures approximately 27 1/2". Triangular blade marked "Toledo" on the ricasso and is beautifully decorated with etched and fire blu...
Brass
$667Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and original Dragør fabric as they were made originally with. Provided by Danish Art Weavery. Refreshing design with b...
Oak
The Lily, 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 Belgiu...
Linen
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
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.