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Seating For Sale
Style: Regency
Style: Gothic Revival
Vintage Regency Grid Wrought Iron Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous set of four vintage Coastal outdoor dining chairs. A chic wrought iron frame with a beautiful banded grid design. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Early 18th Century French Regence Period Walnut Ratchet Wing Chair with Needlewo
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 18th Century French Regence Period Walnut Ratchet Wing Chair with Needlework Upholstery
Category
Early 18th Century French Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Fine Quality Set of 6 Antique Regency Rosewood Brass Inlaid Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality set of 6 antique Regency rosewood brass inlaid dining chairs having a fine quality carved rosewood back with a beautifully inlaid brass and carved rosewood splat to the ...
Category
19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Brass, Other
French Neogothic Chestnut Curule Armchair with Two Lionheads, French, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Armchair carved in the neogothic style. This type of armchair is called a curule armchair, in reference to the Roman period, or a Dagobert armchair.
Nature-inspired furniture ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Chestnut
19C French Gothic Revival Bench or Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY 19C French Gothic Revival Bench/Stool or Organ Stool/Bench seat.
Made in rural/provincial France (possibly Brittany) circa 1860-80 and in the Gothic Revival Style.
We are of the opinion that the wood is ‘chestnut’ and not ‘oak’, as one would expect.
The use of ‘chestnut’ makes this even RARER!
Very ‘ecclesiastical’ in design and possibly would have been made for a Church, as the organ player’s stool/bench seat.
Oblong/rectangular in shape.
Unmistakably French, due to the base cross support design and construction, with circular central medallion (very ‘Breton’ in design) and wooden peg inserts for securing the base cross support on the outside of each side.
This bench/stool is ‘nicer’ than most that have appeared on the market, due to it’s very good condition and the beautifully hand-carved decoration, beveled edges and raised arches on both sides. Also, the pair of carved gothic window-esque friezes on both sides, are a lovely touch!
We are confident that this is a 19th Century piece, due to its natural aging, patina and when being re-upholstered it still had it’s original straw and horse (?) hair filling for the seat cushion.
This Bench is part of an EXCEPTIONAL Private Dallas Collection.
This Bench has IMPECCABLE PROVENANCE:
It was purchased by an ancestor of the family (together with several other items also in the Collection), at a French Antique Auction held at the Club Room in the Stoneleigh Court (Hotel), Dallas on Wednesday the 2nd April 1930. (Now The Meridian Hotel).
We have the Original Auction Catalog, which has remained with the Collection, since that Auction. (see photos).
The Auction was titled: ” Works of Art and Furnishings of The Chateau de Turique (Nancy) and The Conde-Rougemont Home (Touraine). The cover of the Catalog also has a ‘seal’ of a Coat of Arms.
The first page of the Catalog States: “Exhibition on Wednesday, April 2nd And Following Days From 10 A.M. to 10 P.M……EXHIBITION at CLUB ROOM, STONELIGH COURT, DALLAS, TEXAS”.
The Second page gives a brief description of the Auction contents and states that ” This Exhibition will be presented by M. Fernand M. Adda of Paris France”
This bench, we believe, was Lot No: 297 and was described in the Auction Catalog as:
297 – CARVED GOTHIC BENCH...
Category
19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Seating
Materials
Chestnut
Antique Duncan Phyfe English Regency Style Mahogany Bow Back Dining Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
1940s Duncan Phyfe / Regency Style dining side chair. Made from mahogany with a contoured crest rail and bow shaped back. Features an upholstered seat with repeating tulip / rose p...
Category
1940s Regency Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Regency Cane Back Sculpted Swivel Counter Stools
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Enhance your home's comfort and style with these Regency Cane Back Sculpted Swivel Counter Stools. A vintage-meets-modern blend of function and s...
Category
20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Wood
Baker Furniture Ebonized and Gold Gilt Regency Style Armchairs, Pair
Located in Fort Washington, MD
An exceptional pair of Regency style armchairs from the Historic Charleston collection by Baker Furniture. The chairs feature stunning ebonized and gold gilt solid wood frames with c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Regency Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Traditional Red Faux Leather Wingback Chairs - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Traditional Red Faux Leather Wingback Chairs, available as a pair, bring timeless elegance to your decor. With a classic wingback silhouette, these chairs offer style and comfort...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Faux Leather
English Regency Style Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
English Regency style armchairs upholstered in a blue strie silk velvet, each chair has gilt stencil decoration over dark green ( almost black ) paint. England. Mid-20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century English Regency Seating
Materials
Gold
English Armchair - Carved Coat of Arms
Located in Westwood, NJ
An exceptionally well hand-carved mahogany library armchair, the back in the shape of a ship's transom carved with a Coat of Arms centered by the Spencer crest and flanked by Victory wreaths. Inspired by a Regency original.
Dimensions: 27.25" W x 25" D x 44.25" H
Seat height - 21"
Arm height - 26"
Antique Buffalo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Seating
Materials
Wood, Leather
Vintage Gothic Carved Wood Dining Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning pair of vintage Gothic dining chairs. Beautiful hand carved detail in a classic Gothic shape. A brilliant red floral upholstery in great condition. Acquired from a Palm Be...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Regency Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set of Four Gothic Revival English Bleached Oak Dining Chairs with Arched Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four English Gothic Revival bleached oak dining room chairs with broken arch backs, faceted tapering legs and custom linen upholstery. This set of four English Gothic Reviva...
Category
Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Hand Carved Wooden Elephant Accent Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Bring a touch of whimsy and artistry to your space with this Hand Carved Wooden Elephant Accent Chair, painted in white. Featuring intricat...
Category
20th Century Regency Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Regence style armchairs in beech and cane. Twentieth century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jean Mocqué, stamp.
Louis Cresson, in the style of.
Pair of Regency style armchairs in beech. Cane back and seat. Backrest and belt adorned with flowers, foliage and shells. Armres...
Category
Early 20th Century French Regency Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Vintage Regency Lee Industries Roll Arm Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency sofa. Made by the iconic Lee Industries group and tagged on the cushions. Beautiful pale blue and off white pattern. Turned wood legs and brass casters. Ac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Baker Furniture Regency Solid Cherry Wood Arm Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Regency, Neoclassical, or Empire style armchairs or dining captain chairs
By Baker Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Solid cherry wood frames, with upholster...
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Antique Tufted Velvet French Regency Window Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring old-world elegance into your modern home with this beautiful, neoclassical inspired window bench. Attributed to the French Regency period, the seafoam hued tufted velvet uphols...
Category
Early 20th Century French Regency Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Hardwood
Vintage Regency Quilted Floral Club Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency club chair. A chic quilted floral upholstery in a waxed cotton. Coordinating slipper chair also available on my page. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Karges Furniture Parler Deux Right & Left Regency Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of Parler Deux Karges Furniture English Regency chairs in black lacquer and gold gilt finish, upholstered in velvet. Literally translated as “speak two,” these chairs are sol...
Category
20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Set Of Six Regency Dining Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sake this amazing set of six Regency rosewood dining chairs with upholstered seat , in lovely condition , circa 1820.
Don't hesitate to contact me if you hav...
Category
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Regency Hand Carved Lisaura Paris Children’s Bergere Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A gorgeous pair of unfinished Lisaura Paris Bergere chairs for children. Add a little glamour to your playroom. These chairs are in their natural state so they are ready for you to a...
Category
Late 20th Century French Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Carved mahogany scoop back dining chairs with a paneled and upholstered backrest, beautifully carved frame on turned and reeded legs.
Dimensio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Seating
Materials
Wood
Regency Mahogany Dining Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Carved mahogany scoop back dining armchairs with a paneled and upholstered backrest, beautifully carved scroll arms on turned and reeded legs.
Dimensions: 24.5" W x 25.5" D x 36.5" ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Seating
Materials
Wood
PAIR OF ANTIQUE HEAVILY CARVED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER RESTORED THRONE ARMCHAIRs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of heavily carved large Antique throne armchairs i...
Category
20th Century English Regency Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair Baker Furniture Regency Dining Chairs with Klismos Legs
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Pair of regency style arm chairs by Baker furniture, circa 1960s. The British regency period was most notably influenced by the exotic Greek, Egyptian and Asian furniture to which v...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set Of Six Regency Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine set of diminutive chairs Including one arm and five side chairs. With curved crest rails and horizontal splats, the armchair with scrolled arm ends. Raised on klismos sabre legs...
Category
Early 20th Century Regency Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
The upholstered Alexander X-Frame stool in Leopard Velvet with nailing detail
Located in London, GB
Another classically inspired piece that works in any space and particularly beautiful sitting as a pair under the Lucia console. Samantha updated the classical form of an X-frame giv...
Category
2010s English Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery
A Pair of Klismos Chairs, Attributed to George Oakley - Eight Chairs Available
By George Oakley
Located in London, GB
An exceptional pair of Regency period chairs, of well-shaped 'Klismos' outline and rare generous proportions, attributed to George Oakley of Bond Street. London, circa 1810.
Four pairs available: to purchase a set 8 eight chairs, please, select quantity 4 pairs. Priced per pair.
Why we like them:
With its front legs unusually splayed in two dimensions, this elegant model is one the most sophisticated examples from the Regency period. Unusual in their form, subtle in ornamentation and outstanding in quality, these chairs display the decorative techniques of cabinetmaking, rather than joinery. The veneers and greek-key brass-inlays cover the seatrails and front legs joints, a highly unusual feature for chairs, that demonstrates the superb cabinetmaking skills of the craftsman or a high-end workshop origin.
Attribution:
Extremely rare with this 'double-splayed' form of front legs, deriving from the ancient Greek 'Klismos' seats, these chairs feature exquisite brass inlays throughout, and share similarities with a number of pieces of furniture traditionally associated with the oeuvre of George Oakley (1773-1840), one of the most prominent London cabinetmakers of the era.
The distinctive scrolling foliage pattern of the inlays on the back tablets of these chairs is identical to those adorning the top of a spider-leg sofa table, illustrated in F. Collard, Regency Furniture, Woodbridge, 1987, p. 317, and in Mallett, The age of Matthew Boulton - Masterpieces of neo-classicism, London, 2000, pp. 112-113. This table belongs to a group of furniture firmly attributed to George Oakley and most likely originates from the same workshop as the present chairs. An identically decorated daybed, en-suite with the present chairs, is illustrated in the same Mallett's catalogue, pp. 94-95. A magnificent centre table, featuring the same set of inlays, certainly from the same workshop and possibly part of the same suite with the present chairs, was sold Christie's, New York, 29 January 1994, lot 342.
An identical pair of chairs is illustrated in Ronald Phillips, Fine Antique English Furniture 2018, pp. 158-159.
George Oakley:
The firm of George Oakley produced stylish furniture in the Grecian taste during the decades spanning the turn of the 19th century, and was one of the pioneers of ‘Buhl’ inlay, a form of decoration that regained popularity during the early years of the Regency. Fashionable materials such as rosewood, mahogany and calamander were often used in Oakley's furniture, combined with inlays of satinwood and ebony, and brass stars and bands of metalwork. The high-class furniture made by George Oakley earned him a royal appointment and a contemporary reputation for fine craftsmanship.
Visits by the royal family to Oakley's Bond St Showrooms are recorded in the Morning Chronicle of 1799. In May ‘the ROYAL FAMILY, with the PRINCE and PRINCESS of ORANGE did Mr. OAKLEY the honor of viewing his Printed Furniture...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Style Regency Ebonized and Gold Gilt Armchair
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Regency or Neoclassical style arm chair
In the manner of Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Ebonized and gold gilt carved walnut frame, with yellow upholstery.
Measures...
Category
1960s American Regency Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood
SUITE OF THREE HIGH SEAT HAND PAINTED SiDE CHAIRS IN THE GOTHIC REVIVAL TASTE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of three vintage hand painted bergère Gothic Revival chairs with higher than normal seats ...
Category
20th Century English Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Pine
Set Period Regency Dining Chairs Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 6 Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs.
Period Regency
The Chairs are Raised Upon Ring Turned Front Legs with Swept Back Legs....
Category
1980s Regency Vintage Seating
Materials
Mahogany
1970s Regency Style Faux Bamboo Bergere Armchairs In Grey Fawn Upholstery -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of regency style faux bamboo armchairs upholstered in a spotted gray fawn fabric. The frame appears to be maple. They most likely date to the 70s, and they are unmarke...
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Regency Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Essex, MA
With rounded upholstered back with mahogany frame.The ends of the arms with turned reeded supports. Upholstered seat with tapered reeded legs and ending on casters. Very good conditi...
Category
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Regency Painted Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A charming pair of painted open armchairs dating back to the English Regency era, exquisitely hand-painted to simulate exotic timber and ornamented with neoclassical festive ribbons ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Wood
Regency Caned Settee by Baker Furniture
Located in Southampton, NJ
Baker Furniture Regency style caned settee in all original black lacquer finish with gold gilt accents, upholstered in blue & white embroidered floral fabric. Exquisite lithe lines i...
Category
20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Giltwood, Lacquer
Regency Sarcophagus Box Ottoman
Located in Batley, GB
A superb early 19th century Regency country house sarcophagus box ottoman constructed with an ebonized pine box and raised on crisply carved mahogany paw feet and al with the origina...
Category
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Pine
Italian Brass & Red Velvet Chiavari Style Vanity or Side Chair, 1960s Italy
By Chiavari
Located in Andernach, DE
Impressive original 1960s to 1970s side chair or vanity chair made from brass.
Features a juicy red velvet seat.
Quite unusual and beautiful composition of high end materials & craf...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair Maitland Smith Parcel Gilt Mahogany & Swag Shield Back Cane Seat Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Maitland Smith Parcel Gilt Mahogany and Swag Shield Back with Cane Seat Armchairs with original zipped and loose seat cushions. Excellent condition. No stains.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany, Giltwood
Regency Mahogany Library chair, after Gillows
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very stylish Regency period mahogany Library chair, with carved show wood, deep button leather upholstery, raised on turned reeded tapering legs, terminating in brass bucket castor...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Regency Painted Chairs, 3 Pairs Available
Located in London, GB
A charming pair of painted side chairs (THREE PAIRS and a PAIR OF MATCHING ARMCHAIRS are currently available) dating back to the English Regency era, exquisitely hand-painted to simu...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved Mahogany Regency Style Side Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely Regency style antique carved mahogany side chair having beautiful open shield design on back and gorgeous regal needlepoint seat.
Category
1920s Italian Regency Vintage Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Frame Sofa, England, Circa 1815
Located in Alexandria, VA
This smart classical Regency sofa has a sturdy mahogany frame. Its clean lines make it perfect for use in an eclectic or period environment. It provides comfortable seating for 3 and...
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Silk, Mahogany
Set of Eight Regency Bronze Mounted Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This set of eight English Regency dining chairs include two armchairs with scrolled arms. Each backrest features a gilt bronze lifting handle and oak leaf wreath form splat. The stra...
Category
19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Bronze
An unusual pair of Regency mahogany day beds in the manner of Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual pair of Regency mahogany day beds in the manner of Gillows, one facing left and the other facing right, each having a scroll and a bolster at one end and lotus fan at the ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French PAIR Bishops Throne Alter Chairs Gothic Revival Oak 19thC
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL and HARD-TO-FIND PAIR of Antique French GOTHIC REVIVAL Bishops Throne Altar Chairs~~CARVED OAK~~
1880s
Highly detailed Gothic Revival accents
Each chair ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Seating
Materials
Oak
Pair of Regency Bergère Armchairs in the manner of Gillows
Located in London, GB
A pair of Regency bergère library armchairs, in the style of Gillows of Lancaster and London. With salmon faux suede buttonned squab cushions....
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood
NEW English Faux Rosewood Regency Style Side Chair with Hand Painted Decoration
Located in North Salem, NY
This NEW Wood & Hogan English-Made Regency Style Faux Rosewood Side Chair is an exquisite piece of furniture that embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of the Regency era. Crafted...
Category
2010s English Regency Seating
Materials
Maple
A Regency painted open arm or desk chair
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
A Regency painted open arm or desk chair, the structure with traces of original paint, pierced back rail, sabre arms and newly upholstered in a beautiful duck egg embroidered fabric ...
Category
17th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Oak
Billy Baldwin Attributed Regency Style Faux Rosewood Armchairs, Sold in Pairs
By Cocheo Brothers Fine Furniture, Billy Baldwin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Billy Baldwin Attributed Regency Style Faux Rosewood Armchairs, Sold in Pairs
Billy Baldwin Design Executed by Cocheo Brothers, for The Carriage House of Palm Beach
USA, Post 1964
...
Category
20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Nancy Corzine Classic Regency Bar Stool Chairs, Pair
Located in Southampton, NJ
Nancy Corzine Classic Regency bar chairs item # 8011 in English walnut waxed finish with tags. Sold as a pair the chairs are in exceptionally well maintained condition. Two sets ava...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
CHESTERFIELD FULLY RESTORED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER SWiVEL CAPTAINS OFFICE CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored vintage Regency style Chesterfield hand dyed brown leather office chair
Please...
Category
20th Century English Regency Seating
Materials
Leather
19thC English Regency Caned Recamier Style Window Seat with Reeded legs Mahogany
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous style with an unusual form in cane and mahogany. Fantastic design with a splayed arm on one end and a rolled arm in cane on the other end. All hand woven and just done so it...
Category
1860s English Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
antique regency mahogany 3-seater sofa.
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Impressive antique regency mahogany 3-seater sofa. An early 19th century Regency mahogany sofa is an elegant piece of furniture typical of the Regency period in the United Kingdom (a...
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Style Parcel Ebonized Armchair with Cane Seat, Back with Lionhead Detail
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., Regency style armchair, parcel ebonized with caned seat and back, lion head mount to back. The scroll arms are decorated with gold tone painted accents. There is a nice butt...
Category
1950s American Regency Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Paint, Giltwood, Wood, Cane, Upholstery
Regency Style Oak Camel Elephant Saddle Stool with Curule Legs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Diminutive camel or elephant saddle stool or armchair crafted from oak in the regency taste. The hardwood oak frame features an x-form curule leg construction. The arms have scrolled...
Category
20th Century Regency Seating
Materials
Brass
Dessin Fournir Louis XVI Giltwood Arm Chair W Cut Velvet
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Dessin Fournir Louis XVI Giltwood Arm Chair W Cut Velvet
Category
1990s American Regency Seating
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century James Shoolbred London Victorian Gothic Oak Footrest Stool
Located in Norwich, GB
An unusual Victorian gothic oak footrest/stool made by James Shoolbred of London. Circa 1880. Maker's label.
The footrest has shaped ends with pierced de...
Category
19th Century British Gothic Revival Antique Seating
Materials
Oak
Unique Chairs, Sofas and Other Seating for Sale on 1stDibs
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.
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