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60s 70s Armchair Balloon Chair Cocktail Armchair Mid-Century Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Armchair balloon chair cocktail armchair mid-century design 60s 70s. Object: cocktail
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Vintage 1970s German Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

Fine quality set of six antique Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fine quality set of six antique Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs, having a quality set
Category

Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Italian Giltwood Oversized Balloon Back Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century Italian giltwood oversized balloon back armchairs. These chairs have been
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Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

Outstanding Set of 6 Victorian Antique Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding set of six 19th Century Victorian antique mahogany balloon back dining chairs having
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Other

Pair of Hollywood Regency Balloon Back Giltwood Armchairs by Dennis Leen
By Dennis Leen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Angeles, California. These elegant chairs feature carved balloon backs with a radiating sunburst floral
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1990s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Set 20 Victorian Revival Balloon back Dining Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely fantastic vintage set of twenty balloon back dining chairs, dating from
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Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Set 12 Victorian Revival Balloon Back Dining Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely fantastic vintage set of twelve balloon back dining chairs dating from the
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1990s English Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI Maison Jansen Style Balloon-Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Maison Jansen
Located in Bradenton, FL
Set of Six Louis XVI Maison Jansen Style Balloon-Back Dining Chairs in the manner of Maison Jansen
Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Vintage Mid-Century German Modern Earthy Green Suede Circle Balloon Chair
By Lusch Erzeugnis, Lusch Co
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
The original Balloon Chair was manufactured by the German manufacturer Lusch & Co during the 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of 6 antique Victorian quality carved mahogany balloon back dining chairs having a quality
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Other

Baker McMillen French Louis XVI Neoclassical Ribbon Fauteuil Balloon Back Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Baker Furniture Mcmillen collection fauteuil balloon back armchair featuring Louis XVI
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Antique French Louis XVI Style Balloon Back Dining Chairs Newly Reupholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilded Balloon-Back Dining Chairs Newly Reupholstered in Velvet
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Ten Maison Jansen Style Silverleaf Montgolfier Hot-Air Balloon Dinning Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ten Maison Jansen Style Silverleaf 'Montgolfier' Hot-Air Balloon Dinning Chairs France, Mid -20th
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20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Quality Set of Six Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Balloon-Back Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
walnut with elegant balloon-shaped backs. Each chair features a shaped and carved top rail with foliate
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Danish Balloon Chair by Hans Olsen for Lea Design, 1960s
By Hans Olsen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The stylish Balloon Lounge Chair is the work of the highly acclaimed Danish architect, Hans Olsen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage French Provincial Oval Balloon Back Upholstered Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Vintage French Country Provincial Oval Balloon Back Upholstered Dining Room Chairs - Set of 8. Listing
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Late 20th Century Unknown Other Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Montgolfier Style Balloon Back Chairs with Red Silk Upholstered Seats
By Buying Design
Located in Chicago, IL
hot air balloon-shaped backrest - or Montgolfiere. The frame of the chair is painted: a soft green
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

18th Century Balloon Back Original Red Painted Windsor Chairs-Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century original red painted bow back Windsor chairs from New England in fine condition. These chairs have a nice deep red painted surface and wonderful patina. Found in Pennsyl...
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Antique 1790s American Country Chairs

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Wood

4 Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Balloon Back Side Chairs Needlepoint Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
mahogany with a carved balloon back and floral needelpoint. Each of the chairs has a serpentine front
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Balloon Back Mahogany Library Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th century English Victorian balloon back mahogany library side chairs. Listing features
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Fabulous Set 6 Balloon Back Cabriole Leg Dining Chairs Queen Anne style
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous set of 6 balloon back cabriole leg dining chairs. Not sure who made these but they are
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Vintage 1960s American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique English Victorian Balloon Back Mahogany Library Side Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 4 Antique 19th Century English Victorian Balloon Back Mahogany Library Side Chairs. Item
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Six Louis XVI Maison Jansen Style Bleached Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Whitewash
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Six Louis XVI Maison Jansen Style Bleached Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Whitewash, Red Fabric Set
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set 8 Dark Mahogany French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs Balloon Backs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
and craftsmanship. Made from rich dark mahogany, these chairs feature balloon back designs that are
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Boho Chic Wicker Rattan Balloon Back Swirl Arm Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add a touch of bohemian elegance to your decor with this set of 4 Boho Chic Wicker Rattan Balloon
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Vintage 1980s Indonesian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Antique Set of 6 Victorian Rosewood Balloon Back Dining Chairs Mid 19th Century
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Set of 6 Antique Victorian Rosewood Balloon Back Dining Chairs – Mid 19th Century, High-Quality
Category

Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Maison Jansen Attributed Balloon Back Circular Directoire Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
craftsmanship and timeless neoclassical design. Featuring elegant balloon backrests with a circular silhouette
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Vintage 1940s French Directoire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

60s 70s Armchair Lusch Co Balloon Chair Cocktail Armchair Design 60s 70s
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s armchair Lusch & Co Balloon Chair cocktail armchair design 60s 70s Object: Balloon Chair
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Vintage 1970s European Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set 10 Balloon Back Maison Jansen Attributed Antique White Paint Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
formal and transitional interiors. The chairs feature gracefully arched balloon backs with pierced
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Vintage 1960s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Bisquit Tufted Dining Side Chair with Wood Legs and Balloon Shaped Back
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Clara chair is a classic style with an all upholstered back and seat with hand stitched bisquit tufting and buttons covered in same material, seat has hand tied springs and paddi...
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2010s American American Classical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

8 White Painted Suede French Louis XVI Style Balloon Chairs by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptional set of eight (9 are shown, but the seller kept one) French Louis XVI chairs by Maison Jansen represents the pinnacle of Parisian decorative arts and timeless French ...
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Vintage 1960s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Suede, Walnut

Pair of Louis XVI Style French Paint Decorated Balloon Back Side Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Decorated Balloon Back Side Chairs attributed to Maison Jansen are made of the highest quality! If you look
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Coastal Island Style Hollywood Regency Balloon Back Rattan Dining Chairs Set 4
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Coastal Island Style or Hollywood Regency balloon back rattan dining chairs set of
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Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Rattan, Foam

Vintage Mid-Century German Modern Suede Circle Balloon Chair from Lusch Co
By Lusch Erzeugnis, Lusch Co
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This circle chair or balloon chair was designed by Lusch Erzeugnis for Lusch & Co, in Germany
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of ‚Balloon’ Lounge Chairs by Hans Olsen, Yellow Suede, Denmark, circa 1960
By Hans Olsen
Located in Regensburg, DE
Pair of 1960s ‚Balloon’ lounge chairs (2) by Hans Olsen (Design 1955). Original yellow suede
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Danish armchair in leather, steel and teak, Balloon model by Hans Olsen 1960.
By Hans Olsen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Stunning Scandinavian armchair in suede leather, black lacquered steel, and teak armrests. Original design, very elegant and comfortable. Designer: Hans Olsen Manufacturer: Hans Ols...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Baker Furniture French Louis XVI Mahogany Cane Balloon Back Dining Chairs - 6
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baker Furniture French Louis XVI Mahogany and Cane Ballon Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 21 wide x 24 deep x 37.75 high, with a seat height of 18.5 inche...
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Early 2000s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany

Ultra Rare Pair of Petite Sized Balloon Back French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
neoclassical design, combining elegance, comfort, and timeless craftsmanship. Featuring graceful balloon backs
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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Balloon Lounge Chair in Brown Nubuck Leather by Hans Olsen for Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
The iconic balloon lounge chair with its industrial look was the work of the highly acclaimed
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

2 Antique Edwardian Carved Mahogany Parlor Balloon Back Dining Side Chairs Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Two antique Edwardian / Victorian parlor dining chairs. Made of mahogany featuring Art Nouveau styling with a very unique heart shaped back with carved foliate design at the crest, ...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Six Antique English 19th Century Mahogany Balloon Back Chairs circa 1860
Located in London, GB
Set of six Antique English 19th century mahogany balloon back chairs, circa 1860 A good example of
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

1960 s RARE BALLOON LOUNGE ROCKING ARMCHAIR BY HANS OLSEN FOR WARM NORDIC
By Hans Olsen
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
highly collectable Balloon Lounge Chair in Brown Nubuck Leather by Hans Olsen for Warm Nordic Please
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Suede

Set of 5 Victorian Balloon Back Mahogany Custom Newer Needlepoint Work Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful set of five Victorian Mahogany and custom needlepoint upholstered side chairs in great condition. Chairs have been recently refinished and seat redone with new custom nee...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Danish Leather, Steel and Teak Armchair, Balloon Model by Hans Olsen 1960
By Hans Olsen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian armchair in upturned leather, black lacquered steel and teak armrests. Original model, very elegant and comfortable.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Maison Jansen Balloon Back Dining Side Chairs, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of six stylish balloon back dining chairs with fluted styles separated by graduated spheres
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Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

New Queen Anne Style Mahogany Balloon Seat Leather Side Chair w/ Brass Nail Trim
Located in North Salem, NY
New Mahogany Shaped Back Queen Anne Style Side Chair with "Balloon" Seat Resting on Carved Front
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Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Flemish Dining Chairs with Carved Balloon-Back and Upholstered Seat
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very lovely set of six dining chairs in dence West Indies mahogany of high quality with well-articulated carvings of scallop and acanthus on crest, rail, and knee. Carved frame of ...
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Antique 1830s Belgian Louis Philippe Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Mid Century Balloon / Hoop Chair in Red Dyed Suede by Hans Olsen, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans Olsen
Located in Deland, FL
Attention collectors! This splendid 'balloon lounge chair', designed by Hans Olsen in 1955, is a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Lovely set of four antique Victorian rosewood dining chairs
Located in Ipswich, GB
antique Victorian dining chairs with a quality rosewood balloon back rest above an upholstered drop in
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Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

3 Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Upholstered Parlor Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
library reading chair and two sides. Made from walnut with carved and burled balloon backs over a brocade
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Antique 19th Century Renaissance Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Burl

Marcel Wanders for Roche Bobois Large Montgolfiere Sofa
By Roche Bobois, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Rio Vista, CA
invented the hot air balloon in 1783. The sofa frame has a bulbous form as if filled with air with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Set Four Victorian Walnut Carved Dining Chairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
classic balloon back silhouette with delicately carved floral detail to the lower back rail, an elegant
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Antique Late 19th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Fantastic quality set of four antique Victorian mahogany dining chairs
Located in Ipswich, GB
four antique Victorian dining chairs, having a quality mahogany balloon back wider at the top narrowing
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Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Set Six Victorian Dining Chairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
classic balloon-back silhouette with delicately carved floral detail to the lower back rail, an elegant
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Antique 1880s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair French Provincial Style Cerused Oak Hooded Porters Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of country French provincial hooded porters chairs or balloon chairs crafted from
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20th Century French Provincial Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

HELLO- Wood Chair
Located in Giza Governorate, EG
what they could be, he reached for her said “hello” , gave her a balloon, she accepted with a grin on
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2010s Egyptian Loveseats

Materials

Wood

HELLO- Wood Chair
HELLO- Wood Chair
$4,900 / set
Collection of Four 18thc 19thc Extended Arm Windsor Chairs -4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
as a collection of four together.All in very good as found condition. These balloon back chairs are
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Antique Late 18th Century American Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Balloon Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of balloon chairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique balloon chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and walnut. We have 862 antique and vintage balloon chairs in-stock, while there are 32 modern editions to choose from as well. Balloon chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Balloon chairs made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — are very popular at 1stDibs. Large balloon chairs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller balloon chairs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 6.4 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made balloon chairs over the years, but those made by Hans Olsen, Lusch Co and Maison Jansen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Balloon Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,499, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $135,000 highest priced.

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.

Questions About Balloon Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Balloon back chairs are from the Victorian era, which lasted from the late 1830s to the turn of the 20th century. These chairs get their name from their rounded backrests and narrow waists, which make it seem like their tops have ballooned or grown in size. On 1stDibs, shop a range of balloon back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A balloon back chair is a specific type of seat that became popular during the Victorian era. It features a curved back that tapers as it travels down to the seat. Many balloon back chairs are armless, and nearly all examples feature upholstered seats. You'll find a range of balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Balloon back chairs were made mostly in the Victorian era, as they were highly popular at this time in the 19th century. It is generally regarded as a classic antique dining room chair. Browse an array of authentic antique balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.