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Set of Six French Oak and Lether Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Six High Back Dining Chairs with Original Finish and Leather Upholstery. Unusual lozenge
Category

Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Midcentury Harry Ostergaard for Randers Mobelfabrik Danish Teak Dining Chairs
By Randers Møbelfabrik
Located in Blackpool, GB
Randers Mobelfabrik Denmark. The chairs have the original blue fleck upholstery to each chair all of
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Italian Set of Dining Chairs in Gold Metal and Fabric
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
Gold metal dining chairs with the original upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Czech Oak Dining Chairs from Drevounia, 1980s, Set of 6
By Drevounia
Located in Riga, Latvia
Solid oak chairs with old original upholstery. Measures: H 90 cm H(seat) 47 cm W 41 cm D 44
Category

Vintage 1980s Czech Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 4 1960s Danish ‘290’ Chairs by Steen Ostergaard for Cado
By Ostergaard Steen, Cado
Located in London, GB
Rare set of Classic Cado Space Age chairs with full original upholstery (whole seat area). The
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Warren Walnut Lounge Chair
By M | n Originals
Located in New York, NY
Solid walnut sculpted arm club chair. Sculptural profile upholstered one-piece construction that is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of Four Chairs "Votre Maison" by Guillerme et Chambron, France, circa 1965
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Lesquin , FR
Lovely set of four dining room chairs with original upholstery. Made in oak, those chairs are very
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Leather and Chrome Cantilever Chairs by Mart Stam for Fasem
By Mart Stam, Fasem International
Located in Enschede, NL
. Beautiful vintage condition, a few spots on one of the leather seatings. All chairs has the original grey
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Artifort executive desk chair by Geoffrey Harcourt, 1970s
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
original leather upholstery, with age-related imperfections as expected for its age and use. Kindly refer
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

8 Scandinavain Dining Chairs in Oak by Soren Holst for Fredericia, Danish 1970 s
By Søren Holst
Located in London, GB
A handsome set of 8 mid century oak dining chairs with their original black leather upholstery
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Art Deco Armchair, circa 1930
Located in Freiburg, DE
Very comfortable chair; well-kept original condition (also upholstery); age-related signs of wear
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Karl-Erik Ekselius for Joc Design Armchairs
By Karl-Erik Ekselius, JOC Mobler Vetlanda
Located in Singapore, SG
A set of two teak wood dining chairs with arms, in vintage original upholstery, by Karl-Erik
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH525 Dining Set
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Portland, OR
is very handsome. These chairs feature the original leather upholstery, distress and all. Please
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Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Vintage Chair with Floral Upholstery
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Vintage chair with floral upholstery. Original condition. Mahogany legs.
Category

Vintage 1950s European Romantic Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Chair with Floral Upholstery
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Vintage chair with floral upholstery. Original condition. Mahogany legs.
Category

Vintage 1950s European Romantic Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Varier Extrem by Terje Ekstrom, Norway, circa 1980s
Located in Alsdorf, NW
wooden riser for the chair. The chair is still in his original upholstery. The color is black.
Category

Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Red Midcentury Armchair by Jitona in Original Upholstery, Czechoslovakia
By Jitona
Located in Zohor, SK
is combined with four wooden legs which only add to 1960s era. The chair is in original red
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cushioned French Armchairs, circa 1965
Located in Houston, TX
walnut trim on the arms and standing on casters. Both chairs have the original faux leather upholstery
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Faux Leather

H237 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala in Original Upholstery, Czechoslovakia 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Zohor, SK
original upholstery which is in very good condition and original spring seats in excellent condition. There
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

1960s-1970s Danish Mid-Century Armchair with Original Upholstery and Teak Paws
Located in London, GB
This chair has the original green upholstery which is in great condition. Teak paws are inset into
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

1960s-1970s Danish Mid-Century Armchair with Original Upholstery and Teak Paws
Located in London, GB
This chair has the original green upholstery which is in great condition. Teak paws are inset into
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Geometric Form Lounge Chair by John Mascheroni for Swaim Originals
By Swaim, John Mascheroni
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare lounge chair designed by John Mascheroni for Swaim Originals. A geometric form melds with the
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

ÚLUV Wooden Rocking Chair – Czechoslovakia, 1970s, Original Very Good Condition
By Jiri Jiroutek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Vintage Rocking Chair by ÚLUV (Central Office of Folk Art Production), Czechoslovakia, 1960s–1970s
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Original Tube Chair by Joe Colombo for Flexform, Italy, 1969-1979
By Joe Colombo
Located in PARIS, FR
chair comes with the original Flexform bag that allows you to slip all the tubes one into the other and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Plastic

Armchair Lounge Chair by Arne Wahl Iversen Original Design, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Vienna, AT
Armchair or lounge chair by Arne Wahl Iversen manufactured in Denmark during the 1960s. This very
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Hans J. Wegner Spoke-Back Chair FH 1788
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Ottawa, ON
Hans Wegner spoke-back chair, oak with original white upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Upholstery

Awesome Vintage Cowboy Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
Absolutely awesome vintage cowboy chair in mint condition. Original Naugahyde upholstery. Metal
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair French Louis XVI style arm chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair beautifully carved mahogany arm chairs with original silk upholstery
Category

Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Kembo set of Upholstered Chairs
By Kembo, Gispen Kembo
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Beautiful original set of 6 chairs in original upholstery. Can be used for dining room and office
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Wool

1960s Danish Midcentury Leather Swivel Lounge Chair
Located in London, GB
A very distinctive Danish brown leather swivel armchair / lounge chair. With the original leather
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Dining Table and Chairs by Robert Heritage
By Robert Heritage
Located in London, GB
Midcentury rosewood and teak dining table with six chairs including two carvers with original
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

Tulip Dining Table with Six Egg Swivel Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
shape swivel chairs in original upholstery. Measures: Table 73 cm height, 151 cm diameter Chairs 84 cm
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Aluminum

Pernilla Lounge Chair with Ottoman Anniversary Edition Bruno Mathsson by Dux
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
edition Bruno Mathsson Pernilla lounge chair with matching ottoman, original upholstery in lovely
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plywood

1970s Knoll/ Milo Baughman Pair of Chrome and Mohair Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
screw and all original, in fantastic condition. The chairs are heavy, solid metal supports, and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Classic Set of Four Armchairs by W.H. Gunlocke Chair Co.
By Gunlocke
Located in Dallas, TX
frames, quality construction you come to expect with Gunlocke furniture. Chairs retain their original
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Large Dining Room Suite with 24 Rosewood Chairs and Table Made 1938
Located in London, GB
years while 16 chairs retain the original upholstery. Recovering of all the chairs can be agreed.
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Dining Room Sets

DanishMid-Century Modern armchair by Arne Hovmand Olsen, 1950’s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
and sculptural seat back chair has original brown striped fabric upholstery. Condition Good, age
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Bentwood armchair H-269 by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, 1930´s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Prague 8, CZ
upholstery. The chair is stable and comfortable and overall is in good Vintage condition, shows signs of age
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Bentwood

Austrian Armchair Model No. 420 by Marcel Kammerer for Jacob and Josef Kohn
By Marcel Kammerer
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
bronzified copper fittings that serve as elegant foot caps. The chair retains its original upholstery
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Pair of Midcentury Scandinavian style armchairs, 1960s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
structure and removable cushions in original upholstery. The chairs are fully functional, but it shows sign
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of Mid Century, Danish Low Back Oak Armchairs
Located in Bristol, GB
A pair of solid oak, low back Danish lounge chairs with sprung cushions and original upholstery
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Danish Mid-Century Oak Armchair by Erik Kirkegaard
By Erik Kirkegaard
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
offers comfort without an imposing footprint. Chair shows original upholstery with wear. Underside of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Italian design armchair from 1955 by Augusto Bozzi
By Augusto Bozzi
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
chairshave a black lacquered metal frame with solid brass feet. The chairs still have its original upholstery
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Pair of mid century Scandinavian style armchairs, 1960´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
beech wood structure and removable cushions in original upholstery. The chairs are fully functional, but
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

19th Century Italian Wooden and Velvet Living Room Set, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
with original velvet upholstery, 1890s.
Category

Antique 1890s Italian Victorian Living Room Sets

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Art Deco 1920 th Dining Set Walnut Veneer w Ebony
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Art Deco round extandable table with 6 chairs in original upholstery, walnut venner with ebony.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Sets

1960s-1970s Danish Mid-Century Wing Backed Armchair in Børge Mogensen Style
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
This chair has the original beige pinstripe upholstery which is in incredible condition, lovely
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

1960s-1970s Danish Mid-Century Wing Backed Armchair in Børge Mogensen Style
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
This chair has the original beige pinstripe upholstery which is in incredible condition, lovely
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Hvidt Mølgaard, 1950s Solid Teak Danish Armchair
By Hvidt Mølgaard, France Søn
Located in Amstelveen, NL
A characteristic easy chair with original leather upholstery and bend armrests from 1953. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Game/Dining Set - Eugenio Gerli - Tecno
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno
Located in SouthPort, CT
, Italy. Table in cream lacquer, nickel and steel. Eight lounge chairs in original upholstery on castors.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Sets

Materials

Nickel

Luxurious Art Nouveau dining room from 1904
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
buffet with an extension. The chairs have the original leather upholstery - it is not in good condition
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Dining Room Sets

Materials

Brass

Olivier Mourgue Djinn Chaise Lounge, Airborne International French Modern 1960s
By Airborne International, Olivier Mourgue
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Offerd by Zitzo, Amsterdam this Olivier Mourgue Djinn chaise longue chair, model 8412. Original
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Danish Modern Oak Dining Set Designed by Søren Willadsen
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Portland, OR
. Six chairs, with original terra cotta leather upholstery, measure 20.5" W x 20.25" D 29.75
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Oak

Single Italian Mid-Century Slipper Chair - walnut feet and original upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in its original brown velvet upholstery (still good condition) and houses four wooden ball feet
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vintage 1950s Italian Polished Brass Chiaviari Side Chair
By Chiavari
Located in Firenze, IT
Stunning midcentury Italian Chiavari polished brass and velvet chair Excellent condition, original
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Original Scandinavian MCM Dining Chairs Original Upholstery - Set of 6
Located in Bridgeport, CT
solid wood frame with original red faux leather upholstery. Each chair has a little extra pitched back
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Faux Leather

1960s, Danish relax chair, original upholstery, good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish relax chair in original good condition. No smells and no stains, small abrasion of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Oak

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Chair Original Upholstery For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the chair original upholstery you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A chair original upholstery — often made from fabric, upholstery and wood — can elevate any home. Find 425 options for an antique or vintage chair original upholstery now, or shop our selection of 12 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chair original upholstery, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A chair original upholstery is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made chair original upholstery over the years, but those crafted by Verner Panton, Knoll and Artifort are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chair Original Upholstery?

The average selling price for a chair original upholstery at 1stDibs is $3,145, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $83,550 for the 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 Chair Original Upholstery
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The slipper chair originated in 18th century Europe. It was used in women’s bedrooms as seating for when maids would assist them in putting on their slippers. Today, a slipper chair refers to a low-slung chair. Browse a selection of modern and antique slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    In 1949, Hans Wegner made the original Wishbone chair, a bentwood piece with a curved rail and Y-back. Today, Carl Hansen Søn manufactures the chair based on Wegner's original design. You can find a variety of Hans Wegner chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The original Eames chair and matching ottoman were designed by Charles and Ray Aemes for the Herman Miller furniture company in 1956. The Eames chair is considered the epitome of modern interior design and is widely coveted by home decor enthusiasts. Browse a range of authenticated Eames chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The original Barcelona chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe featured ivory upholstery made of pigskin leather. Modern incarnations come in a wide range of upholstery colors and are available from Knoll Furniture. You'll find a variety of Barcelona chairs 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The original Eames chair was made out of molded plywood and leather. Charles and Ray Eames designed the iconic mid-century modern chair for Herman Miller in 1958. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Eames chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify an original Wishbone chair, first look at the backrest. Originals feature bentwood frames, so the backrest will be a single piece of wood. Most later reproductions are composed of two or three pieces of wood and will display noticeable seams. Next, look at the seat. Authentic originals will have perfect 90-degree angles at all four corners and many lines in the center with a tight weave. Imperfect corners, a few central lines and loose weaving are all signs of a reproduction. Finally, measure the distance between the bottom of the Y on the backrest and the seat. On originals, the distance is 10 millimeters. Any variations will usually indicate that a chair is a reproduction. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a variety of Hans J. Wegner Wishbone chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 14, 2024
    One way to spot an original Wassily chair is to look at the tubular steel frame. There will be no weld in the corners. The frame of an authentic Wassily chair is a single continuous piece of chromed tubular steel, with no cap on the end. Each original Wassily chair should feel lightweight but robust. It's a well-made chair and will feel like one. The material used for the seat and backrest, which was initially durable canvas — Knoll's Wassily chairs are available with leather slings — should feel equally substantial even if it's a vintage model. Lastly, the price of a real Wassily chair will also reflect the fact that this is a collectible design.

    Inspired by bicycle handlebars, the Wassily lounge chair is one of Marcel Breuer's (1902–81) greatest achievements. Even though the tubular metal chair looked like an artifact from the future when the Hungarian-American designer and architect conceived it in 1925, Breuer could not have foreseen the significant impact that this would have on modern design.

    Find original Wassily chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    There are a number of ways that you can tell an original Marcel Breuer chair. One trick is to examine the frame. If you see end caps, you're likely looking at a replica. Authentic Breuer chairs featured polished, welded ends. Some chairs also feature stickers that identify the model name located under their seats. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Marcel Breuer chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Which chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk is largely a matter of preference. George Nakashima chairs with Shaker-inspired spindle backs like the Mira and Conoid tend to complement the lines of the desks in the collection. However, you can mix and match styles to create an eclectic look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of George Nakashima desks and chairs.