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Set of 2 Collectible Memphis Era Original Postmodern Thonet Vienna Chairs, 1990s
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
Exceptionally rare and collectible set of two postmodern Memphis era, original Thonet dining chairs
Category

1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Saarinen for Knoll Set of 4 Chairs with Original Bronze Finish Legs
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Saarinen for Knoll set of 4 black vinyl chairs with rare original bronze finish legs. Offered
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Dining Chairs Upholstered in Clarence House Tibet Original Cut Velvet
By Clarence House
Located in Morristown, NJ
21st c., a pair of host dining chairs upholstered in "Tibet Original" cut velvet in off-white
Category

2010s American Tibetan Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

French Leather Club Chair Cosmetically All Original Including the Velvet Seat
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
An absolutely, all original and cosmetically unrestored French leather club chair, that appears to
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

19th Century Louis XV Antique French Cane Dining Chairs with Original Paint
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
upholstery and slip covers have been done in a soft light natural color linen. The chairs are true French
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Foam, Linen, Paint, Upholstery, Wood

Antique Italian Rococo Style Carved Dining Chairs in Original Leather -Set of 4
Located in Chicago, IL
tufted dining chairs. These chairs feature original brown leather upholstery, adding a touch of
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Set Of Six Danish Teak Chairs, 1950 Period.
Located in Paris, FR
Six beautiful Danish chairs in teak, with original upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Chairs in Original Knoll Fire-Red, Pair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
Mid-Century Classic Eero Saarinen executive armless chairs, manufactured by Knoll Furniture. These
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Pair of mid century elm Scandinavian armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
supports fixing to the side of the chair.  Original upholstery with 1 small hole which is photographed
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Early Original Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, circa 1964
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early original egg chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, circa 1964. Chair retains original
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Soriana Lounge Chairs by Afra Tobia Scarpa in Original Leather, Italy, 1969
By Cassina, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
their original leather upholstery which gives them a lot of character. The original foam shows its
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Børge Mogensen Pair of Lounge Chairs, Model 2421, Dark Brown Original Leather
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen pair of lounge chairs with brown original leather upholstery. Legs of teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Pair of Lounge Chairs in Original Microfiber Fabric, Model 2207
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of Børge Mogensen lounge chairs in original microfiber upholstery. Legs in teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Børge Mogensen Pair of Lounge Chairs in Original Tan Leather, Model 2207
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of Børge Mogensen lounge chairs in original tan leather upholstery. Legs in mahogany
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Børge Mogensen Pair of Lounge Chairs in Original Red Leather, Model 2207
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of Børge Mogensen lounge chairs in original red leather upholstery. Legs in oak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen Pair of Lounge Chairs in Original Black Leather, Model 2207
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of Børge Mogensen lounge chairs in original black leather upholstery. Legs in teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen Pair of Lounge Chairs in Original Black Leather, Model 2207
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of Børge Mogensen lounge chairs in original black leather upholstery. Legs in oak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen Pair of Lounge Chairs in Original Black Leather, Model 2207
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of Børge Mogensen lounge chairs in original black leather upholstery. Legs in stained
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Thor Larsen, Ovalia Egg Chair Original, 1968 by for Torlan Staffanstorp, Sweden
By Torlan Staffanstorp, Thor Larsen
Located in Munster, NRW
Amazing Ovalia Egg chair designed in late 1960s by Henrik Thor-Larsen. The chair has its original
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian original gold/beige Velvet Lounge Chairs
Located in amstelveen, NL
Amazing pair of gold/beige velvet club chairs, Italy, the 1960s. The original upholstery is high
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Set of Four Original Mid-Century Chairs, by A. Šuman, Walnut, Czech, 1950s
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
very well-preserved original condition. The original upholstery has been professionally cleaned
Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Walnut

Original Lady Armchair by Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original lady armchair by Marco Zanuso. Original stitched vinyl upholstery in good vintage
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

French chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
4 French cerused oak chairs by Roger Landault with original upholstery in silk velvet
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Oak, Velvet

Pair of Maison Jansen Louis XVI Boudoir Slipper or Childrens Chairs All Original
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Fabulous pair of Louis XVI boudoir chairs, slipper chairs. Stamped Jansen, original upholstery
Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Vintage Weiman Swivel Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan, Weiman
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a vintage pair of Weiman Swivel Chairs. Featuring the original upholstery
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of High Back Paolo Buffa Chiavari Chairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 1950s high back chairs. Features original floral upholstery with brass tacks. Dark stained
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Weiman Postmodern Swivel Lounge Chair, 1980
By Weiman
Located in Chicago, IL
Weiman Postmodern Swivel lounge chair, 1980. Original upholstery and black plinth swivel base.
Category

Vintage 1980s Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Danish Modern Arm Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Perfectly proportioned lounge chair. Teak legs, amazing original upholstery. In excellent vintage
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Preview Lounge Chair, 1990
By Preview
Located in Chicago, IL
Preview lounge chair, 1990. Original upholstery.
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of 8 Willy Rizzo Brass and Chrome Chairs, circa 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in London, GB
Lovely set of 8 dining chairs. Original Alcantara upholstery in great condition.  
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Sculptural Danish Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish arm chair in original wool upholstery with solid teak frame. New foam under original
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs

James Mont Chair
Located in North Miami, FL
James Mont limed oak chair with original upholstery
Category

American Chairs

Jens Risom Lounge Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in Hudson, NY
Sleek and comfortable Jens Risom chair with original upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage lounge chairs with original vinyl upholstery. Please confirm item location (NY or
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

PVC, Wood

Thonet Bentwood Chair
By Thonet
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare, Thonet bentwood chair with original labels and upholstery. Made in Vienna, Austria and sold
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Modern Chairs

4 Mid-Century Modern Iron and Birch Dining Chair Clifford Pascoe
By Clifford Pascoe, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
. All chairs have rubber feet. Original upholstery vinyl. No Labels - Great clean set. Minimalist.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

High Back Lounge by Warren Platner Original Chocolate Mohair
Located in Dallas, TX
original chocolate brown mohair upholstery and bronze wire construction.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery

Postmodern Barrel Swivel Chairs, 1980
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern barrel swivel chairs, 1980's. Original upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Old French Desk Chair in Original Leather and Very Comfortable. c1930 s
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
new. To the best of our knowledge, this Antique French Leather Desk Chair is cosmetically original and
Category

Vintage 1930s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of high back lounge chairs in the original orange upholstery with original black lacquer
Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Pair of Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of original upholstery Italian chairs ,Chairs are comfortable and beautiful look , honey
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Billy Baldwin Slipper Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of Billy Baldwin slipper chairs in original salmon upholstery. Unusual narrow design allows
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair of Asymmetrical Nautilus Swivel Chairs
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of nautilus chairs. Swivel bases. The original upholstery shows some wear and marks
Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Swivel Chairs / Arm Chairs by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi Finland 1960s
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Turku, Finland
. These are original chairs made by Haimi Finland. (Manufacturer's sticker on both chairs.) Beautiful
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

the Egg chair by Hans Olsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Asymmetrical 'Fried Egg' Chair, circa 1956 in original upholstery with solid teak frame
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Pair of Overman Swivel Pod Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Overman swivel tub chairs, each in original white vinyl upholstery on polished aluminum
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

PVC, Upholstery

Velvet Carpet Chair, France Circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
Velvet & carpet chair France Circa 1880 Original upholstery on turned, ebonised legs
Category

Antique 19th Century French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair
By Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-) This typing chair in grey blue upholstery has an elegant chrome base. The seat is not connected to the
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Selig Swivel Lounge Chair, 1960
By Selig
Located in Chicago, IL
Selig Swivel lounge chair, 1960. Original upholstery with walnut plinth base.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Cushman Paddle-Arm Lounge Chair
By Herman de Vries, H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Herman DeVries for Cushman of Vermont lounge chair. Solid maple with original upholstery. Sold
Category

Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple, Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Teak Lounge Chair
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Mid-Century Modern teak lounge chair with original upholstery.
Category

Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Sculptural Slipper Lounge Chair, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern Sculptural slipper lounge chair, 1960. Original upholstery, wear consistent with age and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

30 s Italian Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's Italian chair with original upholstery
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of Vladimir Kagan nautilus swivel chair in their original upholstery. Upholstery is in good
Category

Vintage 1980s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

c.1890 Set of 6 Spanish Original Tooled Leather Side Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Spectacular! Incredible set of 6 antique Spanish dining chairs retaining their original tooled
Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Dining Room Chairs

Metal Folding Chair with Lifting Seat by Jean Prouvé for Tecta, Germany, 1985
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Berlin, DE
Metal chair with lifting seat, designed 1930 by the outstanding French constructor Jean Prouvé and
Category

Vintage 1930s German Industrial Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair High Back Lounge Chairs Broyhill Brasilia
By Broyhill
Located in Fraser, MI
Pair high back lounge chairs by Broyhill. Unrestored original upholstery.  
Category

Vintage 1970s Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

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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 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 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 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.