Custom Upholstered Chair
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Fruitwood
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
2010s British Armchairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Brass
20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Rattan, Mirror, Burl
20th Century Gustavian Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Linen, Velvet, Walnut
2010s British Regency Armchairs
Linen, Silk, Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Upholstery
This Pair:
Seat Height: 18"
Back Height: 43"
Arm Height: 24"
Width: 30"
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Nickel, Steel
20th Century Gothic Revival Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Maple
Vintage 1960s American Wingback Chairs
Wood
2010s American Chairs
Velvet, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
20th Century Unknown Club Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century British Georgian Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century North American Side Chairs
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Slipper Chairs
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Wood
1990s American Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
American Rocking Chairs
Wicker, Wood
20th Century Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Late 20th Century Chesterfield Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American American Classical Chairs
Linen
American Club Chairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Leather, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wicker
Late 20th Century American Club Chairs
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Early 2000s American Other Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Club Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
1990s American Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
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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.
- What is an upholstered chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An upholstered chair is a type of chair where the sitting area and backrest are cushioned with foam covered in fabric or leather. This cushioning makes it very comfortable to sit on. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage upholstered chairs and other upholstered seating.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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