English Upholstered Chair
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Regency Club Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Slipper Chairs
Wool
Early 20th Century English Wingback Chairs
Mahogany, Linen
Antique 1860s English Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1830s English William IV Chairs
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Wingback Chairs
Silk, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
20th Century English Club Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Bergere Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Regency Wingback Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Canvas, Cotton, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Antique 19th Century British Club Chairs
Antique Early 19th Century English Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 1890s English Victorian Chairs
Linen
Vintage 1950s British Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Slipper Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Paint, Satinwood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century British Slipper Chairs
Wood, Muslin
Vintage 1920s English Club Chairs
Antique Mid-18th Century British George II Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century English Other Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Wingback Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Antique 19th Century British Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 18th Century English Baroque Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Chairs
Satinwood
Antique 1770s English Chippendale Corner Chairs
Suede, Mahogany, Pine
Late 20th Century English Chairs
Bamboo
Late 20th Century English Chairs
Iron
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bergere Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Club Chairs
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century American Club Chairs
Fabric
20th Century English Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century English Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century English George III Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1890s English William and Mary Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Slipper Chairs
Muslin, Upholstery, Oak
20th Century Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Corner Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century English Louis Philippe Bergere Chairs
Leather
Antique 1890s English Edwardian Slipper Chairs
Antique 1870s English Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Baroque Wingback Chairs
Oak, Linen
Early 20th Century English Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
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English Upholstered Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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