English Upholstered Chair
Early 20th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century English Slipper Chairs
Antique 19th Century British Side Chairs
Walnut, Fabric
Antique 18th Century English George II Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Upholstery
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Bergere Chairs
Brass
Antique 1840s English William IV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s English Chairs
Mid-20th Century English Club Chairs
Linen
Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 1810s English George III Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Early 20th Century English Jacobean Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1930s British Club Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century English Jacobean Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century English Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique 1880s English Victorian Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1980s English Living Room Sets
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century English Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Slipper Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Mahogany, Linen
Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century British Armchairs
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Club Chairs
Early 20th Century English Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Mahogany, Wool, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century English Jacobean Wingback Chairs
Tapestry, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chairs
Walnut, Leather, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Chairs
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Bergere Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Swivel Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1740s Great Britain (UK) George II Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Early 2000s American Club Chairs
Linen
Early 20th Century English Club Chairs
Wood
20th Century English Chairs
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Chairs
Vintage 1940s English Queen Anne Lounge Chairs
Mahogany, Wool
Vintage 1910s British Early Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Country Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Country Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Country Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century English Club Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs
20th Century Club Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Slipper Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
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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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