English Upholstered Chair
21st Century and Contemporary English Club Chairs
Antique 1870s British Club Chairs
Linen
Antique 19th Century English Bergere Chairs
Mahogany, Cane
Antique 19th Century British Side Chairs
Early 20th Century English Side Chairs
Vintage 1960s English Corner Chairs
20th Century Swivel Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Side Chairs
20th Century English Wingback Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Velvet
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Club Chairs
Antique 1880s English Art Nouveau Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 1790s English Sheraton Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary British Slipper Chairs
20th Century American Club Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Slipper Chairs
Velvet
Antique 19th Century British Regency Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Mahogany, Muslin
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary British Club Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Cotton
20th Century American Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s English Armchairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s English Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century English Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Linen, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Living Room Sets
Cherry
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Mid-20th Century English Regency Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Mahogany, Muslin
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
21st Century and Contemporary British Settees
Antique 19th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1910s English George III Wingback Chairs
Antique 1860s British Slipper Chairs
Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Lounge Chairs
Antique 19th Century British Club Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century Club Chairs
Wood
20th Century Armchairs
Metal
20th Century English Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Mahogany, Fabric
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English Upholstered Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is an English Upholstered Chair?
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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