Gilded Chair
Antique 18th Century French Baroque Armchairs
Tapestry, Silk, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo-Indian Ar...
Metal
Vintage 1960s Louis XIV Benches
Ultrasuede, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Sets
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century American End Tables
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Chairs
Upholstery, Resin
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs
Wood
Antique 1870s French Late Victorian Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Chairs
Wood
Antique 1780s Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Giltwood, Paint
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Directoire Living Room Sets
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Baroque Revival Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Baroque Revival Chairs
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Chairs
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Wood, Paint, Fabric
Antique Early 17th Century Empire Chairs
Gold Leaf
20th Century Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Early 20th Century American Chairs
Giltwood, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Chairs
Metal
Antique 18th Century French Régence Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Neoclassical Side Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Cane, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Side Chairs
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Club Chairs
Fabric, Giltwood
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Club Chairs
Fabric, Giltwood
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Club Chairs
Fabric, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Spanish Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century Rococo Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Brass
2010s French Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s European Hollywood Regency Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Fabric, Paint, Wood
Vintage 1980s French Hollywood Regency Chairs
Brass
Antique 1870s Italian Chairs
Antique 19th Century American Rocking Chairs
Hardwood, Paint
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Baroque Side Chairs
Metal
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 1760s French Louis XVI Chairs
Fabric, Paint, Wood
Antique 1870s Great Britain (UK) Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Bergere Chairs
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Gilded Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Gilded 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.
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