Italian Gilt Chairs
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Vermeil, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Wood, Beech
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Armchairs
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Directoire Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood, Paint, Leather
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
Metal
20th Century Italian Louis XV Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Dining Room Sets
Stone
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century European Spanish Colonial Armchairs
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Settees
Paint, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Italian Game Tables
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
Metal
Vintage 1940s Italian Rococo Armchairs
Walnut, Paint
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Paintings
Canvas, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Velvet, Giltwood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century Italian Benches
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Armchairs
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Gothic Armchairs
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1920s Italian Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Bronze, Iron
Vintage 1980s Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Gilt Metal
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Baroque Side Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
20th Century Italian Baroque Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s European Hollywood Regency Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Slipper Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Club Chairs
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Cane, Wood
- 1
Italian Gilt Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Italian Gilt Chairs?
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 a gilt chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A gilt chair is a chair whose frame is made of gold or is covered with a small substance that looks like gold. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of gilt chairs from different periods and in a range of design styles.
Read More
All the Furniture in This Organic Modern Soho Loft Can Be Yours
Andrianna Shamaris has filled her epic new home with pieces of her own design.
20 Inviting Dining Rooms Perfectly Arranged for Entertaining
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
Nobody Puts This Sunny Sofa in a Corner
With its plush cushions, cane details and dazzlingly colorful back, it’s inviting from every angle.
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.








