Nailhead Chair
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Dining Room Chairs
Brass
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Italian William and Mary Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1910s American Late Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Suede, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Regency Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Antique 1870s English Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Unknown Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Brass
Antique 1880s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Brass
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Leather, Textile, Wood
Vintage 1940s Wingback Chairs
Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs
Zebra Hide
Vintage 1930s Wingback Chairs
Antique Early 1900s English Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 18th Century European Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Wood
2010s American Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Early 20th Century William and Mary Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Chippendale Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Chesterfield Armchairs
Upholstery
Early 2000s American George III Armchairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Revival Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 20th Century North American Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Colonial Armchairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Dining Room Chairs
Naugahyde, Wood
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Office Chairs and Desk Ch...
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary European Country Stools
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George III Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Armchairs
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
20th Century American Regency Armchairs
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Fabric, Burlap, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Baroque Armchairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Italian Armchairs
Walnut, Suede
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Living Room Sets
Leather, Hardwood
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Nailhead 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.
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