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Superb Quality Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Sofa Settee Manner of Francois Linke
By François Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
is not only a statement of opulence but also offers comfortable seating with its generously padded
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Bronze
1980s Hollywood Regency Black Lacquer and Satin Dining Armchairs – Set of 6
By James Mont
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
chairs; additionally, the padded arms contribute to their comfort, allowing you to sit back and relax for
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Satin, Hardwood, Lacquer
Companion Pair of Louis XV Style Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
as well as beauty, both chairs feature deep seats with plush cushions and padded arms, making them
Category
20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$1,148 Sale Price / set
53% Off
18th Century Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
treatment of the gently-outswept padded arms. Furthermore there is subtle shaping to the top of the back
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Maison Lalande Mahogany Library Furniture, Paris, 1890-1900
By Maison Lalande
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
back, padded arms, a bowed loose cushion seat and straight tapered legs ending in bronze feet
Category
Antique 1880s French Desks and Writing Tables
Fine Quality Distressed Ebonized French Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Armchair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
backrest, supportive padded arms, and generously cushioned seat provide exceptional comfort without
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Fine Pair of French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs in Natural Walnut
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
plush seat cushions and supportive padded arms, offering both visual elegance and exceptional comfort
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique Scottish 19th century walnut armchairs by J.
T. Scott, Edinburgh
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
padded upholstered backs over a row of turned spindles. The padded arms are supported by turned columns
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Aesthetic Movement Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Fine 18th Century French Regence Period Giltwood Armchair Fauteuil
Located in Benington, Herts
padded arms. The carved apron with an incised trellis ground on delicately carved cabriole legs.
In
Category
Antique 1710s Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Georgian Mahogany and Green Leather Library Reading Chair
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in London, GB
sabre legs to the rear, the bowfront seat cushioned and having an inclined back, the padded arms of
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Elegant 1930s French Art Deco Oak Armchair with Original Floral Upholstery.
Located in Almelo, NL
, offering generous comfort and visual texture. Thick, padded arms and a deep seat ensure this armchair is as
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Pair of Weiman Post Modern Lounge Chairs Newly Upholstered in Latte Bouclé
By Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Saint Louis, MO
arms and seat back create surround padded comfort. Beautiful modern silhouette. From the back, a cape
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
19th Century French Giltwood Aubusson Tapestry 7-Piece Salon Suite
Located in Tarzana, CA
and two armchairs
(Fauteuils).
Each chair having an oval back, padded arms and put down on cabriole
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Living Room Sets
Materials
Giltwood, Tapestry
Emerald Green
Big
by Guido Faleschini for Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini, Pace Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
padded arms make this a dream for those who demand ultimate comfort and ergonomics in their executive or
Category
2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$6,650 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Painted Wood Window Bench / Arms
Flute Carved Accents / Upholstered Seat
Located in Tarry Town, NY
to the arm rails and legs. The arms are padded with manchettes at their centers, and terminate into
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Restored Rattan Barrel Armchair w/ Skeleton Arms, Set of 5
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 5 Mid-Century two-strand rattan barrel back armchairs/dining chairs with skeleton arms and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
$3,975 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Heavy Carved Pine and Green Leather Loveseat with Sling Arms
High Slatted Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
well loved green leather. Seat cushions supported by additional inset foam pad. Sling arms are secured
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
Club Chair with Nail Trimmed Square Back with Scroll Arms and Loose Seat Cushion
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
- with the square back trimmed with either French natural or pewter nailheads - padded scroll arms with
Category
2010s American International Style Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Pair of Theodore Alexander "Spencer House" Armchairs
Table
Located in Barrowford, GB
floral carved crest, with padded-arms and finely-carved scroll uprights, enclosing an upholstered seat
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Wood
$6,482 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Howard
Sons Aesthetic Movement Sofa Claw
Ball Feet Chinoiserie Fabic
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard
Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1880 two seat sofa with duvet feather padded arms and seat cushions, with Aesthetic movement
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Howard
Sons Portarlington Large Sofa Original Ticking Upholstery
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard
Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
-1920 Portarlington three seat large sofa with duvet padded arms and feather and fibre filled cushions
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
A Regency mahogany library chair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Regency mahogany library chair, of rectangular form, the arms with padded elbow rests and turned
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
Gunlocke Chair Co Armchair
By Gunlocke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single mid-century modern armchair by Gunlocke chair company. Sculpted arms with padded seat and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Dundas Sofa
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
and padded back without scrolled arms and seat to be upholstered in the client’s own material. Bespoke
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Chippendale Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
$63,391
English Rococo Armchair
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Westwood, NJ
chair’s indigo and ivory ticking stripe upholstery adds a modern touch to its classic shape. Scrolled arms
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$7,224 / item
Cognac Leather Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chair, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
, living room, or study. The high back and generously padded seat and arms ensure a comfortable sitting
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
A Louis XVI Style Leather Desk Chair
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
. The sprung seat, padded back and arms upholstered in dark green leather.
France, Circa 1890.
This
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
1960s Swiss Leather Sofa Ds 86 By De Sede
By De Sede
Located in High Point, NC
texture across the seat, back, and arms. The generously padded cushions offer a plush, enveloping sit
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Sofas
Materials
Leather
Victorian Mahogany Deep Cushioned Red Leather Buttonback Revolving Desk Chair
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Detailing & Iron Swivel Base
Curved upholstered deep buttoned red leather backrest, with padded wraparound
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
A Stunning Pair of Small Leather Club Armchairs in the Art Deco Style
Located in Dublin, IE
throughout. The cushioned and shaped button back is raised over out scrolling arms and padded seat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
A Stunning Handmade Leather Walnut and Chrome Revolving Armchair
Located in Dublin, IE
aerodynamically curved and pierced arms inset with padded leather detail, supported on pierced chrome revolving
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
A Fabulous Mid Century Design Handmade Walnut and Chrome Revolving Armchair
Located in Dublin, IE
aerodynamically curved and pierced arms inset with padded leather detail, supported on pierced chrome revolving
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Late 19th Century George II Style English Gainsborough Chairs
Located in London, GB
from cabriole legs terminating in carved scrolled feet; with scrolled and knuckle carved swept arms
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English George II Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved Beech Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
is bowed in the front with large padded, scrolled arms measuring 25.5 inches high. The frames are
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Mid-Late 18th Century English Painted Settle
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
- expected losses & peeling. Large, comfortable, removable cushion. Cabriole legs ending in pad feet. Shaped
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Wood
Restored Adrian Pearsall For Craft Associates 2056-C Highback Lounge Chair
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
. The dramatic profile is achieved with a multifaceted form and striking tall back. Solid walnut pads on
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Settee of Ebonized Wood Frame and New Upholstery, France, 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
padded seats and arms in the 17th century. By the 18th and 19th centuries, they had become staples in
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Settees
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
Antique English Armchair with loose cover
By Howard
Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
fine padded back, arms and seat.
Fully re-upholstered and covered in calico. Loose cover and cushion
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs
Materials
Linen
White Linen Tufted Button Back Chesterfield Couch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, padded wood arms and small brads around. Impeccable condition. A good piece to add seating yet decorative
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen
Set of 10 Knoll Furniture Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Flat Bar Steel Armchairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Pasadena, TX
feature a beautiful brushed steel finish and a stunning patina on the leather. The arms are padded and
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of 19th century armchairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
scrolling carved arms to the padded seat. Above a carved apron all raised up on cabriole legs.
Dimensions
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
$3,803 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Danish lounge chair Modus, designed by Kristian Vedel for Soren Willadsen 1960
By Kristian Vedel
Located in Genève, GE
padded leather back and arms. The minimalist Oak frame shows a lovely warm patina.
The leather is in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Large Venetian-Style Walnut Armchairs by Therien Studio Workshops
By Therien Studio Workshops
Located in San Francisco, CA
feature elaborately carved frames, padded backs and seats, open arms, and cabriole legs with an X
Category
Late 20th Century American Baroque Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of Ten French Provincial Louis XV Style Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Middleburg, VA
armchairs, with gracefully scrolled open arms and padded armrests. This pair is ideal for anchoring the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Neoclassical Style Steel Curule Garden Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
have newly upholstered cushions and measure 21 inches high with the pads. The arms measure 27.5 inches
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair French Late 19th century Louis xv Style carved gold gilt armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
-salmon hue, decorated with intricate floral patterns. The padded backs, arms, and generously proportioned
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Neoclassical Consulate Fauteuil or Armchair, Italy, circa 1800
Located in Kinderhook, NY
tablet form backrest above central X-form open splat, arms with padded rests terminating atop female bust
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Directoire Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin 951 Flat Bar Chrome Lounge Chairs in Grey Tweed
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chattanooga, TN
above the frame, giving silhouette and comfort equal weight. The arms are gracefully padded and wrapped
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Early Warren McArthur Reclining Shampoo Chair, Custom Wood-Base Model, 1930s
By Warren McArthur Corporation, Warren McArthur
Located in Camden, ME
-position reclining seat, padded swing arms, and the articulated headrest mechanism with the cast-aluminum
Category
Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$10,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Armchairs ~ Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
padded armrests supported by scrolled arms, and four tapered and fluted legs for support around the
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Maple
6 Norris Georgian Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
seat with nailhead trim supported by serpentine legs with pad feet.
Dimensions:
arms 24" x 24" x 38.5
Category
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Walnut Armchair Fine Country House Salon Parlour Show Frame Spoon Back
Located in London, GB
enchantingly curvy ‘spoon back’ of solid walnut. It has a large, sprung seat and a plumply-padded broad back
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Louis XVI Style Giltwood Armchairs, 4 Upholstered Dining Armchairs
By Tomlinson
Located in Miami, FL
structures with hints of Louis XVI style neoclassical details. The enclosing arms are also upholstered in the
Category
20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Margaritas Lounge Chair by Fratelli Boffi
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
addition with a thick seat pillow and two padded inserts on the arms. The upholstery in dark green is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
$6,986 / item
2020s Brian Kane for Coalesse Bindu Guest / Dining Chair in Cognac Leather
By Coalesse, Brian Kane
Located in Philadelphia, PA
smooth cognac upholstery on a generously-padded shell seat with arms, and they have four thin chromed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
(4) 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Armchairs, Sold Seperately
Located in Birmingham, AL
with a finely carved rose crest, gracefully scrolled arms with padded rests, and a serpentine seat
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
A pair of mahogany open armchairs in the style of Chippendale
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of mahogany open armchairs in the style of Chippendale, each with a shaped padded back and
Category
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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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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