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1930
s Rattan Porters Chair
Located in Brecht, BE
A huge and very decorative 1930's porters chair.
Category
Early 20th Century British Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Rattan and Bamboo Porter
s Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Rattan and bamboo porter's chair with balloon style hood.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Porter
s Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A magnificant 19th century oak porter's chair with a five point shaped hood above a carved arch
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Armchairs
Materials
Oak
$5,900
Our Signature Hooded Porters Chair
By David Robinson
Located in London, GB
Such a beautiful and striking piece.
Our hooded Victorian Porters chair certainly holds court and
Category
2010s British High Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Beech
$17,906 / item
Super Pair Porters Chairs
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Superb pair of English mahogany porters chairs, serpentine shaped hoods, feather filled cushions
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century George III Canopied Porters Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A substantial and rare George III canopied porters chair.
Circa 1760.
With some restoration.
Category
Antique 1760s English Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Wicker Porters Chair Upholstered In Mulberry Rococo Linen
Located in London, GB
A Lovely Vintage Wicker Porter's Chair
This beautifully crafted vintage wicker porter's chair is
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wicker
Late Georgian Leather Porter
s Chair with Storage
Located in Middleburg, VA
A rare and stately Late Georgian porter's chair from England, dating to circa 1840. Originally
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Christopher Guy Morgins Porters Chair
By Christopher Guy
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Christopher Guy "Morgins" Porters Chair
Approximate
Category
Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Canopy Porter Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Louis XV style porter chair. Balloon canopy silhouette with double cane paneling
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Suede, Cane
$1,200 Sale Price
50% Off
19th Century Hall Porters Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Hall Porters Chair
The chair has been upholstered in Soft Black Leather with brass
Category
Antique Early 1800s Regency Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Vintage British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo Caned Porters Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of vintage porters chairs crafted in faux bamboo wood frames having a faux tortoise
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Cane, Reed
Our Signature Victorian Porters Chair in Hand Dyed Leathers
By David Robinson
Located in London, GB
This is. A pair of our Victorian Porters chairs that we craft to order on a bespoke basis.
The
Category
2010s British High Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair French Provincial Style Cerused Oak Hooded Porters Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of country French provincial hooded porters chairs or balloon chairs crafted from
Category
20th Century French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
French Louis XV Style Carved Balloon Porters Chair, 19th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
This exquisite 19th-century Louis XV style carved balloon porter's chair is a testament to the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood
A Louis XV Style Porter
s Chair By La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
, Louis XV style, Porter's chair and feel cosseted. The seat has been feather & down filled for maximum
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Stunning Pair of Gold Upholstered French Carved Louis XVI Canopy Porter Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of exquisite French Louis XVI Canopy Porter chairs epitomizes the elegance and
Category
Vintage 1960s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Downing Street Guards Hall Porters Chair in Hand Dyed Leathers
By David Robinson
Located in London, GB
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Our Downing Street Guards Chair is no exception.
We were commissioned to craft the famous Downing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
$7,602 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine Custom Brass Nail Head Trimmed Green Leather Tufted Porter Canopy Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Green Leather Porter’s Chair with Canopy, Brass Nailhead Trim, and Storage Doors – A Statement of
Category
1990s Chesterfield Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Safavieh Couture French Louis XV Style Porter
s Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Louis XV style light oak frame hooded porter style arm chairs with beige linen
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Linen
Large Vintage Black Rattan Porter Chair with Black Velvet Seat
Located in San Francisco, CA
Our oversized rattan statement chair with a large canopy hood, is painted black and replete with
Category
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Paint
Chinese Red Rattan Canopy or Porter Armchair
Located in Stamford, CT
High back Chinese red rattan porter's chair or canopy chair from Miami based Empire Rattan Company
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Reed, Wood
Vintage French Double Caned Hooded Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage double caned French Hooded or Porters chair with newly upholstered Scalamandre Toile Fabric.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane
Dramatic Rattan Canopy Chair
Located in Highland, IN
A striking, dramatic design, this vintage rattan canopy or porter's chair has a small footprint
Category
Vintage 1960s Taiwanese Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan
20th C., Vintage French Porters, Wood Frame, Multicolor, Armchairs, Set of Two!
Located in Austin, TX
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Gorgeous French Porters Chairs, Pair, Wood Frame, Multicolor Fabric, Vintage, 20th C.. Set of Two!
Two
Category
20th Century French Other Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
RESTORED CHESTERFIELD HAND DYED LEATHER PORTERS WINGBACK ARMCHAiR
Located in Pulborough, GB
living room, this Chesterfield Porter’s chair exudes refinement, heritage, and sophistication. Whether
Category
20th Century British Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
Husk Privacy Chair in Ash with a Winter Wheat Finish by Laura Mays for Wooda
By Laura Mays, Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
The Husk chair by Laura Mays for Wooda is derived from the 'wing chair' or 'Porters chair', which
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood, Ash
Vintage Hollywood Regency Pink Hooded Dome Porter Canopy Balloon Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Pink Hooded Dome Porter Canopy Balloon Chair. Circa Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
18th Century English Oak Porter or Rocking Chair
Located in Troy, NY
18th Century English Oak Porter or Rocking Chair, of paneled and pegged construction, the back and
Category
Antique 18th Century English George II Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
FINE ANTIQUE CiRCA 1860 JACOBEAN GOTHIC REVIVAL HAND CARVED PORTERS HALL CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
exquisitely made Antique Victorian circa 1860 Porters hall chair with Jacobean Gothic Revival carved panels
Category
Antique 1860s British High Victorian Chairs
Materials
Oak
William Switzer Louis XVI Style Porter Highback Contemporary Armchair
By William Switzer
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A William Switzer Louis XVI Porter highback armchair. This is a stunning traditional armchair, made
Category
20th Century Unknown Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of William Switzer Louis XVI Style Porter Highback Contemporary Armchairs
By William Switzer
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of William Switzer Louis XVI Porter highback armchairs. This is a stunning set of
Category
20th Century Unknown Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Regency Chesterfield Brown Leather Porters Armchair in the Manor of Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather period Regency Mahogany Chesterfield Porters armchair in the manor of Gillows
A very good
Category
Antique Early 1800s British Regency Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$9,642 Sale Price
30% Off
Fully Restored Vintage Chesterfield Porters Wingback Armchair Brown Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage Porters barrel back armchair in whisky
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
STUNNING ViNTAGE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED PORTERS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Victorian, fully restored Chesterfield cigar brown leather porters armchair
Please note the delivery fee
Category
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
PAIR OF CHESTERFIELD PORTERS HARRIS TWEED BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiRS PART OF SUITE
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
porters style wingback armchairs, a pair of occasional side or hall chairs and a pair of cube stools, this
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Antique Fluted Back Early Victorian circa 1840 Porters Wingback Barrel Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning early Victorian Porters barrel back armchair with
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
RARE ANTIQUE THONET STYLE FRENCH BAMBOO STEEL BASE PORTERS WiNGBACK ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collectable, fully sized Thonet Bamboo Porters wingback armchair with steel weighted base frame
Please note
Category
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Steel
Heals of London Attri. a Tall Arts
Crafts Oak Wing Back or Porter
s Armchair
By Heal
s
Located in London, GB
Heals of London attributed.
An Arts & Crafts oak high back wing back or Porter's armchair with
Category
Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Wingback Chairs
Materials
Oak
Uno Ahrens Style Wing Chair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
John Gilmer for Porter & Plunk reproduction of a 1930's Swedish chair by Uno Ahrens, featured in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Velvet Upholstered Hall Porters or Boudoir Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Velvet Upholstered Hall Porters or Boudoir Chair
The chair is in excellent condition, the
Category
Vintage 1920s Edwardian Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Rocking Chair Iron England John Porter
Located in Epfach, DE
The rocking chair in iron is Classic among the rocking chairs.
the leather ison the seat in
Category
Antique 1860s British Furniture
Materials
Iron
$4,102 Sale Price
20% Off
Louis XVI Style Giltwood Porter’s or Hood Chair with Tufted Upholstery
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Louis XVI style porter’s or hood chair with carved giltwood frame, tufted gray
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th C Hooded Porters Wicker Willow Lawn Conservatory Chair Country House
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A willow hooded lawn chair, beautifully crafted and retaining its original deep blue painted finish
Category
Early 20th Century English Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wicker
Antique Rowland Ward Signed English Taxidermy Horse Hoof Match Holder
By Rowland Ward
Located in Forney, TX
' were registered crocodile umbrella-stands, snake tables, a hall porter's chair made from a whole
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Brass
Fast Lane, Felt and Wood Lounge Chair, Frampton
Co. in Stackabl, Canada, 2021
By Elena Frampton
Located in New York, NY
pieces of their own within STACKABL.
Elena Frampton's Fast Lane Lounge Chair:
Inspired by racing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Club Chairs
Materials
Felt, Wood
Fast Lane D, Felt
Wood Lounge Chair, Frampton
Co. in Stackabl, Canada, 2021
By Elena Frampton
Located in New York, NY
pieces of their own within STACKABL.
Elena Frampton's fast lane lounge chair:
Inspired by racing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Club Chairs
Materials
Felt, Wood
Fast Lane C, Felt
Wood Lounge Chair, Frampton
Co. in Stackabl, Canada, 2021
By Elena Frampton
Located in New York, NY
pieces of their own within STACKABL.
Elena Frampton's Fast Lane Lounge Chair:
Inspired by racing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Club Chairs
Materials
Felt, Wood
Fast Lane B, Felt
Wood Lounge Chair, Frampton
Co. in Stackabl, Canada, 2021
By Elena Frampton
Located in New York, NY
pieces of their own within STACKABL.
Elena Frampton's fast lane lounge chair:
Inspired by racing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Club Chairs
Materials
Felt, Wood
Fast Lane F, Felt
Wood Lounge Chair, Frampton
Co. in Stackabl, Canada, 2021
By Elena Frampton
Located in New York, NY
pieces of their own within STACKABL.
Elena Frampton's fast lane lounge chair:
Inspired by racing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Club Chairs
Materials
Felt, Wood
Fast Lane E, Felt
Wood Lounge Chair, Frampton
Co. in Stackabl, Canada, 2021
By Elena Frampton
Located in New York, NY
pieces of their own within Stackabl.
Elena Frampton's Fast Lane Lounge Chair:
Inspired by racing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Club Chairs
Materials
Felt, Wood
English Porter
s Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exceptional comfort is the hallmark of this vintage English porter's chair. Such an elegant piece
Category
Vintage 1960s English Chairs
Materials
Leather
$5,500
Leather French Regency Style Porter
s Chair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This Louis XV style Porter's chair has an arched canopy and barrel back with leather upholstery
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Leather
Vintage Louis XV Style Walnut Porter
s Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Created in the lavish style of French King Louis XV, this vintage porter's chair has a cocoon-like
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Carved Oak Porters Chair/Settle
Located in Detling, GB
English, circa 1880.
This fantastic carved oak porters chair is in great condition. It is
Category
Antique 1880s Great Britain (UK) Benches
Materials
Oak
Grey Porter Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
* vintage
* newly painted
* reupholstered in durable grey fabric
* double welt
* original carved details
Category
20th Century Wingback Chairs
$4,850 / set
Victorian Mahogany and Leather Hall Porters Chair / Wing Chair
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Spectacular Victorian mahogany and leather hall porters chair / hooded wing chair of very unusual
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Club Chairs
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Porters Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic porters chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and animal skin, every porters chair was constructed with great care. Find 225 options for an antique or vintage porters chair now, or shop our selection of 14 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer porters chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A porters chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Georgian and louis xv styles are sought with frequency. A well-made porters chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Chesterfield, Elena Frampton and David Robinson are consistently popular.
How Much is a Porters Chair?
Prices for a porters chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $0 and can go as high as $75,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,117.
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.
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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.
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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.
Questions About Porters Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024A porter's chair is called that due to its history. Early examples of porter's chairs date back to medieval England and France. At that time, households positioned the chairs near the front doors of homes to give the hall porters a place to sit while they waited to receive guests. Although hall porters are less commonly employed in homes today, the upholstered chairs with their curved, deep backs continue to bear the name. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs.
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