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Round Velvet Chair

Brera, rounded chair in velvet with groove, DainelliStudio for Somaschini, Italy
By SOMASCHINI, Dainelli Studio
Located in Cabiate, IT
densities. Pre-upholstery in polyester wadding, upholstery in flame retardant velvet covering. More fabrics
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Plywood, Bentwood, Rubber

Round shape Bent Wood Moulin Orange Velvet Upholstered Chair
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
, adorned with piping and a bent wood structure which frames a perfectly round seat. Moulin chair invites
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Round shape Bent Wood Moulin Orange Velvet Upholstered Chair
Round shape Bent Wood Moulin Orange Velvet Upholstered Chair
$984 / item
H 27.96 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Hollywood Regency Gold Leaf Iron Side Chairs, Round Blue Velvet Seats
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very cool pair of Hollywood Regency iron side chairs in gold leaf with vibrant blue velvet seats
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Oversize Round Adrian Pearsall Swivel Chairs in Painted Velvet Upholstery
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A fabulous pair of Adrian Pearsall large oversized round swivel chairs redone in a beautiful
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Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Contemporary Oversized Lounge Chair In Velvet, Ciarmoli Queda Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
foam for structural comfort. Upholstered in bronze velvet, the chair’s rounded geometry and seamless
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery, Velvet, Foam

Pair of Midcentury Cobalt Blue Brass Round Bedroom Chairs Maple Wood
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of midcentury cobalt blue brass round bedroom chairs maple wood.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Maple

Pair of Midcentury Cobalt Blue Brass Round Bedroom Chairs Maple Wood
Pair of Midcentury Cobalt Blue Brass Round Bedroom Chairs Maple Wood
$1,841 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 25.6 in
Brera, rounded chair in fabric with groove, DainelliStudio for Somaschini, Italy
By SOMASCHINI, Dainelli Studio
Located in Cabiate, IT
The seat harks back in form to the aesthetics of mid-century bourgeois furnishings. The singular cut in the shell gives added character to a classic, composed elegance, as well as en...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Rubber, Bentwood, Plywood

Stylish Dining Chair with Rounded Upholstered Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This handcrafted chair is meticulously designed, featuring a rounded upholstered back with elegant
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2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Stylish Dining Chair with Rounded Upholstered Back
Stylish Dining Chair with Rounded Upholstered Back
$2,541 / item
H 35.44 in W 22.64 in D 23.04 in
Set of Two Oversized Pebble Armchairs In Velvet, Ciarmoli Queda Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
foam for structural comfort. Upholstered in bronze velvet, the chair’s rounded geometry and seamless
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Wood

Custom Made Dining Armchair with Rounded Upholstered Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This chic armchair is meticulously designed, featuring a rounded upholstered back with elegant
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2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Custom Made Dining Armchair with Rounded Upholstered Back
Custom Made Dining Armchair with Rounded Upholstered Back
$2,904 / item
H 35.44 in W 22.64 in D 23.04 in
Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs
By Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Known simply as "The Chair," this iconic armchair was designed by famed Danish architect and
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs
Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs
$11,600 / set
H 30 in W 25 in D 19 in
Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs
By Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Known simply as "The Chair," this iconic armchair was designed by famed Danish architect and
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs
Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs
$9,600 / set
H 30 in W 25 in D 19 in
Lacquered Dining Set with Rattan Accents Brass Details–Round Table w/ 4 Chairs
Located in NEW YORK, NY
in brushed brass. The plush velvet upholstery of the chairs adds a luxurious touch. Available in COM
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2010s European Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Wood, Lacquer

Modern Scupltural Flock Lounge Chair Round-shaped in Baloo Boucle fabric by Noom
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
The “Flock” furniture collection draws on the idea that home is a place of comfort, sanctuary, and gathering and should be filled with personalized, character-rich, and eye-catching ...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Ash

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Contemporary Maroon Velvet Wooden Ball Chair Round by Masquespacio
By Masquespacio
Located in New York, NY
The wooden ball chair is a contrasting piece of soft material (fabric) with a harder material (wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Modern Minimal Dining Chair Black Wengue Wood, White Velvet Seat Round Back
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Brutalist Minimal Dining Chair Black Wengue Wood, White Velvet Seat & Round Back The Tejo Chair is
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Wenge

Original lounge chair, Barrel chair, round back chair, bold, modern, walnut wood
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Experience the Timeless Elegance of Erete: A Modern, Bold, Barrel Back Chair with an Original
Category

2010s Pakistani Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Channel Back Round Slipper Chair, Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
" cut velvet, silvery grey with an earthy cast on slate ground. The round base and seat and enveloping
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Round Back Sculptural Vintage Italian Easy Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A round back sculptural Vintage Italian easy chair with brass legs, custom upholstered in an
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Deco Channel Back Club Chairs in Olive Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Vintage Deco Olive Velvet Chairs with Rounded Channel Back and Walnut Legs Circa
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Vintage 1950s French Club Chairs

Original lounge sofa, Barrel Sofa, round back chair, bold, modern, walnut wood
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Experience the Timeless Elegance of Erete Sofa: A Modern, Bold, Barrel Back Chair with an Original
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2010s Pakistani Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Set of Four 19th Century Wood Dining Chairs in Yellow Velvet Round Open Back
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Set of four (4) Victorian style balloon back mahogany dining chairs from the 20th century. Chairs
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20th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Pair of Round Club Chairs with Kirkby Velvet Geometric Design, 1940s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of round club chairs with Kirkby velvet fabric. The chairs are from Art Deco era to midcentury
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Round Club Chairs with Kirkby Velvet Geometric Design, 1940s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of round club chairs with Kirkby velvet fabric. The chairs are from Art Deco era to midcentury
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Rounded Back Tufted Club Chairs Newly Reupholstered in Green Velvet
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of rounded back button tufted club chairs newly reupholstered in green strie velvet fabric
Category

Mid-20th Century Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Art Deco Round Slipper Chairs in Smoked Platinum Velvet by Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Art Deco rounded slipper chairs in smoked platinum velvet by Gilbert Rohde. Conical feet
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Slipper Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

1830s Biedermeier Round Black Austrian Chair
By Biedermeier
Located in Roma, Lazio
Single Biedermeier chair. All polished in black lacquer. Chair with a round shape with an
Category

Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Gilbert Rohde Round Back Slipper Chair
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
Gilbert Rohde round Back Slipper Chair. Elegant Gilbert Rohde Side Chair for Herman Miller
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Beech

Pair of Midcentury Cobalt Blue Brass Round Bedroom Chairs Maple Wood
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of midcentury cobalt blue brass round bedroom chairs maple wood.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Maple

Fairground Merry Go Round Carousel Ride Wooden Decorative Horse Velvet Seat
Located in Norwich, GB
. Circa 1930. The seat has been reupholstered in a mid-dark red velvet close to the original example
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Jack Lenor Larsen Deco Revival Round Back Dining Chair Set, Blue Velvet, 1970s
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Shapely set of eight vintage Mid-Century Modern / Art Deco Revival dining chairs designed and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Set of 10 Custom Round Back Modern Dining Chairs Arrondi Chair
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Set of 10 custom round back modern dining chairs Arrondi chair. Featuring sleek black lacquer frame
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2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set of 8 Custom Round Back Modern Art Deco Inspired Dining Chairs
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Set of 8 custom round back modern Art Deco inspired dining chairs. Featuring sleek black lacquer
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2010s North American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of J. B. Van Sciver Tufted Chairs
By J.B. Van Sciver Company
Located in Austin, TX
Newly upholstered in watermelon pink velvet, these round occasional chairs by J. B. Van Sciver have
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Mid-20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Round One Chairs by Leif Jorgensen, Mohair Velvet
Located in London, England
Date: 1990s Materials: Moulded foam, mohair velvet Description: Fun lounge chair from the 1990s
Category

1990s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Foam

French Rounded Back Slipper Chair
Located in Buchanan, NY
chair. Recently upholstered in gold velvet. THIS CHAIR IS NOT FOR SALE, RENTAL PROPERTY ONLY.
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Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

French Rounded Back Slipper Chair
French Rounded Back Slipper Chair
H 25 in W 33 in D 28 in
Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs
By Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Known simply as "The Chair," this iconic armchair was designed by famed Danish architect and
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Velvet

Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs
Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs
H 30 in W 25 in D 19 in
20th Century Marble, Metal and Brass Rounded Table with 4 Chairs, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
. (removable top from the base) Four chairs made with a white velvet and also in metal and brass. Beautiful
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Gueridon

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Pair of Round Club Chairs with Kirkby Velvet Geometric Design, 1940s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of round club chairs with Kirkby velvet fabric. The chairs are from art deco era to midcentury
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Art Deco Round Club Chairs with Floreal Motif Velvet, 1940s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Art Deco round club chairs, the chairs are from Art Deco era to midcentury but newly
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet

English Victorian "Turkish" Style Round Back Easy Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian "Turkish" style round back easy chair with tufted olive green velvet upholstery.  
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Round Back Open Arm Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
rounded seat, and neoclassical straight, fluted legs. The chairs are carved from oak, with a foliate
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Tapestry, Velvet

Round Gold Brass Table Whit Chairs Gastone Rinaldi RIMA Italian Design 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Table with Gastone Rinaldi RIMA, Italy, solid brass chairs of the 1970s, floor of brass tabletop in
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Brass

French Gilded Salon Chair with Open Carved Back Round Velvet Seat
Located in Pataskala, OH
cabriole legs holds a round seat in tufted velvet. Measure: Seat height 17.5 inches.
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood

Pair of French Low Rounded Club Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 70" style French club chairs upholstered in original cream velvet. The chairs offers a
Category

Vintage 1970s French Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Round Back Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of round back side chairs with mahogany spade leg. Upholstered in a rich red flame stitch
Category

Early 20th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Velvet

Red Round Velour Chair 1930s, Denmark
Located in Stockholm, SE
Nice and comfortable round armchair in beautiful deep red color. Fabric: velour. The chair has
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Red Round Velour Chair 1930s, Denmark
Red Round Velour Chair 1930s, Denmark
H 27.96 in W 31.89 in D 31.89 in
Pair of Tall French Art Deco Salon Chairs with Rounded Backs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of tall arched-back slipper chairs from France, circa 1930s. A thin Mahogany frame with a
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Slipper Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Rounded Green Club Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Mid-Century club chairs with rounded arms and back. Base is a brown stained Maple with a
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Maple

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Round Velvet Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the round velvet chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, velvet and wood, every round velvet chair was constructed with great care. There are 20 variations of the antique or vintage round velvet chair you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect round velvet chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each round velvet chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made round velvet chair over the years, but those crafted by Johannes Hansen, Biedermeier and Carrocel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Round Velvet Chair?

Prices for a round velvet chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $983 and can go as high as $48,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,000.

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.

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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.

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Questions About Round Velvet Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    What a rounded chair is called depends on its design. A rounded upholstered chair with a deep seat is a barrel back, while one that features a pedestal base and a round removable cushion is a Papasan chair. Chairs with rounded backs and narrow waists made of exposed wood are balloon back chairs. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    Round chairs are called Papasan chairs.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Some round wicker chairs are called papasan chairs, saucer chairs, bowl chairs or moon chairs. If the chair is more oval and can seat two people instead of one, it is referred to as a mamasan chair. Shop a collection of wicker furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Countless chair styles have incorporated rounded backs over the centuries, including the famous club chair. Some interior designers favor round-back chairs for their sleek curvatures. Shop a collection of rounded back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers Oon 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Round wicker chairs with matching round cushions are Papasan chairs. You may also see them referred to as saucer chairs or bowl chairs. You can find a variety of Papasan chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Big, round chairs are called Papasan chairs. They feature angled bowl-shaped basket seats and round bases. For comfort, the chairs have thick, tufted cushions. You'll find a collection of Papasan chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Round rattan chairs are known as papasan chairs. Papasan chairs are characterized by their large bowl shape, which rests in a rattan frame, and is complete with a large cushion. Shop a collection of Papasan chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Round wicker chairs are called papasan chairs. The round frame of the chair is usually made of rattan or wicker and is covered in a soft cushion. There is a wide range of wicker furniture on 1stDibs.
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    Round back chairs are often called barrel chairs or barrel back chairs. This is because the curvy shape makes the back look similar to half of a barrel. Often, this type of chair has an upholstered seat and exposed wood legs. You'll find a selection of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
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