Silk Upholstered Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
20th Century Armchairs
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks
Mirror, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Silk, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s American Chairs
Silk, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1940s American Side Chairs
Paint, Silk, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Modern Slipper Chairs
Silk
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Chairs
Silk
20th Century American Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century French Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Textile, Silk, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Textile, Wood
Antique 1850s British Side Chairs
Silk, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Silk, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Silk, Wood
Early 2000s American Club Chairs
Fabric, Textile, Silk, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Club Chairs
Velvet
20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Romantic Slipper Chairs
Silk
Antique 1860s Danish Empire Side Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1970s Club Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1720s English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Mahogany
20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Silk, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Birch
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Silk, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Club Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century North American Side Chairs
Silk
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Silk, Cane, Giltwood
Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs
Wool, Silk, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Silk
Early 2000s American Neoclassical Club Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Chairs
Early 2000s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Mahogany, Silk
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Georgian Side Chairs
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Wingback Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Chinese Lounge Chairs
Wood
1990s French Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Textile, Silk, Wood
20th Century French Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Down, Upholstery, Walnut, Wood
20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s French Wingback Chairs
Bamboo, Silk
20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Antique 1890s English Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
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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.
- What is an upholstered chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An upholstered chair is a type of chair where the sitting area and backrest are cushioned with foam covered in fabric or leather. This cushioning makes it very comfortable to sit on. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage upholstered chairs and other upholstered seating.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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