Silk Upholstered Chairs
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Silk, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Silk, Wood
Antique 1890s Scottish Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Living Room Sets
Mahogany
20th Century Unknown Modern Armchairs
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Silk
Antique 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Armchairs
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Silk, Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Vintage 1940s American Chinoiserie Slipper Chairs
Silk, Wood
Antique 1880s American Eastlake Side Chairs
Silk, Mahogany
20th Century French Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Wingback Chairs
Silk, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Oak, Lacquer
Antique 1890s Italian Louis XIII Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Beech
Mid-20th Century French Wingback Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Silk, Foam
Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Faux Bamboo, Mahogany, Upholstery
20th Century French Club Chairs
Antique Early 1900s French Napoleon III Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Ormolu
Vintage 1930s Italian Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1960s Unknown Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Textile, Silk, Wood
20th Century American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Silk
Antique Early 18th Century European Baroque Armchairs
Textile, Silk, Velvet, Oak
20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Tables
Walnut
20th Century Chairs
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Silk, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Silk
Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs
Walnut, Cane, Silk, Upholstery
20th Century American Chairs
Wood, Silk
Vintage 1940s American Chippendale Chairs
Silk, Wood
Late 20th Century American Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Walnut, Silk, Damask
21st Century and Contemporary Slipper Chairs
20th Century Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Antique 19th Century Club Chairs
Vintage 1930s American Chairs
Wood, Silk, Upholstery
Antique Early 18th Century British George II Chairs
Wood, Silk
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Cotton, Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Cotton, Down, Feathers, Foam, Linen, Silk
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Wool, Silk, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Club Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1940s Argentine Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs
Mohair, Silk
20th Century Italian Chairs
Wood, Silk
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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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