Velvet Cocktail Chair
Swedish Cabinetmaker Cocktail Chair New Upholstered with Velvet, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Swedish cabinetmaker cocktail chair / lounge chair. New upholstered with green velvet.
Legs of
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$3,590
H 26.38 in W 25.99 in D 29.93 in
Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Chair Made with Oak, Leather and Velvet, Handmade
Located in Seroa, PT
, the Cocktail chair reflects the glamour and sophistication found in the details. A piece that has as
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Velvet, Oak
$1,211 / item
H 35.83 in W 22.05 in D 23.23 in
cocktail chair
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The beige velvet fringed Cocktail armchair is a true treasure from the 1940s that has stood the
Category
Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
An Italian 1950s cocktail chair upholstered in mushroom velvet.
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1950s cocktail chair upholstered in mushroom velvet with brass stud detail and solid
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,776
H 34.65 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Art Deco Wittmann Style Rich Turquoise Velvet Fan Back Cocktail Chair, 1930s
By Wittmann
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Original Art Deco luxurious rich turquoise blue velvet fan back cocktail chair with metal feet
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
$2,585
H 27.96 in W 27.96 in D 27.96 in
Mid-Century Saarinen Style Dining or Cocktail Chair in Light Teal Velvet
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century dining or cocktail chair. Designed in a style that's very reminiscent of Finnish
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$450
H 30.5 in W 17.75 in D 22.5 in
A Pair of Blue Cocktail Chairs Model Ej11 by Erik Jorgensen
By Peter Hiort-Lorenzen, Johannes Foersom
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Pair of Blue Cocktail Chair Model EJ11 by Esteemed Designer Team Foersom & Hiort-Lorenzen By
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
$1,451 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 28.35 in W 22.84 in D 21.26 in
A Pair of Scandinavian Modern Blue Cocktail Chairs Model Ej11 by Erik Jorgensen
By Johannes Foersom, Peter Hiort-Lorenzen
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Pair of Scandinavian Modern Design Blue Cocktail Chair Model EJ11 by Esteemed Designer Team
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$3,697 / set
H 28.35 in W 22.84 in D 21.26 in
1950
s Vintage Cocktail Chair by Howard Keith
By Howard Keith
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and elegant vintage cocktail chair, this was made by Howard Keith, it dates from the
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Swedish Cocktail Chairs
Located in London, England
Pair of 1950s Swedish cocktail chairs with beech legs and newly upholstered in a pale pearly-grey
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Recent Sales
Art Deco Cocktail Chairs
Located in Lee on the Solent, Hampshire
A pair of Art Deco cocktail chairs, with their original sprung seats have just been reupholstered
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Feathered cocktail chair in rich appliquéd velvets by award-winning artist
By Jacky Puzey
Located in London, GB
The 'Dandy Parakeets Cocktail Chair' by award-winning, British embroidery artist and designer
Category
2010s British Chinoiserie Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Thread, Wood, Feathers
H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 20.08 in
Art Deco Tub/Cocktail Chairs
Located in Lee on the Solent, Hampshire
A pair of Art Deco cocktail chairs, with their original sprung seats have just been reupholstered
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Vintage Cocktail Chair Wit Blue Velvet Fabric Pierre Frey and Uzbek Embroidery
By Momiq Design
Located in Haarlem, Noord Holland
. It is a so called cocktail/club chair from the 1950s-1960s. It is a small chair with a characteristic
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton
H 29.14 in W 20.08 in D 22.84 in
Vintage Cocktail Chair with Pink Velvet Fabric Pierre Frey and Uzbek Embroidery
By Momiq Design
Located in Haarlem, Noord Holland
round back. This type of chair was used for drinking cocktails. The chair is covered with a velvet
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Vintage 1950s European Other Club Chairs
Materials
Cotton
H 29.14 in W 20.08 in D 22.84 in
Limited Edition Halabala Cocktail Chair Model H237
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Tarleton, GB
Limited Edition Halabala Cocktail Chair Model H-237
Introducing the Halabala H-237 Art Deco
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech, Bentwood
Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Chairs, France, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern cocktail chairs, France, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Limited Edition Halabala Cocktail Chair Model H237
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Tarleton, GB
Introducing the Halabala H-237 Art Deco Cocktail Chair by The Rare Chair Company a stunning
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
1950s Cocktail Chair Blue Velvet
Located in Lábatlan, HU
1950s cocktail chair. Very well constructed chair, solid beech inner frame and solid beech legs
Category
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Upholstery, Velvet
1950s Cocktail Chairs, Pair
Located in Lábatlan, HU
1950s cocktail chairs, pair.
1950s cocktail chairs. Very well constructed, extremely comfortable
Category
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
1950s Cocktail Chairs Yellow Fabric
Located in Lábatlan, HU
1950s cocktail chairs. Very well constructed chair, solid beech inner frame and solid beech legs
Category
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Cocktail Chair with a Green Fabric
Located in Lábatlan, HU
1950s shell back cocktail chair recovered with a green fabric. Very well constructed, extremely
Category
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Velvet
Vintage Midcentury Pair of 1950s Red Velvet and Brass Cocktail Chairs
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Nice pair of 1950s Italian style cocktail chairs. The upholstery looks to have been reupholstered
Category
20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 26.78 in
Vintage German Velvet Cocktail Chair, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage German velvet cocktail chair, 1960s.
Made by VEB Polstermöbelverkstätten Aue in former DDR
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Italian Midcentury Beech and Powder-Colored Velvet Cocktail Chairs, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian midcentury beech and powder-colored velvet cocktail chairs, 1960s
This elegant cocktail
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 27.96 in W 19.69 in D 26.78 in
Italian Midcentury Beech and Powder-Colored Velvet Cocktail Chair, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian midcentury beech and powder-colored velvet cocktail chair, 1960s
This elegant cocktail
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 27.96 in W 19.69 in D 26.78 in
Midcentury Green Velvet Cocktail Chairs, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of midcentury club or cocktail chairs upholstered in green velvet.
The chairs consist of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Green Velvet Cocktail Chairs, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of midcentury club or cocktail chairs upholstered in a green velvet fabric.
Beautiful
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair 1950s Italian Cocktail Chairs in Tiger Print
Coral Velvet
Located in London, GB
A fabulous pair of Italian 1950s cocktail chairs newly upholstered in alternate piped and buttoned
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Chestnut
1950s Italian Cocktail Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of Italian cocktail chairs, newly upholstered in buttoned blue velvet and black piping.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Cocktail Chairs, Walnut, Beige Velvet, Brass, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A rare pair of elegant cocktail chairs or slipper chairs designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. The
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.32 in W 25.99 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Italian Cocktail Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of Italian cocktail chairs with gilt metal legs and re-upholstered n purple velvet. These
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1950s Mid Century German Swivel Cocktail Chairs in Flower Velvet Fabric
Located in Berlin, DE
This pair of 1950s mid century German swivel cocktail chairs are done in a Flower Velvet Fabric
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 28.35 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
1950
s Kai Kristiansen Style Pecan Writing Desk or Vanity with Floating Top
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Shot with light teal velvet cocktail chair (LU92248955703). In good condition with visible wear
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Teak
H 29.5 in W 59.125 in D 25.5 in
20th Century French Art Deco Pair of Vintage Walnut Cocktail Club Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Art Deco French pair of cocktail club chairs made of hand crafted polished, partly
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
H 33 in W 23.25 in D 32.5 in
Austrian 1950s Cocktail Armchair
By Oskar Payer
Located in Vienna, AT
Charming Austrian modernist cocktail chair with renewed soft velvet by Raf Simons for Kvadrat.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Italian Cocktail Chairs
By G. None
Located in London, GB
A pretty pair of Italian cocktail chairs in red and navy blue velvet, with original brass feet and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Lovely Pair of Italian 1950s Cocktail Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of Italian 1950s cocktail chairs in the style of Gio Ponti newly upholstered and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 28.75 in W 28.35 in D 25.6 in
Set of Two Golden Velvet Jacquard Swedish Cocktail Chairs or Easy Chairs, 1930
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Extremely beautiful set of two golden velvet (jacquard) cocktail chairs / easy chairs.
These
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 29.53 in W 24.81 in D 29.53 in
Artifort Theo Ruth Cocktail Chair, Netherlands, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Voorburg, NL
0Beautiful artifort cocktail chair, designed by Theo Ruth in the early 1950. The chair is in unique
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1940s, Pair of Shell Back Club Lounge Cocktail Chairs from Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful set of two comfortable club lounge cocktail chairs from the 1940s.
Both chairs are in
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair of Red Velvet Cocktail Chairs, 1950s
Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE
Pair of Classic vintage red velvet cocktail chairs.
They sit well and are nicely designed
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Midcentury Italian Vintage Cocktail Chairs in Red Velvet
Located in London, GB
Reupholstered by a master craftsman in Italy, this pair of vintage Italian cocktail chairs have
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Boudoir Cocktail Chair in Turquoise Velvet 1920s Style
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Art Deco Boudoir shell chair in turquoise velvet 1920s style.
Fabulous Art Deco style cocktail
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Boudoir Cocktail Chair in Turquoise Velvet 1920s Style
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Art Deco Boudoir shell chair in Turquoise velvet 1920s style
Fabulous Art Deco style cocktail
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
1960
s Cocktail Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A truly theatrical and fantastic cocktail chair. The low slung lines of the chair balanced on a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Materials
Wood, Silk, Velvet
Design Toad Lounge Chair / Cocktail Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Cocktail lounge chair in toad style very deco, chic and design. Green velvet almond and orange cord
Category
Late 20th Century Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of British 1950s Cocktail Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of cocktail chairs with wooden legs
Upholstered in Designers Guild Glenville velvet.
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1950s Italian Pair of Cocktail Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of brass legged cocktail chairs
upholstered in designers guild Varese velvet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Slipper/Cocktail Chairs, circa 1940
Located in London, GB
A pair of Italian designed slipper/cocktail chairs reupholstered in velvet with brass feet, circa
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of British Art Deco Cocktail Chairs circa 1930 Newly Upholstered
Located in London, GB
A pair of original Art Deco cocktail chairs, newly re-upholstered in luxurious crushed velvet
Category
20th Century British Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Velvet
H 24.41 in W 27.96 in D 24.02 in
1950s Design Cocktail Easy Armchair Toad Style
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Cocktail easy armchair toad style, fashion kitsch and trendy, a real beauty straight out of the
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Art Deco Cocktail Chairs in Beautiful Crushed Velvet
Located in London, GB
Art Deco chairs
A pair of Art Deco cocktail or bedroom chairs, beautifully re upholstered in a
Category
20th Century Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet
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Velvet Cocktail Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the velvet cocktail chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, velvet and wood, every velvet cocktail chair was constructed with great care. There are 19 variations of the antique or vintage velvet cocktail 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 velvet cocktail chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A velvet cocktail chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made velvet cocktail chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Artifort, Koket and T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings are consistently popular.
How Much is a Velvet Cocktail Chair?
The average selling price for a velvet cocktail chair at 1stDibs is $1,663, while they’re typically $362 on the low end and $32,000 for the highest priced.
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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Questions About Velvet Cocktail Chair
- What is a cocktail chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024A cocktail chair is a type of seating used in living rooms, parlors and similar spaces. Often designed with comfort in mind, cocktail chairs typically feature cushioned upholstery. While providing inviting places to sit, the chairs also add to the overall look of a seating area. You may sometimes see cocktail chairs referred to as accent chairs. Shop a large collection of cocktail chairs on 1stDibs.
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