Yellow Upholstered Chair
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs
Upholstery
Early 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Velvet
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Velvet
Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Wingback Chairs
Bamboo, Silk
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Cherry
Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Cane
20th Century English Queen Anne Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Teak
Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Velvet
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
20th Century Indian Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Early 20th Century American Club Chairs
Wood, Linen, Down
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Teak
Vintage 1940s Spanish Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Chairs
1990s Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century American Armchairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet
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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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