Gilt Chair
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Louis XVI Chairs
Vintage 1930s French Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Antique 18th Century Italian Directoire Chairs
Mohair, Wood
20th Century Italian Armchairs
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Chairs
Wood, Linen, Upholstery
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood
20th Century American Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Mid-18th Century British George II Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century British George II Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Armchairs
Hardwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Side Chairs
Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Chairs
Iron
Antique 1890s Victorian Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1930s Italian Regency Chairs
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Side Chairs
Wood, Silk, Paint
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century American Regency Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1920s German Modern Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Metal, Brass
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chairs
Gold Leaf, Iron
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Wood
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1920s Rococo Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1920s Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Chairs
Satin, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1930s Chairs
Giltwood
Antique 1870s English Victorian Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl
Mid-20th Century North American Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Chairs
Brass, Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1920s Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Provincial Chairs
Giltwood
20th Century Italian Baroque Chairs
Giltwood
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
Antique Early 1800s British Regency Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique 1880s French Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century North American Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Regency Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
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Gilt Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Gilt Chair?
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 a gilt chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A gilt chair is a chair whose frame is made of gold or is covered with a small substance that looks like gold. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of gilt chairs from different periods and in a range of design styles.
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