Pair Upholstered Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American George III Wingback Chairs
Chenille, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Slipper Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century British Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1870s European Arts and Crafts Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Argentine Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Chairs
Upholstery, Pine
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery
20th Century Country Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Mohair, Oak
Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Satin, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Suede, Mahogany
20th Century Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Bouclé
Early 20th Century American Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
Late 20th Century Jacobean Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Silk
Late 20th Century French Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Georgian Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1990s Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century Czech Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Spanish Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Club Chairs
Velvet
Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s American Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1930s French Club Chairs
Maple, Upholstery
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022What pairs well with the CH07 chair by Hans Wegner is largely a matter of personal preference. To keep the eye focused on its dramatic curves, some interior decorators pair it with simple boxy sofas and tables. Feel free to experiment and create your own furniture layouts using the CH07 or shell chair. Find a collection of Hans Wegner CH07 shell chairs on 1stDibs.
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