Upholster Chairs
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Naugahyde, Wood, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century British Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Spanish Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Lucite
2010s Empire Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Textile
Antique 19th Century American Late Victorian Chairs
Wood
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Empire Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century French Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Club Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s English George I Side Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Ash
Antique Mid-19th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century American Eastlake Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Furniture
Bouclé
Vintage 1970s European Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Mahogany, Textile
Early 20th Century Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Czech Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chairs
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Argentine Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Upholstery
Antique Early 18th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery
2010s European Armchairs
Wicker, Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Leather, Fabric
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Steel
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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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