Custom Upholstered Chair
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Swivel Chairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Country Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Country Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Chairs
Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Oak, Walnut
20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Regency Lounge Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel, Chrome
2010s European Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Italian Other Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Late 20th Century North American Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Hepplewhite Wingback Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Chairs
Upholstery
1990s North American Club Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Hide, Wood
Early 2000s Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s European Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood, Linen
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cowhide, Leather, Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Upholstery, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
2010s Italian Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Beech
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 2000s North American Mission Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Armchairs
Linen, Walnut
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century French Provincial Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century English Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Linen, Velvet, Walnut
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
2010s British Armchairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Ming Sofas
Mohair, Bouclé, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Rattan, Mirror, Burl
20th Century Neoclassical Armchairs
Wood
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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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