Victorian Ladies Chair
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1860s English Victorian Chairs
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Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century British Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Early Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Wicker
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Antique Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Slipper Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Slipper Chairs
Wire
Antique 1890s English Victorian Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century British Armchairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Other
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Other
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1860s English Victorian Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1860s English Victorian Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Walnut, Fur, Beads
Antique 1850s English Victorian Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1860s English Victorian Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Eastlake Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Swivel Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Living Room Sets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Unknown Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Slipper Chairs
Walnut, Fur, Beads
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s European Late Victorian Chairs
Leather
Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1860s European Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Lounge Chairs
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Slipper Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1850s European Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Slipper Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Scottish Lounge Chairs
Mahogany, Fabric
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1870s Victorian Armchairs
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1890s American Victorian Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Bamboo
Victorian Ladies Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Victorian Ladies 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024Rich Victorian ladies typically wore dresses layered over undergarments. First, women would put on a crinoline, which is a petticoat with a hoop that allowed the skirt of a dress to flare outward. Toward the end of the Victorian age, women often added bustles, which caused dresses to stick out in the back. On their upper bodies, women wore corsets that pulled in the waist and accentuated the bosom. It was customary for women to change clothes prior to dinner, and each clothing change usually required the assistance of maids for the fasteners and ties. Shop a collection of Victorian apparel on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024In the Victorian era, wealthy ladies wore dresses. An hourglass figure was the standard of beauty for the time, and women wore layers of petticoats and tight-fitting corsets to narrow their waists and accentuate their hips. Typically, women sported bonnets along with their dresses. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of women's apparel and accessories.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Victorian slipper chair is a chair that was made to be shorter than the average chair. The height of its seat was 15 inches from the floor, compared to the standard 17 to 18 inches. Shop a collection of Victorian slipper chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify a Victorian chair, focus on the frame rather than the upholstery, which might have been replaced over the years. Look under the seat and on the legs for maker's marks. If you find any, conduct online research to determine if the manufacturer was active and producing chairs similar to yours during the Victorian era, which lasted from the 1830s through the turn of the 20th century. Some chairmakers who were active at the time include Chesterfield, Charles Hindley & Sons, Heywood-Wakefield Co., Howard & Sons and Jacob and Josef Kohn. Should you be unable to locate any markings, you can examine the characteristics of your chair to determine if it reflects the Victorian style. Easily recognizable, Victorian furniture is regal, ornate and luxurious. It often features curved lines, stately proportions and highly detailed geometric and floral embellishments. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can also aid you in the identification process. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Victorian chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023What a Victorian lounge chair is called depends on its style. A piece that is long and narrow and has a raised headrest on one end and a lower backrest on the other is a fainting couch. Upholstered chairs that have long, extended seats meant for reclining are chaise longues. Find a collection of lounge chairs on 1stDibs.
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