Vintage Beaded Chair
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Vintage Beaded Chair
Cotton, Wood, Beads
Late 20th Century South African Vintage Beaded Chair
Textile, Glass, Wood
20th Century Nigerian Vintage Beaded Chair
Beads
20th Century Vintage Beaded Chair
Brass
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beaded Chair
Leather, Plastic
Late 20th Century Spanish Vintage Beaded Chair
Rope, Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Beaded Chair
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beaded Chair
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Beaded Chair
Cane, Oak
1970s German Modern Vintage Beaded Chair
Leather, Upholstery, Foam, Polystyrene
1940s American Vintage Beaded Chair
Linen, Mahogany, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Swedish Vintage Beaded Chair
Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Beaded Chair
Upholstery, Wood
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beaded Chair
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Beaded Chair
Metal, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage Beaded Chair
Metal
20th Century Nigerian Vintage Beaded Chair
Beads
20th Century Nigerian Vintage Beaded Chair
Beads
20th Century Nigerian Vintage Beaded Chair
Beads
20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Beaded Chair
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Vintage Beaded Chair
Glass, Wood
20th Century American Campaign Vintage Beaded Chair
Brass
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beaded Chair
Maple
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Beaded Chair
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Bohemian Vintage Beaded Chair
Metal
20th Century French Rococo Revival Vintage Beaded Chair
Enamel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beaded Chair
Nickel, Brass
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Beaded Chair
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vintage Beaded Chair
Walnut, Velvet, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beaded Chair
Brass
2010s Italian Vintage Beaded Chair
Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary Vintage Beaded Chair
Foil
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beaded Chair
Iron
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beaded Chair
Leather
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beaded Chair
Brass
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beaded Chair
Cane, Rosewood
2010s American Vintage Beaded Chair
Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beaded Chair
Stainless Steel
2010s French Other Vintage Beaded Chair
Fabric
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beaded Chair
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Vintage Beaded Chair
Marble
2010s Organic Modern Vintage Beaded Chair
Sheepskin, Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vintage Beaded Chair
Upholstery
Recent Sales
1980s African Organic Modern Vintage Beaded Chair
Beads, Reclaimed Wood
20th Century Nigerian Vintage Beaded Chair
Canvas, Beads
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Beaded Chair
Other
1950s Vintage Beaded Chair
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Beaded Chair
Mohair, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beaded Chair
Velvet
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beaded Chair
Fabric
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beaded Chair
Velvet
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beaded Chair
Wood
1970s American Vintage Beaded Chair
20th Century American Vintage Beaded Chair
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Vintage Beaded Chair
Hardwood
20th Century European Louis XV Vintage Beaded Chair
Brass
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Beaded Chair
Oak
1950s Photorealist Vintage Beaded Chair
Silver Gelatin
20th Century African Vintage Beaded Chair
1960s Nigerian Vintage Beaded Chair
Wood
20th Century Nigerian Vintage Beaded Chair
Wood, Canvas, Beads
20th Century Nigerian Vintage Beaded Chair
20th Century Nigerian Vintage Beaded Chair
1980s Nigerian Tribal Vintage Beaded Chair
Beads, Canvas, Wood
20th Century Nigerian Vintage Beaded Chair
1970s Nigerian Tribal Vintage Beaded Chair
Wood
Late 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Vintage Beaded Chair
20th Century African Vintage Beaded Chair
1960s Nigerian Tribal Vintage Beaded Chair
Beads, Wood
Mid-20th Century Nigerian International Style Vintage Beaded Chair
Glass
1960s Nigerian Tribal Vintage Beaded Chair
20th Century Vintage Beaded Chair
Beads
Late 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Vintage Beaded Chair
Cotton Canvas, Wood
1960s Nigerian Tribal Vintage Beaded Chair
Beads
20th Century Vintage Beaded Chair
Upholstery, Wood, Beads
Late 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Vintage Beaded Chair
Canvas, Wood
20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Vintage Beaded Chair
Wood, Beads
20th Century Nigerian Tribal Vintage Beaded Chair
Canvas, Glass, Wood
20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Vintage Beaded Chair
Beads, Wood
20th Century Nigerian Post-Modern Vintage Beaded Chair
Wood, Beads
1970s American Vintage Beaded Chair
Rosewood
1980s Nigerian Tribal Vintage Beaded Chair
Late 20th Century Central African Vintage Beaded Chair
Wood
1930s American Adirondack Vintage Beaded Chair
Hickory
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Beaded Chair
Metal
20th Century Folk Art Vintage Beaded Chair
Beads, Wood
1960s English Vintage Beaded Chair
Wood, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Vintage Beaded Chair
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century French Vintage Beaded Chair
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beaded Chair
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beaded Chair
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
1980s French Louis XVI Vintage Beaded Chair
Rattan
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Beaded Chair
Metal, Brass
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beaded Chair
Steel
1970s French Vintage Beaded Chair
Steel
Late 20th Century Chippendale Vintage Beaded Chair
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century British Vintage Beaded Chair
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Vintage Beaded Chair
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Vintage Beaded Chair
Wood
Mid-20th Century British Vintage Beaded Chair
Oak
20th Century Unknown George III Vintage Beaded Chair
Mahogany, Linen
1960s American Louis XIV Vintage Beaded Chair
20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Beaded Chair
Beech
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The easiest way to tell if a bead is glass or plastic is to feel it. Glass beads will be cooler to the touch, whereas plastic beads will be closer to room temperature and warm up quickly in your hands. Another test you can perform is to listen to the sound. Glass has a distinctive ring since it’s harder whereas plastic is softer and has a duller sound. Shop a range of vintage glass bead pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify a vintage Gunlocke chair, examine the legs. Most pieces will feature a tag that bears the brand name. On antique and early vintage chairs, the label will usually be made of paper or leather, while riveted brass tags appear on later vintage and contemporary chairs. Once you've confirmed that Gunlocke is the maker by checking the tag, browse the company's catalogues, which are available online, to determine approximately when it was made. Some tags may include a style or color number that will expedite the search. If your chair is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage, while pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer when identifying your chair. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gunlocke chairs.
- Is my vintage Eames chair real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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