Upholstered Chairs Velvet
2010s Swivel Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Beech
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Velvet, Upholstery
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Club Chairs
Velvet
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century Chippendale Bergere Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Arts and Crafts Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Early 2000s American Club Chairs
Velvet
Antique 17th Century American Late Victorian Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Chairs
Brass, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Plywood, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s European Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Beech
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Velvet, Walnut
2010s European Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Club Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Velvet
2010s Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s North American Modern Chairs
Mohair, Velvet
Early 20th Century Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1960s English Chairs
Upholstery
2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs
Gold Leaf
2010s European Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Beech
2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs
Gold Leaf
2010s European Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Beech
2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Velvet
2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs
Gold Leaf
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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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