Upholstered Vanity Chair
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Textile
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Metal, Iron
Vintage 1930s American Louis XV Vanities
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Maple
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Sycamore
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Lucite
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Textile
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Side Chairs
Wood, Paint, Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1990s American Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Vietnamese Dining Room Chairs
Fur, Leather, Oak, Lacquer, Mohair
20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Teak, Sheepskin
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Side Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s American Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Textile
2010s Italian Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Unknown Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Chairs
Stone
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1920s Queen Anne Chairs
Damask, Mahogany
20th Century American Regency Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Bone, Wood
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Rococo Chairs
Wood, Jacaranda, Fabric, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Art Deco Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Chenille, Upholstery, Burl
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mohair
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Abalone, Shell
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs
Bone, Wood
20th Century European Rococo Revival Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s English Regency Revival Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Hide, Leather, Wood, Lacquer, Fur
Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Benches
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Baroque Armchairs
Cowhide
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Metal
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Upholstered Vanity Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Upholstered Vanity 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.
- 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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