Pair of 19th Century French Fruitwood Armchairs in the Directoire Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
The seats are upholstered in a neutral fabric with brass nailhead trim, offering a quiet, understated presentation that allows the carved woodwork to remain the focus.
Brass
Italian 19th Century Upholstered Walnut Footstool with Carved Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
The upholstered top has a gently contoured profile and is finished with decorative brass nailhead trim around the perimeter. A small central opening or slot at the seat suggests prac...
Brass
Vintage Regency Tapestry Lounge Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The upholstery is further accented with rich brown velvet detailing and antique brass nailhead trim, reinforcing its luxurious and heirloom quality.
Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Dining Chairs in Green Mohair, Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
Newly upholstered in a rich green mohair and finished with hand-applied brass nailhead trim. The seats are generously proportioned, offering both comfort and presence
Mohair, Giltwood
Dutch Colonial Early 20th Century Plantation Lounge Chair with Brown Leather
Located in Yonkers, NY
The chair was upholstered in brown leather showing great aging, secured with a brass nailhead trim. Designed to provide a relaxing experience to the sitter, the chair features a nice...
Brass
Title: Early 20th Century French Louis XV Walnut Stool with Velvet Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
The generously sized seat is upholstered in a soft salmon rose velvet and finished with a classic brass nailhead trim, offering both comfort and refined detail.
Velvet, Walnut
English 1880s Child's Chair with Turned Legs and Oil Cloth Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
The upholstery is secured with a row of brass nailhead trim, providing a subtle contrast that enhances its vintage appeal.
Brass
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
The needlepoint displays softly muted, time-worn colors and a beautiful antique character, enhanced by classic brass nailhead trim. The backs are finished in a neutral fabric for a c...
Tapestry, Walnut
Pair of 19th Century English Oak Stools with Custom Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
The square seats are covered in a custom neutral linen fabric, accented by an aged brass nailhead trim that enhances their classic charm.
Brass
19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut and Leather Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
The seat is upholstered in red leather, secured with decorative brass nailhead trim, and displays gentle wear consistent with age and use, enhancing its authentic antique character.
Walnut, Leather
Pair of French Walnut Armchairs with X-Form Crossbars, Circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
The upholstery is finished with large brass nailhead trim, adding a strong decorative accent while emphasizing the clean architectural lines of the frames.
Walnut
19th C. French Carved Walnut Dagobert Curule Armchair with Tooled Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Both the seat and back are upholstered in dark brown tooled leather, secured with large brass nailhead trim for a bold, architectural presence.
Leather, Walnut
English 19th Century Carved Hardwood Settee with Grain Sack Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
The upholstery is finished with brass nailhead trim that complements the understated geometry of the frame.
Upholstery, Hardwood
$1,568Sale Price|20% Off
Louis XV Bergère Chair, French Walnut, Rococo Style, Late 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
The upholstery is finished with a classic brass nailhead trim, accentuating the contours of the frame while offering durability.
Walnut
English Regency Mahogany Leather Bench with Gilt Dolphin Armrests
Located in Atlanta, GA
The gently curved seat, upholstered in supple muted turquoise leather, measures at a comfortable 16″ seat height; the overall bench stands 26¾″ high. Rows of hand‐applied brass nailh...
Leather, Mahogany
1930s French Art Deco Walnut Dining Chairs In Beige Stripe - Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
Newly reupholstered in a sophisticated off-white and beige high-performance woven fabric, the chairs are clean-finished with matching welt trim along the back and antique brass nailh...
Fabric, Cotton, Walnut
English Mahogany 19th Century Stool with Turned Legs and Custom Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A generously padded seat, newly upholstered in a neutral linen fabric, offers both comfort and a crisp contrast to the warm depth of the mahogany. A row of antique brass nailheads pu...
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Mahogany
English 19th Century Petite Oak Stool with Turned Legs and Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
The stool is upholstered in high-quality linen, adding both refined comfort and a touch of sophistication to its rustic charm. Brass nailhead trim secures the fabric, serving as a de...
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
French Louis XVI Style Bergères À Oreilles with Carved Motifs and Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
This slightly slanted back is upholstered, along with the two fulls arms presenting scrolling knuckles and the seat, with a used soft colored floral upholstery in fair condition, sec...
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Leather Hat Box with Original Top Hat Rouen
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Rouen, France, circa 1870, the oval case is constructed of richly patinated pigskin leather and reinforced with darkened metal bands and brass nailhead accents, giving the...
Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Chairs with Olive Green Leather - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
The leather has developed a rich naturally aged patina over time, with visible wear, creasing, and character consistent with decades of use. Decorative brass nailhead trim outlines t...
Leather, Hardwood, Paint
Pair of Georgian Carved Mahogany Library Armchairs in Peach Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
With their high backs, generous seats, carved mahogany detailing, brass nailhead decoration, and classic library chair proportions, the pair would suit a study, drawing room, library...
Leather, Hardwood
Antique American Hepplewhite New England Wing Chair Tiger Maple Frame
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Upholstered in a bold crimson damask fabric, accented with brass nailhead trim, the chair combines both decorative flair and historical authenticity.
Brass
Set of Ten Mid-19th Century Danish Upholstered Birch Armchairs
Located in Middleburg, VA
Newly upholstered in a sumptuous jacquard fabric, the upholstery displays an intricate rosette motif in golden maize and terracotta tones, anchored with a border of brass nailhead tr...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Exceptional Spanish Baroque Throne Armchairs with Hand-Carved Lion Heads
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Freshly reupholstered in a natural Belgian linen with aged brass nailhead trim, they are ready for immediate placement as statement dining captains, entry thrones, or fireside librar...
Linen, Oak
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Desk Chair with Embossed Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
The chair features a shaped upholstered back and generously padded seat covered in richly patinated brown leather embossed with scrolling foliate motifs. Brass nailhead trim outlines...
Leather, Walnut
Set of 10 chairs Italian Renaissance Revival Polychrome Giltwood Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Upholstery is neutral linen with antique brass nailhead trim - recently redone and ready for dining use.
Linen, Giltwood
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIV Walnut Chairs with Needlepoint Seats
Located in Dallas, TX
One seat is centered with an exotic bird reserve, while the companion chair showcases an intricate scrolling floral composition, adding charm and individuality to the pair. Decorativ...
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs W/ Blue Mohair – A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
They have been newly reupholstered in a rich blue mohair, finished with decorative hand-applied brass nailhead trim along the seat and back. Tailored proportions and generous seat de...
Mohair, Paint, Hardwood
Pair of English Mahogany Stools with 19th Century Turned Legs on Casters
Located in Atlanta, GA
The seats, adorned with linen upholstery, are meticulously secured with brass nailhead trim, adding a touch of sophistication and timeless appeal.
Brass
English Mahogany Stools with 19th Century Turned Legs on Casters, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
The seats, adorned with linen upholstery, are meticulously secured with brass nailhead trim, adding a touch of sophistication and timeless appeal.
Brass
Set of Six Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Cane Back Dining Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
The seats have been newly upholstered in a French woven Jacquard with navy and natural stripes, accented with hand-applied brass nailhead trim. Raised on elegant tapered and fluted l...
Jacquard, Cane, Hardwood, Paint
Pair of 18th Century French Louis XV Needlepoint Armchairs with Leather Seats
Located in Dallas, TX
The generously sized seats have been professionally reupholstered in durable light brown leather, selected for comfort and everyday usability, and finished with decorative brass nail...
Leather, Tapestry, Walnut
Biedermeier Walnut Tub Chair with Curved Crest Rail, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The seat is upholstered in a worn red striped fabric that suits the chair’s age and lends it a lived-in warmth. Brass nailhead trim traces the lower edge in a clean, tailored line.
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Antique French Carved Walnut Armchairs with Velvet Upholstery
Located in High Point, NC
The warm, golden-brown velvet remains richly toned, accented by brass nailhead trim along the edges for a refined finish.
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
17th Century Louis XIII Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
The walnut has deepened with centuries of use, its patina a quiet counterpoint to the crisp new upholstery: a handsome gray linen with tape trim and a line of brass nailheads tracing...
Linen, Walnut
Pair of French Louis XV Style Walnut Bergère Chairs, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
The chairs retain their decorative coral-pink upholstery adorned with woven floral motifs in soft golden tones, finished with traditional brass nailhead trim. The upholstery presents...
Brass
Pair of Louis XV Style 'Fauteuils à la Reine' Armchairs, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
The sinuous arms extend gracefully to padded armrests, also finished with matching upholstery and framed by a neat border of antique brass nailhead trim. The cabriole legs are adorne...
Beech, Damask, Lacquer
Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Chairs with Sky Blue Leather
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
The upholstery is secured with a traditional brass nailhead trim, a detail both functional and decorative, characteristic of high-quality 19th-century French seating.
Leather, Walnut
Antique Pair of French Régence Style Carved Mahogany Arm Chairs, c. Early 19th C
Located in Westfield, MA
The seats and backs are trimmed with a neat brass nailhead border for a clean, tailored presentation.
Mahogany
Antique French Louis XV Style Painted Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
Newly upholstered in a rich rust-colored chenille by Kravet, the seats are finished with antique brass nailhead trim, adding texture and a refined decorative edge.
Chenille, Wood, Paint
$1,856Sale Price|26% Off
19th Century Lounge Armchair in Carved Giltwood and Velvet
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
The sumptuous velvet, adorned with a row of antique brass nailhead trim, enhances the chair’s opulence and adds a sense of regal sophistication.
Velvet, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Armchair
Located in London, London
The backrest is framed by a simple yet elegant wooden border, adorned with a neat row of brass nailhead trim, which adds a subtle decorative element and enhances the chair's classic ...
Oak
Pair of English 19th Century Stools with Carved Greyhound Supports
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each stool is topped with a square upholstered seat, newly covered in a neutral linen-toned fabric and finished with a line of brass nailhead trim. The understated upholstery allows ...
Brass
Rare Seven-Piece Louis XIV Style Giltwood Salon Suite from France, circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
The side chairs and canapé are all supported by cross stretchers, while the bright yellow upholstery is more recent, attached by large brass nailheads. The motifs are musical trophie...
Upholstery, Textile, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XV Painted Footstool with Aubusson Tapestry
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Dallas, TX
The generously padded seat is upholstered with an antique Aubusson-style tapestry fragment depicting scrolling foliage, flowers, and fruit in muted shades of blue, rose, burgundy, go...
Tapestry, Oak
Louis XVI Style Accent Chair, Hardwood & Mohair, Early 20th Century
Located in Astoria, NY
It has been newly upholstered in a rich moss green mohair, finished with hand-applied brass nailhead trim that follows the elegant lines of the frame.
Gold Leaf
19th Century English Faux Bamboo Side Table with Zebra Hide Top and Casters
Located in Atlanta, GA
The circular zebra hide top, secured by brass nailheads, creates a striking contrast with the rich wood of the faux bamboo base.
Brass
Elegant Pair of Art Deco French Club Wood Chairs in Original Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Adding to their immense historical value and character, the chairs retain their original cognac-toned leather upholstery, complete with classic studded brass nailhead trim detailing ...
Leather, Wood
19th Century French Duchesse Brisée Bergère and Matching Ottoman
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
The upholstery is in very good condition and features a refined floral linen fabric in soft cream tones with delicate blue flowers, perfectly complementing the warm tones of the ebon...
Brass
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Fauteuils with Carved Ram Heads
Located in Dallas, TX
Recently upholstered in a luxurious striped silk fabric in soft taupe and ivory tones with delicate floral accents, the chairs are further dressed with large brass nailhead trim fram...
Silk, Walnut
Italian Reclining Upholstered Armchair of Walnut, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The current upholstery is a flame-stitch or bargello-patterned textile in coral, ochre, olive, and sage, its energetic zigzag rhythm providing lively contrast to the quieter warmth o...
Metal
Martin Nyrop Armchair, Stained Pine & Leather, Denmark, 1888
By Martin Nyrop
Located in Valby, 84
Armchair by Martin Nyrop, Denmark, 1888 Of open armchair form in stained Douglas pine, the tall rectangular back fitted with a tooled and painted leather panel decorated in low re...
Brass
Pair of Walnut Bergère Armchairs, France 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
The armchairs retain their original structure and proportions, with decorative brass nailhead trim outlining the upholstery. They are currently upholstered in a different yellow patt...
Walnut
Pair of Fine Carved French Louis XV Pair of Leather Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The leather is supple yet durable, finished with brass nailhead trim that highlights the sinuous lines of the frame.
Walnut
Vintage 19th Century Danish Baroque Oak Armchair - Louis XV style
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
The throne features a high, slightly angled back and a generously proportioned seat, both upholstered in a rich, red damask or brocade fabric with an intricate golden star-shaped pat...
Brass
Pair of English 19th Century Oak Stools with Saber Legs and Custom Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
The linen is meticulously secured with a brass nailhead trim, which not only ensures durability but also adds a decorative touch that enhances the stools' overall aesthetic appeal.
Upholstery, Oak
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.
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