Victorian English Wrought Iron Wirework Garden Chair, 19th Century
Located in BORGO, FR
A charming 19th century English wrought iron garden chair featuring a delicate wirework mesh seat and back.
Wrought Iron
Beautiful quality antique Victorian carved walnut ladies chair
Located in Ipswich, GB
Beautiful quality antique Victorian carved walnut ladies chair, having a quality carved walnut shaped back with beautiful floral and scroll detail, a newly reupholstered seat and bac...
Walnut
Victorian 1840 Hoop Back Windsor Chair High Wycombe
By S.H. Glenister
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Rare fully stamped Victorian 1840 hoop back Windsor chair High Wycombe.
Elm
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Corner Chair
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique Victorian carved walnut corner chair of the highest order.
Cotton, Walnut
Antique French Victorian Carved Mahogany Accent Side Chairs - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Carved Mahogany Accent Side Chairs - Pair Pair of 19th Century French Victorian accent/side chairs showcases intricate mahogany carvings, refl...
Wood
19th Century Victorian Painted Oak Adjustable Music Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Victorian Painted Oak Adjustable Music Chair. Adjustable seat height 18" to 25". 14.5" wide x 17" in depth and stands 38"
Oak, Paint
Antique Victorian Eastlake Carved Mahogany Tufted Velvet Parlor Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
This late Victorian Eastlake-style chair features a rich mahogany frame detailed with a distinctively carved geometric wooden back splat.
Velvet, Walnut
Victorian Painted Balloon Back Bedroom Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Painted Balloon Back Bedroom Chair This pretty Chair has a Balloon Back Style and a woven flat cane seat.
Beech
$1,658
Victorian Desk Chair
Located in London, England
Mahogany office chair with shaped seat and deep buttoned back rail. Circa 1890.
Mahogany
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Gothic Prayer Slipper Chair
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Handcrafted unique Gothic slipper chair with striking proportions and refined design. Re-upholstered likely in the 1960s with a single blemish consistent with age otherwise in great ...
Mahogany
Antique Mahogany Victorian Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique mahogany Victorian desk chair having an attractive shaped top rail and carved splat to the centre, shaped mahogany open arms with a newly reupholstered drop in seat in a qual...
Other
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Pair of Carved Walnut Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian pair of carved walnut chairs having outstanding quality carved walnut oval backs, carved walnut supports, carved walnut serpentine shaped front ...
Walnut
George Hunzinger Antique Woven Chair, Victorian Design, New York, 1869
By George Hunzinger
Located in Hudson, NY
It carries the visual richness of Victorian design while feeling surprisingly architectural and modern in spirit.
Leather, Walnut
Antique Victorian Carved Ornate Tufted Back Throne Chair Newly Reupholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian Carved Ornate Oversized Tufted Back Throne Chair Newly Reupholstered in a Burgundy Velvet with Nailheads Elevate your living space with this exquisite antique Vi...
Velvet, Wood
Antique Victorian Leather Swivel Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian swivel desk chair. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1880-1900 period.
Leather, Ash
Unusual Antique Victorian Oak Corner Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian oak corner chair having a quality shaped top rail supported by a turned column, shaped splats, newly reupholstered drop in seat in a quality stylish fabric,...
Other
Victorian English Walnut Pair of Chairs With Balloon Back
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Our pair was made between 1870 and 1875 in England and all the features make it a fine example of chairs "Balloon Back, the symbol par excellence of the Victorian era.
Cotton, Walnut
Antique Victorian Small Child's Oak Wood Spindle Cane Seat High Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Small Child's Oak Wood Spindle Cane Seat High Chair.
Cane, Oak
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Mahogany Needlepoint Parlor Side Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Mahogany Needlepoint Parlor Side Chairs - a Pair.
Mahogany
$1,086Sale Price|20% Off
Beautiful Antique Victorian Hall Chair
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this Stunning early Victorian ebonised and gilt painted papier mache hall chair with upholstered seat and back raised on spiral turned supports .
Oak
Super Deep Seated Victorian Library Chair
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A lovely oak framed and white castor deep seated and deep buttoned library chair, in very nice condition. 36" high 29" wide 34" overall depth 22" seat depth 14" seat height You are...
Oak
Antique Victorian Carved Ornate Chairs - Reupholstered in Lilac Italian Mohair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian Carved Ornate Chairs Newly Reupholstered in Lilac Italian Mohair - Pair The intricate carvings showcase timeless craftsmanship, while the soft, plush fabric adds...
Mohair
19th Century English Victorian Hand Carved Oak Hall Chairs
Located in Sofia, BG
A pair of Victorian oak hall chairs, each with a scroll carved back, centred with a vacant shield, on turned front legs.
Oak
$1,706 / set
Pair of Victorian Mahogany Occasional Chairs
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Victorian Mahogany Occasional Chairs - with a padded seat & back upholstered green velour, & on turned & fluted tapering legs - 19"w x 19"d x 34"h (18" to the seat)
Mahogany
Traditional Victorian Balloon Back Side Chair, English, Circa 1850
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fine quality traditional form solid mahogany Victorian balloon back chair with "slip in" seat, upholstered in black and maroon pin-striped fabric (see images).
Mahogany
Quality 19th Century Antique Victorian Walnut Carved Ladies Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian walnut carved ladies chair having a quality solid carved walnut back with lovely shaped turned carved supports and raised on turned reeded legs to the front...
Walnut
Antique Victorian Tufted Back Throne Chair Newly Reupholstered in Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian Carved Ornate Oversized Tufted Back Throne Chair Newly Reupholstered in a Burgundy Velvet with Nailheads Elevate your living space with this exquisite antique Vict...
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Victorian Carved Walnut and Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Victorian Carved walnut and Upholstered Side chairs in good antique condition.
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Walnut Victorian Hand-Carved Chairs - a Pair
Located in Louisville, KY
This stunning pair of Victorian hand-carved walnut ladies chairs are nothing short of breathtaking when you see them in an environment.
Upholstery, Walnut
Victorian Style Carved Walnut and Cane Seat Youth Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th century Victorian Style Carved Walnut and Cane Seat Youth Chair in good vintage condition.
Cane, Walnut
Victorian Antique Mahogany Carved Balloon Back Upholstered Seat Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Victorian Antique mahogany carved balloon back upholstered seat chair in good condition.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Traditional Victorian Balloon Back Side Chair, English, Circa 1850
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fine quality traditional form solid mahogany Victorian balloon back chair with "slip in" seat, upholstered in gold silk damask.
Damask, Mahogany
Pair Victorian Salon Chairs Arm, 1870
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of Victorian salon chairs with original ormolu mounts Very comfortable with cushioned arm rests We date this handsome pair to circa 1870 Offered in great shape ready...
Ormolu
Fine Quality Antique Victorian Set of Four Marquetry Inlaid Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality antique Victorian set of four marquetry inlaid chairs having pretty shaped backs with fine quality marquetry inlay, newly reupholstered serpentine shaped seats in a qual...
Mahogany
Pair Leather Club Chairs Victorian Antiques 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair of Victorian Leather Club Chairs. Circa 1900 These Leather Club Chairs Feature Traditional Wing Backs and Wide Arm Rests.
Leather
$2,498 / set
Lovely Victorian English Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely set of six Victorian oak upholstered armorial dining chairs , lovely condition .
Fabric, Oak
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Ladies Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian carved walnut ladies chair having an outstanding quality carved walnut shaped top and two walnut turned supports with turned finials.
Walnut
Outstanding Victorian Carved Walnut Ladies Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding Victorian carved walnut ladies chairs with outstanding carved detail to the lovely shaped back, carved rounded front rail, standing on lovely carved cabriole legs to the ...
Walnut
Victorian Walnut and Cane Rocking Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Walnut and Cane Rocking Chair. Caning in great condition
Cane, Walnut
VICTORIAN CIRCA 1880 HARDWOOD, LEATHER & BRASS METAMORPHIC CHAiR LIBRARY STEPS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in hand Walnut that converts with a hand rail ...
Brass
Quality Victorian Mahogany Carved Elbow Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality Victorian mahogany carved elbow chair with an elegant shaped and beautifully carved top rail and a finely carved centre splat.
Other
A Victorian Jennens & Bettridge Black Lacquered & Gilt Decorative Hallway Chair
By Aaron Jennens & T.H. Bettridge
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Victorian Jennens & Bettridge Black Lacquered & Gilt Decorative Hallway Chair upon Cabriole Legs Decorative chair utilising the Victorian art form of papier mache & indochine.
Giltwood, Lacquer
Victorian Upholstered Bentwood Salon or Desk Chair This is a charming piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Upholstered Bentwood Salon or Desk Chair This is a charming piece, the chair is made in the bent wood style with a carved top rail, spiral curved arms attractive turnings ...
Bentwood
Victorian Ebonized Reclining Parlor Chairs, Spring-Back Pair, Pierre Frey
Located in Rolling Hills Estates, CA
A matched pair of antique Victorian reclining parlor chairs, armless and upright, built around a concealed spring that allows a slight recline when the sitter leans back.
Wood
Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Side Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality rosewood side chair having a quality rosewood shaped carved centre splat shaped top rail, newly reupholstered seat in a quality fabric and standing on attra...
Rosewood
$719Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Style Spoon Back Parlor Lounge Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Victorian style spoon back parlor lounge chair. Victorian style chair with a spoon back.
Mahogany
Unusual Antique Victorian Oak Side Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian oak side chair having an upholstered lift up top to reveal a storage compartment above a shaped carved centre splat supported by turned columns.
Oak
American Victorian Laminated Striped Side Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian laminated rosewood filigree back side chair with green stripe seat and back (att: Henkels, Phila.)
Wood, Rosewood
$1,037Sale Price|20% Off
Late Victorian Walnut Howard Style upholstered Chair
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Dereham, GB
Late Victorian Walnut Howard Style upholstered Chair Walnut Frame, with turned elbow supports.
Leather, Walnut
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Side Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian carved walnut side chair having a pretty quality carved walnut top rail supported by solid walnut barley twist supports with original turned finials.
Walnut
American Victorian Style Black Leather Upholstered Swivel Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian-style oak and black leather upholstered swivel chair with a shaped back, scroll arms, prominent brass nailhead trim, resting on a shaped X-stretcher with metal cap...
Brass
Antique English Victorian Carved Rosewood Parlor Dining Side Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Carved Rosewood Parlor Dining Side Chairs - a Pair.
Fabric, Rosewood
$688Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Chair with Oval Hand Carved Back
Located in Sofia, BG
Attractive nineteenth century mahogany hall chair. Hand carved oval back with lovely elegant decorations and a seat raised on turned reeded legs. England, circa 1880.
Mahogany
$829Sale Price|20% Off
Small Antique Windsor Chair, English, Oak, Apprentice, High Wycombe, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique Windsor chair. An English, oak apprentice piece redolent of the High Wycombe school of miniature furniture, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.
Oak
FINE ANTIQUE CARVED ViCTORIAN BURGERMEISTER CHAIR 17TH CENTURY JACOBEAN DESIGN
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale highly decorative and exquisitely made Antique Victorian circa 1870 Burgermeister chair based on a 17th Jaco...
Upholstery, Oak
$3,800 / set
Pair Of Early Victorian Japanned Side Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Unusual chairs actually carved wood and not papier mache. Gilt Chinoiserie decoration on a black ground. Caned seats. Cabriole legs with turned stretchers.
Wood
$1,500Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Spinning Chair, English, Carved, Work Stool, Seat, Victorian, Circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique spinning chair. An English, carved mahogany work stool, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
Wood
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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