$4,755Sale Price|20% Off
GEORGE SMiTH SOMERVILLE BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIR
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning George Smith cigar brown Somerville occasional Library armchair with Chesterfield tufted back ...
Leather
$5,411Sale Price / set|20% Off
GEORGE SMiTH SOMERVILLE CHESTERFIELD MOHAIR VELVET ARMCHAIR FOOTSTOOL
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning George Smith Somerville Mohair Velvet Chesterfield tufted occasional Library armchair with mat...
Velvet, Hardwood
Sold
H 33.08 in W 33.08 in D 33.08 in
PAIR OF GEORGE SMITH SOMERVILLE RESTORED BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiRS
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of George Smith cigar brown Somerville occasional Library armchairs with which have been ...
Leather
Sold
H 25.2 in W 14.18 in D 14.97 in
John Somerville ARTWORK JOHN LENNON SCULPTURE BUST signed by artist : unique
Located in Landshut, BY
JOHN LENNON BUST IN RESIN 1984 signed by artist height: 64cms ~width: 36cms ~ depth: 30cms weight: 9.6kg artwork is in immaculate perfect condition - free shipping worldwide - Joh...
Resin
Sold
H 33.47 in W 95.28 in D 39.38 in
Tetrad Hand Made in England Somerville Four Seater Large Fabric Upholstered Sofa
By Tetrad
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very large and comfortable Tetrad hand made in England Somerville four seater oversized snuggle sofa A good looking well made snuggle sofa, its call...
Upholstery
Pair of armchairs for Emilie, Somerville, MA
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs for Emilie, Somerville, MA
Alma Upholstered Accent Chair in Faux Mohair Velvet
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Alma Accent Chair – a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Upholstered in a faux mohair style velvet, the color is our french havane, a warm honey, caramel t...
Metal
$6,504Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 30.52 in W 29.53 in D 31.3 in L 30.52 in
George Smith Chelsea Signature Full Scroll Arm Brown Leather Armchair & Ottoman
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, hand dyed saddle brown leather George Smith Chelsea, Signature full scroll arm armchair with matching run up large ottoma...
Leather
$4,208Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 25.99 in D 25.6 in
GEORGE SMITH BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CAPTAiNS CHAIR
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning brown leather George Smith RRP £7,034 Chesterfield tufted captains office chair P...
Leather, Hardwood
$2,732Sale Price|20% Off
H 43.31 in W 33.86 in D 31.89 in
COMFORTABLE ViNTAGE RESTORED BROWN LEATHER TUFTED CHESTERFIELD WINGBACK ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored vintage Chesterfield tufted Cigar brown leather wingback armchair. Please note...
Leather
$3,050 / set
H 29.5 in W 34 in D 32 in
Pair of Vintage Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Chairs from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of vintage brown leather club or tub chairs from Denmark. Upholstered in dark vintage brown leather, the chairs feature tufted button backs and arms with self-piping, creating a...
Leather, Hardwood
$20,224Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34.45 in W 77.96 in D 36.23 in
PAIR OF GEORGE SMITH SOMERVILLE CHESTERFIELD MOHAIR VELVET SOFAs
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Stunning pair of George Smith Somerville Mohair Velvet Chesterfield tufted sofas RRP £30,130 Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for t...
Velvet, Hardwood
$9,018
H 28.35 in W 29.93 in D 35.44 in
Rare Armchair Newly Upholstered in Pure Mohair, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An 1940s Danish Armchair newly upholstered in a premium pure mohair fabric and Samuel and Sons French cord. Fast shipping worldwide.
Fabric, Wood
$3,006Sale Price|20% Off
H 44.49 in W 32.68 in D 30.12 in
One of a Kind Fully Restored Hardwood Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely one of a kind Chesterfield button Directors armchair upholstered in plush woven linen A very good looking well made and comfortable...
Leather, Hardwood
$4,099Sale Price|20% Off
H 42.13 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
Fully Restored Vintage Chesterfield Porters Wingback Armchair Brown Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage Porters barrel back armchair in whisky brown leather This chair a real tour de force, is has absolutely everything going ...
Leather
$4,650 / set
H 28.5 in W 40.5 in D 35 in
Pair, Chesterfield Brown Leather Armchair Club Chairs, Denmark circa 1940-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, vintage brown leather chesterfield club arm chairs resting on bun feet. Upholstered in tight button-tufted dark brown leather with nail head trim, rolled arms and loose seat cu...
Leather
Pair of 20th Century English Brown Leather Club Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of English club chairs upholstered in vintage brown leather. Each chair features a tufted button back, rolled arms, and self-piped upholstery. The seating is comfortable, with z...
Leather, Hardwood
$1,199
H 41.34 in W 32.29 in D 35.04 in
Large Vintage English-Style Sheepskin Leather Wingback Armchair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This fantastic sheepskin leather wingback armchair is the perfect addition for lovers of English-style furniture. Its warm cognac color exudes timeless class and comfort. Packed with...
Leather, Sheepskin
20th Century Tall Wing Back Vintage Leather Armchair from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
20th century tall wing back armchair from Denmark, upholstered in vintage caramel leather. The chair features a classic wing back form with nail head trim accenting the wings, front,...
Leather, Wood
$4,680 / set
H 29 in W 42 in D 33 in
Vintage Pair of Brown Honey Leather Chesterfield Club Chairs — England, Circa 19
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage pair of English Chesterfield club chairs in rich honey-brown distressed leather. Featuring classic rolled arms, deep button tufting, and exceptional comfort. Both c...
Leather, Burlap, Wood
Pair of Antique Swedish Leather Club Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of antique Swedish leather club armchairs. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from around the 1900-1910 period. The quality is outstanding, they are...
Leather, Oak
$13,664
H 32.68 in W 77.56 in D 37.41 in
STUNNING GEORGE SMITH CHELSEA SiGNATURE SCROLL ARM MOHAIR VELVET THREE SEAT SOFA
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning George Smith Chelsea Signature Scroll arm three seat sofa in luxurious Mohair-Velvet A very good looking well made ...
Mohair, Velvet, Beech
English Regency Style Convex Bull’s Eye Mirror
Located in Bradenton, FL
English Convex Bull’s Eye Mirror in the Regency Style. Mirror features a round giltwood frame adorned with evenly spaced gilt spheres spread out between the raised trim moldings of t...
Giltwood
19th Century Italian Carved Marble Column Capital
Located in Austin, TX
A stately and well carved marble Corinthian column capital, 19th century, Italy. Presented and displayed inverted, with a typical decorative motif of acanthus and volute. Perfect f...
Marble
Sold|$1,370
H 15.16 in W 15.75 in D 9.65 in
18th Century Carved Wooden Coffer with Slanted Lid and Iron Mounts, France
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A charming 18th century carved wooden coffer distinguished by its unusual slanted hinged lid and richly decorated surfaces. The box is adorned with hand-carved floral rosettes arrang...
Iron
James de Wulf Concrete Ping Pong Table
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
James de Wulf custom contemporary concrete Ping-Pong Table. Regulation sized with acid stained center line and carbon fiber reinforcement. Add seating to welcome guests as a dining...
Concrete, Stainless Steel
Industrial Glass & Brass Gas Lamp Pendant, Italy, 21st century
Located in Culver City, CA
Industrial Glass and Brass Gas Lamp Pendant, Italy, 21st century In the style of an industrial gas lamp pendant, converted to electric.
Brass
$5,397 / set
H 27.96 in Dm 24.02 in
LOVELY PAIR OF RALPH LAUREN AMERICAN HARDWOOD PEDESTAL SIDE END LAMP WINE TABLEs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this this stunning pair of American Mahogany pedestal side end tables made by Ralph Lauren Please note: Th...
Hardwood
Cabinet 18th Century Sweden Period Rococo
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Swedish Cabinet from period rococo ca 1760 Stockholm. Original hardwares - please see in photo of very original key. Upper cabinet with two large doors, resting on six s...
Bronze
$2,284
H 33.86 in W 35.44 in D 38.98 in
Large Art Deco Roll Arm Lounge Chair Old Olive Green Velvet Denmark 1930-1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large impressive and comfortable Fritz Hansen style Danish Art Deco lounge chair made in the 1930s-1940s by skilled carpenters. It's upholstered with old olive green velvet with but...
Wood, Velvet
19th Century English Country House Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fabulous 19th Century English Country House walnut serpentine chesterfield. Circa 1870. Recovered probably in the early 20th Century in a petrol blue faded velvet. The fabric has ...
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,358
H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 26.78 in
1920s Tan Leather Club Chair Attributed To Otto Schulz For Boet Sweden
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Elegant 1920s Swedish club chair, attributed to Otto Schulz for Boet, Gothenburg. This refined piece showcases Schulz’s characteristic balance of comfort and craftsmanship, wrapped i...
Leather, Beech
$2,800
H 11 in W 6.5 in D 10 in
French Bronze Equestrian Group "A Question of Pride" After Constantin Cristesco
Located in New York, NY
A striking 20th-century French bronze sculpture inspired by Constantin Cristesco's celebrated composition "Deux chevaux sautant un obstacle" (Two Horses Jumping an Obstacle), also kn...
Bronze
$2,056
H 28.35 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
French Lounge Chair With Sheep Leather And Velvet In The Manner Of Louis Chambry
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Elegant early 20th century French lounge chair, executed in the spirit of Louis Chambry, combining sculptural form with rich, tactile materials. The chair is upholstered in original...
Leather, Velvet, Oak, Pine
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 82.68 in D 43.31 in
Selection of Willy Rizzo sofas available, we can restore, choose your own fabric.
By Willy Rizzo
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This iconic sofa was designed by Willy Rizzo in 1969 and is published in many of the interior design journals of the period. This design was illustrated in Casa Vogue's feature on Ri...
Suede, Wood
$9,831
H 87.8 in W 19.69 in D 10.24 in
Antique Georgian 8 Day Mahogany Longcase Clock by James Field of Hempstead
Located in Suffolk, GB
A fine quality Antique George III period 8 day longcase clock by James Field of Hempstead, dating to circa 1785. The clock features a beautifully engraved silvered brass arched dial ...
Mahogany
Pair of 20th Century English Chesterfield Club Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of 20th century English Chesterfield club chairs upholstered in vintage brown leather. Traditional button tufted backs, rolled arms, and nail head trim along the arms and base g...
Leather, Wood
$3,500 / set
H 27.25 in W 25.25 in D 22 in
Pair of Mid-Century Spanish Brutalist Cognac Leather Arm Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of mid-century Spanish Brutalist club chairs, constructed with substantial dark oak frames and vintage cognac saddle leather. Contrasting stitching and oversized nail head trim ...
Leather, 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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