Vintage Upholstered Chairs
Chloe is a highly-regarded expert in all things vintage and antique. She’s excited to share her vast knowledge with readers and clients wishing to infuse their homes with a mixture of old-time warmth and modern comfort. In addition to her design work, Chloe regularly volunteers at her local community center, teaching DIY projects to adults and kids.
Vintage doesn’t always mean old or antique. Sometimes it is just the style. And these vintage upholstered chairs speak to a style that is still relevant in the eye of many decorators who look toward classic influences. They are lovely, well-made, and can come in plenty of colors and upholstery options for your decorative pleasure. Take a look at this extensive collection and find one for your home.
Our Picks
Open Arm Chair
These upholstered antique chairs can easily complement other room decor. It adds a mid-century touch with its neutral tones and angled edges. It sits close to the ground for a bright and open feel to the composition.
Designer Advice:
A stunning piece that adds modern nostalgia to your home. We recommend using this as an accent chair in a larger living room ensemble or paired with the same chair in a conversation nook. The distinct open appeal of this chair will work well with midcentury tables that have an organic aesthetic. A possible option is the butterfly end table.
Low Back Tufted Chair
Antique upholstered chairs with a style fit for royalty. The fluted wood frame brings opulence to the piece together with elegant cabriole legs. The natural wood grain finish works well with the welting and button tufting details.
Designer Advice:
As a vanity chair, this piece works perfectly with a cabriole leg dressing table in a distressed white or weathered wood finish. Or you can turn a lonely corner of your bedroom with this piece. Combine it with a round French-inspired side table and place a fuzzy carpet underneath and a small crystal chandelier above to complete the look.
Vintage upholstered chair
Clean and chic, this vintage upholstered chair adds a touch of sophistication to any space. Its high back with a light-colored fabric contrasts its solid wooden legs. The piece is beautifully crafted from rubberwood.
Designer Advice:
Inspired by antique English chairs, we can see this piece being used in a variety of spaces. Its graceful silhouette and elegant appeal make it a beautiful addition to a transitional style dining room with a round wooden table. It can also be used as an office chair, paired with a chic X-base work desk and a rectangular crystal droplight.
Embroidered Antique Chair
An antique upholstered chair with vibrant French-styled fabric embossing. It easily captures interest in any space it takes up. The piece is padded at the back and seat while resting on a wooden frame with cabriole legs.
Designer Advice:
We recommend this piece in a cottage style, eclectic, or vintage style interior. We can see this being used in a rounded space, like a bay window breakfast nook, paired with a circular table in a distressed pastel finish. Or if you have a glass patio, add this piece to the arrangement and bring in some vintage armoire and tables for a romantic vibe.
Plush Tufted Armchair
This vintage tufted chair can be a focal point even for small spaces. It features charming silver nailhead trimming that accents its velvet upholstery. Its rolled arms and matte black legs maintain the glam look.
Designer Advice:
Perfect for traditional and Hollywood-style interiors. The emerald and aqua models are great for moody, theatrical, and maximalist spaces while the champagne option will work perfectly in transitional style spaces. We recommend using these as your main armchairs in the living room, paired with a Chesterfield sofa for a coordinated look. Complete the set with a marble or glass table with brass legs.
