To suggest that Ralph Lauren has come a long way is an understatement. From his humble beginnings as a tie salesman working out of a drawer at New York’s Empire State Building, he grew one of the world’s largest and most successful fashion empires from scratch.
For decades, Ralph Lauren’s clothing brand has blended classic, preppy Americana East Coast-style with the look of upper-crust English aristocracy. This style is the hallmark of Ralph Lauren’s design and can be seen in all facets of his brand, from its vintage apparel, accessories and jewelry to furniture and décor.
The iconic fashion designer was born Ralph Rueben Lifshitz in New York City and grew up in the Bronx. When he and his brother were in their teens, they changed their surname from Lifshitz to Lauren after being teased about it at school. Later on, Lauren took business classes at night, worked at various menswear retailers and did a stint in the U.S. Army. While working at tie manufacturer Beau Brummel, he was inspired to create his own line of ties.
In 1967, Lauren launched “Polo,” ties handmade from high-quality fabrics featuring a wide design. They were a success. Lauren sold $500,000 worth to retail giants Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus and Paul Stuart in his first year.
Lauren expanded his designs into clothing, with his first menswear line of classic tweed suits in 1968 and, in 1971, his first line of womenswear featuring classic feminine tailoring. Lauren’s nostalgic fashion soon captured the eye of Hollywood. He created costumes for the 1974 adaptation of The Great Gatsby and was responsible for Diane Keaton’s distinctive feminine menswear look in 1977’s Annie Hall. Ralph Lauren’s designs have since garnered national and international acclaim and recognition — from Gwyneth Paltrow’s iconic pink 1999 Oscars dress to becoming the official outfitter of Team USA for the Olympics since 2008.
In 2018, Ralph Lauren celebrated his 50th anniversary with a star-studded fashion show and, in 2019, was awarded an honorary knighthood — the highest British honor — for services to fashion.
On 1stDibs, discover a wide range of vintage Ralph Lauren shirts, sweaters and other clothing.
Iconic Ralph Lauren Newly Reupholstered High‑Back Tiger Dining Accent Side Chair
By Ralph Lauren, Thibaut
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A striking Ralph Lauren high‑back dining accent chair, newly reupholstered in luxurious tiger Aja fabric by Thibaut, a dense and exceptionally soft textile that transforms this piece...
Brass
Iconic Ralph Lauren Newly Reupholstered High‑Back Tiger Dining Accent Side Chair
By Thibaut , Ralph Lauren
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A striking Ralph Lauren high‑back dining accent chair, newly reupholstered in luxurious tiger Aja fabric by Thibaut, a dense and exceptionally soft textile that transforms this piece...
Brass
Ralph Lauren Noble Estate Carved Mahogany Dining Side Accent Chair Louis XV
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A refined and iconic Ralph Lauren Home Noble Estate dining side chair, crafted with the exceptional quality and classic styling that define the brand’s most sought‑after furniture collections. The finely carved solid‑wood frame features a rich mahogany finish accented with silver nailhead trim and elegant cabriole legs, bringing a timeless French Louis XV Revival silhouette into a modern luxury context. Both chairs retain their original Ralph Lauren Home labels on the underside, underscoring authenticity and provenance. The upholstery combines plaid wool backs and fronts with Ultrasuede seats, creating a sophisticated interplay of texture that feels both traditional and tailored. This blend of materials reflects Ralph Lauren’s signature ability to merge heritage design with elevated comfort. Though designed as armless dining side chairs, their proportions and styling make them equally suitable as head chairs, accent lounge seating, or a comfortable desk chair...
Metal
Hollywood Regency Serge Roche Style Carved Palm Animal Print Dining Accent Chair
By Serge Roche
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Fabulous Hollywood Regency Serge Roche style carved palm armless chair newly upholstered in a graphic animal print cotton velvet fabric. This sculptural chair features a dimensional ...
Upholstery, Wood
Ralph Lauren High Back Tufted Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of 6 classic high-back dining side chairs by Ralph Lauren. These handsome generously sized dining chairs feature tufted backs and seats, aged brass nail head trim, and square ma...
Upholstery, Wood
Maitland Smith Chippendale Regency Carved Mahogany Dining Side Chairs
By Maitland Smith
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful set of four Maitland Smith Massachusetts Regency Mahogany side chairs. Features hand carved solid Mahogany Chippendale styling with handsome straight legs. Dark mahogany wood frame with original neutral cream/ beige faux bois pattern fabric seats. Very comfortable back support and wide seating provides plenty of bottom support. You will love the intricate and sculptural hand carved detailing on crest rail, back splat and the beading on straight legs and stretchers. This is a perfect set of four side chairs for the dining room, living room, or game table, bedroom, desk or office, and of course extra seating for Thanksgiving and your holiday dinners...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Vintage Faux Bamboo and Cane Armchairs with Zebra-Pattern Cushions
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of vintage armchairs featuring warm brown wooden frames carved to resemble bamboo, with woven cane panels across the backs and sides. Raised rings punctuate the rails, arm sup...
Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Cane, Wood
Pair of Leopard Pattern Federal Chippendale 19th Century Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Lomita, CA
Statement seating is the motivation to acquire this set of versatile chairs. The details, the nod to contemporary styling and American craftsmanship make this set of New England chairs special. They were produced in the late 19th Century, transitional Chippendale Federal style chairs...
Mahogany
Vintage High-Back Skirted Side Chairs – Pair
By Henredon
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage High-Back Skirted Side Chairs in Cheetah Print Upholstery – Pair Elegant pair of vintage high-back side chairs featuring dramatic tapered backs, fully skirted bases, and bol...
Fabric
Set of Six French Art Deco Chairs in the Manner of Jean Pascaud
By Jean Pascaud
Located in North Miami, FL
Three have brass sabots and three with nickel over brass (as found in France). They are intended to be used alternating finishes. Tapered legs with squared sabots. Nailhead trim t...
Brass, Chrome
Set of 4 1960's Hollywood Regency Italian Style Dining Chairs by Karges
By Henredon, Karges Furniture, Ralph Lauren, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Burbank, CA
Set of four vintage Hollywood Regency dining chairs for sale. These were manufactured by the high-end designer company Karges Furniture, and are incredible. They are modeled after Fr...
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Wonderful Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker Spoon Back Neoclassical Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful pair of Michael Taylor for Baker spoon back neoclassical chairs. Wow, these vintage chairs are stunning in person, we love the original ebonized ...
Upholstery, Wood
