Seats 19
Early 20th Century French Settees
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Rush, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Late 20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s Scottish Chairs
Oak
20th Century French Baltic Side Chairs
Iron, Wrought Iron
20th Century Chairs
Horn
Early 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1860s Scottish Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Austrian Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
Pine, Faux Bamboo, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary North American American Classical Sofas
Leather
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s Scottish Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French Provincial Side Chairs
Leather, Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Gustavian Armchairs
Fabric, Pine, Upholstery, Cotton
20th Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s American Empire Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Late 20th Century French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Linen, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Settees
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Armchairs
Velvet
Early 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather
20th Century American Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Rocking Chairs
Ebony
Early 2000s Italian Regency Armchairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Georgian Dining Room Sets
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Elm
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Settees
Mohair, Bamboo
Early 20th Century British Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1930s American Rocking Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Lucite
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Settees
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Armchairs
Linen
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century Hepplewhite Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Side Chairs
Satinwood
Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Dining Room Tables
Leather, Fruitwood
Antique Early 1900s English Side Chairs
Oak, Upholstery
Late 20th Century Rococo Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century British Wingback Chairs
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century British Armchairs
Satinwood
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Seats 19 For Sale on 1stDibs
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Finding the Right Seating for You
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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