18century Seating
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Benches
Gold
Antique 18th Century Chinese Arts and Crafts Stools
Elm
Antique Early 18th Century American Queen Anne Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs
Metal
Antique 1720s English Baroque Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Hide, Teak
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Plywood, Beech
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Stools
Oak
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century Welsh Georgian Rocking Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Baroque Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century Swedish Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Chairs
Metal
Antique 1870s American Shaker Benches
Pine
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Armchairs
Beech
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wool, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Stools
Oak
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Antique 19th Century Italian Benches
Rush, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé
20th Century English Regency Armchairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century Modern Stools
Chrome
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Industrial Benches
Iron
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century American Early Victorian Stools
Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Beech
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Ash
Early 20th Century Syrian Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Pine, Paint
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Rattan, Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
1990s Spanish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Animal Skin
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Cherry
Late 20th Century American Sheraton Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Cherry
Early 20th Century Syrian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Victorian Benches
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Birch
Antique 1710s English Queen Anne Stools
Walnut
20th Century Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mission Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Teak
Antique 19th Century Country Benches
Pine
Late 20th Century American Sheraton Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
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18century Seating For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 18century Seating?
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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