Antique Theater Seating
1920s American Art Deco Antique Theater Seating
Iron
Early 20th Century American Antique Theater Seating
Iron
1920s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Theater Seating
Wood
1920s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Theater Seating
Wood
Late 19th Century Belgian Louis XVI Antique Theater Seating
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Theater Seating
Velvet, Wood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Theater Seating
Elm
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Theater Seating
Leather
Early 20th Century French Antique Theater Seating
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century French Antique Theater Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Theater Seating
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Industrial Antique Theater Seating
Metal
19th Century German Other Antique Theater Seating
Wool
1750s Dutch Rococo Antique Theater Seating
Wood
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Theater Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Theater Seating
Metal
1880s European Chinese Chippendale Antique Theater Seating
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century European Chippendale Antique Theater Seating
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Antique Theater Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Theater Seating
Walnut
1860s Italian Biedermeier Antique Theater Seating
Walnut
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Antique Theater Seating
Etching
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Theater Seating
Stone, Copper
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Theater Seating
Elm
1890s American Victorian Antique Theater Seating
Wicker, Reed, Wood
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Antique Theater Seating
Engraving, Etching
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Theater Seating
Textile
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Theater Seating
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Theater Seating
Metal
19th Century Antique Theater Seating
Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Theater Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Antique Theater Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Antique Theater Seating
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
1930s European Industrial Antique Theater Seating
Brass
1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Antique Theater Seating
Wool, Walnut
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Theater Seating
Oak
1970s French Space Age Antique Theater Seating
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Antique Theater Seating
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
1970s American Modern Antique Theater Seating
Silver Gelatin
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Antique Theater Seating
Mohair, Foam, Wood
1970s American Modern Antique Theater Seating
Silver Gelatin
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Theater Seating
Metal
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Theater Seating
Metal
19th Century French Antique Theater Seating
1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Theater Seating
Bentwood
1920s French Art Deco Antique Theater Seating
Rosewood
Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Theater Seating
Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Theater Seating
Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Theater Seating
Metal
19th Century Antique Theater Seating
Wood
1920s German Antique Theater Seating
Steel
1920s American Art Deco Antique Theater Seating
Iron
19th Century English Antique Theater Seating
Iron
1920s Antique Theater Seating
Velvet
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Theater Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century Rustic Antique Theater Seating
Oak
Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Theater Seating
Iron
Late 19th Century Mission Antique Theater Seating
Oak
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Theater Seating
Velvet
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Theater Seating
Iron
Late 19th Century American Antique Theater Seating
Iron
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Theater Seating
Pine
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Theater Seating
Pine
Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Theater Seating
Wood
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Theater Seating
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Theater Seating
Wood
19th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Theater Seating
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century Antique Theater Seating
Metal
1880s French Louis XV Antique Theater Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Theater Seating
Metal, Steel
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Antique Theater Seating
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Theater Seating
Elm
Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Theater Seating
Pine, String
1920s American Art Deco Antique Theater Seating
Iron
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Theater Seating
Metal, Steel
1890s Belgian Antique Theater Seating
Oak
Early 20th Century American Antique Theater Seating
Iron
1920s British Antique Theater Seating
Mahogany
1920s American Antique Theater Seating
Metal
1920s American Antique Theater Seating
Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Theater Seating
Elm
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Theater Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Antique Theater Seating
Iron
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Theater Seating
Steel
Late 19th Century French Antique Theater Seating
Iron
1910s North American Antique Theater Seating
Iron
1890s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Theater Seating
Iron
1920s North American Industrial Antique Theater Seating
Steel
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Theater Seating
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Theater Seating
Enamel, Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Theater Seating
Leather
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Theater Seating
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Theater Seating
String, Pine
1920s Art Deco Antique Theater Seating
Maple, Mohair
1920s Hollywood Regency Antique Theater Seating
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Theater Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Antique Theater Seating
Oak
Early 20th Century Dutch Other Antique Theater Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Theater Seating
Velvet, Wood
1910s American Antique Theater Seating
Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Antique Theater Seating
Metal
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Theater Seating
Iron
Antique Theater Seating For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Antique Theater 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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