Regency Klismos
Vintage 1960s Italian Classical Greek Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s North American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Empire Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Upholstery, Lucite
Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Regency Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Hardwood
20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Burl
20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Burl
Vintage 1960s French Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Antique 1820s Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
2010s English Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Regency Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Stools
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Chairs
Stone
Vintage 1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Chairs
Horn, Upholstery, Wood
Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chaise Longues
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Aluminum
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Pewter
2010s English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Cane, Paint, Softwood
Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Bronze
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Bronze
Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Regency Dining Room Chairs
Antique 19th Century British Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Revival Chairs
Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
20th Century English Side Chairs
Ebony
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Nickel
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
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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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