Seatting Chintz
Late 20th Century Asian Chinese Export Side Tables
Ceramic
20th Century American Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s Unknown Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary British Armchairs
Cotton, Wood, Down
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Victorian Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Cotton
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Desks
Upholstery, Bamboo, Cane, Raffia, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Brass
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Metal
1990s American Modern Slipper Chairs
Mid-20th Century European Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Sofas
Leather
Antique 1750s English Rococo Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
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2010s French Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Early 2000s British Sofas
Damask
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Blown Glass
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary North American Bohemian Sofas
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood, Feathers
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Fabric, Oak
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Chinoiserie Paintings
Canvas, Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century European Rococo Settees
Fabric, Wood
Recent Sales
Vintage 1980s Italian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s Chippendale Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Aesthetic Movement Loveseats
Mother-of-Pearl, Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
20th Century Sheraton Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs
Fabric
Early 20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Fabric, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 1820s English Regency Side Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1940s English Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Desks and Writing Tables
Rosewood
Vintage 1970s American Modern Club Chairs
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Loveseats
Cotton, Wicker, Hardwood
Vintage 1980s American Napoleon III Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
20th Century Hollywood Regency Chaise Longues
Fabric
20th Century Post-Modern Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Living Room Sets
Antique 1860s English Victorian Stools
Velvet, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Slipper Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 1770s English Dining Room Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s British Dining Room Tables
Antique Early 1900s British Dining Room Sets
Antique Early 1900s British Dining Room Sets
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Settees
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Regency Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1880s English Edwardian Club Chairs
Beech
20th Century Chippendale Benches
Fabric, Hardwood
20th Century American Regency Sofas
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1950s American Daybeds
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Federal Sofas
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1920s French Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Federal Sofas
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Armchairs
Linen, Oak
Antique Early 17th Century English George I Armchairs
Tapestry, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Side Chairs
Antique Mid-19th Century American Armchairs
Wicker
Antique Early 19th Century American Side Chairs
Paint, Wood
Vintage 1910s English Directoire Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century North American Loveseats
Cotton
Seatting Chintz For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Seatting Chintz?
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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