Victorian Outdoor Seating
20th Century Victorian Loveseats
Iron
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Loveseats
Iron
Mid-20th Century Victorian Chairs
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century European Rustic Loveseats
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Iron
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Victorian Benches
Slate
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Benches
Slate, Iron
Mid-20th Century North American Victorian Benches
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century North American Victorian Benches
Iron
Mid-20th Century Victorian Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique 1890s British Victorian Benches
Iron
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Benches
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Benches
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Benches
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Benches
Enamel, Iron
Early 20th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron, Metal
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Wire
Antique 19th Century British Armchairs
Iron
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2010s Spanish Country Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
2010s French Modern Chairs
Oak
2010s Modern Tables
Hardwood, Oak
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Early 2000s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Brass
2010s European Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Regency Console Tables
Marble, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
Antique 1890s Italian Victorian Side Tables
Cast Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Metal, Stainless Steel
20th Century French Planters and Jardinieres
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
20th Century Spanish Side Chairs
Iron
Recent Sales
Early 20th Century American Victorian Benches
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century German Arts and Crafts Chairs
Wicker, Oak
Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Side Chairs
Wicker, Oak
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Birch
Early 20th Century European Late Victorian Benches
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Victorian Loveseats
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Victorian Armchairs
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century Victorian Chaise Longues
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Loveseats
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century British Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
20th Century Swedish Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century European Benches
Iron
Mid-20th Century Victorian Armchairs
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Sofas
Wicker
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Benches
Iron, Wire
Mid-20th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Chaise Longues
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Benches
Enamel, Iron
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker, Rattan
Early 20th Century American Victorian Wingback Chairs
Steel
Victorian Outdoor Seating For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Victorian Outdoor 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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