Seating
1980s Philippine Regency Vintage Seating
Cane, Bamboo, Rattan
19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Rosewood
19th Century British Regency Antique Seating
Gold Leaf
1820s English Regency Antique Seating
Satinwood
19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Seating
Wood
1930s American Machine Age Vintage Seating
Aluminum
1950s Belgian Regency Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Seating
Mahogany
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Leather, Walnut
Late 19th Century American Regency Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Regency Seating
Walnut
19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Italian Regency Seating
Leather, Wood
19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Brass, Other
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Regency Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1920s French Machine Age Vintage Seating
Aluminum
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Giltwood
Early 19th Century European Regency Antique Seating
Fruitwood
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Seating
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Regency Seating
Wood
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Seating
Mahogany
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Wrought Iron, Wire
Mid-20th Century British Regency Seating
Leather
19th Century European Regency Antique Seating
Birch
Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Unknown Regency Antique Seating
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Early 19th Century French Regency Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Wicker
19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Wood
1970s European Regency Vintage Seating
Giltwood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Velvet, Oak
19th Century British Regency Antique Seating
Brass
1830s English Regency Antique Seating
Leather, Hardwood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Regency Seating
Wood
19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
19th Century British Regency Antique Seating
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
1930s American Regency Vintage Seating
Velvet, Mahogany
1960s Italian Regency Vintage Seating
Wood, Upholstery
Early 2000s American Regency Seating
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Seating
Wood, Leather
19th Century French Regency Antique Seating
Cane, Paint, Wood
1810s Irish Regency Antique Seating
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Seating
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Seating
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century North American Regency Seating
Aluminum
1980s American Regency Vintage Seating
Leather, Mahogany
2010s English Regency Seating
Gold Leaf
2010s British Regency Seating
Brass
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century French Regency Antique Seating
Giltwood
Unique Chairs, Sofas and Other Seating for Sale on 1stDibs
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.