Seating
19th Century French Regency Antique Seating
Giltwood
1810s British Regency Antique Seating
Leather, Hardwood
1820s British Regency Antique Seating
Mahogany
1950s American Regency Vintage Seating
Brass
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Seating
Oak
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Wood
1970s American Regency Vintage Seating
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Leather, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Seating
Giltwood, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Seating
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Seating
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Regency Seating
Faux Bamboo, Rosewood
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Leather
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century English Regency Seating
Metal
1820s English Regency Antique Seating
Leather, Wood
1820s English Regency Antique Seating
Mahogany
20th Century English Regency Seating
Leather, Beech
1980s Regency Vintage Seating
Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Rosewood
Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Italian Regency Antique Seating
Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Rattan
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Rosewood
Early 1800s British Regency Antique Seating
Leather, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Italian Regency Seating
Cane
Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Seating
Velvet, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Seating
Brass
1830s English Regency Antique Seating
Mahogany
1880s Regency Antique Seating
Walnut
1830s English Regency Antique Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1980s American Regency Vintage Seating
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating
Ceramic
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Leather, Hardwood
1980s Regency Vintage Seating
Mahogany
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Walnut
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century British Regency Antique Seating
Brass
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Leather
Early 1800s Regency Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century British Regency Seating
Leather
Early 20th Century English Regency Seating
Leather, Oak
1820s British Regency Antique Seating
Leather, Mahogany
1940s Unknown Regency Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut, Down
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Fabric, Wood
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Mother-of-Pearl, Pine
1940s American Machine Age Vintage Seating
Steel
1810s British Regency Antique Seating
Bronze
1810s British Regency Antique Seating
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Walnut
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.