Seating
19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Seating
Velvet, Oak
Late 19th Century American Antique Seating
Wicker
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Seating
Mahogany
19th Century Austrian Aesthetic Movement Antique Seating
Bentwood
19th Century Primitive Antique Seating
Rush, Oak
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Seating
Rush, Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Seating
Fabric, Beech
Late 18th Century French Antique Seating
Wood, Silk
18th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Seating
Oak
1760s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Tapestry, Beech
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Linen, Oak
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Seating
Velvet, Wood
Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Seating
Walnut, Upholstery
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Antique Seating
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 19th Century British George III Antique Seating
Oak
1770s English Chinese Chippendale Antique Seating
Suede, Mahogany
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Seating
Upholstery, Maple
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Seating
Pine
Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Seating
Pine
1780s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Seating
Pine
1890s British Victorian Antique Seating
Fabric, Oak
Late 19th Century Napoleon III Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1890s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Beech
1890s English Adam Style Antique Seating
Cane, Satinwood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Silk, Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Silk, Hardwood, Giltwood
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Seating
Textile, Walnut
1850s English Campaign Antique Seating
Iron
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Oak
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Seating
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Wood
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Spruce, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Giltwood
1850s French Louis XIV Antique Seating
Tapestry, Walnut
Late 19th Century English Antique Seating
Alpaca, Wood
19th Century Italian French Provincial Antique Seating
Fabric, Walnut
Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Seating
Pine, Paint
Early 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Seating
Walnut
1860s Dutch Victorian Antique Seating
Satinwood
1890s American Victorian Antique Seating
Wicker, Reed, Wood
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Seating
Elm, Yew
19th Century Regency Antique Seating
Brass
19th Century Antique Seating
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Walnut
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Seating
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Seating
Velvet, Maple
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Oak
18th Century Italian Antique Seating
Oak
19th Century British William IV Antique Seating
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Down
1870s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Tapestry, Walnut
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Seating
Linen, Wood, Paint
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Other
Mid-19th Century Baltic Antique Seating
Brass
19th Century Louis XV Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood
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.
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