Seating
Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Seating
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating
Wood
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Wool, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating
Wood, Oak
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating
Wood, Oak
1960s French Brutalist Vintage Seating
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Seating
Oak, Walnut
1950s English Regency Vintage Seating
Leather, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Regency Seating
Giltwood
1980s Israeli Brutalist Vintage Seating
Steel, Wrought Iron, Metal
1970s French Regency Vintage Seating
Metal, Steel
Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Seating
Leather, Pine
Early 20th Century Regency Seating
Upholstery, Giltwood
1960s German Brutalist Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Hardwood, Leather
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Rosewood
2010s Italian Brutalist Seating
Concrete, Cement
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Seating
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Wood, Cane, Paint
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Muslin, Beech
1960s French Brutalist Vintage Seating
Jute, Wood
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Seating
Velvet, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Seating
Wrought Iron
2010s American Regency Seating
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating
Wood, Oak
2010s Mexican Brutalist Seating
Hardwood
1960s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Seating
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Seating
Wood
19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Leather, Mahogany
1970s Swedish Brutalist Vintage Seating
Leather
1960s French Brutalist Vintage Seating
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Seating
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Regency Seating
Silver Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Brutalist Seating
Wood, Cedar
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Aluminum
20th Century French Regency Seating
Silk, Cane
Mid-20th Century Finnish Brutalist Seating
Upholstery, Oak
19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Seating
Oak
2010s Mexican Brutalist Seating
Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brutalist Seating
Wood, Walnut
19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Wood, Cane
2010s Mexican Brutalist Seating
Hardwood
1960s Danish Brutalist Vintage Seating
Oak
2010s Mexican Brutalist Seating
Hardwood
18th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Seating
Velvet, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Finnish Brutalist Seating
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Seating
Oak, Walnut
1820s English Regency Antique Seating
Wool, Mahogany
1980s American Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut, Giltwood
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Other
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.