Seating
Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Seating
Wood
20th Century Georgian Seating
Linen, Upholstery, Cord, Wood
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Mohair, Wood
1920s English George II Vintage Seating
Walnut, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Iron
1760s English George III Antique Seating
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Seating
Chrome
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Wood, Upholstery
1720s English George I Antique Seating
Leather, Walnut
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Velvet, Mahogany
18th Century English George III Antique Seating
Elm
Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Seating
Giltwood
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass
20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Fabric, Hardwood
Early 20th Century George I Seating
Wood
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Brass
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Metal
1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Silver Leaf
18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Seating
Iron
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Iron, Brass
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Seating
Oak
20th Century Mexican Hollywood Regency Seating
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American George III Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English George II Seating
Walnut, Upholstery
19th Century Georgian Antique Seating
Mahogany
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century British Georgian Antique Seating
Leather, Wood
18th Century English George II Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
19th Century British Georgian Antique Seating
Brass
19th Century English George III Antique Seating
Yew
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Seating
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Brass
1980s Brazilian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Seating
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Cotton, Faux Bamboo, Polyester, Mahogany
1720s English George I Antique Seating
Walnut
1990s American Hollywood Regency Seating
Wood
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Seating
Burl
1780s English George III Antique Seating
Oak
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Seating
Mahogany
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Lacquer, Velvet
1790s English George III Antique Seating
Linen, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Seating
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Seating
Leather, Linen, Wood
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Chrome
1940s American Georgian Vintage Seating
Mahogany, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Seating
Wood
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Seating
Ceramic, Terracotta, Paint
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Metal
Late 19th Century English George I Antique Seating
Leather, Giltwood
19th Century George III Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century English George II Antique Seating
Walnut
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass
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.