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Seating For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Gothic Revival
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S ARMCHAIRS FOR UPHOLSTERY RESTORATION
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own, a very rare original pair of Howard & Son's Berners street armch...
Category
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Iconic Thonet Style Bentwood Rocking Chair Natural Cane Rattan Seat Back Rocker
By Thonet
Located in Dayton, OH
Thonet style attributed rocking chair. Circa mid century. Made from hardwood in classic bentwood styling with rattan back and seat.
Dimensions:
40" ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Seating
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
SUBLiME PAIR OF ANTIQUE MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID SIDE CHAIRS WITH HARDWOOD FRAMES
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite pair of circa 1880 Mother of Pearl inlaid Rosewood frames occasional side chairs
Please not...
Category
1880s European High Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Mid Victorian Ebonized Chair with Mother of Pearl Inlay.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Mid Victorian Ebonized Chair with Mother of Pearl Inlay.
Rare antique Mother of Pearl inlaid side chair. The ebonized and gold decorated ...
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Wood
19th Century Howard Style Armchair
Located in Batley, GB
A good quality late 19th century Howard style deep seated country house armchair. Raided on chunky turned legs and the original brass casters.
For uph...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Velvet
Antique French Victorian Mahogany Upholstered Parlor Side Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian mahogany upholstered parlor side chairs by J.B. Van Sciver - set of 4. set includes (4) side chairs, solid wood frames, beautiful wood grain, nicely carved d...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century Faux Bamboo Maple Windsor Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century maple faux bamboo windsor side chair with patina. Meaurw 16" in width, 17" in depth and stands 34.5" tall. Seat height is 17.5".
Category
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Maple
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 HOWARD & SON TWO SEAT SOFA STAMPED READY FOR UPHOLSTERY
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, totally original, stamped, Howard & Son's Berners St London two seat sofa with all...
Category
1880s English High Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Extra large Victorian sofa and ottoman 1890
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This large Victorian sofa that dates back to 1890 has a comfortable and deep seat, allowing you to relax. The seat is made of full wood and has elegant claw and ball feet, which give...
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Cornelius V. Smith Wingback Armchair
Located in Faversham, GB
A 19th century Cornelius V Smith Victorian wingback armchair on turned legs raised on original brass cup castors.
Fully reupholstered with hessian and calico to the walnut frame, fi...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Walnut, Linen, Upholstery
Pair of Gothic Oak Armchairs
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Hutton-Clarke Antiques is delighted to present an exquisite pair of Gothic Oak Armchairs, dating back to approximately 1880. These chairs stand as a testament to superior craftsmansh...
Category
1880s English Gothic Revival Antique Seating
Materials
Oak
Victorian Style Carved Walnut and Cane Seat Youth Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th century Victorian Style Carved Walnut and Cane Seat Youth Chair in good vintage condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Victorian Carved Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Carved Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chair in good antique condition. Measures 19" in width, 19" in depth and stands 33.5" tall with a seat height of 18".
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
RARE ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SONS BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIR WITH KILIM UPHOLSTERY
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, totally original, Howard & Son's Berners street fully stamped Bridgewater model armchair with the super rare, English Country House Kilim upholstery
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price.
I have various other Howard and Son's armchairs and sofas listed under my other items.
This is a rare chair...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
19th Century English Mahogany Armchair circa 1870
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century English Mahogany Armchair circa 1870. gorgeous little chair.
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Mahogany Window Seat
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany window seat or small bench from England. The piece has lovely rolled arms applied to the top of the seat, which is made from a single plank and has a beveled ed...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Mahogany
ANTiQUE FOUR DRAGON ITALIAN GILT BRONZE STOOL CIRCA 1860 HIGHLY DECORATIVE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super decorative circa 1860-1880 Italian stool depicting four Dragons to the base legs
Please note th...
Category
1860s Italian High Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Victorian Upholstered "Cockfighting" Chair, c.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very rare “cockfighting“ chair made in England in the middle part of the 19th century. Still in its original leather upholstery, the chair has a sweeping back rail and a narrow bac...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Leather, Pine
Restored Suite of William Morris Richard Norman Shaw Tabard Bench & Armchairs
By Norman Shaw, William Morris (English)
Located in GB
We are delighted to this very rare suite of original William Morris Richard Norman Shaw tabard seating with new Morris forest linen upholstery
A...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
FINE ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CLAW & BALL BROWN LEATHER RESTORED CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOL
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning fully restored hand dyed cigar brown leather Victorian Chesterfield footstool with ...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Walnut Chairs, Pair of Victorian Dining Chairs, Scotland 1880, H1132
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut Chairs, Pair of Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Occasional Chairs, Antique Furniture, Scotland 1880, H1132
+ Scotland 188...
Category
1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Walnut
LOVELY GEORGE SMITH FULL SCROLL ARM CUSHiON BACK BROWN LEATHER SOFA
By George Smith
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite RRP £19,140 George Smith Chelsea Signature full scroll arm, cushion back brown lea...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Pair of Church Alter Thrones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Gothic style throne chairs with carved backs. Set on casters, with dramatic detailing throughout.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
20th Century Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Wood
Victorian Carved Wood Leopard Nailhead Slipper Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning chairs on brass castors you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 19th Century carved walnut side chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century carved walnut side chairs circa 1870.
Good quality pair of side chairs which would ideally suit a bedroom or dressing room.
Cartouche shaped back rest surmount...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
VINTAGE HOWARD & SON'S LONDON BRIDGEWATER LARGE 5 SEAT CORNER SOFA FLORAL FABRiC
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this rare, highly collectable Howard & Son's / Howard Chairs LTD London, c...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Flamed Hardwood Hall Bench Ottoman
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very large, fully restored Victorian circa 1860-1880, hand dyed cigar brown leather hall bench or ottoman wi...
Category
1860s English High Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of 19th century French carved walnut armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine pair of 19th century french carved walnut armchairs circa 1870.
Beautifully carved pair of french armchairs of good large proportions. Carved mythical heads to the top of each ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Victorian C1860 Walnut Chaise Longue or Conversation Sofa
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Victorian C1860 walnut chaise longue or conversation sofa. A beautiful statement piece of the finest quality.
Solid and strong, with no loose joints. Full of ...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of three varying UHL patinated metal cafe bistro dining chairs
Located in Kleinburg, ON
The Toledo Metal Furniture Company was founded in 1901 and produced furniture until the 1950s. The company was known for its UHL Art Steel line of furniture. The UHL Art Steel line included chairs, stools, and tables. The chairs were made of pressed and formed steel with wood seats. The UHL Art Steel chairs were designed to be durable and functional while also being aesthetically pleasing. The chairs are highly sought after by collectors and are considered an iconic piece of industrial design.
This set includes three UHL chairs...
Category
1920s American Victorian Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Antique Victorian 1860 Show Frame Carved Walnut Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather Chesterfield tufted club sofa with hand carved walnut Show Frame
This sofa...
Category
1860s English High Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Cast Iron Gothic Garden Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Impressive English cast iron painted garden throne chair with high back and wonderful decorative details that will add interest to any garden. Part of the decoration is missing but s...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron Passion Flower Two Seat Loveseat Bench After Coalbrookdale Company
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A rare Cast Iron Bench in the elaborate Passion Flower Pattern. This early botanical design originated in England and was registered in 1862 by the Coalbrookdale Company and was then...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Seating
Materials
Iron
Pair Of American Victorian Rosewood Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Unusual form with arched back with handhold opening and carved detail. Carved cabriole legs. Newly upholstered in muslin.
Category
1860s American Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Modern Armchair
Located in Draper, UT
Step into the opulent world of the Victorian era with this exquisite orange upholstery armchair, adorned with a rich and dark stain. This t...
Category
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Late 19C English Oak Spindle-back Ball Finial Rocker
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY & RARE Late 19C English Oak Spindle-back Ball Finial Rocker.
Probably made in England or Scotland, circa 1880-90.
Made of oak with glorious naturally aged p...
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Oak
Fine Set of 6 Vintage Kessler Cast Aluminum Swivel Bar Stools
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautifully made set of black painted swivel barstools by Kessler. Having a very styled Turn-of-the-Century look with an intricately floral motif back and ornately styled tripod base...
Category
20th Century American Victorian Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Antique 19th C Gothic Revival Carved Armchair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique 19th C Gothic Revival Carved Armchair. Mahogany tone frame with Neo Gothic design.
Hand Carved and Superb Condition Antique Gothic Reviva...
Category
20th Century North American Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Wood
Large Victorian Open Armchair by Maple and Co.
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
Large Victorian Open Armchair by Maple & Co.
A large Victorian upholstered open armchair, stamped 'Maple & Co'
Stripped to original upholster...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Early 20th Century Victorian Tiger Maple and Cane Seat Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of early 20th century Victorian tiger maple side chairs.
Chairs were Recaned down the road.
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Seating
Materials
Cane, Maple
Antique Set of Four Victorian Walnut & Pressed Cane Dining Chairs, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique set of four Victorian dining chairs offer walnut construction with shaped rail having burl insets over cane seats and raised on turned legs, c1890.
Measures- 34.5''H x ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Pair of Howard George Smith Signature Scroll Arm Style Brown Leather Armchairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime large pair of fully restored Howard George Smith style Signature Scroll Arm cigar brown leather armchairs with oversized feather fille...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Seating
Materials
Leather
SIX FRENCH 1880 HARDWOOD HAND CARVED SPHINX ANTiQUE SALON DINING THRONE CHAIRS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptional suite of six French Mahogany, hand carved Salon / Dining chairs to include a pair of Sphinx...
Category
1880s French High Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Walnut Bench, Victorian Petite Walnut Foot Stool, Scotland 1880, H1055
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut Bench, Victorian Petite Walnut Foot Stool, Antique Furniture, Scotland 1880, H1055
+ Scotland 1880
+ Solid walnut
+ Square uph...
Category
1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th Century Victorian Style Carved Mahogany and Upholstered Settee
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Victorian Style Carved Mahogany and Upholstered Settee with impressive center back carving.
Measures 41" in width, 23" in depth and stands 37.75" tall at the ba...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
FULLY RESTORED PAIR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON BRIDGEWATER BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored original pair of Victorian Walnut framed Howard & Son’s Bridgewater model, Bern...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Victorian Parlor Balloon Chairs in Red Velvet
Located in Saint Louis, US
A lustrous crushed red velvet paints the concave back of this rare beauty. The sheer height of these chairs gives them a throne-like feeling. The outside back is covered in a satiny ...
Category
1970s American Victorian Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Velvet
19th Century Red Maroon English Country House Leather Armchair
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fine and original late 19th century maroon buttoned leather armchair.
On turned front legs and typical squared back, all with their original brass castors.
Areas of wear as you ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Victorian Carved Walnut and Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Victorian Carved walnut and Upholstered Side chairs in good antique condition. Measures 19" in width, 19" in depth and 36.5" in height. Seat height is 17" high.
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Chesterfield Tufted Green Leather Captains Directors Library Reading Desk Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, Chesterfield buttoned green leather desk chair
A good looking well-made and decorative captain’s chair, it has a light beechwood f...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
FOR RESTORATION REUPHOLSTERY ANTiQUE VICTORIAN 1870 LIBRARY READING ARMCHAIR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian circa 1870 Library reading armchair for res...
Category
1870s English High Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Walnut Chairs, Set of 4 Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Scotland 1880, H952
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut Chairs, Set of 4 Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Antique Furniture, Scotland 1880, H952
+ Scotland 1880
+ Solid Walnut
+ Original Finish
+ Typical Balloon...
Category
1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Antique Victorian Empire Sofa
Located in Oakwood, GA
Gorgeous antique sofa, American Empire, Victorian, Flaming Mahogany frame, Ornate carvings on top, Upholstered front, seat and back, Golden yellow color velveteen upholstery, Button ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Early American HandCrafted Maple Plank Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19th Century Early American style HandCrafted Maple Plank Chair with great aging patina. It will make a great addition to your collection.
Maesures 18.5" in width, 18.5" in d...
Category
Late 20th Century American Victorian Seating
Materials
Maple
A 19thc Victorian Camel Back Sofa
Located in Pewsey, GB
A 19th Century Camel Backed Sofa that has been professionally recovered in an Ian Mankin 'Panama Stripe' sea green/sage colourway with Arm Height 63 cm and Seat height 46 cm
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Woodard Chantilly Rose Wrought Iron Garden Patio Sunroom Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage woodard chantilly rose wrought iron garden patio sunroom sofa. Item features original Woodard markings, wrought iron constructio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid 19th Century elm captains armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century elm captains armchair circa 1860.
Good quality character armchair made from solid elm. Shaped back and arm linked with turned spindles to the seat. Turned legs un...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Elm
Antique Walnut Hall Chairs, Pair of Victorian Side Chairs, Scotland 1890, H1071
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut Chairs, Pair of Victorian Carved Walnut Side Chairs, Hall Chairs, Antique Furniture, Scotland 1890, H1071
+ Scotland 1890
+ Walnut
+ Original Finish
+ Having pre...
Category
1890s Scottish Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Brocade, 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.
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