Seating
Late 18th Century American Hollywood Regency Antique Seating
Gesso, Upholstery, Cane, Rattan
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Seating
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Seating
Wood
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Hollywood Regency Seating
Velvet, Wood
1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Brass, Iron, Steel
1940s Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Mohair, Wood
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Wrought Iron
Early 2000s North American Hollywood Regency Seating
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Brass
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Fabric, Oak
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Bronze
1960s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Seating
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Seating
Fabric, Wood
1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Hollywood Regency Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
2010s English Hollywood Regency Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Seating
Silver Leaf, Silver
1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Seating
Wood
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Hollywood Regency Seating
Fabric, Wood
2010s Unknown Hollywood Regency Seating
Bone, Wood, Resin
2010s American Hollywood Regency Seating
Fabric, Lacquer
2010s Unknown Hollywood Regency Seating
Bone, Resin, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency 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.