Seating
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Brass
Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Bentwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Seating
Walnut, Straw
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Linen, Cane, Walnut
1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Seating
Silk, Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating
Cane, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Seating
Straw, Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Leather, Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood, Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Louis XVI Antique Seating
Wood, Velvet, Giltwood
Early 2000s American Louis XVI Seating
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Seating
Rattan, Wood
Early 2000s American Arts and Crafts Seating
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Seating
Leather, Oak
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Leather, Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Velvet, Maple
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Velvet, Beech
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Seating
Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Seating
Leather, Walnut
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Silk, Beech
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Seating
Upholstery, Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Seating
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Seating
Teak
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Arts and Crafts Seating
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Wenge
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating
Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1910s Dutch Arts and Crafts Vintage Seating
Ash
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Beech
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Linen, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Seating
Upholstery, Cherry
1950s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Seating
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Upholstery, Oak
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Upholstery, Beech
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Velvet, Wood
1980s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Seating
Fabric, Hardwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Paint, Down, Wood, Textile, Fabric
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Wood, Mahogany
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Upholstery, Oak
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.