Seating
1960s American Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Cherry
Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Seating
Cherry
20th Century Country Seating
Brass
18th Century English Country Antique Seating
Ash, Elm
1820s English Regency Antique Seating
Brass
Early 20th Century English Regency Seating
Walnut
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Linen, Mahogany
1820s Regency Antique Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century English Country Antique Seating
Elm
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Metal
2010s Spanish Country Seating
Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Rosewood
20th Century French Country Seating
Rush, Pine
Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Regency Seating
Fruitwood, Giltwood
Late 20th Century English Regency Seating
Silk, Mahogany
1820s Regency Antique Seating
Wood
1950s American Regency Vintage Seating
Wood
20th Century American Regency Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
1960s Danish Country Vintage Seating
Wood, Oak
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Seating
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Country Seating
Rattan
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Brass
2010s French Country Seating
Rush, Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Brass
1980s Philippine Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Resin
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Fabric, Mahogany
1920s Swedish Country Vintage Seating
Cane, Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Mahogany
2010s Spanish Country Seating
Iron
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Cane, Mahogany
Early 19th Century American Country Antique Seating
Cane, Wood
1790s English Country Antique Seating
Ash, Elm
Mid-19th Century English Country Antique Seating
Elm
18th Century French Country Antique Seating
Oak
1960s Regency Vintage Seating
Mahogany
20th Century English Country Seating
Brass
2010s Spanish Country Seating
Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Brass
Early 20th Century Country Seating
Rush, Hardwood
1970s American Regency Vintage Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Country Seating
Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Velvet, Giltwood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
2010s English Regency Seating
Linen, Beech
Late 20th Century French Country Seating
Rush, Beech, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Country Seating
Fabric, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Seating
Wood
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Brass
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Rosewood
1960s American Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Seating
Wood
Early 19th Century Scottish Regency Antique Seating
Walnut
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Seating
Brass
Early 2000s French Country Seating
Rush, Oak
2010s Spanish Country Seating
Iron
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.