Seating
Late 19th Century Irish George II Antique Seating
Wood
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Seating
Fabric
2010s American Georgian Seating
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Seating
Gold Leaf
2010s American Hollywood Regency Seating
Velvet
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Seating
Wicker, Rattan
1990s British Georgian Seating
Upholstery, Acrylic, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Seating
Brass
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Stone, Brass
20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery
Late 20th Century Georgian Seating
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Seating
Bamboo, Cane
18th Century English Georgian Antique Seating
Wood, Mahogany
20th Century American Georgian Seating
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Seating
Ceramic
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
1790s Italian George III Antique Seating
Fabric, Walnut
1880s English George II Antique Seating
Leather, Walnut
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Wrought Iron
20th Century American Georgian Seating
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century Georgian Antique Seating
Fabric, Hardwood
1960s European Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Fabric, Faux Bamboo
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Seating
Upholstery, Hardwood
1720s English George I Antique Seating
Oak
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Bamboo
1930s British Georgian Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
1790s English Georgian Antique Seating
Ash, Elm
Early 20th Century British Georgian Seating
Rush, Oak
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Metal
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Chrome
Early 2000s American Georgian Seating
Tapestry, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Zinc, Aluminum
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century Georgian Seating
Fabric
1920s British Georgian Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass
18th Century English George II Antique Seating
Mahogany
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Fabric, Wood
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Seating
Wood
2010s American Georgian Seating
Leather
1980s American Georgian Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Seating
Velvet
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Hardwood
1990s French Hollywood Regency Seating
Textile, Silk, Wood
1710s English Georgian Antique Seating
Oak
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Mahogany
18th Century Irish George II Antique Seating
Tapestry, Mahogany
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Rattan, Leather
2010s British Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery, Silk
19th Century English Georgian Antique Seating
Cherry, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Georgian Seating
Mahogany, Upholstery
Early 19th Century George III Antique Seating
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Seating
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Brass
Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
18th Century Northern Irish George III Antique Seating
Mahogany
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery
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.