Seating
16th Century English Renaissance Antique Seating
Oak
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Seating
Brass
Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Seating
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Swiss Antique Seating
Wood
19th Century Victorian Antique Seating
Tapestry, Walnut
Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Seating
Velvet, Walnut
1860s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Wood, Fabric
Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Oak
Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Seating
Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1870s Swiss Antique Seating
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Other
Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Seating
Wood
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Seating
Hickory
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Seating
Pine
1880s British Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Beech
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Other
19th Century French Other Antique Seating
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century Swedish Antique Seating
Wood
1870s Renaissance Revival Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 19th Century Empire Antique Seating
Wood, Burl
19th Century Antique Seating
Beech
Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Seating
Walnut
Late 19th Century George II Antique Seating
Cane, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Seating
Ebony
19th Century English George III Antique Seating
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Seating
Straw, Beech
Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Seating
Upholstery, Oak
1780s English Chippendale Antique Seating
Oak
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century English Antique Seating
Oak
Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Seating
Fruitwood
18th Century American Country Antique Seating
Wood
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Seating
Walnut
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Seating
Mahogany
19th Century French Other Antique Seating
Brass
1880s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century Swedish Brutalist Antique Seating
Pine
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Seating
Cane, Wood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Silk, Beech
1790s American Country Antique Seating
Wood
1810s Federal Antique Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 19th Century Regency Antique Seating
Fabric, Mahogany
18th Century English Georgian Antique Seating
Textile, Natural Fiber, Oak
1820s French Empire Antique Seating
Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Antique Seating
Upholstery, Ash, Walnut
Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Seating
Wood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Seating
Porcelain
1730s Italian Antique Seating
Walnut
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Seating
Yew
Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Antique Seating
Rush, Wood, Maple
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Seating
Pine
1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Seating
Beech, Bentwood
1820s English Regency Antique Seating
Birdseye Maple, Maple
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Seating
Upholstery, Hardwood
1750s American Antique Seating
Wood
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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