Seating
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Seating
Wood, Walnut
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery, Bamboo
1890s Spanish Baroque Antique Seating
Oak
19th Century European Baroque Antique Seating
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Seating
Oak
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Terracotta
1940s Danish Baroque Vintage Seating
Wool, Oak
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Rattan
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Sheepskin, Giltwood, Upholstery
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass
1950s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Mohair, Wood
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Seating
Mohair, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Down
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Iron
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Faux Bamboo, Wood
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Velvet, Parchment Paper
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Early 2000s Unknown Hollywood Regency Seating
Rattan
1940s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Beech
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Seating
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Metal
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Bamboo
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Seating
Walnut
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass
20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery
1920s French Baroque Vintage Seating
Walnut
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Lacquer, Velvet
20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Wood
15th Century and Earlier American Hollywood Regency Antique Seating
Metal
19th Century Ghanaian Baroque Antique Seating
Brass
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Walnut
1740s German Baroque Antique Seating
Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Seating
Suede, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass
1680s Italian Baroque Antique Seating
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Plaster
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Cotton, Bamboo, Cane, Polyester
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Textile, Wood
20th Century Italian Baroque Seating
Upholstery, Giltwood
1960s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Wood
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Metal
Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Seating
Metal
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Rattan
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Seating
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Seating
Hardwood
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque 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.