Seating
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Seating
Textile, Giltwood
1690s European Baroque Antique Seating
Fabric, Oak
18th Century French Late Victorian Antique Seating
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Seating
Brass
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Seating
Steel, Tôle
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Seating
Giltwood
1890s American Late Victorian Antique Seating
Mohair
1990s French Baroque Seating
Metal, Bronze
18th Century French Baroque Antique Seating
Tapestry, Oak
20th Century English Baroque Seating
Brass
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Seating
Walnut
1890s French Baroque Antique Seating
Tapestry, Walnut
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Seating
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Seating
Oak
18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Seating
Wood
1870s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Seating
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Seating
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Baroque Seating
Walnut
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
20th Century Portuguese Baroque Seating
Straw, Wood
19th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Seating
Oak
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Seating
Walnut
18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Seating
Fabric, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Seating
Brass
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Seating
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Antique Seating
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Baroque Seating
Velvet
19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Seating
Wood
20th Century Portuguese Baroque Seating
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Seating
Linen, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Seating
Oak
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Seating
Fabric, Walnut
1770s English Baroque Antique Seating
Leather, Pearwood
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Seating
Textile, Walnut
Late 17th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Seating
Rope, Ash, Beech
19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Baroque Antique Seating
Wood
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Gold Leaf
18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Seating
Wood
19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Seating
Wood
19th Century French Baroque Antique Seating
Wood
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Gold, Gold Leaf
18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Seating
Wood
19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Seating
Wood
19th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Seating
Walnut
19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Seating
Wood
Early 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Seating
Rosewood
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.