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Seating For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Charles X
Rare Antique Zinc Coated Cast Iron Settee by Peter Timmes 1895 Brooklyn, NY
By Peter Timmes
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Victorian Period heavy zinc coated cast iron garden bench made in Brooklyn, NY and patent 1895 by Peter Timmes Son. There are examples of this bench i...
Category
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Iron
American Victorian Slat Back Oak Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian-style (19th/20th Century) oak slat back arm chair..
Category
20th Century American Victorian Seating
Materials
Slate
Fixed back armchair made in traditional upholstery workshop in London
Located in London, GB
This armchair is handmade at Dudgeon's workshop in Chiswick. It has a solid, British made beech frame and is traditionally made with hand tied double cone coil springs and a bamboo c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Seating
Materials
Metal
Outstanding Quality Antique 19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Sofa
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique 19th Century Victorian carved mahogany sofa with a beautifully expertly carved shaped back framed in mahogany which comes forward to a lovely carved shape...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Other
Vintage Garden Tete-a-Tete
Located in Sheffield, MA
Add this vintage painted metal Tete-a-Tete to your garden for added seating, charm and interest.
Garden bench, outdoor seating, tete a tete.
Category
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Seating
Materials
Wire
Set Of 4 19th Century Windsor Chairs
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely set of 4 19th century English Windsor chairs in chestnut
Very nice set which has a very beautiful patina. They have been checked by our cabinetmaker. T
hey have reinforcement...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Chestnut
Levely Set Of Eight Victorian Jacobean Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this amazing set of eight Jacobean style oak dining chairs with carved acanthus leaf top rails, tan leather upholstery to the backs and overstuffed seat...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Walnut & Mahogany Cockfighting Chair
Located in Huntington, NY
Victorian walnut & Mahogany cockfighting chair
Circa 1875, atrributed to Wright and Mansfield
The Chair frame & legs made of walnut, its backrest ...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Walnut
Iconic Thonet Style Bentwood Rocking Chair Natural Cane Rattan Seat Back Rocker
By Thonet
Located in Dayton, OH
Thonet style attributed rocking chair. Circa mid century. Made from hardwood in classic bentwood styling with rattan back and seat.
Dimensions:
40" ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Seating
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Victorian Blue Green Woven Wicker Sunroom Sofa Rocking Chair Lounge Chair 3 Pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Blue Green Woven Wicker Sunroom Sofa Set Rocking Chair and Lounge Chair - 3 Pc Set. Item features (1) sofa, (1) lounge chair, (1) rocking chair, woven "arrow" desig...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Seating
Materials
Wicker
6 Pc. Set Ornate Antique Wicker by Heywood Brothers c 1890's
Located in New York, NY
Incredible set of six antique wicker pieces by Heywood Brothers, circa 1890's. This rare set consists of three side chairs, one rocking chair, one lounge chair and one loveseat sett...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Wicker
Outstanding Quality Set of 6 Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality set of 6 antique Victorian carved walnut dining chairs having a magnificent quality carved walnut balloon back with carved walnut scroll shaped supports, newly re...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Walnut
English Victorian Walnut Armchair Lion Paws Feet, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
English fauteuil, open armchairs side or desk chair in the Victorian style.
Walnut and upholstery. The fabric can be change, or needs to be repared.
The ornamentation of this armchai...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Victorian English Sofa with Floral Upholstery, Late 19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
Victorian English Sofa with Floral Upholstery
This Victorian English sofa features a classic silhouette with elegant rolled arms and a beautifully patterned floral upholstery. The pi...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Mahogany Bench
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant 19th century mahogany bench from England covered with charming fabric in the chesterfield buttoned style
lovely unusual bench since it is smal...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Open Armchair by Hindley & Son. upholstered in vintage Kente Cloth
Located in London, GB
Mid-19th Century open armchair by Hindley & Son made in birch and upholstered in a vintage blue and white Kente Cloth from Ghana. Mid-19th Century.
Fully restored and re-upholstered.
Category
Mid-19th Century Late Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Birch
Unusual Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Victorian inlaid mahogany armchair having a shaped top rail with satinwood inlay and unusual pretty shaped open arms with satinwood inlay. The shaped pierced centre splat ha...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Other
Vintage Ebonized Bamboo Rocking Chair, Thonet, Circa 1920
By Thonet
Located in San Francisco, CA
This classic bentwood rocking chair. made of lacquered black bamboo, is attributed to Thonet from the 1920s. The seat interior and back have been upholstered in a tiger print fabric,...
Category
1920s Austrian Victorian Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo
Adorable Storage Ottoman Upholstered in George Smith Gollut Fabric
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderfully shaped storage ottoman pouf newly upholstered in George Smith high end Gollut fabric.
Note: We have a slipper chair upholstered in the same fabric that would look great...
Category
1950s American Victorian Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Victorian Style Blue Wrought Iron Small Garden Bistro Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Small Vintage French Victorian Style Blue Wrought Iron Garden Bistro dining chairs - Set of 4. Item features mesh seats and backs, wrought iron construction, distressed finish, great...
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Spoon Back Elbow Chair, English, Walnut, Armchair, Early Victorian, 1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique spoon back elbow chair. An English, walnut ladies parlour armchair, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.
Exceptional ch...
Category
1840s British Early Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Textile, Walnut
LOVELY PAIR OF RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD LIBRARY READING ARMCHAIRs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage Regency style fully restored Chesterfield brown leather hand dyed Library readin...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Seating
Materials
Leather
EIGHT ORIGINAL ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN WILLIAM MORRIS PHILIP WEBB SUSSEX DINING CHAIRS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely very rare and collectable suite of eight original William Morris, Philip Webb, Rush seat Sussex ...
Category
1870s English High Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Rush, Rope, Beech
Cast Iron Passion Flower Two Seat Loveseat Bench After Coalbrookdale Company
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A rare Cast Iron Bench in the elaborate Passion Flower Pattern. This early botanical design originated in England and was registered in 1862 by the Coalbrookdale Company and was then...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Seating
Materials
Iron
Large Antique Veranda Bench, Ceylon, Teak, 3 Seat, Ornate Seat, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique carved veranda bench. A Ceylonese, solid teak 3 seat ornate seat, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
Exceptional craftsmanship to this superb showp...
Category
Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Teak
19th Century Cream Leather Buttonback Captains Chair With Brass Studs & Castors
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Chair 2025 18 CLC
19th Century Cream Soft Leather & Polished Mahogany Buttonback Chesterfield Captains Chair Decorated With Brass Studs & Terminated With Brass Castors on Fluted Spi...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Brass
Antique Footstool, English, Walnut, Textile, Bedroom, Lounge Stool, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique footstool. An English, walnut and textile bedroom or lounge stool, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Charming Victorian example with great colour...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Textile, Walnut
Orig. CHARLESTON BATTERY BENCH, Lowcountry Cypress & Cast Iron, Dk. Green, 4 ft.
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
This is the BIRLANT exclusive original CHARLESTON BATTERY BENCH with heaviest weight cast iron sides made from the 19th century original pattern and dur...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Victorian Piano or Desk Chair
Located in Peekskill, NY
This swivel chair is a bit ornate but still has a nice light feel to it. It wood finish is original with a dark reddish color and a slight aged patina. Strangely enough I've walked b...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Seating
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Elm Smoker's Bow Chair
Located in Fort Collins, CO
The "Smoker's Bow" is the chair that all later Windsor chairs were made after. This iconic chair, crafted from the long established skill of English woodworkers, features remarkable ...
Category
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Leather, Ash, Elm
Pair of 19th Century Antique Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Martlesham, GB
A pair of mid 19th Century mahogany hall chairs, having circular shaped and moulded backs and centred by shield reserves, hard seats...
Category
1840s British Early Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Windsor Armchair, 1930
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The classic Windsor chair, designed in a very beautiful, clear line, comes in very good condition. The ends of the armrests show an attractive patina, the chair in general has minima...
Category
1930s British Victorian Vintage Seating
Materials
Ash
Antique English Carved Oak Corner Chair Renaissance Arm Throne Chair Upholstery
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from England, a gorgeous 19th century carved oak corner chair.
Thick, hand carved foliate back rail, with turned and carved lyre shaped supports, ending in dimensional mask handholds.
Fully carved straight legs to the sides, with a wide carved apron having carved foliate and lion masks. Front carved cabriole leg with large ball and claw foot.
Removable slip seat cushion features a crest flanked by rampant lions on a floral background.
Skillfully hand carved design, with a rich, dark patina, this 19th century English oak corner chair...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Oak
Original Howard Era Armchair, England, 19th Century, for Reupholstery
Located in LEWES, GB
A wonderfully shapely Howard & Sons era armchair, England, 19th Century. Fabric is somewhat worn so this chair is sold for reupholstery. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Wood, Feathers, Fabric
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE CIR 1840 HAND CARVED LIONS HEAD CHESTERFIELD LiBRARY ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, collectable circa 1840-1860 English Victorian hand carved Mahogany framed Library reading armch...
Category
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Italian 19th Century Mahogany Swan Neck Sofa or Chaise Longues Tuscany, 1820
Located in Rome, IT
A fine tuscany mahogany swan neck sofa
The front side of the curved arm ends on carved swan, The settee rests on four lion paw feet.
Upholstery in a...
Category
19th Century Italian Charles X Antique Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Wicker Rattan Bentwood Sculptural Sunroom Sofa Set with Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Wicker Rattan Bentwood White Sculptural Sunroom Sofa Set with Chairs - 3 Pc Set. Item features (1) Sleek sculptural sofa (1) barrel back lounge chair (1) rocking c...
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Bentwood
Early 20th Victorian Carved Walnut and Upholstered Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Victorian Carved Walnut and Upholstered Side Chair measuring 20" in width, 20" in depth and standing 36.25" in height with a seat height of 18"
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
1 OF 4 RESTORED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER HOWARDS & SON STYLE SOFA PART OF SUiTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage fully restored hand dyed brown leather Howard & Son’s style three seat sofa with overstu...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Victorian Carved Walnut Button Back Sofa, Circa 1890
Located in Miami, FL
An antique Victorian sofa offers walnut frame in serpentine form having carved floral crest over button back upholstery, scroll form arms, rais...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Walnut
Gorgeous Rare Pair of Belter Attributed Meridians Chaises Recamiers Circa 1870
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of attributed John Henry Belter laminated meridians. These are small recamiers and in good condition with some wear to the upholstery as the upholstery is ver...
Category
1870s American High Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Decorative English Victorian Chair, Velvet & Wood, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Imagine a cozy yet elegant chair from the late 1800s, reminiscent of the Victorian era. This chair features a graceful wooden frame, intricately carved with ornate details, reflectin...
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1940s French Children’s Wingback Chairs In Cat & Birdcage Toile / Chintz - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are so adorable! It is a pair of French children’s wingback chairs that have been completely re-done. They have down cushions and rest on brass castors. The fabric is a polishe...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Victorian Seating
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Turned Leg Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian antique carved walnut turned leg armchair with a walnut framed back carved top rail lovely carved open arms turned reeded legs to...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Walnut
19Th Century Country House Armchair
Located in Batley, GB
A beautifully formed 'proper' 19th century country house armchair. Raised on on short turned legs with over sized gilt brass Cope & Collinson casters. The inside of the back rail mar...
Category
1840s British Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Elm Smoker's Bow Chair
Located in Fort Collins, CO
The "Smoker's Bow" is the chair that all later Windsor chairs were made after. This iconic chair, crafted from the long established skill of English woodworkers, features remarkable ...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Ash, Elm
Set of 4 Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of 4 antique Victorian quality rosewood dining chairs having a shaped carved top rail with a shaped carved centre splat newly, reupholstered serpentine shaped seats in a quality ...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Other
Traditional Victorian Balloon Back Side Chair, English, Circa 1850
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fine quality traditional form solid mahogany Victorian balloon back chair with "slip in" seat, upholstered in gold silk damask. Nicely carved do...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Damask
A Pair of Late 19th Century Victorian Nursing / Lounge Chairs Zweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This is a pair of Victorian nursing/lounge chairs from Sweden, dating back to the late 19th century. These elegant chairs feature beautifully turned beech wood legs, showcasing class...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Linen, Beech
Walnut Bench From The 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely walnut bench from the 19th century from England
Very beautiful walnut base avery decoratif and simple feets
The bench was covered in beige linen velvet
beautiful patina and i...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Walnut
19th Century English Oak Joint Stool
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak joint stool from England with a beveled edge around the single plank seat, which also has pegged construction. The apron is hand carved decorated on all four sides f...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Oak
Antique American Victorian White Wicker Sunroom Chaise Lounge Arm Chair Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Victorianwhite wicker sunroom chaise lounge arm chair sofa. Item features wicker wrapped wooden frame, blue cushions, very nice antique item, great style and form. C...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Seating
Materials
Wicker
John Wanamaker English Windsor Walnut and Rush Brass Back Chair, Circa 1900s
Located in Germantown, MD
An Late 19th Cetury to Early 20th Century John Wanamaker English Windsor Style Walnut and Rush Brass Back Chair
Measures 17" in width, 36" in height...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Antique Victorian Eastlake Carved Walnut Lounge Chair
Located in West Chester, PA
Antique renaissance revival lounge chair featuring a finely carved carved walnut frame, a bronze medallion at the crest, and brass casters with wooden wheels on the front legs. Attri...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Antique Victorian Wicker Rattan Sunroom Patio Furniture Sofa Couch Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Wicker Rattan Sunroom Patio Furniture Sofa Couch Furniture. Item features a wicker wrapped frame, woven diamond design to back,...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Seating
Materials
Rattan
Mahogany Framed / Gilt Decorated Detail Dining Room Chair Set / Ten
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Enhance your dining experience with this Early 20th Century Italian Mahogany Framed Dining Room Chair Set, a beautifully crafted ensemble that ac...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Seating
Materials
Gold
Pair of George Henkel Victorian Accent Chairs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of exceptional Victorian Laminated side chairs by George Henkel Philadelphia 1860"s. The good original finish with a more recent silk shantung fabric on the seats.
Category
1860s American Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Victorian Eastlake Armchair with Op Art Cut Velvet, England
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful example of late 1800s Victorian Eastlake chair. Rendered in hand turned and hand carved walnut upholstered in a Op Art cut velvet. E...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
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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