Seating
Late 20th Century Victorian Seating
Wicker, Rattan
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Seating
Wicker
1850s Swedish Primitive Antique Seating
Pine
Early 19th Century English Primitive Antique Seating
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Victorian Seating
Brass
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Seating
Wood
18th Century English Primitive Antique Seating
Elm
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
1950s American Victorian Vintage Seating
Upholstery
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Seating
Iron
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Chestnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Other
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century American Victorian Seating
Iron
Early 20th Century Primitive Seating
Wood
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Seating
Cane, Bentwood
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Oak
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Seating
Wood, Feathers, Fabric
19th Century Ivorian Primitive Antique Seating
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Seating
Textile, Walnut
19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Seating
Cotton, Linen, Pine
Early 20th Century Victorian Seating
Wicker
1870s American High Victorian Antique Seating
Rosewood
20th Century American Victorian Seating
Slate
19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Victorian Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating
Beech, Elm
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Seating
Walnut
1870s English Victorian Antique Seating
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Primitive Seating
Wood
20th Century English Victorian Seating
Leather
19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Seating
Cotton, Linen, Pine
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Victorian Seating
Brass
1870s English High Victorian Antique Seating
Rush, Rope, Beech
20th Century Spanish Primitive Seating
Oak
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Oak
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Oak
1930s British Victorian Vintage Seating
Ash
Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Seating
Elm
Early 20th Century American Victorian Seating
Wood
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Seating
Enamel, Iron
1920s Austrian Victorian Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Bamboo
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Seating
Fabric, Oak
1840s British Early Victorian Antique Seating
Mahogany
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Seating
Leather, Ash, Elm
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Seating
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century Italian Primitive Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Seating
Gold
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Mahogany, Damask
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Seating
Linen, Beech
20th Century English Victorian Seating
Brass
19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Victorian Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating
Brass
Mid-19th Century Late Victorian Antique Seating
Birch
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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