Seating
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Wood
1970s Croatian Art Nouveau Vintage Seating
Beech, Bentwood
1960s European Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Fabric, Faux Bamboo
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Seating
Walnut
Mid-20th Century German Art Nouveau Seating
Leather, Beech
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 1900s Scottish Art Nouveau Antique Seating
Oak
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Seating
Velvet, Giltwood
1880s Art Nouveau Antique Seating
Walnut
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Seating
Wicker, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Hollywood Regency Seating
Wood, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary French Hollywood Regency Seating
Wood, Bouclé
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Fabric, Oak
Early 1900s Scottish Art Nouveau Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood
Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany
2010s Croatian Art Nouveau Seating
Brass, Nickel
1990s American Hollywood Regency Seating
Metal
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Wood
20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery
Late 20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Seating
Wood
20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery
1960s French Art Nouveau Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Stone
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Walnut, Fabric
2010s Spanish Jugendstil Seating
Wood
1930s Spanish Art Nouveau Vintage Seating
Iron
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Seating
Brass
Late 20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Seating
Cotton
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Metal, Wrought Iron
1980s Scandinavian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Seating
Brass
1920s Art Nouveau Vintage Seating
Iron
2010s British Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery
Early 1900s Ukrainian Art Nouveau Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Bentwood
2010s English Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Aluminum
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery, Rattan, Lacquer
1950s Art Nouveau Vintage Seating
Walnut
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Seating
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
1920s Hungarian Art Nouveau Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut
1920s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Seating
Beech
20th Century European Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery, Giltwood
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Seating
Wood, Braid
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Velvet, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Fabric
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery, 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.