Seating
1940s Italian Louis XV Vintage Seating
Walnut
2010s American Louis XV Seating
Brass
2010s Portuguese Louis XV Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Wood
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Seating
Brass
1910s Swedish Louis XV Vintage Seating
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Seating
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Silk, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Fabric, Oak
1870s Swedish Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut
1870s Swedish Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Velvet, Mahogany
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Linen, Wood
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Giltwood, Tapestry
1870s Swedish Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut
20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating
Gold Leaf
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Rush, Ebony, Oak
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Seating
Gold, Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating
Upholstery, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Seating
Upholstery, Cherry
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Upholstery, Walnut, Paint
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century North American Louis XV Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating
Leather, Oak
Late 18th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Wood
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Textile, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Textile, Beech
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Upholstery, Oak
1990s American Arts and Crafts Seating
Upholstery, Oak
Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Beech
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Leather, Oak
1770s Italian Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut
19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Oak
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating
Upholstery, Fruitwood
1930s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Upholstery, Giltwood
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Wood
1950s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Cane, Walnut
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Oak
1920s Dutch Arts and Crafts Vintage Seating
Oak
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Seating
Pine
1850s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Cane, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1950s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
1980s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Seating
Cane, Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century French Arts and Crafts Seating
Rope, Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Velvet, Oak
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Muslin, Wood
1960s American Louis XV Vintage Seating
Cane, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, 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.