Seating
20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Velvet, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery, Rattan, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Wrought Iron
Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Seating
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Seating
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Seating
Goatskin, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Seating
Iron
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Trimming
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Chrome
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Seating
Wood
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Velvet
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Slovak Baroque Vintage Seating
Faux Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Seating
Brass
Late 20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Seating
Metal
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Seating
Oak
Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1940s Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating
Lambskin, Oak
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass
1680s Italian Baroque Antique Seating
Walnut
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Stone
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Seating
Cotton
1980s Italian Baroque Vintage Seating
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Aluminum, Iron
Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Iron
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Aluminum
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery
1990s American Hollywood Regency Seating
Metal
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Seating
Fruitwood, Walnut
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Metal, Chrome
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Seating
Wood
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Lacquer, Bouclé, Paint, Foam, Fabric
19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Seating
Walnut
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Early 2000s American Baroque Seating
Textile, Wood
1980s Belgian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Steel
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Seating
Wrought Iron
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Seating
Metal, Other
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Leather, Wood
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Seating
Metal, Other
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass
20th Century Swedish Hollywood Regency Seating
Silk, Cane, Hardwood
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Seating
Leather, 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.