Seating
20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Velvet, Walnut
1910s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Upholstery, Oak
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Cane, Walnut
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Fruitwood
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Seating
Bronze
1930s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Velvet, Giltwood
20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Beech, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating
Wood, Oak
1930s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Leather, Walnut
1950s Unknown Louis XV Vintage Seating
Walnut
Late 20th Century Swedish Brutalist Seating
Concrete, Cut Steel
1950s French Brutalist Vintage Seating
Wood
1930s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Linen, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Seating
Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Brutalist Seating
Oak
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating
Wood, Walnut
1970s French Brutalist Vintage Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Silk, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Seating
Oak
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Brutalist Seating
Cowhide, Pine
Early 20th Century Swedish Brutalist Seating
Wood, Birch
20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Seating
Oak
1990s North American Brutalist Seating
Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Walnut, Linen
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Suede, Walnut
2010s Mexican Brutalist Seating
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Leather, Wood
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Giltwood
1950s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Seating
Pine
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Wood
1970s Louis XV Vintage Seating
Cotton, Wood
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Seating
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Cane, Giltwood
2010s American Brutalist Seating
Bronze
20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating
Suede, Cane
21st Century and Contemporary Brutalist Seating
Concrete
1970s Danish Brutalist Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Seating
Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Linen, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Seating
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Damask, Walnut
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Seating
Steel, Iron
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating
Cane
1960s Italian Brutalist Vintage Seating
Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Linen, Walnut, Paint
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.