Seating
20th Century Italian Rococo Seating
Walnut, Fabric, Cane
19th Century French Rococo Antique Seating
Brass
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Seating
Oak
20th Century Rococo Seating
Fabric, Cane, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Seating
Leather, Oak
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Seating
Pine
18th Century German Rococo Antique Seating
Wood
20th Century English Rococo Seating
Walnut
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Seating
Wood, Paint
Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Seating
Gold Leaf
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Seating
Wood, Paint
1990s Rococo Seating
Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1870s American Gothic Revival Antique Seating
Leather, Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Rococo Antique Seating
Wood
18th Century Rococo Antique Seating
Walnut
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Seating
Pine, Paint
Mid-20th Century British Rococo Seating
Composition
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Seating
Linen, Wood, Paint
1960s American Gothic Revival Vintage Seating
Metal
Late 20th Century Unknown Rococo Seating
Upholstery, Cherry
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Seating
Wood
1750s Dutch Rococo Antique Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century French Rococo Seating
Upholstery, Giltwood
20th Century English Gothic Revival Seating
Wood, Oak, Pine
18th Century French Rococo Antique Seating
Walnut
19th Century Danish Rococo Antique Seating
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Rococo Seating
Cotton
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Seating
Wood
Early 1900s Dutch Gothic Revival Antique Seating
Leather, Oak
20th Century Italian Rococo Seating
Upholstery
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Seating
Pine
1970s Dutch Gothic Revival Vintage Seating
Oak
18th Century Austrian Rococo Antique Seating
Reed, Wood
1890s English Gothic Revival Antique Seating
Oak
Early 20th Century European Rococo Seating
Fabric, Wood
Mid-18th Century Portuguese Rococo Antique Seating
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Seating
Oak
Early 19th Century English Rococo Antique Seating
Rosewood
Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Seating
Oak
1750s Italian Rococo Antique Seating
Walnut
Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Seating
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Seating
Oak
1880s French Gothic Revival Antique Seating
Leather, Wood
Mid-19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Seating
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Seating
Oak
19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Seating
Oak
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Seating
Fabric
Early 19th Century English Rococo Antique Seating
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Seating
Walnut
19th Century Portuguese Rococo Antique Seating
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Seating
Wood
1880s French Gothic Revival Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Seating
Iron
18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood, Hardwood
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.