Seating
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Giltwood
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Cane, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Linen, Velvet, Giltwood
1930s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Velvet, Giltwood
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut
1930s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Velvet, Giltwood
1990s American Louis XV Seating
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating
Brass
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Seating
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Wood
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Cane, Walnut
Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
1930s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood, Paint
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Brocade, Wood, Down
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Velvet, Walnut
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Fabric, Giltwood
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Velvet, Oak
1870s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Silk, Walnut
Early 1900s Rococo Antique Seating
Wood, Paint
1950s American Louis XV Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut
1760s Rococo Antique Seating
Walnut
20th Century Italian Rococo Seating
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century British Rococo Seating
Composition
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Silk, Walnut
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Seating
Walnut
20th Century Rococo Seating
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Mahogany
Late 18th Century Norwegian Rococo Antique Seating
Linen, Wood, Paint
1980s English Louis XV Vintage Seating
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Oak
1780s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut
1960s Unknown Louis XV Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Walnut
Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Seating
Leather, Walnut
20th Century European Louis XV Seating
Wood
19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Seating
Fabric, Beech, Linen
1880s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut
20th Century Italian Rococo Seating
Velvet, Giltwood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Seating
Linen, Wood, Paint
1960s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Beech
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Beech
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Oak
Late 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century Louis XV Seating
Burlap, Linen, Giltwood
Late 18th Century British Louis XV Antique Seating
Linen, Wood
18th Century European Louis XV Antique Seating
Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut, Leather, Textile
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Seating
Linen, Wood, 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.