Seating
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Leather, Oak
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Damask, Giltwood
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating
Wood
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Velvet, Wood, Paint
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Wood, Paint
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Mohair, Walnut
2010s Philippine Louis XVI Seating
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Louis XVI Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Seating
Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Muslin, Upholstery, Giltwood
1920s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Seating
Oak
2010s French Louis XVI Seating
Beech, Upholstery, Leather
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating
Oak
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Fabric, Maple
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Chenille, Wood, Paint
20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1940s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Seating
Oak
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating
Beech
20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Ormolu
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Beech
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Upholstery, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Leather, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Tapestry, Giltwood
20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Fabric, Hardwood
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Fabric, Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Tapestry, Giltwood
Late 19th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Wood, Leather
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Wood
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Leather, Oak
20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Metal
1940s Spanish Arts and Crafts Vintage Seating
Bentwood
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Seating
Walnut
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Fabric, Macassar, Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Fabric, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Silk, Wood
2010s French Louis XVI Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Fabric, Oak
Early 2000s American Louis XVI Seating
Chenille, Wood
2010s American Louis XVI Seating
Metal
1990s European Arts and Crafts Seating
Ash
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Upholstery, Giltwood
1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Seating
Fabric, Parchment Paper
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Walnut
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Antique Seating
Wool, Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Upholstery
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.