Seating
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Seating
Birch
1940s British Regency Vintage Seating
Ebony, Mahogany, Giltwood
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Upholstery, Cherry
1980s Biedermeier Vintage Seating
Cherry, Walnut
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Seating
Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Seating
Birch
19th Century Biedermeier Antique Seating
Oak, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Aluminum
19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Other
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Seating
Cherry
19th Century Biedermeier Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Muslin, Mahogany
1960s American Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Regency Seating
Fabric, Cane, Wood
1820s English Regency Antique Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century Philippine Regency Seating
Cane, Wood
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Seating
Fabric, Walnut, Velvet, Upholstery
20th Century American Regency Seating
Brass
1840s French Biedermeier Antique Seating
Mahogany
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Seating
Birdseye Maple
1830s German Biedermeier Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1950s American Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1950s American Regency Vintage Seating
Wood
20th Century English Regency Seating
Metal
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Aluminum
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seating
Brass
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Seating
Wood
20th Century American Regency Seating
Pewter
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1810s British Regency Antique Seating
Mahogany
20th Century American Regency Seating
Fabric, Wood, Paint
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Brass
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Wood
1820s English Regency Antique Seating
Other
19th Century Regency Antique Seating
Velvet, Mahogany
19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Gold
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seating
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Seating
Leather, Wood
19th Century Virgin Islands Regency Antique Seating
Oak, Cane, Mahogany
1840s Indian Regency Antique Seating
Cane, Rosewood
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Aluminum
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Mahogany
Early 2000s American Regency Seating
Mohair, Walnut
1980s Regency Vintage Seating
Mahogany, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Seating
Brass
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Seating
Birch
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Brass
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century European Biedermeier Seating
Wood
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Damask, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Biedermeier Seating
Cherry
Mid-19th Century French Regency Antique Seating
Velvet, Beech
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Seating
Cherry, Fabric
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seating
Bouclé, Beech, Walnut, Softwood
19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Bronze
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.