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Seating For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Empire
19th Century Cream Leather Buttonback Captains Chair With Brass Studs & Castors
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Chair 2025 18 CLC
19th Century Cream Soft Leather & Polished Mahogany Buttonback Chesterfield Captains Chair Decorated With Brass Studs & Terminated With Brass Castors on Fluted Spi...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Brass
Rare Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Victorian Wicker Conversation Gossip Chair
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Perhaps the Rarest of all Victorian Wicker pieces, this parlor chair was used for Ladies to gossip while not facing one another or to limit contact between courting couples. Victoria...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Wicker
Luxury Set Of Six Theodore Alexander Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
Fine set of 6 modern spiral turned chestnut dining chairs by Theodore Alexander.
The seats and backs have soft brown leather upholstery - with fire retardant safety labels attached u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Victorian Seating
Materials
Leather, Chestnut
Armchairs Pair of Swedish Empire 19th Century Mahogany Gilded, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A pair of armchairs made during the Empire / Karl Johan period in Sweden 1810-1830. Veneered in a beautiful dark brown mahogany and decorated with two gilded dolphins. Sabre back leg...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Seating
Large Antique Veranda Bench, Ceylon, Teak, 3 Seat, Ornate Seat, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique carved veranda bench. A Ceylonese, solid teak 3 seat ornate seat, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
Exceptional craftsmanship to this superb showp...
Category
Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Teak
Antique French Empire Napoleonic Ormolu Parcel Gilt Bureau Desk Armchair, 1815
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & stylish antique French Empire Napoleonic parcel gilt and ormolu mounted French Fauteuil de bureau (desk chair), circa 1815.
The chair back and armrest of hooped shaped form,...
Category
1810s French Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Ormolu
Decorative English Victorian Chair, Velvet & Wood, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Imagine a cozy yet elegant chair from the late 1800s, reminiscent of the Victorian era. This chair features a graceful wooden frame, intricately carved with ornate details, reflectin...
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
19th century French empire revival mahogany armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century french empire revival mahogany armchair, circa 1860.
Single french armchair made in mahogany. Shaped back linking to the padded armrests and scrolled arms. Front scroll...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Deconstructed Antique Exposed Iron and Wood Frame Armchair with Tall Curved Back
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A charming exposed frame antique fireside Armchair with tall Cast Iron back dating to mid 1800’s. The chair has been deconstructed to revea...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Iron
A Pair of Late 19th Century Victorian Nursing / Lounge Chairs Zweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This is a pair of Victorian nursing/lounge chairs from Sweden, dating back to the late 19th century. These elegant chairs feature beautifully turned beech wood legs, showcasing class...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Linen, Beech
Antique English Carved Oak Corner Chair Renaissance Arm Throne Chair Upholstery
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from England, a gorgeous 19th century carved oak corner chair.
Thick, hand carved foliate back rail, with turned and carved lyre shaped supports, ending in dimensional mask handholds.
Fully carved straight legs to the sides, with a wide carved apron having carved foliate and lion masks. Front carved cabriole leg with large ball and claw foot.
Removable slip seat cushion features a crest flanked by rampant lions on a floral background.
Skillfully hand carved design, with a rich, dark patina, this 19th century English oak corner chair...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Oak
19th Century Set of 6 English Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs by James Reilly
Located in Casteren, NL
An exclusive set of 6 Victorian Mahogany splat back dining chairs made by master carpenter James Reilly (1825 – 1889).
The chairs have a balloon back ab...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Lovely Shaped English Antique Victorian 'Swan' or 'Spoon' Arm Chair + foot stool
Located in Markington, GB
Lovely Shaped English Antique Victorian 'Swan' or 'Spoon' Arm Chair with foot stool
Lovely shaped mahogany Victorian 'Swan' or Spoon' arm chair very unusual shape. upholstered in a ...
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Early 19th Century Mahogany 3 Seater Empire Bench
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Danish Empire bench made of mahogany with inlays of satin wood and ebony.
Features a backrest with vertical spindles adorned with an ebony border and three Demi lunes with li...
Category
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Ebony, Mahogany
19Th Century Country House Armchair
Located in Batley, GB
A beautifully formed 'proper' 19th century country house armchair. Raised on on short turned legs with over sized gilt brass Cope & Collinson casters. The inside of the back rail mar...
Category
1840s British Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Pine Settle, English Bench, Pew, Hall, Kitchen, Boot Room
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a Mid-Century Modern pine settle, an English bench or pew, ideal for the hall, kitchen or boot room.
Solid pine plank construction with a waxed fi...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Victorian Seating
Materials
Pine
Elegant Pair of Empire Benches, Copenhagen, Denmark
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Empire benches crafted in mahogany.
The high, architecturally designed sides feature string inlay in satinwood, topped with an ebonized panel and mounted with gilt bronze orn...
Category
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Brass
Original Howard Era Armchair, England, 19th Century, for Reupholstery
Located in LEWES, GB
A wonderfully shapely Howard & Sons era armchair, England, 19th Century. Fabric is somewhat worn so this chair is sold for reupholstery. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Wood, Feathers, Fabric
1 OF 4 RESTORED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER HOWARDS & SON STYLE SOFA PART OF SUiTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage fully restored hand dyed brown leather Howard & Son’s style three seat sofa with overstu...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Seating
Materials
Brass
19th Century Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Cane Dining Side Chair (A)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th Century Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Cane Dining Side Chair (A). Item features turn carved legs, cane seat, curved and carved backrest, very nice antique item. Circa...
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
1800s Antique Heywood Wakefield Large Wicker Rocking Arm Chair with Springs Seat
Located in Germantown, MD
1870s Heywood Wakefield Victorian Wicker rocking arm chair. Ultra comfortable and in very good condition. Seat cushion upholstery in great shape, ver...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Metal
Antique Victorian Wicker Rattan Bentwood Sculptural Sunroom Sofa Set with Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Wicker Rattan Bentwood White Sculptural Sunroom Sofa Set with Chairs - 3 Pc Set. Item features (1) Sleek sculptural sofa (1) barrel back lounge chair (1) rocking c...
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Bentwood
Windsor Armchair, 1930
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The classic Windsor chair, designed in a very beautiful, clear line, comes in very good condition. The ends of the armrests show an attractive patina, the chair in general has minima...
Category
1930s British Victorian Vintage Seating
Materials
Ash
Walnut & Mahogany Cockfighting Chair
Located in Huntington, NY
Victorian walnut & Mahogany cockfighting chair
Circa 1875, atrributed to Wright and Mansfield
The Chair frame & legs made of walnut, its backrest ...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Walnut
Victorian Walnut & Needlepoint Nursing Chair, United Kingdom, Mid-19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
High Victorian walnut framed nursing / occasional chair with original needlepoint tapestry and decorative gimp cord - exceptional bench made hand carved quality frame with warm aged patina - featuring tapestry upholstery with flowers and tobacco leaves - finished with the original brass casters with ceramic wheels - polished finish to the frame - United Kingdom - mid 19th century.
Excellent / near mint antique condition - minor loss to the seat tapestry...
Category
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
19th Century Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Cane Dining Side Chair (B)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th Century Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Cane Dining Side Chair (B). Item features turn carved legs, cane seat, curved and carved backrest, very nice antique item. Circa...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Late Empire Armchair Made In Mahogany With Light Striped Fabric From 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
This late empire armchair from around 1840 exudes timeless elegance with its mahogany frame and light striped fabric upholstery. Crafted during the height of the empire period, it sh...
Category
1840s Danish Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Walnut Bench From The 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely walnut bench from the 19th century from England
Very beautiful walnut base avery decoratif and simple feets
The bench was covered in beige linen velvet
beautiful patina and i...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Settee
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality carved mahogany settee having a quality mahogany shaped back with carved ribbons and bows to the top, newly reupholste...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Other
Empire Revival Gondola Dining Chair Finished With An Ebonised Frame, Grey Damask
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Empire Revival Gondola Dining Chair Finished With An Ebonised Frame, Grey Damask Upholstery & Red Velour Piping.
Quality and luxurious designed chairs, elegant but robust with rich ...
Category
Late 20th Century British Empire Seating
Materials
Damask, Silk, Velvet
Antique Victorian Leather Barrel Back Wing Armchair
Located in London, GB
An outstanding antique Victorian leather barrel back wing armchair. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1840-1860 period.
It is of superb quality and is a great size,...
Category
1840s British Early Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Brass
Narrow English Storage Settle
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Useful narrow English pine storage settle. Very good colour. 1890.
Seat height is 18 inches.
Reference: 8473
Dimensions
80 inches (203 cms) Wide
14 inches (36 cms) Deep
30.5 inche...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Pine
Vintage Sofa by Carol Hicks Bolton & Ej Victor with Pillows
By E. J. Victor
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Really Stunning Vintage Sofa Carved Walnut Gilt by CAROL HICKS BOLTON...
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Empire Early 19th Century Solid Walnut Antique Bench
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Antique Italian empire bench early 19th century. The bench is made of solid walnut wood. Excellent antique good conditions of the wood. Characterized by a seat with folding panels.
Category
Early 1800s Italian Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Walnut
1940s French Children’s Wingback Chairs In Cat & Birdcage Toile / Chintz - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are so adorable! It is a pair of French children’s wingback chairs that have been completely re-done. They have down cushions and rest on brass castors. The fabric is a polishe...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Victorian Seating
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Leather Metamorphic Gout Stool
Located in London, GB
A wonderful original antique Victorian leather metamorphic gout stool. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1880’s period.
It has a clever ratchet design, enabling it ...
Category
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique English Country Parlor Sofa Newly Upholstered In Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique English Country 6 Leg Carved Tufted Back Parlor Sofa Newly Upholstered and Down-Filled in a Plush Silver-Steel Crushed Velvet
This exquisite antique English country parlor s...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Georgian Style Tufted Leather Reading or Cockfighting Chair
Located in Bradenton, FL
English Victorian Style Tufted Leather Reading or Cockfighting Chair with pleated deep button back and arms. Seat has brass studding and chair is supported by slightly out-swept legs...
Category
20th Century Victorian Seating
Materials
Leather
Open Armchair by Hindley & Son. upholstered in vintage Kente Cloth
Located in London, GB
Mid-19th Century open armchair by Hindley & Son made in birch and upholstered in a vintage blue and white Kente Cloth from Ghana. Mid-19th Century.
Fully restored and re-upholstered.
Category
Mid-19th Century Late Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Birch
French 7 piece 19th century empire mahogany salon suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
7 piece 19th century french empire mahogany salon suite circa 1880.
Rare 7-piece salon suite made in rich mahogany. Set comprises of a 2-seat sofa, 2 armchairs and 4 open armchairs....
Category
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Empire Style Tall Back Loveseat with Carved Mahogany Base
Located in New York, NY
Empire style tall back loveseat with carved mahogany base and claw feet. Newly upholstered in off-white fabric.
Category
1920s Empire Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Small Child's Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Parlor Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Small Child's Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Parlor Arm Chair. Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 32" H x 17.5" W x 18" D x 12" Seat hei...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Walnut
John Jelliff Victorian Renaissance Carved Walnut Figural Parlor Armchairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique John Jelliff Victorian Renaissance Carved Walnut Figural Parlor Armchairs - a Pair. These stunning chairs feature carved maiden faces on the crest and arms as well as pink tu...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Walnut
Kitty's Chair
Located in London, GB
A compact, versatile and comfortable armchair shown with a dressmaker’s skirt with contrast bound scalloped hem. Made traditionally with hand tied springs in our Fulham workshop.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Victorian Seating
Materials
Linen, Beech
Mahogany Framed / Gilt Decorated Detail Dining Room Chair Set / Ten
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Enhance your dining experience with this Early 20th Century Italian Mahogany Framed Dining Room Chair Set, a beautifully crafted ensemble that ac...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Seating
Materials
Gold
RESTORED PAIR OF ANTIQUE CHESTERFIELD VICTORIAN BROWN LEATHER CLUB ARMCHAIRs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Antique Victorian fully restored Chesterfield brown leather hand dyed armchairs with oak...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
LARGE STUNNING ViNTAGE RALPH LAUREN HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Vintage Heritage hand dyed brown leather Ralph Lauren LARGE footstool or ottoman
Please note...
Category
20th Century Victorian Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Empire Period Armchairs and Bergere by P.BELLANGÉ
By Pierre-Antoine Bellangé
Located in Paris, FR
EXCEPTIONAL seats by Pierre Bellangé
PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS, circa 1805
Mahogany with mahogany veneer. Powerful tapered front legs with three scalloped rings, and sabre back legs.
Slight...
Category
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Floral Needlepoint Dining Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian mahogany chair featuring balloon back and needlepoint seat. Measure: 35".
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Carved Walnut English Victorian Tall Back Needlepoint Upholstered Throne Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb late Victorian carved walnut tall back throne chair. The needlpoint is beautiful and in good original condition. The frame is beautifully carved and has a fine patin...
Category
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th Century Victorian Ladder Back Walnut and Needlepoint Seat Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of early 20th century Victorian style ladder back walnut and Needlepoint upholstered seat side chairs in very good vintage condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Seating
Materials
Walnut
American swivel office armchair in oak, with leather seat, USA, Circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb American office armchair in oak and leather seat.
USA.
Circa 1900
Industrial style, Belle Epoque, Victorian, Art Nouveau
Cast iron mechanism.
Swivel seat adjustable in height ...
Category
Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Fine Antique Empire / Regency Carved Ebonised Double Ended Couch
By Druce & Co.
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
Step into the captivating and opulent world of the Regency/Empire period with this exquisite double end sofa, a harmonious blend of exquisite craftsm...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Velvet, Ebony
Antique Victorian Leather Swivel Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Victorian leather swivel desk chair. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1880-190...
Category
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Lovely Set Of Six Victorian Carved Oak Carolean-Style Dining Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this fantastic Set of Six (4+2) Victorian Carved Oak Carolean-Style Dining Chairs, late 19th century, with removable squab cushions and single-cane back ...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Oak
Late 19th Century Parlor Chair With Needlework Upholstery
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A late 19th century Victorian parlor chair with scroll hands and cabriole legs with carved panels. With hand-done needlework upholstery to the ...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Large Victorian Open Armchair by Maple and Co.
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
Large Victorian Open Armchair by Maple & Co.
A large Victorian upholstered open armchair, stamped 'Maple & Co'
Stripped to original upholster...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Victorian Style Spoon Back Parlor Lounge Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Victorian style spoon back parlor lounge chair.
Victorian style chair with a spoon back. Mahogany with Cabriole legs on original castors.
Category
Late 19th Century North American Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Mahogany
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.
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