Seating
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Fabric, Giltwood
1950s French Industrial Vintage Seating
Leather
1880s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Industrial Seating
Wood, Pine
1890s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Fabric, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Industrial Seating
Beech
1970s Dutch Industrial Vintage Seating
Leather
Late 19th Century American Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary European Industrial Seating
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating
Cane, Wood
1940s American Industrial Vintage Seating
Aluminum, Steel
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Giltwood
1930s Czech Industrial Vintage Seating
Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Satin, Cotton
20th Century Louis XV Seating
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Industrial Seating
Beech
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Seating
Plastic
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Seating
Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Wood
18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut
1950s Australian Industrial Vintage Seating
Metal
1930s Italian Louis XV Vintage Seating
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating
Cane, Wood
1880s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating
Suede, Cane
1860s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Giltwood
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Walnut
1890s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut
1930s Belgian Industrial Vintage Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XV Seating
Leather, Wood
1930s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Leather, Walnut
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Leather, Wicker, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Seating
Chrome, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Industrial Seating
Steel
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Tapestry, Oak
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Tapestry, Walnut
2010s American Industrial Seating
Concrete, Stainless Steel
19th Century Unknown Louis XV Antique Seating
Giltwood
19th Century Swedish Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Down, Wood
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Linen, Walnut, Paint
1970s Dutch Industrial Vintage Seating
Leather
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Cane, Beech
1940s American Industrial Vintage Seating
Aluminum
Early 20th Century American Industrial Seating
Maple, Oak
1880s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Seating
Oak
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Seating
Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
1850s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Fabric, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Walnut, Upholstery
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Tapestry, Beech
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Tapestry, Giltwood
1920s Italian Industrial Vintage Seating
Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Walnut, Leather
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.