Seating
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Metal, Brass
1930s Italian Louis XV Vintage Seating
Walnut
20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Fabric, Wood
1960s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Wood
1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Oak
1910s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Seating
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Seating
Leather, Wood
1890s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Walnut, Cotton
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Wood
1880s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Fabric, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1890s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut
1960s American American Classical Vintage Seating
Wicker, Rattan
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Fruitwood
18th Century English Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1950s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Seating
Wood
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Fabric, Wood
1890s German Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Velvet, Fruitwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Giltwood
18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Seating
Wood
Mid-19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1960s American Classical Vintage Seating
Wrought Iron
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Walnut
19th Century Louis XV Antique Seating
Fabric
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Walnut, Giltwood
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
Early 1900s Neoclassical Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century North American American Classical Seating
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American American Classical Seating
Wood, Paint
1820s German Neoclassical Antique Seating
Mahogany
1970s American Louis XV Vintage Seating
Wood
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Bronze
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Seating
Giltwood, Upholstery
Late 20th Century European Louis XV Seating
Beech
1940s American Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Cherry
19th Century Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Linen, Oak, Paint
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Seating
Brass
1950s Unknown Louis XV Vintage Seating
Walnut
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1930s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Linen, Wood
1890s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Seating
Mahogany, Giltwood
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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