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Seating For Sale
Style: Neoclassical
Style: Vienna Secession
Office Chair nr.714 by Otto Wagner for J.J.Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Office chair nr.714 by Otto Wagner for J.J.Kohn. Excellent original condition with signs of usage.
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Vienna Secession J. J. Kohn 717 Settee by Gustav Siegel
Located in Vienna, AT
An exquisite and very seldom Vienna Secession bentwood settee by Gustav Siegel. This settee is still not finished and will be restored to cu...
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Neoclassical Italian Giltwood Slipper Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Neoclassical Italian giltwood slipper chair circa 1810. Masterfully hand-carved and gilded slipper chair with cabriole legs raised upon hoof feet. Upholstered in original - or very e...
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Giltwood

1980’s Neoclassic Large Scale Armchair with Distressed Finish by Bernhardt
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Neoclassic large-scale armchair with distressed finish & fixed seat & loose back cushions wearing taupe & beige fabric w/leaf details by Bernhardt from Vargas Fine F...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Michael Taylor Designs White Klismos Lacquered Dining Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic Michael Taylor design white dining chair featuring a cream lacquered finish. Designed in the neoclassical taste with a greco-roman klismos chair inspiration. The seat has a ta...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Beech

1940s Sculptural Carved Wood Tassle Rope Settee
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, hand carved wood settee you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best o...
Category

1940s Neoclassical Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Neoclassical style bench carved lyres on the seat back - 20th
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Neoclassical style bench carved lyres on the seat back - 20th Antique - Decoration - 20th Measures : 101x 47cm H:95 SH:45cm Materals : Wood - Cane Wear consistent with age and use
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Cane, Wood

One or Six Armchairs Designed by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine find! These barrel armchairs model No. 729/2F, designed by Joseph Hoffmann, circa 1906. The simplicity of this chair design: is made up of a u-shaped horizontal rail that form...
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Original Otto Wagner Armchair 1901 Jugendstil, Secession Style, 1901
Located in Vienna, AT
As pioneer and master of the Modern, Otto Wagner seized the then rather new technique of bending Wood for his furniture designs. The design of this armchair dated back in 1901. This ...
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Antique Biedermeier Sofa Made of Velvet Fabric and Carved Wood
Located in Milano, IT
Impressive Biedermeier sofa of Northern European origin from the early 1900s. The majestic sofa features a colossal wooden frame with several special fea...
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Jugendstil office chair by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil office chair bz Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn. Professionally stained and repolished with new Kolovrat fabric.
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Wood Framed Chair with Loose Back and Seat Cushions
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Viva club chair is a beautifully styled and comfortable armchair shown with linen cushions and arm pads - all hand sewn cushions with feather and down inserts with carved wood fr...
Category

2010s American American Classical Seating

Materials

Linen, Oak

Italian Carved and Gilded Sedan Chair with Original Interior and Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Museum quality. Of all the examples we've seen, this is the best.
Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Bronze

Wheelchair, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Car with upholstered seat and cushioning of two wheels in the rear and a smaller and addressable by means of a crank, in the front part. The support for the feet has been decorated w...
Category

19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Metal

Italian Neo-Classic Style Upholstered Daybed
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic-style (19th Century) white painted daybed / bench with gilt trim and scroll design side arms and upholstered seat cushion. Some light wear and paint loss on frame
Category

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

Hans Vollmer & Prag Rudniker Wickerwork-Fabrication Chair Mod. 464
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna c. 1902, manufactured by the Prag-Rudniker wickerwork factory, four-legged oakwood structure, original rush wickerwork, with attached original factory plaque. Measures: Height...
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Oak

C. 1840's Antique American Classical Mahogany, Tapestry Style Upholstery, Sofa!!
Located in Austin, TX
Handsome Antique Sofa, American Classical Mahogany, Tapestry Style Upholstery, Circa 1840's, 19th Century!! Experience the charm of a classic American mahogany sofa from the mid-19th century with this antique piece. Upholstered in striking multicolor tapestry fabric, this sofa features scrolled feet and carved stiles that add to its elegant appearance. The seating area is perfect for conversation and can accommodate up to four people, making it ideal for your entryway, foyer, living room, or guest room. This circa 1840's antique sofa is a beautiful settee that brings a touch of Victorian style to any space. The upholstery fabric is complemented by the mahogany frame in brown, and the sofa comes as a unit that requires no assembly or additional parts. The model is perfect for creating a seating area where you and your guests can relax and enjoy each other's company. American Classical Mahogany Sofa...
Category

Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of French Custom Louis XVI Style Carved Bergere, Office or Armchairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
A fine pair of French custom Louis XVI style carved bergere or armchairs each in a nice fabric with carved lines and open side arms.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Neoclassical Style Iron Scrolled Daybed
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish Italian iron daybed featuring large, dramatic scrolled ends with x-form stretchers. The daybed has a fitted cushion measuring 8 inches deep upholstered with newer fabric. Sup...
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Iron

Americana Windsor Style Chair / Rush Seat
By Nicholas & Stone Co
Located in Malibu, CA
Attributed to but not stamped "Nicholas & Stone" vintage mahogany /maple Windsor style bow back side chair with original rush seat.
Category

20th Century American American Classical Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Rush

Fledermaus Armchairs No.423 by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fledermaus armchairs no.423 by Josef Hoffmann in very good original condition with signs of usage.
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Josef Hoffmann Beehive Dining Chairs
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Josef Hoffmann beehive dining chairs professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Gilded Age Highly Carved Chaise Lounge
Located in Hudson, NY
A fantastic and whimsical chaise lounge. Hand carved with a beautifully patinaed green paint and gilded accents. This truly is large enough for a person to sleep on should one need a...
Category

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

Russian Mahogany Green Velvet Recamier
Located in Queens, NY
Russian (circa 1810) mahogany diminutive recamier with gilt swan carved sides and ball & claw feet front feet and upholstered in a cut green velvet
Category

19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Velvet

Very Rare Thonet Chairs Attributed to Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood with upholstered seat and backrest. Catalog number 798. Designed probably by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, circa 1900. Set of two.
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Neo-Classical Style Satinwood William Switzer Game Table Side Chairs, S/4
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a handsome set of neo-classical style satinwood side chairs by William Switzer out of Canada. The frames are in great shape but the vintage upholstery is not. They are except...
Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Satinwood

Pair of Rose Tarlow Style Iron Garden Swivel Bar Stools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Attractive pair of iron swivel patio and garden bar stools featuring an iron lattice inset seat and back in the style of Rose Tarlow Melrose House. P...
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Russian Oak Carved Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Russian (mid 19th Cent) oak carved Armchairs having a steeple form high back with an applied upholstered back panel, seat and arm rests
Category

19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

American Mahogany Classical Swan Sofa, Philadelphia, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany classical upholstered sofa with swans head arm rest, carved corner cornucopia, and terminating on ebonized lions paw feet....
Category

18th Century and Earlier American American Classical Antique Seating

Elegant Empire Style Burl Wood Tub Chair by Wm. Switzser, Vancouver
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Burl wood frame with high back in a closed arm tub shape in sections and sloping arms, the frame in colorful and swirling grain Burl. Raised on square tap...
Category

20th Century Canadian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Burl, Fabric

Fledermaus Secession Armchairs No.423
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fledermaus secession armchairs no.423 designed by Josef Hoffmann for the Fledermaus Cabaret in 1905. Made by J&J Kohn, beautiful original preservation, stains on two seats.
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating

Materials

Beech

1900s Viennese Secession Sofa in the Style of Josef Maria Olbrich
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished - - Professionally reupholstered in quality fabric designed by Gustav Klimt - height of seat 45 cm.
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Thonet Dining Room Chairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood catalog number A 651 from the in 1900s excelent restored walnut stained with shellack finish. delivery time about 3-4 weeks up to 12 available www.galerie-zeitraeu...
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Vienna Secession Armchair by Jakob & Josef Kohn Nr. 67
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood frame with an embossed plywood seat and backrest. First time mentioned in the J. & J. Kohn catalog 1902 with the catalog no. 67. A beautiful original condition. A sui...
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Thonet Sofa No.56
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet sofa no.56 professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Antique Cast Iron Chairs attributed to Robert Wood Foundry (Pair)
By Wood & Perot Ornamental Iron Works, Robert Wood (American)
Located in Carmel, NY
Perfect for your garden and fantastic garden parties all summer long. Heavy cast iron neoclassic garden set. Lyre-back splat with cabriole legs and foliate scrolls Unsigned, but attr...
Category

19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Iron

Fledermaus seating group by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fledermaus seating group by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob Josef Kohn. Restored 2 years ago into new leather, new french polish was applied. sofa - 130x58x81cm 2x armchair - 57x52x77cm 4...
Category

Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech, Bentwood

Pair of stamped Maison Jansen Louis XV neoclassical armchairs 1940s
Located in Paris, IDF
The craftsmanship of this pair of armchairs was deeply cared about, and it really shows some eight decades later. The armchairs were made and stamped by Maison Jansen in the early 19...
Category

1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

1940s Neo-Classical Style Carved Mahogany Side Chairs, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of carved mahogany neo-classical style side chairs. The backs are carved urns with ram form accents. The striped upholstery is vintage but in good condition. They are ...
Category

1940s American Neoclassical Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Neoclassical Style Narrow Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Neoclassical style narrow bench with cut blue velvet fabric.
Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Velvet, Fruitwood

Dark Brown High Back Leather Wing Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered in rich, full-grain Newark brown leather, this chair features a dramatic high-back design that creates an elegant silhouette. The winged sides and gently curved arms are ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Bentwood Thonet armchair, early 20th century
Located in Uppsala, SE
Bentwood armchair with velvet seat manufactured by Thonet in the early 20th century. Fabric on the seat is most likely original to the chair. Stamped and with original sticker by the...
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Tufted Round Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
Bench-made in the USA, it features deep hand-tufting and fabric-covered buttons, evoking the refined seating of 19th-century England. The rich brocade-inspired fabric and intricate d...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Seating

Materials

Brocade, Wood

Vintage French Neoclassical Style Swan & Rams Recamier Daybed Chaise Lounge Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Swan & Rams Head Recamier Daybed Chaise Lounge Sofa. Item features a large impressive form, gold gilt painted carved wood accents, beige fabric, gre...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Gold Leaf Footstool with Hand Embroidery
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful footstool is in great condition with hand embroidery and original beautiful gold leaf gilt work over hand carvings. Circa 1880. Footstools have evolved throughout ...
Category

1880s Swedish Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Ash

Pair of Secession Armchairs No.17 by Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Pair of secession armchairs no.17 by Thonet in very good condition.
Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Bentwood

1970s Neoclassical Swedish Club Chairs Upholstered With Green Velvet Fabric
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful neoclassical club chair upholstered with green velvet fabric. The fabric is the original one and stil in very good and clean condition. Allover this chair in in very good c...
Category

1970s Swedish Neoclassical Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Pine

Classic Leather Sofa Couch
By Classic
Located in New York, NY
Comfy burgundy leather sofa, with brass studs. Classic form, original condition, clean, ready to use. Cushions do sit flat, they were just not p...
Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Seating

Materials

Leather

Complete Set Of Twelve French 19th Century Neoclassical style Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most handsome and complete set of twelve French 19th century Neoclassical style Mahogany, Giltwood and Ormolu dining chairs. The set of dining chairs consists of ten side chairs an...
Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Ormolu

Brown Leather Reclining Club Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered in rich, top-grain brown leather, it boasts classic design elements like rolled arms, a high back, and hand-applied nailhead trim for a look that exudes sophistication. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Seating

Materials

Leather

Fischel Dining Chair No.42
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fischel dining chair no.42 in very good oriignal condition.
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Mid-Century Italian Neo-Classical Style Heavy Cast Metal Bench W/ Rams
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century Italian cast metal bench with ram form appointments and velvet upholstery. It is unmarked and in very good condition. My shipping is running two to five weeks...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Metal

Fledermaus bench no.728 by arch.Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fledermaus bench no.728 by arch.Josef Hoffmann in very nice original condition with signs of use.
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Maison Jansen Curule Stool in Stitched Leather, Brass and Metal
Located in North Miami, FL
Such an elegant stool/ bench by Maison Jansen, features brass ringlet finials, hooved brass feet and a stitched leather seat - ALL in excellent vintage condition.
Category

1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Maison Jansen Style Swan Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iron frame chair with classic Maison Jansen brass swan heads and black and white upholstered cushions, circa second quarter of the 20th century. The back cushion has three brass butt...
Category

Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Brass, Iron

Neoclassical X Style Steel Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Italian Steel and brass Neoclassical X bench with genuine white leather seat cushion.
Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Neoclassical Style Steel Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of neoclassical style steel armchairs circa 1920-1939, France. Woven wire mesh seat (with minor losses and restoration - see photos). Protruding neoclassical style two-sided med...
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Steel

Baker Limited Edition Thomas Pheasant Milling Road Upholstered Bench
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exceptional mahogany upholstered bench designed by Thomas Pheasant for Baker in a limited edition series of 15 pieces. 1989-2002 As seen in architectural Digest. Solid dark mahog...
Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Brass

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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