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Seating For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Primitive
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
Antique Law Chambers Hall Chair, Scottish, Walnut, Reception Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique law chambers hall chair. A Scottish, walnut reception seat in Rococo taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850.
Striking recept...
Category
1850s British Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Walnut
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
19th Century English Captain's Chair
Located in High Point, NC
19th century captain's chair from England. The chair is made from oak and has a seat made from elm. This type of chair was made for sitting for long periods of time and is very com...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Elm, Oak
19th Century Mahogany Inlaid and Tufted Velvet Two-Drawer Storage Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare 19th Century Mahogany Inlaid and Tifted Velvet Two-Drawer Storage Bench with two deep storage drawers. Top opens to reveal a hidden compartmented additional storage area. Meas...
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Brass
EXTRA LARGE FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER HOWARD & 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, extra large 4-5 person, hand dyed brown leather Howard & Son’s style sof...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Seating
Materials
Brass
STUNNING ViNTAGE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED PORTERS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning late Victorian, fully restored Chesterfield cigar brown leather porters armchair
Please note ...
Category
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Leather
Late 19th Century Victorian Nursing / Lounge Chair Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This is a Victorian nursing/lounge chair from Sweden, dating back to the late 19th century. This elegant chair feature beautifully turned beech wood legs, showcasing classic Victoria...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Linen, Beech
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
American Victorian Eastlake Upholstered Chair, 19th Century
Located in Vero Beach, FL
American Victorian Eastlake Upholstered chair 19th century.
Impressive carved and upholstered parlor chair, carved in openwork with two a...
Category
19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair Of Antique Elbow Chairs, French, Morning Room Armchair, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique elbow chairs. A French, mahogany upholstered morning room armchair, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Striking chairs, with a tasteful eleg...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Faux Bamboo Maple Windsor Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century maple faux bamboo windsor side chair with patina. Meaurw 16" in width, 17" in depth and stands 34.5" tall. Seat height is 17.5".
Category
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Maple
Victorian Style Maple, Leather and Brass Nail Studded Leather Office Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Style Maple , Black Leather and Brass Nail Studded Rolling, 360 degree revolving and tilting Office Chair. Adjustable seat height. Measures 24.5" in width, 24" in depth...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Seating
Materials
Brass, Steel
Matched Set of Two Early Low back Yew Wood Windsor Chairs
Located in Flower Mound, TX
A wonderful matching pair of early Victorian Low back Yew wood and Elm Windsor Chairs.
With turned arm supports, splat back and a carved trace outline all around the edge of the sea...
Category
1830s English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Elm, Yew
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
19th Century Victorian Painted Oak Adjustable Music Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Victorian Painted Oak Adjustable Music Chair.
Adjustable seat height 18" to 25". 14.5" wide x 17" in depth and stands 38"
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Oak, Paint
19th Century Heywood Bros. and Wakefield Co. Natural Wicker Swivel Piano Chair
Located in Savannah, GA
This fanciful Victorian wicker swivel piano chair has all the bells and whistles of the most prestigious American wicker designers Heywood Brothers ...
Category
1890s American Late Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Early Victorian John Henry Belter Style Side Chairs
Located in Medina, OH
Pair of early Victorian side chairs in the style of John Henry Belter. These chairs are very unique and hold a pretty nice fabric, it does not seem like there are any stains or rips....
Category
Late 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
Antique Victorian English Mahogany Carved Arm Club Chair w/Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive custom Victorian armchair with ottoman. Built for comfort and crafted in mahogany with carved arms and trim along the base. Upholstered in Pennsylvania with floral japan...
Category
20th Century North American Victorian Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Victorian "safari" folding chair, United Kingdom, Arts & Crafts, Circa 1880
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Safari / folding military campaign chair.
United Kingdom, Arts & Crafts, Victorian Era, Circa 1880
Beech structure.
Beautiful original fabric, in goo...
Category
1880s French Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Set of Four Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian mahogany set of four dining chairs having a quality shaped top and a shaped splat to the centre with serpentine shaped seats covered in a quality fabric. Th...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Other
Antique French Mahogany Loveseat or Settee, Lion Paw Feet Unrestored c1800's
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French settee or loveseat deconstructed and probably made in the late 1800's. When you take a hard look at the lion paw feet, you'll noti...
Category
1880s French Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
6 Piece American Victorian Blue Tufted Damask Mahogany Living Room Set
Located in Queens, NY
6 Piece American Victorian living room salon set including a settee, an armchair, and 4 side chairs with carved mahogany frames featuring crest p...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Damask
FULLY RESTORED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED OTTOMAN STOOL
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare original, mid Victorian antique, large, fully restored, Chesterfield cigar brown leather ottoman bench...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
American Victorian Rosewood Striped Settee
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian rosewood triple filigree and upholstered back settee with stripe upholstery (att: JOHN HENRY BELTER)
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
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
Early 19th C. Red Wood Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Red painted wood bench, early 1800s.
Category
Early 19th Century American Primitive Antique Seating
Materials
Wood, Paint
Fine Quality Victorian Sofa - Walnut Settee
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3818 Fine quality, substantial Victorian sofa in walnut, having elegant shaped back with scrolling foliate carving, flanked by fluted columns and intricate detailing, above scrolle...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Walnut
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
Victorian Ebonized Walnut Sofa in Dark Blue Paisley
Located in Malibu, CA
Charming 19th Century handcrafted parlor sofa reupholstered in heavy weight fabric in dark blue. The sturdy walnut frame has been lightly ebonized.
Category
Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Textile, Walnut
1 OF 4 RESTORED ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD LEATHER SNOOKER HALL PUB BENCHES
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale one of four absolutely stunning, fully restored extra large Victorian Snooker...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Large Antique Fireside Stool, English, Walnut, Footstool, Victorian, Circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique fireside stool. An English, walnut footstool, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Generously sized stool with an attractive frame
Displays a d...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
PAiR OF GEORGE SMITH CHELSEA SIGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFAS HOWARD & SON'S MODEL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of George Smith Signature Scroll arm sofas with overstuffed feather filled cushions which a...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Dutch Oak and Rush Turner's Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful antique Dutch Turner's chair, full of Wabi-Sabi style. Timeless Dutch craftsmanship, antique 1800's with rush seating and an imperfect wooden structure.
Chairs is in excel...
Category
19th Century Primitive Antique Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Large Antique Victorian Quality Carved Oak Throne Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique Victorian quality carved oak throne chair having a quality carved oak top rail with two cherubs, barley twist supports, cane back flanked by carved scrolls and sunflowe...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Oak
Victorian Style Blue Wrought Iron Small Garden Bistro Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Small Vintage French Victorian Style Blue Wrought Iron Garden Bistro dining chairs - Set of 4. Item features mesh seats and backs, wrought iron construction, distressed finish, great...
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Superb Victorian Mahogany Sofa
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Super quality Victorian mahogany two seater couch, can be used as a window seat or bed end sofa, in excellent original condition, having been cleaned and...
Category
19th Century European Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Large Howard & Sons Club Armchair
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A large and deep seated Howard & Sons club armchair, with strong frame and raised on square tapering legs and original brass castors, stamped Howard & Sons to all four castors and re...
Category
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1800's Antique Victorian, Ornately Carved, Floral, Upholstered Parlor Sofa!!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Parlor Sofa, Victorian, Ornately Carved, Floral, Upholstered, 1800's, 19th Century!
Introducing a stunning antique parlor sofa from the Victorian era. This beautifully crafted piece features ornately carved wood and intricate nail head trim, adding a touch of elegance to any room. The sofa is upholstered in a blended fabric with a stunning floral pattern, making it a comfortable and stylish addition to your home decor. This sofa is perfect for seating up to three people and is ideal for use in the living room, home office/study, or lounge. Measuring 73 inches in length, 51.5 inches in height, and 28 inches in width, this sofa is both spacious and comfortable. The seat depth is 18.5 inches, providing ample support. This antique sofa is a unique piece that will add character and charm to any space.
Victorian parlor settee...
Category
19th Century European Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Pair of Antique Sofas in the Manner of Howard and Sons
Located in Miami, FL
This sofas have high sides and back which is cosy in front of a fire or anywhere. The high sides are sprung and have built in down cushions. This makes them supremely comfortable if ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Rare Large African Senoufo Bed Made of Solid Wood from Benin Coffee Table
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large African resting bed made of solid wood from Benin which can also be used as a coffee table.
Entirely hand carved in a single piece of wood.
Category
1940s Beninese Primitive Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood
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
Exceptional Quality Antique Set of Eight Inlaid Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Exceptional quality antique set of eight Victorian inlaid carved mahogany dining chairs consisting of six single and two elbow chairs having attractive curved tops with pretty satinw...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Other
Monumental Carved Walnut Victorian Walnut Griffin Bench with Paw Feet circa 1890
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is an extraordinary carved walnut bench. The bench has the best carved griffins we have had in a very long time. The bench is absolutely beautiful and heavy. The dimensions are ...
Category
1890s American Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Walnut
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
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
PAIR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ORIGINAL GREEN LEATHER UPHOLSTERY WINGBACK ARMCHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this "His & Her's" pair of original circa 1880 English Mahogany framed wingback library armchairs with the o...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Leather
Rare Antique African Palaver Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique African hand carved chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with multiple motifs. This folding chair is made from a single piece of ébéniste wood from west Africa. Also called guard chair, the palaver chair...
Category
1950s African Primitive Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
VICTORIAN SERPENTINE FRONTED HAND DYED RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather serpentine...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of Antique Wooden Barrel Arm Chairs Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful pair of antique chairs full of Wabi-Sabi style. These chairs have perfectly imperfect raw wooden structure. The craftsmanship details on them is unmatched.
Chairs are in ...
Category
Early 20th Century Primitive Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved Wood Chair #2
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique solid wood carved chair.
Believed to be from late 1800s or early 1900s.
Category
20th Century Indian Primitive Seating
Materials
Hardwood
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
Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s Berners Street London, large Baring sofa upholstered with vintage brown le...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Leather
19th Century Victorian Style Side Chairs Painted in Oyster White
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
19th century Victorian style chairs crafted from solid fruitwood and painted in a charming oyster white finish. These chairs are not only visually stunning but also robust and depend...
Category
19th Century European Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Linen, Fruitwood
Armchair Windsor English Brown, 19th Century, England
Located in New York, NY
Armchair Windsor English brown, 19th century, England. An armchair made in England during the 19th century. Windsor. Original finish. Lovely patina.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Elm
Set of 5 Victorian Balloon Back Mahogany & Custom Newer Needlepoint Work Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful set of five Victorian Mahogany and custom needlepoint upholstered side chairs in great condition. Chairs have been recently refinished and seat redone with new custom needlepoint work for each individual chair...
Category
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Victorian Carved Walnut and Gilt Stool
Located in Suffolk, GB
A pretty Victorian carved walnut and gilt stool with an elegant shaped carved walnut and gilt frieze It is raised on four lovely carved walnut and gilt sh...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Walnut
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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