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Seating For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
American Aesthetic Oak Thebes Stool
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form. Egyptian revival.
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Rare Renaissance Caquetoire with a Perspective motif from Lyon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The trapezoidal armchair is a typically French creation from the second half of the sixteenth century. Although the nineteenth century gave it the name of "caquetoire", it was descri...
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16th Century French Renaissance Antique Seating

Materials

Wood, Walnut

19th CENTURY BERGÈRE ARMCHAIRS PAIR
Located in Firenze, FI
Refined pair of armchairs in the Bergère model, in gilded and carved pine wood. The upholstery is original, recalling phytomorphic motifs and weavings. The padding is also in excelle...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Napoleon III Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Irish Pine Bench in an Old Scumbled Painted Finish Late 1800's Original
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Irish Scumbled Pine Bench. Scumbled which is defined as; “applying a painted pattern to the finish of a piece of furniture, which is commonly pine to simulate the woodgrain o...
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1890s Irish Country Antique Seating

Materials

Pine, Paint

Large Victorian Country House Sofa
Located in Faversham, GB
A commanding mahogany Victorian country house sofa in the manner of Howard and Sons. Featuring a wide, deep sprung seat with a stepped backrest and six large handmade duck feather c...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XIV Style Bench
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Style Bench. Our mid 19th century French Louis XIV style bench has beautifully carved legs connected by a lovely stretcher decorated with grotesque mask...
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1850s French Louis XIV Antique Seating

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

A Deep Seated 19th Century Howard Style Armchair
Located in Accrington, GB
A deep seated country house Howard style armchair dating to the second half of the 19th century. The armchair sits on turned mahogany legs to the front and mahogany legs to the rear ...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Two Similar 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
By Johan Hammarström
Located in Huntington, NY
Two similar Swedish Gustavian chairs made in Stockholm. One chair by Johan Erik Hollander (1748-1813) and signed IEH. The other chair by John Hammarstrom (active 1794-1812) and signe...
Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Seating

Materials

Paint, Wood, Linen

Antique Exotic Folding & Adjustable Daybed "British Campaign Furniture" London
Located in Antwerp, BE
Victorian walnut-stained beech campaign style day bed with caned seat designed to be folded up it's ratcheted on all three sections to adjust to numerous positions including flat, se...
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1870s British Early Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Rattan, Walnut

Pair of French Louis XV Style Side Chairs in Yellow Fabric
Located in Buchanan, NY
A beautiful pair of Louis XV style side chairs in yellow patterned fabric with white painted frames with traces of gilt. This stunning pair of Louis XV style side chairs will add a t...
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

RARE ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SONS BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIR PERIOD UPHOLSTERY
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, totally original, Howard & Son's Berners street fully stamped Bridgewater model armchair wi...
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of French 19th Century Walnut & Toile Louis XVI Fauteuils
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rarely do you find original upholstery in as good shape as on these stunning early French toile armchairs or fauteuils. Crafted in the 19th century, th...
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A chair from the Biedermeier period, ca. 1825. The chair is made of solid cherry wood. The chair is reupholstered and covered with new Biedermeier fabric...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Seating

Materials

Cherry

Complete Set Of Twelve French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most handsome and complete set of twelve French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Mahogany, Giltwood and Ormolu dining chairs. The set of dining chairs consists of ten side chairs and...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Ormolu

Regency Mahogany Caned Bergere And Ottoman
Located in Essex, MA
With straight molded crestrail over a caned back and sides, the arms with leather arm pads, tufted green leather seat cushion over a caned seat. Pull out foot rest. Raised on circula...
Category

1810s English Regency Antique Seating

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Victorian Rosewood Revolving Stool
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5369 Fine quality and very attractive Victorian rosewood piano stool, having generous height adjustable newly upholstered seat above carve friez...
Category

19th Century English Antique Seating

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century French Cane Chairs in Hand Carved Walnut Frame in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Four French chairs in hand carved walnut frame with seat and back in cane. Very good condition with no restorations. Comfortable and stable construc...
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Topos Chair by Gruppo Dam for Gruppo Industriale Busnelli, 1969
Located in Misinto, IT
In 1968, Gianni Pareschi, the G 14 (Gianni Pareschi, along with Roberto Ubaldi, Gianfranco Facchetti, Pino Pensotti, Umberto Orsoni), Ezio Didone, and Alberto Colombi founded Gruppo Dam, which stands for Designer Associati Milano. Together, they created significant products for Gruppo Industriale Busnelli (Topos, Armadillo, Baffo, Zen, Materasso...) and worked on shaping the company's image, from trade show presentations fair to advertising campaigns. They were known for their unconventional and deeply visionary ideas and concepts for the time. In addition, Gruppo Dam designed original ceramic items such as tiles, flower pots, ashtrays, for the historic ceramics company Cedit. In 1970, they also designed a series of models for a renowned Venetian company specializing in chandeliers and blown glass objects. The Gruppo Dam signed various ideological and programmatic design manifestos and organized a major exhibition of the group's products in Milan at the Centro Domus. Bibliography: Italian Look, Federlegno Italia, p. 25, Year 1972 - Modern chairs 1918-70, The Whitechapel Art Gallery, p. 47, Year 1970 - New furniture / Nue mobel 10, Ed. Herausgegeben von Gerd Hatje + Elke Kaspar, p. 12, Year 1971 Designers: In 1968, Gianni Pareschi, G 14 (Gianni Pareschi, Roberto Ubaldi, Gianfranco Facchetti, Pino Pensotti, Umberto Orsoni), Ezio Didone, and Alberto Colombi founded the Dam Group...
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1690s Italian Antique Seating

Materials

Steel

Disco Ball/Past forges Future Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab 2022
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Bavarian Armchair ca. 1860, contemporized to be a contemporary sculptural design piece. functional german art. 2 Legs added by Ebonist Toni Menacher, Intarsie of a disco ball added t...
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1850s German Arts and Crafts Antique Seating

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

19th Century
Located in København K, DK
HENNING KJÆRNULF - CHAIR Item Number: 14505 DESIGNER: Henning Kjærnulf MANUFACTURER: Nyrup Møbelfabrik MATERIALS: Oak CONDITION: Good original condition DIMENSIONS: W. 52 cm. H. 103 cm. D. 44 cm. REMARKS: Large set of 12 high back dining chairs...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Italian Georgian Style arm chairs with Rattan Seating
Located in Pasadena, CA
Italian hand Made Georgian Style arm chairs. The seats have rattan mesh seating. The cushions have been made to fit over the rattan. The cush...
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Mid-19th Century English Mid-Century Modern Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wood

Swedish Neoclassical Style 1860s Painted Bench with Carved Fluted Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Neoclassical style painted wood bench from circa 1860 with carved fluted legs and distressed finish. Embracing the exquisite subtlety of Swedish Neoclassical design, this painted wood bench from circa 1860 is an impeccable expression of elegance and comfort. Drenched in a soft color, quintessential to Scandinavian taste, the bench exhibits a graceful distressed finish that speaks to its rich history. The bench's seat design effortlessly captures the attention with its flat back and rounded corners in the front, providing both visual interest and ergonomic consideration. Adorned in a used fabric that has withstood the test of time and is in rather good shape, the bench's seat conveys a gentle sense of welcome. Perhaps the most striking feature of this piece lies in its carved fluted legs, a masterful blend of form and function. These legs not only provide support but also impart a gentle sophistication, resonating with the artistic currents of the period. Whether as a stand-alone accent in a foyer or a complementary piece in a living room, this Swedish Neoclassical style painted wood bench radiates understated charm. Its artful design and practical functionality make it an appealing choice for those who appreciate fine vintage furniture...
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

18th Century Louis XV Style Gilt & Upholstered Parlor Set
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An early 19th century French Louis XV style gold giltwood 3-piece parlor salon suite. This lovely set includes a settee and two armchairs. All pieces feature vintage moire...
Category

Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Pair Chinese Horseshoe Folding Hunting Chairs Jiao Yi
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of Chinese solid elmwood horseshoe folding chairs. Each chair constructed with a rounded metal mounted crestrail ending in outswept handrests. The back splat carved with qilin...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Seating

Materials

Brass

18th Century Large Leather Upholstered Wingback Armchair, Georgian
Located in Central England, GB
18th Century Large Leather Upholstered Wingback Armchair, Georgian This handsome and larger scale George iii wing backed armchair has recently been fi...
Category

18th Century English Georgian Antique Seating

Materials

Leather

Antique English Jacobean Turn Carved Walnut Cane Seat Spindle Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Jacobean Turn Carved Walnut Cane Seat Spindle Stool. Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 18.5" H x 22" W x 17.5" D x 16" Seat height.
Category

19th Century Jacobean Antique Seating

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Empire Ottoman/Italian Zebra Upholstery
Located in Malibu, CA
Flame mahogany curvy 19thC English Empire period ottoman in Italian Zebra Upholstery on the original casters.
Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Empire Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Painted Upholstered Banquette with Sides
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique bench at the foot of a king size bed or in your living room for extra, versatile seating. Crafted in France, circa 1880, the traditional banquette stands o...
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set of 3 Circa 19th Century Carved Painted Swedish Country House Folk Chairs
Located in London, GB
A charming matching set of three circa 19th century painted folk country house chairs. There are two side chairs and one carver. All three have been repainted at some point and have subtle differences but have come from the same maker and provincial household. Good for a simple country kitchen...
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Seating

Materials

Pine

A unique wing chair, France, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A unique wing chair, France, circa 1880. Very good condition. Wood: oak dimensions : height 119 cm seat height 45 cm width 78 cm depth 76 cm
Category

1880s French Louis XVI Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Bergeres ~ Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Bergeres ~ Armchairs envelope one in comfort, and do it in classic style! Crafted from sumptuous French walnut, the design features an arch...
Category

1890s French Louis XVI Antique Seating

Materials

Brass

Rare pair baroque side chairs from France, circa 1890.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare pair baroque side chairs from France, circa 1890. These late 19th century chairs are made out of walnut and upholstered with old colorful tapestry. Elegant twisted frame with ni...
Category

1890s French Baroque Antique Seating

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Pair French Os De Mouton Dining Arm Chairs with Restored Frames and Coil Springs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of French Classic Os De Mouton Arm Chairs that are old enough to have been assembled with wood pegs. When we see the wooden peg construction it generally indicates that the chai...
Category

1880s French Louis XIII Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Rustic Long A-Frame Wooden Bench with Cross Stretcher and Splaying Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique long A-Frame wooden bench with rustic appearance and H-Form stretcher. This antique long A-Frame wooden bench exudes rustic charm and character, making it a captivating ad...
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19th Century Javanese Rustic Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Solid Piano Stool, Early 20th Century, Restaured
Located in Schwerin, MV
Very solid piano stool/swivel stool with seat made of hand-woven Viennese cane. The piano stool is made of beech wood and has three curved feet that are connected to the central colu...
Category

1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Seating

Materials

Wood, Braid

Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is an Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa. the seating has been restored and covered in Muslin.
Category

1790s Swedish Gustavian Antique Seating

Materials

Pine

Rare 19th Century Period Set of 12 Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Georgian Style
Located in London, GB
A Set of Twelve George III Style Dining Chairs After the design by George Hepplewhite Carved from mahogany, the set comprised of ten side chairs and two carvers, having tapering fro...
Category

Late 19th Century English George III Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Ash and Elm Cricket Table Stool
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Ash and Elm Cricket Table Stool This is a very rare country piece, the stool is made in ash and elm, the seat is made from a solid slice of the tree you can see by th...
Category

1870s Folk Art Antique Seating

Materials

Elm

Set Of Twelve French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very elegant set of twelve French 18th century Louis XVI period dining chairs. Each patinated gray/cream chair is raised by circular tapered fluted legs with top and bottom carved ...
Category

18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large French Napoleon III Armchairs in Striped Fabric
Located in Buchanan, NY
A striking pair of Napoleon III armchairs in a red and tan striped fabric. Crafted with quality and attention to detail not seen in modern-day furniture, these beautiful large scale ...
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Antique Pine Settle Bench
Located in Brea, CA
Antique pine settle bench Size 59”w x 19”d x 30”h Solid and sturdy, great for an entry or any room. Solid pine in a medium brown stain, ori...
Category

Early 19th Century Primitive Antique Seating

Materials

Pine

Four Late 19th Century Regency Dining Chairs By Jean Selme For Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 35in W: 18 3/4in D: 21in SH: 18 1/2in This Set of 4 signed French Jean Selme for Jansen Regency dining side chairs is perfec...
Category

Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Wood

English Elm Broad Arm Windsor Armchairs, 19th Century - Set of 4
Located in Savannah, GA
A set of 4 English elm broad arm windsor armchairs, 19th century. 26 inches wide by 26 ½ inches deep by 45 inches tall arm height 28 inches; seat height 18 inches
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Bergere, C. 1790
Located in Doylestown, PA
A Louis XVI period bergere chair circa 1790 with arched back and fluted legs, recently upholstered in a striped fabric with loose cushion seat. Very nice scale. Excellent quality.
Category

18th Century French French Provincial Antique Seating

Materials

Beech

A Set of Twelve Italian Painted and Parcel Gilt Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A set of twelve Italian painted and parcel gilt Louis XVI Style dining chairs, 19th century Tablet back chairs with floral carved details raised on fluted legs with rosette embellis...
Category

19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Fauteuil Armchair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Fauteuil armchair. This lovely chair is a genuine antique and feature a genuine giltwood finish. It is beautifully worn and the silk upholster...
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18th Century Louis XVI Antique Seating

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Certified Chinese 19c Armchairs in Black Laquered Elmwood and Rattan
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 45.3" / W 24.7" / Seat width 22.8"/ D 24.3" / Height from floor to seat 20.7" / Back height 25.4" Unique and highly desirable set of two Antique Certified Scholar's Ca...
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1850s Chinese Antique Seating

Materials

Rattan, Elm

Vintage Regency Patinated Arm Chairs With Cane Seat
Located in west palm beach, FL
A magnificent vintage Regency arm chair. A beautiful hand carved frame with an incredible patina from time. Hand woven cane seating looped into the frame. This chair is breathtaking,...
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Late 19th Century American Regency Antique Seating

Materials

Cane

Antique 19th Century English Oak Joint Stool
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique English oak joint stool, England, circa 1880's. Lovely oak stool with pegged mortise-and-tenon joints and splayed legs. It features solid columnar turnings resembling the o...
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1880s English Country Antique Seating

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Oak

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Bergere à Oreilles Armchairs
Located in London, Park Royal
A pair of French Louis XVI style armchairs, 'bergères à oreilles', circa 1880. Created in France, during the 19th century. These chairs feature a wingback design with hand carved mot...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Beech

Set of Six French Directoire Chaires, signed J-E Coryn, circa 1800
Located in Greven, DE
Six identical antique chairs France Beech Directoire around 1800 Dimensions: H x W x D: 87 x 45 x 41 cm, seat height: 46 cm Description: Beautiful set of provincial French chairs...
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1790s French Directoire Antique Seating

Materials

Beech

Antique Primitive Green Bench
Located in Mckinney, TX
Lovely layers of chippy green paint add charm to this vintage hand-crafted wooden bench. Long and sturdy, the bench is loaded with character. Use the bench as a place of rest to kick...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Seating

Materials

Hardwood

A fine pair of Regency mahogany armorial hall chairs attributed Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine pair of Regency mahogany armorial hall chairs attributed Gillows, each with an ogee back supported on C-scrolls and circular dished seat raised on turned and reeded outswept f...
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1810s English Regency Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

A Pair of Early Louis XV Walnut Fauteuils A La Reine, 18th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Pair of Early Louis XV Walnut Fauteuils A La Reine, 18th Century With square back and yoke arch top rail, the exposed hand rests carved with leaves, on scroll supports to serpenti...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating

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Walnut

Steamer Deck Chair, c.1890
Located in Savannah, GA
A caned walnut folding steamer deck chair, circa 1890. 58 inches long by 22 inches wide by 33 inches tall.
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1890s American Other Antique Seating

Materials

Cane, Wood

19th Century Walnut Framed Victorian Sofa, circa 1890
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful late 19th century walnut framed sofa, with claw and ball feet over a humpback frame. Generously proportioned and immaculately presented in Toile de Jouy fabric, displayin...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut, Organic Material

Pair Windsor Arm Chairs Oak His and Hers 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A pair of broad armed Windsor chairs in oak with elm seats Probably a his and hers set Circa 1860 Very solid and sturdy, great pair of farmhouse accent chairs Bought from a house sale...
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1860s Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Pair Late Empire Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very desirable pair of period Lat Empire Barrel Back Bergeres that date to c. 1810-1820. The chairs have retained their original surface which we have cleaned and applied several coats of hard paste wax. The chairs are newly upholstered in a very high-end Kravet Couture velvet in the perfect shade of blue. In addition to their desirability, these barrel back chairs are very comfortable. They are the perfect addition to many settings from living room, study to bedroom. ****Please contact MJH Design...
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Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Seating

Materials

Velvet, 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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