Seating
1950s Slovak Baroque Vintage Seating
Faux Leather, Walnut
19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Seating
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Baroque Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Gold Leaf
19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Seating
Wood
Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Seating
Mid-19th Century French Baroque Antique Seating
Gold Leaf
1890s English Baroque Antique Seating
Oak
1980s English Baroque Vintage Seating
Fabric
Late 17th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Seating
Wood
1720s English Baroque Antique Seating
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Baroque Seating
Wood
Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique Seating
Oak
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Seating
Oak
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Marble, Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Seating
Wood
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Gold, Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
19th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Seating
Oak
19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Seating
Wood
Late 17th Century German Baroque Antique Seating
Tapestry, Walnut
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Seating
Wood
Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Seating
Leather, Wood
1750s Italian Baroque Antique Seating
Walnut
20th Century Italian Baroque Seating
Wood
Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Seating
Cowhide
18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Seating
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Gold Leaf
18th Century French Baroque Antique Seating
Tapestry, Oak
19th Century French Baroque Antique Seating
Velvet, Walnut
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
1680s European Baroque Antique Seating
Faux Fur, Oak
20th Century Italian Baroque Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Seating
Steel, Tôle
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Seating
Oak
17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Seating
Oak
Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique Seating
Wood
17th Century French Baroque Antique Seating
Iron
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Seating
Wood
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Seating
Leather, Giltwood
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Gold Leaf
Early 1700s French Baroque Antique Seating
Walnut
17th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Seating
Leather, Oak
20th Century Italian Baroque Seating
Gold Leaf
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Seating
Wrought Iron
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Baroque Antique Seating
Wood
19th Century German Baroque Antique Seating
Bronze
18th Century French Baroque Antique Seating
Wood, Rosewood
2010s British Baroque Seating
Wood, Gesso
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Crystal, Bronze, Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
18th Century French Baroque Antique Seating
Tapestry, Wood, Walnut
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Gold Leaf
17th Century French Baroque Antique Seating
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.