Seating
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Seating
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating
Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Seating
Oak
1960s Ecuadorean Brutalist Vintage Seating
Teak, Leather
1940s French Brutalist Vintage Seating
Rope, Hardwood
1970s Dutch Brutalist Vintage Seating
Rush, Oak
2010s Mexican Brutalist Seating
Hardwood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Mahogany
1970s French Brutalist Vintage Seating
Steel
1950s Regency Vintage Seating
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating
Wood, Walnut
1940s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Seating
Oak
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Cane
Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Seating
Wood, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brutalist Seating
Wood, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Seating
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century Regency Seating
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century Regency Antique Seating
Brass
20th Century Regency Seating
Fabric, Cane
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Seating
Wood
1950s French Brutalist Vintage Seating
Elm, Rope
1970s European Brutalist Vintage Seating
Fabric, Faux Leather, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brutalist Seating
Wood
Early 18th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Brutalist Seating
Oak
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Leather, Wood
1890s English Regency Antique Seating
Iron
1950s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Seating
Wood
Mid-19th Century Scottish Regency Antique Seating
Fabric, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating
Wood, Walnut
2010s American Regency Seating
Belgian Black Marble
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Velvet, Cherry
2010s Mexican Brutalist Seating
Hardwood
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Seating
Wood
Early 19th Century Virgin Islands Regency Antique Seating
Cane, Mahogany
1820s English Regency Antique Seating
Birdseye Maple, Maple
1950s English Regency Vintage Seating
Leather
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Seating
Silk, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Seating
Oak
1970s American Regency Vintage Seating
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Regency Seating
Cane, Rosewood
1960s French Brutalist Vintage Seating
Fabric, Elm
Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Seating
Rush, Oak
2010s Balinese Brutalist Seating
Stone
2010s Indonesian Brutalist Seating
Stone
2010s Mexican Brutalist Seating
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Regency Seating
Upholstery, Cherry
2010s Brazilian Brutalist Seating
Hardwood
1960s German Brutalist Vintage Seating
Wood
20th Century American Regency Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating
Wrought Iron
1970s French Brutalist Vintage Seating
Concrete, Steel
Early 20th Century African Brutalist Seating
Wood
Early 18th Century French Regency Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood, 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.