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Seating For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Country
Painted Pine and Oak Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This bench, although very sturdy, looks light enough to dance, perched as it is on its tiptoes, on the ends of its shapely cabriole legs. The curve in the leg is repeated as it move...
Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Seating

Materials

Oak, Pine

STUNNING ViNTAGE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED PORTERS ARMCHAIR
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 ...
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Leather

Antique Victorian Baby High Chair
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
An Antique Victorian Era Baby High Chair, a charming and authentic piece that harks back to a bygone era. This high chair carries numerous exquisite details, such as the cane seat, intricately carved backrest, and classic spindles, which showcase its historical authenticity. One unique feature of this high chair is the swinging tray that easily moves back, providing convenient access. While it has a practical history as a baby high chair, it is now recommended for decorative purposes rather than its original intended use. This antique high chair...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Oak Joint Stool
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak joint stool from England with a beveled edge around the single plank seat, which also has pegged construction. The apron is hand carved decorated on all four sides f...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

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.
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Elm

Pair of Antique Howard & Sons 'Pickwell' Country House Armchairs, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
A beautifully proportioned pair of 'Pickwell' armchairs by renowned furniture makers Howard & Sons. c.1920 Square tapered legs, the rear legs numerically stamped '35775559' & '182...
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Early 20th Century English Country Seating

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Antique Victorian Curved & Button Back Upholstered Loveseat C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Victorian Curved & Button Back Upholstered Loveseat C1900 Measures - 32.5"H x 48"W x 31"D
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Early 20th Century Victorian Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Fantastic Quality Antique 19th Century Victorian Carved Walnut 3 Piece Suite
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fantastic quality antique 19th Century Victorian carved walnut 3 piece suite having a fantastic quality carved solid walnut chaise longue with the original pair of carved walnut ladi...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Antique Morning Room Elbow Chair, Scottish, Oak, Gothic Revival Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique morning room elbow chair. A Scottish, carved oak throne seat in Gothic revival taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Broad and generous form to this ...
Category

1880s British Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Textile, Oak

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

Pair Of Antique Morning Room Elbow Chairs, English, Chippendale Taste, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique morning room elbow chairs. An English, mahogany carver seat in Chippendale revival taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Superb Chippend...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

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...
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1830s English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Elm, Yew

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...
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1880s French Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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...
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1850s British Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th century accent chair
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover a timeless gem for your living space with our Early 20th century accent chair. Lovingly crafted from exotic wood, this stand-out piece embodies unparalleled elegance and his...
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Early 20th Century Finnish Country Seating

Materials

Bentwood

1 OF 4 RESTORED ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD LEATHER SNOOKER HALL PUB BENCHES
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

C1900s Antique Carved Salon/Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A Lovely Mahogany Finely Carved Arm Chair Elegantly Shaped Back with very Fine Carving and Raised on Cabrio Legs This Chair is Very Sturdy and in Excellent Condition Dates C1900s Rec...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Hunzinger Victorian Rocking Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
The Victorian arm chair, shown here, was made by German designer George Hunzinger in the late 19th century. While it is reflective of the ornate fu...
Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Beech

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...
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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Seating

Materials

Brass, Steel

RARE ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S ARMCHAIR WITH THE ORIGINAL TICKING FABRIC
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1880-1900 Howard & Son’s armchair with period H&S Ticking upholstery Please no...
Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Cotton, Hardwood

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...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century English Carved Walnut Coffee Table and Folding Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made "dual function" folding step ladder and coffee table. Crafted in Southern England circa 1920, the metamorphic table features a leat...
Category

Early 20th Century French Country Seating

Materials

Brass

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...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Linen, Beech

Studio-Made Captain’s Chairs in American Black Walnut, Winged Foot-2020
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four remaining examples of a set of 90 handmade solid walnut Windsor captain’s chairs executed for Winged Foot Golf Club ahead of the 2020 U.S Open. The rest of the set is currently ...
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2010s American Victorian Seating

Materials

Walnut

English Victorian Knole Sofa
By Knole
Located in Faversham, GB
An outstanding Victorian Knole sofa upholstered in blush pink upholstery. The sofa has a high back and two drop down arms with the original restored mechanisms with new hinges added...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Small Comb Back Windsor Chair
Located in Cirencester, GB
We sourced this late 19th Century Windsor Chair from The Old House, Aspley Guise, Bedfordshire. Made from elm and oak this chair is in excellent structural condition with a lovely n...
Category

Late 19th Century British Country Antique Seating

Materials

Elm, Oak

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

Upholstered Daybed Chaise Longues
Located in Sheffield, MA
Graceful and inviting, the recamier chaise with arched back and rolled arm. The fainting couch is upholstered but it does show some ware. Although made in the Victorian period, it ...
Category

Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Western Horn Frame Leather & Cowhide Chair after Wenzel Friedrich
By Wenzel Friedrich
Located in Wichita, KS
Western horn frame chair, in the manner of Wenzel Friedrich (1827-1902), large horns as stiles with pierced copper decorative band, black cowhide covered seat and back with leather ...
Category

19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Metal

Antique Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Library Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, circa 1900 fully restored Chesterfield tufted library armchair A very rare find, I never come across original library ...
Category

Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Leather

New George Smith Howard Signature Scroll Arm Sofa Mulberry Flying Ducks Velvet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this brand new, George Smith Signature Scroll Arm large sofa with feather filled back and base cushions upholstered with the exceptionally luxury Mulberry Flying Ducks...
Category

20th Century English Country Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Oak

Pair of Howard George Smith Signature Scroll Arm Style Brown Leather Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime large pair of fully restored Howard George Smith style Signature Scroll Arm cigar brown leather armchairs with oversized feather fille...
Category

20th Century English Victorian Seating

Materials

Leather

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

FULLY RESTORED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED OTTOMAN STOOL
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

Pair of Antique Victorian Carved Oak Hall Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique Victorian carved oak hall chairs having quality carved oak scrolls backs, solid oak shaped seats and standing on unusual bobbin t...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Wicker Rattan Sunroom Patio Furniture Sofa Couch Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Wicker Rattan Sunroom Patio Furniture Sofa Couch Furniture. Item features a wicker wrapped frame, woven diamond design to back,...
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Seating

Materials

Rattan

Mid Victorian Ebonized Chair with Mother of Pearl Inlay.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Mid Victorian Ebonized Chair with Mother of Pearl Inlay. Rare antique Mother of Pearl inlaid side chair. The ebonized and gold decorated ...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Late Victorian Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Porters Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of late Victorian, fully restored Chesterfield cigar brown leather porters armchairs These a...
Category

Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Leather

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

Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare pair of original early Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street cigar brown leather, fully restored Chesterfield bu...
Category

19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Leather

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

FINE GEORGE SMITH HOWARD SiGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFA MULBERRY FLYING DUCKS VELVET
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this brand new, George Smith Signature Scroll Arm large sofa with feather filled back and base cushions upho...
Category

20th Century English Country Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Oak

Set of 12 Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of 12 antique Victorian quality carved mahogany dining chairs consisting of two elbow chairs and ten side chairs, elbow chairs having shaped open carved arms supported by reeded ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Other

19th Century Children's Painted Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original painted chair has a gilded decoration trim and is in fine condition. It has a varnished or stain finish overcoat.
Category

Early 20th Century American Country Seating

Materials

Wood

Regency Style Carved Antique Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
Antique Regency sofa in Mahogany 19th century antique sofa with Intricately carved details. Scrolled arms. Mahogany frame. Reupholstery recommend...
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Wicker Rocking Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of a late Victorian wicker rocking chair that that is detailed in scrolling wicker and a diamond pattern, in addition to a...
Category

1890s American Late Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Early 20th Century French Carved Oak and Rush Seat Low Fireplace Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
This very comfortable antique ladder back chair was crafted in Normandy, France circa 1940. Built in oak and beech wood and done in the style...
Category

Early 20th Century French Country Seating

Materials

Rush, Oak

An Extending Brass and Leather Club Fender This is an elegant piece of country
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
An Extending Brass and Leather Club Fender This is an elegant piece of country House Furniture with dark red leather studded seats and it can be pulled out to alter the size to fit ...
Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Brass

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

Set of 8 Danish Windsor Style Dining Chairs, Early to Mid-1900s in Stained Oak
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Great set of eight Danish dining or kitchen chairs in traditional Windsor style with slat backs and saddle-style seating. All 8 are side chairs. Made from dark stained oak wood proba...
Category

1930s Danish Country Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Set of Six Antique Victorian Oak Masonic Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A superb set of six antique Victorian oak masonic dining chairs. They were made in England, and date from around the 1880-1900 period. They are of superb quality and have an extreme...
Category

1880s British Late Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Heywood Company Victorian White Wicker Parlour Armchair Set
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Victorian white painted wicker parlour chairs. Hand crafted intricate heart design back, and curved wicker leaves climb the front legs. Wonderful parlour, sunroom, or patio ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Seating

Materials

Wicker

Beautiful Set Of Six Victorian Carved Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning set of six late Victorian hand-carved oak dining chairs made in the Jacobean manor . A set of six late Victorian dark oak high back d...
Category

Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Stunning Restored George Smith Norris Three Seat Sofa in Mulberry Flying Ducks
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this fully refurbished, George Smith Norris three seat sofa upholstered in Mulberry Flying Ducks linen which ...
Category

20th Century English Country Seating

Materials

Linen, Beech

Set of 6 Antique Victorian Quality Carved Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of 6 antique Victorian quality carved walnut dining chairs having a quality carved walnut shaped back, newly reupholstered serpentine shape seats in a quality fabric standing on ...
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S BRIDGEWATER STYLE ARMCHAIR NICELY SCULPTED ARMs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian armchair with period Porcelain castors in Calico upholstery in the style of H...
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19th Century English Country Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

VICTORIAN SERPENTINE FRONTED HAND DYED RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD SOFA
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

Set Victorian Dining Chairs Balloon Back 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 8 Pretty Victorian Dining Chairs. These Chairs are Raised upon Turned and Carved Front Legs with Sabre Back Legs. Circa 1850 The Chairs Having Lift out Seats Which Have Recent...
Category

1850s Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

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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