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Seating For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Empire
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...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Mahogany
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
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
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, 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
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
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
Empire Bench in Mahogany with Walnut and Maple Inlays
Located in Kastrup, DK
A beautiful Empire bench crafted from mahogany with gracefully curved legs.
The end panels feature central inlays of walnut and light maple detailing.
The seat has been newly upholst...
Category
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany, Maple
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
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 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
Pair of Elegant Empire Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of elegant Empire armchairs crafted from Cuban mahogany, featuring classic details from the period.
The backrests have an oval recess, adorned with line inlays in satinwood an...
Category
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany, Satinwood
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
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
Empire Style High Sided Bench with Gilt Details and Mohair Velvet Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1920s French Empire style wooden stool has an antique white painted frame with gilded details and new gray mohair velvet upholstery. Two stools available at the time of posting...
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Seating
Materials
Gesso, Upholstery, Wood
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
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
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
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 ...
Category
2010s American Victorian Seating
Materials
Walnut
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 ...
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Wood
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
Antique American Victorian White Wicker Sunroom Chaise Lounge Arm Chair Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Victorianwhite wicker sunroom chaise lounge arm chair sofa. Item features wicker wrapped wooden frame, blue cushions, very nice antique item, great style and form. C...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Seating
Materials
Wicker
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...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Oak
Antique Empire Style Mahogany Swan Grecian Sofa Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Empire Style Mahogany Swan Grecian Sofa Newly Upholstered In a Green Velvet
This antique classic Empire style carved mahogany tufted Grecian s...
Category
19th Century Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
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
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
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
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
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
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
Antique Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Library Armchair
By Chesterfield
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
Swedish Late 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany Stool
Located in Skanninge, SE
A very stylish and elegant 19th century model. Newly upholstered in cream white/yellow fabric. The mahogany frame is in a good unrestored condition. This stool/banquette is free stan...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Victorian Oak & Cane Convertible Childs High Chair Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Victorian Oak & Cane Convertible Childs High Chair / Rocking Chair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 36.5" H x 15.5" W x 25.5" D x 21" Seat height.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak
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
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
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
Pair of Late Victorian Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Porters Armchairs
By Chesterfield
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
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
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
19th Century Victorian Hall Bench in Red-Brown wood, England, around 1870
Located in Berlin, DE
This 19th-century Victorian hall bench, crafted in England around 1870, is a striking example of period craftsmanship and refined design. Made from rich red-brown wood, it features f...
Category
1870s British Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of carved oak 19th century armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of carved oak 19th century armchairs circa 1890.
Good quality pair of chairs very much in the taste of chippendale. Typical shaped back rest with carved detailing. Scrolled a...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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
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...
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Wood
Six Early 19th Century Venetian Chairs, Walnut, Empire Style, wax polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
6 early 19th century Venetian chairs in carved walnut, original upholstered spring seats in pink velvet, still usable. Clean and sanitized upholstery, structure polished with transpa...
Category
1810s Italian Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Walnut
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
Antique Ebonized Slipper Chair on Castors, Late 19th Century
Located in Uppsala, SE
Antique Slipper chair with ebonized legs on castors, late 19th century. Either you sit on it like a normal chair our you can turn around and use the backrest for arm support when rea...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Brass
Late French Victorian Carved Walnut Prie Dieu Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is an antique prie dieu slipper chair, later 19th century, in hand carved walnut and a light coral colored upholstery. The highly detailed carve...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Walnut
Outstanding Quality Set of 12 Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality set of 12 antique Victorian burr walnut dining chairs consisting of two elbow chairs and ten single chairs having an outstanding quality carved walnut shell and ...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Wicker Loveseat
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Part of a large collection of ornate Victorian wicker that was collected over the years by a Senator's wife. This rolled woven arm loveseat has wicker curlicues in the open areas under the side arm rests. Across the back are alternating lattice weaving and woven portions. The woven skirt comes from the top of the back leg to a mid-point on the front leg and returns to a shorter curved skirt in the center front. It is a delightful example of a late Victorian love seat.
Category
1880s American Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Wicker
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
Pair of American Victorian Faux Bamboo Side Chairs, c. 1880
Located in Hilversum, NL
A pair of American Victorian faux bamboo side chairs with cane seats, dating to circa 1880, offered in their original condition. These chairs feature beautifully crafted designs and ...
Category
1880s North American Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
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
Set Of Four Victorian Walnut Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Set Of Four Victorian Mahogany Upholstered Side Chairs. Measure 18.5" in width, 18.5" in depth and stand 33" in height. Seat height is 17.5".
Category
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
French 1860s Empire Style Walnut Bench with Out-Scrolled Sides and Swan Figures
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire style walnut bench from the mid-19th century, with carved swan heads and new upholstery. This French walnut backless bench features an exquisite silhouette, flanked w...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Two French Empire Armchairs, 19th Century
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Fine quality French Empire cherrywood armchairs.
Carved arms in shallow relief with acanthus leaves, elegant saber legs, beautiful patina color.
To coat however you like.
Category
1820s French Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Cherry
Early Victorian Carved Mahogany Reclining Wing Armchair
Located in Huntington, NY
With dyed leather seat.
Category
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
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
Set of 4 Mid 19th Century Oak & Elm Windsor Armchairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A fine set of 4 mid 19th century quality English oak and elm Windsor armchairs. Comprising low stick and hoop back English Windsor armchairs in oak, with pierced splats, and stick ba...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Elm, Oak
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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