Seating
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Cotton, Bamboo, Cane, Polyester
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century American George III Seating
Upholstery, Hardwood
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass
Late 20th Century British Georgian Seating
Brass
19th Century English George III Antique Seating
Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Seating
Leather
20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Faux Leather, Wood
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century English Georgian Seating
Brass
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Metal
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood
2010s Unknown Georgian Seating
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Seating
Metal
Early 2000s American Georgian Seating
Leather
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Wrought Iron
1880s English George I Antique Seating
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Bamboo
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Seating
Hide, Wood
Early 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century British Georgian Antique Seating
Mahogany
19th Century British Georgian Antique Seating
Leather
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Wrought Iron
Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Seating
Wood
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Beech
Early 20th Century Georgian Seating
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century British George III Seating
Upholstery
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Seating
Fruitwood
18th Century English George II Antique Seating
Wood
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Goatskin, Wood
20th Century American Georgian Seating
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Metal
19th Century English Georgian Antique Seating
Brass
18th Century British Georgian Antique Seating
Oak
2010s Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Iron
1760s Great Britain (UK) George III Antique Seating
Other
1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Seating
Wrought Iron
1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Bronze
1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Wood
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Velvet
Mid-20th Century American George III Seating
Mahogany
Early 1900s Italian Georgian Antique Seating
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Wood
Early 18th Century English George I Antique Seating
Mahogany, Silk
1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Wood
19th Century Irish Georgian Antique Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
1990s North American Hollywood Regency Seating
Chenille, Velvet, Down
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Seating
Oak
19th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Seating
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Wood
1980s American Georgian Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Seating
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.