Seating
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Aluminum
1870s English Victorian Antique Seating
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Seating
Damask, Wood
1880s English Victorian Antique Seating
Ash, Elm
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Other
19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating
Walnut
1840s British Victorian Antique Seating
Walnut
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Mahogany, Damask
Mid-20th Century Vietnamese Hollywood Regency Seating
Ceramic, Terracotta
Mid-20th Century French Victorian Seating
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Oak
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Seating
Rush, Walnut
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Seating
Linen, Beech
Early 20th Century Victorian Seating
Wicker
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Seating
Suede, Lacquer
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Rattan
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Seating
Faux Leather
Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Seating
Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Acrylic, Lucite
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Seating
Rattan
1860s American Victorian Antique Seating
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Aluminum
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Seating
Walnut
1920s British Victorian Vintage Seating
Rattan
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Seating
Cane, Oak
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Seating
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Seating
Iron
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Fabric, Oak
15th Century and Earlier American Hollywood Regency Antique Seating
Metal
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating
Iron
Early 20th Century American Victorian Seating
Iron
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Plaster
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Seating
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Cherry
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Velvet, Walnut
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Seating
Mohair, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Seating
Walnut, Upholstery
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Seating
Walnut
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Seating
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Iron
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Victorian Seating
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Metal
19th Century Victorian Antique Seating
Walnut
1920s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Victorian Seating
Leather, Chestnut
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Cotton, Bamboo, Cane, Polyester
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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