Seating
Mid-19th Century Louis XV Antique Seating
Tapestry, Giltwood
1950s Unknown Louis XV Vintage Seating
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Mohair, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Brass
1930s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut
1960s Dutch Industrial Vintage Seating
Metal
1980s Czech Industrial Vintage Seating
Chrome, Metal, Iron
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Seating
Steel
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Seating
Giltwood
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Velvet, Oak
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Beech
1940s American Louis XV Vintage Seating
Walnut
1920s Louis XV Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Silk, Giltwood
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Grasscloth, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Seating
Aluminum
1980s American Louis XV Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Leather, Walnut
2010s Italian Industrial Seating
Metal
1970s Industrial Vintage Seating
Iron
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Industrial Seating
Metal
1960s German Industrial Vintage Seating
Metal
1980s Italian Industrial Vintage Seating
Plastic
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Fruitwood
2010s Italian Industrial Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Seating
Metal
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Seating
Upholstery, Poplar
2010s Italian Industrial Seating
Metal
1950s Louis XV Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Seating
Metal
1930s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Fabric, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Seating
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Cane
20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Fabric, Beech
1870s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Oak
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Wood
1770s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Damask, Silk, Wood
Mid-20th Century British Industrial Seating
Steel
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Industrial Seating
Iron
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Foam, Fabric
1960s Louis XV Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Seating
Wood
1940s American Industrial Vintage Seating
Metal
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1880s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Industrial Seating
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.