Seating
1940s English Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Seating
Wood
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Vietnamese Hollywood Regency Seating
Ceramic, Terracotta
1980s Belgian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Bamboo, Reed
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Seating
Brass
Late 17th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Seating
Rope, Ash, Beech
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Seating
Linen, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1890s Belgian Hollywood Regency Antique Seating
Steel
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Seating
Wood
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century French Baroque Antique Seating
Wood
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Gold Leaf
20th Century English Baroque Seating
Brass
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Gold Leaf
Early 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Seating
Walnut
1950s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Mohair, Wood
1950s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Mohair, Wood
19th Century Baroque Antique Seating
Upholstery, Velvet
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Gold Leaf
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Silk, Velvet, Wood
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Fabric, Lucite
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Metal
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Wrought Iron
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Gold, Gold Leaf
19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Seating
Wood
Late 20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Seating
Iron
20th Century Portuguese Baroque Seating
Mahogany
19th Century French Baroque Antique Seating
Wood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Italian Baroque Seating
Fabric, Mohair, Wood
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Faux Leather, Hardwood
19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Baroque Seating
Velvet
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Seating
Wood
20th Century Taiwanese Hollywood Regency Seating
Wood
19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Seating
Rosewood
19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Seating
Wood
19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Seating
Wood
18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Seating
Wood
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Brass, Iron
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Iron
18th Century French Baroque Antique Seating
Wood, Rosewood
Early 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Seating
Rosewood
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Chrome
19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Seating
Wood
19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Seating
Wood
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique 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.