Seating
Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Antique Seating
Upholstery, Ash, Walnut
1810s European Regency Antique Seating
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating
Wrought Iron
20th Century Italian Regency Seating
Faux Leather, Wood
1850s Belgian Biedermeier Antique Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Seating
Wood
19th Century Regency Antique Seating
Cane, Lacquer
1960s American Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Cherry
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seating
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
1920s Regency Vintage Seating
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Rosewood
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Seating
Brass
1950s American Regency Vintage Seating
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century European Regency Antique Seating
Other
1950s English Regency Vintage Seating
Leather, Hardwood
1970s French Regency Vintage Seating
Metal, Steel
19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Wrought Iron
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Wool, Walnut
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Cherry, Ebony
1970s American Regency Vintage Seating
Silk, Cane, Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Upholstery, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century European Biedermeier Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Biedermeier Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century British Regency Antique Seating
Rosewood, Upholstery
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Hardwood, Leather
Early 1900s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Seating
Walnut, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Regency Seating
Giltwood
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Seating
Walnut
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Seating
Birch
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Seating
Birch
Early 20th Century Regency Seating
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Seating
Velvet, Rosewood
2010s American Regency Seating
Walnut
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Seating
Hardwood
1860s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Seating
Fabric, Walnut
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Seating
Birch
Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Regency Antique Seating
Rattan, Ebony
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Muslin, Beech
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Mahogany
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Seating
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seating
Fabric, Nutwood
Early 20th Century Italian Regency Seating
Silver Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century English Regency Seating
Mahogany
19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Cane, Wood
18th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Leather, Walnut
19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Wood, Cane
Late 20th Century Regency Seating
Leather, Hardwood
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seating
Walnut
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.