Seating
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Brass
1950s French Brutalist Vintage Seating
Rope, Oak
20th Century Regency Seating
Mahogany
19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Mahogany
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Seating
Wood
1970s German Brutalist Vintage Seating
Wood
2010s Belgian Brutalist Seating
Cut Steel
1940s British Regency Vintage Seating
Ebony, Mahogany, Giltwood
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Upholstery, Cherry
1970s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Seating
Steel
19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Other
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Aluminum
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Seating
Concrete
1960s American Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Mexican Brutalist Seating
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Seating
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Seating
Oak
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Muslin, Mahogany
1960s Dutch Brutalist Vintage Seating
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Regency Seating
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Seating
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating
Wood, Oak
1960s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Seating
Oak
1940s French Brutalist Vintage Seating
Pine
1970s German Brutalist Vintage Seating
Leather, Oak
1990s Unknown Brutalist Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century Belgian Brutalist Seating
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century Philippine Regency Seating
Cane, Wood
20th Century American Regency Seating
Brass
1980s French Brutalist Vintage Seating
Wood
2010s American Brutalist Seating
Cast Stone, Cement, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Cut Steel, Stai...
1950s American Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Danish Brutalist Vintage Seating
Suede, Beech
1960s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Seating
Metal
1950s American Regency Vintage Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Seating
Wood
20th Century English Regency Seating
Metal
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Aluminum
1950s French Brutalist Vintage Seating
Pine
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Aluminum
20th Century American Regency Seating
Pewter
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Brass
1810s British Regency Antique Seating
Mahogany
20th Century American Regency Seating
Fabric, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Seating
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1970s French Brutalist Vintage Seating
Wood
19th Century Regency Antique Seating
Velvet, Mahogany
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Wood
1960s Danish Brutalist Vintage Seating
Oak
19th Century Swedish Brutalist Antique Seating
Pine
1820s English Regency Antique Seating
Other
1940s French Brutalist Vintage Seating
Rope, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating
Wood, Oak
19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Gold
1980s Regency Vintage Seating
Mahogany, Cotton
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.