Skip to main content

Seating

64
13,026
to
1,571
7,097
5,607
13,026
13,026
13,026
1,207
777
615
551
477
360
338
333
259
119
110
110
93
37
19
14
10
7
76,156
48,960
5,599
43,446
19,851
1,035
302
1,076
2,601
3,125
11,080
13,831
10,580
4,070
1,517
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
8,695
3,059
298
648
167
526
97
285
80
145
67
181
11,828
3,811
2,352
1,806
1,801
10,360
3,429
3,331
2,640
1,095
69
54
36
33
32
Seating For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Fantastic Four (4) ARMCHAIRS Chinese, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Four (4) ARMCHAIRS Chinese, 19th Century, in hardwood and marble. Dim.: 96 x 59 x 44 cm good conditions
Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Pair of George II Style Irish Side Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century pair of George II style Irish mahogany side chairs. Walnut. Knees boldly carved with scrolling acanthus leaves descending to cabriole leg to hairy lion paw feet. Sc...
Category

Late 19th Century Irish George II Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Large Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Mahogany Sofa with Leather and Velvet Fabric
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine Settee After a Design by William Linnell Firmly Attributed to Maple & Company of London The mahogany settee has the end arm supports carved with recumbent mermaids, ter...
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Mahogany

19th Century Swedish Armchair With Linen Flora And Fauna Fantasy Print Fabric
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful armchair upholstered with linen flora and fauna / fantasy fabric. The large 'bow shape' backrest combined with the fine and slim 'horn shape' armrests resting on the rich c...
Category

19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Linen

SECOND HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY PAIR OF GOLDEN BENCHES
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant pair of padded benches covered in grey-blue fabric. The legs are turned and made of "guazzo" gilded wood in pure gold. Of refined Tuscan workmanship dating back to the mid-19...
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Walnut Queen Anne Side Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice pair of Queen Anne walnut side chairs with shaped back splat above a drop in seat supported on cabriole leg and pad foot. Very good original condition with the original s...
Category

Mid-18th Century George III Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

FINE ANTiQUE EARLY 19TH CENTURY BURR YEW WOOD & ELM COMB BACK WINDSOR ARMCHAIR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime early 19th century circa Yew wood & Elm Comb back Windsor armchair. Please note the...
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating

Materials

Elm, Yew

PAIR OF BURR WALNUT AESTHETIC MOVEMENT LIBRARY ARMCHAIRS WITH GRAND TOUR PLAQUEs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale pair of very rare, highly collectable Burr Walnut & Ebony framed Victorian Aesthetic Movement armchairs wit...
Category

19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Antique Seating

Materials

Ebony, Walnut

18th century Swedish Rococo Period Long Sofa Bench 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
An exquisite, large and rare 18th century period Rococo sofa bench with hand-carved and richly decorated in scrolling carvings to three sides, Scraped to original cream white finish ...
Category

18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

19th Century Red Velvet Leather Buttonback Captains Chair With Porcelain Castors
Located in High Wycombe, GB
19th Century Red Velvet Chesterfield Red Velvet Buttonback Captains Chair With Porcelain Castors Heavy weight hand made chair with horsehair stuffed seat. Extra dimensions Heigh...
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Brass

PAIR OF ANTIQUE SHOW FRAMED VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this pair of rare fully restored circa 1860-1880 Show framed Chesterfield tufted hand dyed brown leather lib...
Category

1860s English High Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Swedish Stool 19th Century
Located in Balen, BE
Authentic Swedish stool made in the 19th century, estimated mid to late 19th century. Wonderful sturdy joinery. Has been previously scraped and shows all the previous layers of paint...
Category

19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

A 19th Century Leather Desk Chair
Located in Conwy, GB
Mahogany with its original patinated leather upholstery.
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

A mahogany George III Stool
Located in Conwy, GB
The dished saddle seat on square legs with H stretcher. Untouched original example.
Category

Late 18th Century English Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

1880s French Wooden Chair With Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
This 1880s French wooden chair with an upholstered seat is a beautiful example of the opulent design of the late 19th century. The chair's ebony-hued frame is gracefully adorned with...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

EXQUISITE ANTIQUE BURR WALNUT AESTHETiC MOVEMENT SALON SOFA GRAND TOUR PLAQUE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale very rare, highly collectable Burr Walnut & Ebony framed Victorian Aesthetic Movement Salon sofa with a inse...
Category

19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Antique Seating

Materials

Ebony, Walnut

Mahogany Rocking Chair - 18th Century - Wales
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Rocking Chair in mahogany from the 18th century fromWales in mahogany Rare piece of good quality The armrests are slightly curved and have a little turning sturdy and very decorati...
Category

18th Century Welsh Georgian Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Mid 19th Century Rosewood Salon Stool
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Mid 19th Century, Victorian Period, Rosewood Salon Stool Having Upholstered Top Over Attractive Moulded And Carved Frame Raised On Four Elegant Carved Cabriole Le...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Rosewood

French Louis XV Armchair, 18th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A French 18th century fauteuil a la reine, Louis XV period, in distressed grey painted finish, the frame carved with floral motifs, acanthus leaves at feet. Upholstered seat, back an...
Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Beech

E W Godwin Attr, . Aesthetic Movement Oak Armchair With Serpentine Shaped Back
Located in London, GB
Attributed to E W Godwin; An Aesthetic Movement oak armchair made by James Peddle. With shaped arms, turned front legs and saber back legs united by high stretchers. A comfortable ...
Category

Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

FOUR FINE AND ANTIQUE REGENCY BERGERE MOTHER OF PEARL EBONISED SIDE CHAIRs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four original circa 1810-1820 Regency bergere ebonised with mother of pearl inlay side ...
Category

1810s English Regency Antique Seating

Materials

Rattan, Ebony

FOUR FINE BURR WALNUT AESTHETIC MOVEMENT DINING CHAIRS WITH GRAND TOUR PLAQUEs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this suite of four very rare, highly collectable Burr Walnut & Ebony framed Victorian Aesthetic Movement di...
Category

19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Antique Seating

Materials

Ebony, Walnut

Unique and Quality Carved Gothic Revival Oak Church Stool Seat, 19th Century
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique, stunning and practical Gothic stool with a seat pillow with tassels. This striking and perfect size Gothic stool is as stable as the day it was handmade & hand-carved and the woodwork is in excellent condition. All handcrafted out of solid oak only this stool is decorated all around with a variety of fine quality carved Gothic motifs. At the center of these decorations is ofcourse the Gothic trefoil symbol for the trinity (both on the front and back). This fine antique also has a beautiful patina and it radiates nothing but quality, stability and durability. The pillow with its warm color and great look and feel is the perfect finish to this unique, stylish and highly decorative stool. It can be used for all kinds of purposes and placed in all kinds of living spaces. The stool itself is pretty much in perfect condition and the replacement cushion has some minor wear (consistent with age and use). This Gothic church stool...
Category

Late 19th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Antique Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak, Fabric

Chinese Round Leg Courtyard Stool, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese courtyard stool dates to the mid-19th century and has a classic splayed leg design with round legs and a rectangular seat. The stool is crafted of northern elmwood (yumu...
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Seating

Materials

Elm

Pair of original Biedermeier Chairs, 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
Explore our stunning pair of original Biedermeier chairs, originating from 1820s Southern Germany. Crafted with gorgeous walnut veneer, these chairs boast an exquisite back design ac...
Category

1820s German Biedermeier Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

A Rare Pair of Baroque Walnut Needlework Benches
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare pair of late 17th century Italian baroque walnut benches, the needlework upholstered seat over turned legs joined by similarly turned stretchers, possessing good nutty color and...
Category

1690s Italian Baroque Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

1880s French Wooden Chair With Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
Emanating timeless elegance, this 1880s French wooden chair boasts an exquisite juxtaposition of the era's charm and a modern sensibility. The chair's high back is punctuated with sl...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Leather Slipper Chair
Located in London, GB
A charming Georgian style slipper chair of compact proportions, covered in well-aged, possibly original buttoned leather. England, circa 1860. Why we like it Very comfortable and w...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Leather

Ebonised Faux Bamboo Stool
Located in Conwy, GB
Original tapestry upholstered seat, worn painted decoration.
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Seating

Materials

Pine

A Pair of George III Side Chairs in the manner of Mayhew & Ince
Located in Conwy, GB
A pair of ash and elm side chairs in the manner of Mayhew & Ince. The oval back centred by a crest, details below, above a shaped seat and square tapering legs with foot blocks, sw...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Seating

Materials

Ash, Elm

19th Century French Napoleon III Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair.
Located in Labrit, Landes
Prayer chair or Prie-Dieu of the period Napoleon III, French, 19th century Exotic wood and velvet with golden braid. Can be recovered to suit your interior. Good antique condition.     
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

18th c. Swedish Rococo Period Painted Dining Chairs with Slip Seats
Located in Wichita, KS
A very fine set of six Swedish dining chairs from the Rococo period, newly upholstered in linen with pierced splat backs, shell motif on the backs, seat frames, and legs, carved and ...
Category

18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

18th Century Flemish Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
This 18th-century Elmwood Flemish armchair epitomizes both resilience and refinement. Its commanding presence is underscored by a broad crest rail intricately adorned with a delicate...
Category

18th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Seating

Materials

Elm

French Napoleon III Club Chair in Original Textiles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An amazing French Napoleon III club chair from the 19th Century in all original textiles! Leave as is, or have your upholstery service work their magic! Love all the incredible uphol...
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Geo III Giltwood Open Armchairs
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A smart pair of C18th giltwood open armchairs, well carved throughout, the curved oval backs with gadrooned mouldings and foliate paterai to the tops, leading to shapely arms with ac...
Category

Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

Napoleon III Electric Blue Silk Giltwood Bamboo Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Napoleon III gilt wood side chair newly upholstered in an electric blue silk seat with orange silk trim welt and medallion.
Category

Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Seating

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Pair of Chairs, Late 19th Century, France, Reupholstered in Schumacher Fabric
Located in New York, NY
We love the elegant silhouette of this pair of late 19th-century chairs, discovered in the South of France and newly upholstered in Schumacher's Apolline Botanical fabric. With high ...
Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood

Sgabello in Porcellana Cina Fine XIX Secolo
Located in Milano, IT
Sgabello in porcellana, riccamente decorato sull'intera superficie con un drago ed una fenice entro riserve circolari su uno sfondo continuo a meandri e greche. Varie bande decorativ...
Category

1890s Chinese Other Antique Seating

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Flemish Renaissance Hall Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Flemish Renaissance Hall Bench is a truly definitive example of the revival of the Renaissance that occurred in Europe around the time of Napoleon III in France. This e...
Category

1870s Belgian Renaissance Revival Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Ball and Stick Rattan Wicker and Cane Chair
Located in Cookeville, TN
A truly wonderfully preserved example of Victorian stick and ball fiddlehead style. Great Patina. This fanciful hand made chair features ball and stick designs, skilled scrollwork, s...
Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Seating

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Exceptional French 18th Century Louis XIII Style Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional mid-18th century Louis XIII style Sofa from the Provence region of France. Beautifully constructed with handsome walnut and original horse hair stuffing. This wonder...
Category

Mid-18th Century French Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

French Napoleon III Slipper Chairs Gilt Ebony Details, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing pair of French Napoleon III slipper chairs with gilt ebonized detailing at base. These are 19th Century and sold as a pair! Amazing detailing at the base with original casters.
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Liège bench carved 18th century Louis XIV
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
very beautiful little Liège Louis XIV bench dating from the 18th century with patina very beautiful work of cabinetmaking beautiful sculpture beautiful patina
Category

18th Century Belgian Louis XIV Antique Seating

Materials

Oak, Paint

19th century smoker’s chair in oak
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
very pretty smoker's chair dating from the 19th century in Louis XIII French oak, original upholstery fabrics
Category

19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Six lacquered armchairs. Venice, last quarter of the 18th cent
Located in Milano, IT
Group of six ivory lacquered, painted and gilded walnut armchairs. Shaped back; the wavy armrests are carved with an acanthus leaf, both on the socket and in the underarm, the latter...
Category

1780s Italian Other Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Fauteuils Chairs, Newly Upholstered in Schumacher Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Discovered in the South of France, these dressy 19th-century fauteuils have the oval backs, scrolled handrests and straight legs associated with Louis XVI pieces. Newly upholstered i...
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating

Materials

Silk, Wood

Set of Two Restored Biedermeier Armchairs, Oak, Spruce, Walnut, Austria, 1830s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Biedermeier Pair of Armchairs. Modernist Viennese model. Source: Vienna, Austria Period: 1830-1839 Material: Solid Oak, Spruce, Walnut It has been re-polished with polyut...
Category

1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Spruce

Organic Tripod Bench in Solid Wood, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Organic tripod folk art bench that beautifully captures the essence of the wabi-sabi philosophy, a Japanese tradition that appreciates the beauty of natural imperfection and the grac...
Category

19th Century French Folk Art Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

18th century fireplace bench ( cantou)
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent little fireplace bench (cantou) dating from the 18th century in waxed cherry wood original mulch and perfect state of conservation
Category

18th Century French Belle Époque Antique Seating

Materials

Cherry

Antique Pair of French Art Deco Distressed Brown Leather Wingback Lounge Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular pair of French Art Deco distressed lounge chairs made of distressed brown leather, with a wingback. The chairs are in good vintage condition. Both of them have new seat c...
Category

Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Seating

Materials

Leather

A late Victorian mahogany leathered box stool or Ottoman
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Victorian mahogany leathered box stool or Ottoman, of rectangular form, re-upholstered overall in distressed burgundy leather, the hinged lid deep-buttoned to form a seat, the...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Bench
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th century Chinese bench. A special black lacquered antique Elm wood bench circa 1800. A waisted (refers to specific Chinese furniture construction & joinery) raised top set on frame with hump back stretchers and struts. A most sensational patina of black lacquer worn through to the wood showcases the benches elegant presence and raw beauty. This is an original piece with a 200 plus year history. The raw top is worn silk like smooth from age and use. The reaming black lacquer is thick having an alligatored rustic patina. The construction is solid and strong. Feet having scroll key detail carved to faces with wear prevalent to the bottom of the feet. The humpback struts show ware from one side being more evident then on the other side, more lacquer remains covering one strut. A very significant Antique Chinese Bench...
Category

Early 1800s Chinese Qing Antique Seating

Materials

Elm

Antique English Regency Hand-Painted Cane-Back Medallion Armchairs- Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique English Regency Hand-Painted Cane-Back Medallion Armchairs- Pair These antique caned chairs showcase the exquisite elegance and craftsmanship of the Regency era. The frames ...
Category

Late 19th Century British Regency Antique Seating

Materials

Cane, Wood, Paint

Ebonized Oak Bobbin Chair France, 1850s
Located in Rīga, LV
French nursery chair with ebonized oak bobbin frame and beautiful tapestry upholstery with floral design. I have 3 similar chairs in stock. Additional information: Country of manufa...
Category

19th Century French Country Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

19th Century Signed Maison Jansen Louis XV White Washed Carved Window Bench
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb carved and signed Maison Jansen window bench of incredible quality. The carving is absolutely decadent and of the finest quality and white washed to give the bench a...
Category

1880s French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

An Antique French Arm Chair with New Kravet Linen Upholstery
Located in Oak Park, MI
A very beautiful antique French upholstered arm chair with beautiful undulating curves. Newly upholstered in a lovely Kravet line...
Category

Mid-18th Century British French Provincial Antique Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood

Rare Antique 19th Century American Federal Mahogany Carved Sofa Settee
Located in Dayton, OH
A Very Fine American Federal Period Carved Mahogany Sofa, circa 1830. Features a bowfront frame with sloped arms leading to reeded supports. The sofa is supported by turned and reede...
Category

1830s Federal Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

18th Century Carved and Painted Neo-Classical Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous and rare carved and painted Neo-Classical style chair. Upholstered in 1958 in Fortuny. An exceptional piece!!
Category

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, 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.

Recently Viewed

View All