Seating
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Seating
Fabric, Faux Bamboo, Wood, Rattan
2010s Regency Seating
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Seating
Brass
20th Century English Regency Seating
Leather, Beech
Mid-20th Century Regency Seating
Cotton, Wood, Lacquer
1810s Scottish Regency Antique Seating
Upholstery, Elm
Late 20th Century North American Regency Seating
Wood
Late 20th Century North American Regency Seating
Upholstery, Raffia
20th Century American Regency Seating
Brass
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Wool, Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Cane, Mahogany
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century North American Regency Seating
Fabric, Wood
1750s English Chinese Chippendale Antique Seating
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Wood
19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Other
Late 20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Seating
Velvet, Bamboo, Paint
19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating
Wrought Iron
Early 2000s American Regency Seating
Mohair, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Regency Antique Seating
Cowhide, Wood
1970s Belgian Regency Vintage Seating
Stainless Steel
1920s French Regency Vintage Seating
Mohair, Walnut
1970s American Chinese Chippendale Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century North American Regency Seating
Wood
1980s Regency Vintage Seating
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Silk, Hardwood, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Regency Seating
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
1820s English Chinese Chippendale Antique Seating
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Seating
Leather, Walnut
19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Other
1880s English Regency Antique Seating
Cane, Beech
20th Century American Regency Seating
Oak, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Brass
Early 19th Century Italian Regency Antique Seating
Wood
1970s Unknown Regency Vintage Seating
Chrome
Mid-20th Century European Regency Seating
Metal, Brass, Copper
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Seating
Naugahyde, Faux Bamboo, Wood
1980s Regency Vintage Seating
Mahogany
1820s British Regency Antique Seating
Wood, Cane
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Wrought Iron, Wire
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Mahogany
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Leather, Hardwood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Hardwood
20th Century European Regency Seating
Metal, Brass
Early 19th Century Danish Regency Antique Seating
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Seating
Velvet
1980s English Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century North American Regency Seating
Velvet
1890s English Regency Antique Seating
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Regency Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Regency Seating
Mahogany
1820s English Regency Antique Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 1800s British Regency Antique Seating
Wood, Paint
20th Century French Regency Seating
Leather, Hardwood
1950s Regency Vintage Seating
Cowhide, Leather, 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.