Seating
2010s Turkish Japonisme Seating
Canvas, Oak, Plywood
19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Seating
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Giltwood
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Velvet, Giltwood
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Seating
Brass
Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Antique Seating
Wood
18th Century Louis XVI Antique Seating
Fabric, Giltwood
1880s Italian Louis XVI Antique Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Seating
Upholstery, Giltwood
1960s Louis XVI Vintage Seating
Silk, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Fabric, Giltwood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Wood, Paint
2010s French Louis XVI Seating
Leather, Beech, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Giltwood, Cane
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Walnut
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Giltwood
Early 2000s Belgian Louis XVI Seating
Fabric
2010s Turkish Japonisme Seating
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Upholstery, Beech, Paint
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Fruitwood
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Wood, Velvet
1920s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Seating
Wood
2010s Unknown Louis XVI Seating
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Cane, Cherry
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Giltwood
1970s Dutch Japonisme Vintage Seating
Oak
18th Century Belgian Louis XVI Antique Seating
Cane, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Fabric, Maple, Paint
2010s Japanese Japonisme Seating
Copper
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Tapestry, Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Wood
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Upholstery, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Upholstery, Fruitwood
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Giltwood
Late 19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Antique Seating
Pine
20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Upholstery, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Straw, Wood
1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Louis XVI Seating
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Seating
Velvet
20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Linen, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Wood
1950s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Walnut
1750s Italian Louis XVI Antique Seating
Straw, Walnut
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Seating
Leather, Walnut, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Seating
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint
1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Seating
Walnut
20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Velvet, 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.