Seating
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Regency Antique Seating
Mahogany
2010s Regency Seating
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Seating
Rosewood
Late 20th Century North American Regency Seating
Cotton, Linen
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Seating
Giltwood, Leather
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Seating
Wicker, Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Rattan
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Seating
Velvet
20th Century English Regency Seating
Leather
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Seating
Leather
2010s Regency Seating
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century Italian Regency Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Seating
Leather, Walnut
17th Century French Regency Antique Seating
Fabric, Walnut
Early 2000s American Regency Seating
Mohair, Walnut
19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Seating
Wood
20th Century Regency Seating
Velvet, Cane
1810s Scottish Regency Antique Seating
Upholstery, Elm
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Leather, Hardwood
2010s American Regency Seating
Oak
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Silk, Hardwood, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Seating
Wood
1980s Regency Vintage Seating
Mahogany
1820s British Regency Antique Seating
Wood, Cane
19th Century British Regency Antique Seating
Mother-of-Pearl
19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Other
Mid-20th Century Regency Seating
Cotton, Wood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Italian Regency Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Mahogany
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Seating
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Seating
Velvet, Giltwood, Wood
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Wood
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century North American Regency Seating
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Regency Seating
Oak, Upholstery
Late 20th Century North American Regency Seating
Upholstery, Raffia
1920s French Regency Vintage Seating
Mohair, Walnut
1970s Unknown Regency Vintage Seating
Chrome
1980s Regency Vintage Seating
Mahogany
Early 1800s British Regency Antique Seating
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
1820s British Regency Antique Seating
Wrought Iron
1970s Belgian Regency Vintage Seating
Stainless Steel
19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
1880s English Regency Antique Seating
Cane, Beech
Early 19th Century Italian Regency Antique Seating
Wood
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Wrought Iron, Wire
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Seating
Bamboo, Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Regency Seating
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century European Regency Seating
Metal, Brass, Copper
1810s English Regency Antique Seating
Velvet, Oak
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Seating
Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century German Late Victorian Antique Seating
Oak
1980s American Regency Vintage Seating
Brass, Steel
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.