Seating
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Walnut, Fabric
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Textile, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Wood, Giltwood
2010s Romanian Neoclassical Seating
Velvet, Beech
20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Fabric, Paint
1990s Unknown Louis XV Seating
Walnut
1920s American Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1890s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Wood
20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Brass
1940s Unknown Louis XV Vintage Seating
Walnut, Cane
1880s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood, Oak
1970s Unknown Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Gold Leaf
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1930s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Walnut
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Wood
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Beech
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Seating
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Wood
20th Century Louis XV Seating
Fabric, Wood
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Wood
1990s American American Classical Seating
Cotton, Wood, Down
1930s English American Classical Vintage Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Louis XV Seating
Upholstery, Cane
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Brass
1970s American Louis XV Vintage Seating
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Slovak Neoclassical Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Upholstery, Cane, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Burlap, Wood, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Linen, Oak
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Seating
Wood
1970s Louis XV Vintage Seating
Silk, Mahogany, Cotton
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
1950s American Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century European Louis XV Seating
Beech
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Damask, Walnut
1970s Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Wood
1980s French Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Wrought Iron
2010s Italian Neoclassical Seating
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Linen, Hemp, Cane, Wood, Down
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Leather, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1760s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Paint, Fabric
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Walnut
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.
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