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Seating For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 18th Century
Catalan, Colonial Spanish Carved Armchair with Leather, 19th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Renaissance style armchair from the Catalan region of Spain. Constructed from richly stained oak and leather, accented with wonderful nailheads.
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Italian Bench Settee Entry Hall Foyer Renaissance Revival Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautiful carved oak Antique Italian Renaissance revival bench or settee with lift top seat~~c. 1880s Highly carved~~these benches are always in high demand Versatile piece wit...
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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Figural Carved Walnut Morris Chair C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Figural Carved Walnut Morris Chair with Carved Heads, Fol...
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Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

19th Century French Reclining Wing Chair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis Philippe style upholstered reclining wing chair. A brass ring pull latch and sawtooth mechansim on the sides of the arms adjusts the slant of the back. So...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Seating

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Piano Stool with Glass Ball Claw Feet
Located in Trenton, NJ
This antique Victorian piano stool or vanity stool is a truly exceptional piece that brings a touch of old-world charm to any room. Featuring beautifully crafted metal claw feet with...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Eastlake Antique Seating

Materials

Glass, Wood

19Thc Ladder Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This natural pine ladder back rocking chair is in good sturdy condition with a mustard painted rush seat.The chair has a soft nice patina.
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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood

Japanese antique pine stool 1800, handcrafted unique
Located in Forest, BE
Unique Japanese pine stool. Lots of patina, it's a true beauty of minimal craftsmanship. Lightweight and easy to move. A true eye catcher in any interior. __________________________...
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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Seating

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Pine

19th Century Neo-Renaissance Style Carved Wingback Chair with Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome Renaissance style wingback chair with nicely carved hardwood frame, upholstered back and loose upholstered seat from the Belle Époque. Features carved scrolled arms with a...
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Hand Carved Walnut Hall Chairs, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning pair of antique Italian Renaissance hand carved walnut hall chairs Italy, Circa Mid-19th Century Measures: 16.5"W x 15.5"D x 45.5"H. Seat height: 19". Very good origin...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Seating

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Walnut

Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Rolled Arm Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Rolled Arm Sofa. Item features carved paw feet with cornucopia carvings, spiral carved top rail, great antique sofa to reup...
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Empire Style Mahogany Framed Upholstered Sofa
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Very beautiful North American Empire style mahogany wood framed upholstered sofa with matching bolster pillows and mahogany frame scroll...
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1820s American Empire Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Extra large Victorian sofa and ottoman 1890
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This large Victorian sofa that dates back to 1890 has a comfortable and deep seat, allowing you to relax. The seat is made of full wood and has elegant claw and ball feet, which give...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

English Regency Style Caned Bergere With Leather Seat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Regency style bergere with olive green button tufted seat having turned front legs with brass caps and casters and splayed back legs with brass casters. The bergere with caned sides ...
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19th Century Regency Antique Seating

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Oak Window Seat
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century oak window seat from England. This piece has lovely hand carved decorated arms attached to the seat, which is made from a single board. Th...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Four Antique Stenciled Hitchcock Style Side Chairs Signed Walter Smith, 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique set of four Hitchcock style dining chairs by Walter Smith offer gilt decorated ebonized wood construction with caned seats, signed Walter Smith, c1900 Measure - 33.5"h x1...
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19th Century Antique Seating

Materials

Cane, Wood

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Turned Leg Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian antique carved walnut turned leg armchair with a walnut framed back carved top rail lovely carved open arms turned reeded legs to...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

A Regency Mahogany Window Seat with Linen Upholstery
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1820 A fine Regency mahogany window seat with scrolling arms with ormolu paterae mounts, supported on four sabre legs. Upholstered in pale yellow linen. Height 69.00...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Early 19th Century Italian Walnut Grotto Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This whimsical 19th-century Venetian grotto chair is carved from gorgeous dark brown walnut. The piece features a large-scale open scallop shell motif on the back and seat, with sinu...
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Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Pair 18th Century Directoire Gold Parcel Gilt Painted Bergéres
Located in Houston, TX
Exquisite pair of late 18th Century Directoire bergères featuring parcel gilt detailing, faded sea green paint and upholstered in Velluto Sforza Venetian velvet fabric with outside b...
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Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Giltwood

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Upholstered Eight-Leg Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
Use this large elegantly carved bench for extra seating in a hallway, or at the end of a large king size bed. Crafted in southern France circa 1860, the antique giltwood bench featur...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

French Empire Napoleonic Style Chairs in South African Zebra Hide
Located in Saint Louis, US
Here we have a pair of antique French Baroque chairs. These two chairs were fully restored and upholstered from the bone; they were given a comple...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Seating

Materials

Zebra Hide, Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Style Armchairs or Bergère Chairs from the Early 1800’s
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XVI Style Armchairs or Bergère Chairs from the 1800’s. Our inhouse Old Plank upholstery department completely stripped the Louis XVI Barrel Back Bergère Chairs t...
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1810s French Louis XVI Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Paint

Late 18Thc Child's Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18Thc Hand crafted Child's Windsor chair with original red painted surface.This bow back Windsor is from New England in very good condition.This chair came from a fifty year old coll...
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Late 18th Century American Adirondack Antique Seating

Materials

Paint

19th Century Mahogany Wood Frame Inlay Marquetry Top Settee
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Fine quality and beautifully hand carved with inlaid marquetry mahogany wood frame settee. The settee features a wood frame inlaid top foliate decoration , resting on four square hand carved tapered feet terminate with metal cup hardware...
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1870s North American Empire Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Satinwood

Three Wheeler Invalid Chair by John Carter, London, 1890s
Located in Delft, NL
Three wheeler invalid chair by John Carter, London, 1890s A mahogany self propelling wheelchair with adjustable push bar and 3 wheels with ratta...
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19th Century English Antique Seating

Materials

Metal

Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Floral Needlepoint Footstool Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Floral Needlepoint Footstool Ottoman with Shapely Legs. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 13" H x 18" W x 14" D.
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Early 1800s Regency Walnut Side Chair Side Chair with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Savannah, GA
This lovely Regency period side chair features a shield back and serpentine front and legs. The seat and back are nicely upholstered in needlepoint with a whimsical chrysanthemum pat...
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1810s English Regency Antique Seating

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Matched Pair of George III Gainsborough Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine matched pair of George III mahogany Gainsborough chairs with shaped backs, the arms with blind fretwork carving, the square legs similarly carved and joined by pierced fretwork ...
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1770s English Chinese Chippendale Antique Seating

Materials

Suede, Mahogany

Antique Rustic Italian Walnut Wood Chest Window Seat Bench
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful antique Italian rustic traditional chest banquette, window seat or bench with opening top and the typical carved legs. The piece is in solid Italian walnut wood with great ...
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19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Stone Rustic Park Garden Bench Seat Decorative Element Farm Winery
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand Carved Stone Rustic Park Garden Bench Seat Decorative Element Farm Winery . Circa 1700’s Elements creating a Hand carved stone rustic Antique Bench for indoor outdoor landscape....
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Late 18th Century French Antique Seating

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Set of 4 Stackable Plastic Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Henry Massonnet
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of 4 stackable plastic chairs was designed by Pierre Paulin for Henry Massonet and manufactured by STAMP in France in 1988. The chairs stand ou...
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1680s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Seating

Materials

Plastic

Set of 4 Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of 4 antique Victorian quality rosewood dining chairs having a shaped carved top rail with a shaped carved centre splat newly, reupholstered serpentine shaped seats in a quality ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Other

Pair of Country French Provincial Walnut Carved Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming pair of late 19th century carved armchairs or lounge chairs featuring newly upholstered walnut frames. The large frames are decorated in the French Provincial or Louis XV ta...
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19th Century Italian French Provincial Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Romantic Set of 4 French Louis XV Giltwood Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning and romantic set of four antique French Neoclassical Louis XV chairs in original gold gilt paint, newly reupholstered in high quality French ivory linen blend. #5798
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Rare wery old Chair Thonet Nr.4, 1860
Located in Praha, CZ
Very rare chair, the oldest industrially produced version of chair no.4. (Without the circle under the seat, which was invented later, as a strengthening of the structure) Very sens...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Alpine Monastic Bench with Folding Table, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare and sculptural 19th-century Alpine monastic bench, masterfully handcrafted from solid wood with a rich, time-worn patina. This multifunctional piece was likely used in a commu...
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19th Century French Rustic Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Mahogany Slat-Back Gentleman’s Armchair 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Carved Mahogany Slat-Back Gentleman’s Armchair with Scroll-Form Arms & Upholstered Seat...
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19th Century Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Rustic, Primitive, Wabi Sabi, Naive Vintage Stool, Table, Italy, c1800s
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A naive, most probably 19th-century rustic, primitive, Wabi-Sabi vintage antique stool originating from the hilltop city of Matera in Italy. The legs date from differing periods as...
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19th Century British Rustic Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

French Antique Provincial Hand Crafted Bobbin Corner Chair, Mid-19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A fine French Provincial corner chair in stained oak with a handmade cane seat. Classic bobbin turned legs and in a overall fine vintage condition. Made in the 19th century. Lovely ...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Seating

Materials

Cane, Oak

Pair of Louis XV Revival Open Armchairs to Cane or Upholster French, 19th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French fauteuils, open armchairs side or chairs Louis XV revival, This pair was made in the 19th century. The upholtery has been removed so can choose the one of your choise....
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Extremely Rare English Adams Paint Decorated Satinwood 5 Person Cane Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb and extremely rare five-seater Adams paint decorated settee in satinwood with fantastic hand-painted details of cherubs and figures and floral motif. The piece dates...
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1890s English Adam Style Antique Seating

Materials

Cane, Satinwood

French 19th Century Neoclassical Recamier or Chaise Lounge
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An extremely elegant French 19th-century Neoclassical mahogany upholstered rcamier. The chaise lounge has a stunning carved lion head armrest, and lovely neoclassical green silk wrea...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Living Room Set Louis XV
Located in Buxton, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale, this exquisite French Aubusson salon set is a stunning piece of antique furniture that will add elegance and ch...
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Tapestry, Giltwood

Antique Elbow Chair, English, Velour, Morning Room, Desk Seat, Georgian, C.1790
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique elbow chair. An English, mahogany and velour upholstered morning room or desk seat, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1790. Endearing Georgian craftsmanship w...
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Gothic Revival Carved Polychrome Painted & Upholstered Stool Ottoman
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent Neo-Gothic tabouret stool / ottoman, 19th century, most likely Italian (Southern Italy; Kingdom of Two Sicilies), parcel gilt and polychrome painted frame, padded seat ...
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19th Century Italian Gothic Revival Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

20thc Hand Crafted Ladder back Chairs With Rush Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20thc Reproduction of 18thc L:adder back chairs with removable rush Seat. hand Carved and crafted.
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1890s American Adirondack Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Italian Walnut Savonarola Armchairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of four Italian walnut Savonarola armchairs ORIGIN : FLORENCE, ITALY PERIOD : LATE 15TH CENTURY - EARLY 16TH CENTURY Measures: height : 102 cm 40.15 inches, height : 93 cm 36.61 inches length : 68 cm 26.77 inches, length : 68 cm 26.77 inches depth : 55 cm 21.65 inches, depth : 50 cm 19.68 inches Walnut Very good condition This movable Italian seat from the late 15th century descents from the roman curule seat. It took the name of sedia Savonarola...
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Superb French 1780s era Walnut Upholstered Louis XV Settee Canape
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous hand-carved 1780ss French settee. The settee shows its original finish with its original signs of age and use and minor antique repairs. The upholstery is still qu...
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1780s French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

A Pair of Early 19th c. Painted Regency Spoonback Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A rare pair of period English Regency spoonback chairs with distinctive inwardly curved back and integral downswept arms over upholstered seats on sabre legs. Elaborate hand-painted ...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Mid 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Small Folk Art Sofa
Located in Boden, SE
A charming antique sofa from the mid-1800s. The sofa is from Boden Norrbotten, Northern Sweden It's petite and compact, perfect for smaller spaces. The sofa has a foldable lid tha...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Seating

Materials

Pine

Pair of 19th Century French Exquisitely Carved Louis XV Arm Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Museum quality carving on this pair of exquisite French Louis XV armchairs, accent chairs, or dining chairs, newly reupholstered in a fine high quality linen blend neutral British fa...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts rush seat armchair
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts rush seat armchair, with shaped back slats and stood on turned legs.
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Seating

Materials

Rush, Oak

19th Century Louis XVI Style Ornate Giltwood Sofa
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
-An exquisite two-seater sofa (we have four matching armchairs). Elegantly carved and upholstered, this fine sofa exhibits richly carved motifs throughout, as well as attractively wo...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating

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Tapestry, Giltwood, Wool, Silk

1970s Reupholstered Henredon Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Medina, OH
Mid-Century Modern sculptural dining chairs by Henredon. Chairs feature floating frames in their original condition, brass feet caps an...
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1870s American Antique Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair Of 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of 19th Century French Empire Chairs. Offered is a lovely pair of early 19th century French period Empire chairs, fauteuils or side chairs. This pair of chairs are adorned with ...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Seating

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Immaculate French Gold Giltwood Quilted Floral White Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite Louis Style Sofa, dating back to the late 19th Century.. Crafted with meticulous attention to detai...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Philadelphia Neoclassical Empire Sofa, Attributable to Joseph Barry, circa 1830
By Joseph Barry
Located in Miami, FL
Anything but demure, this handsome and beautifully-crafted neoclassical sofa from Philadelphia is very likely the work of prominent cabinetmaker Joseph B. Barry (1757-1839). With wor...
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1830s American American Classical Antique Seating

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

19th Century Lollipop Platform Rocking Chair by George Hunzinger
Located in Southampton, NJ
An outstanding Lollipop platform rocker in carved Oak by George Hunzinger late 19th c. production. The iconic patented Huntzinger steel and spring rocking mechanism is perfectly in t...
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1880s American Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

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.

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