Seating
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Wood, Upholstery
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Steel
Early 2000s American Bauhaus Seating
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Seating
Steel, Chrome
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Wood, Fabric
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Burl
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Seating
Steel, Chrome
1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Wood, Leather
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1970s Swedish Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Fabric, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Seating
Cane, Wood
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Seating
Rattan
Mid-20th Century English Hollywood Regency Seating
Faux Bamboo, Wood, Rattan
1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Wood
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Velvet
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass, Chrome
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Seating
Chrome
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Walnut, Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Bamboo, Cane
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Seating
Leather
1970s Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Metal
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery
1960s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Cane, Bentwood
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Wood
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery, Lucite
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Seating
Rattan, Lacquer
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Upholstery
1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Sycamore, Satin
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bauhaus Seating
Fabric, Bouclé
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Faux Leather
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Seating
Chrome
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Fabric, Feathers
1960s German Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Steel
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Chrome
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Fabric
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Ceramic
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Seating
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Wood, Fabric
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Bauhaus Seating
Metal
20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Seating
Chrome
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Fabric, Foam, Wood
1960s Belgian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Seating
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Seating
Bamboo
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Velvet
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Seating
Chrome
2010s Australian Hollywood Regency Seating
Sheepskin
1970s American Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Chrome
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.