Seating
18th Century Irish George III Antique Seating
Mahogany
1780s English George III Antique Seating
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Seating
Mahogany
1930s Georgian Vintage Seating
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Seating
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Unknown Georgian Seating
Fabric, Mahogany
1790s British Georgian Antique Seating
Leather, Wood
18th Century English George III Antique Seating
Mahogany
1780s English George III Antique Seating
Upholstery, Hardwood
1960s American Georgian Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Georgian Seating
Brass
Early 20th Century European George II Seating
Beech
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Seating
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Georgian Seating
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century Unknown George III Antique Seating
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century Irish George II Antique Seating
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Seating
Walnut
Early 20th Century North American Georgian Seating
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 19th Century George III Antique Seating
Mahogany
18th Century George II Antique Seating
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Seating
Metal
1970s Indonesian Bohemian Vintage Seating
Bamboo, Wicker
1780s English George III Antique Seating
Oak
1970s Unknown Bohemian Vintage Seating
Wicker
1790s English George III Antique Seating
Pine
1790s English George III Antique Seating
Brass
1950s American Bohemian Vintage Seating
Brass
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Seating
Mahogany
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Seating
Leather, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary English George III Seating
Fabric, Wood
1720s English George I Antique Seating
Leather, Walnut
1880s English George II Antique Seating
Walnut
Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Seating
Muslin, Mahogany
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Seating
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary English George I Seating
Walnut
1950s British George III Vintage Seating
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Georgian Seating
Leather, Walnut
18th Century Irish George II Antique Seating
Tapestry, Mahogany
1920s Georgian Vintage Seating
Leather
1990s Bohemian Seating
Chenille, Cotton, Wood
Mid-18th Century George III Antique Seating
Mahogany
20th Century Bohemian Seating
Rattan
18th Century English George III Antique Seating
Mahogany
19th Century English Georgian Antique Seating
Brass
1770s American Georgian Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Faux Leather, Cedar
18th Century English George II Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
18th Century English Georgian Antique Seating
Oak
18th Century Northern Irish George III Antique Seating
Mahogany
18th Century English George III Antique Seating
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Seating
Leather
20th Century English Georgian Seating
Leather
19th Century British George III Antique Seating
Fabric
Early 20th Century Chinese Bohemian Seating
Elm
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Seating
Upholstery, Foam, Mahogany
1830s English George IV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
20th Century Georgian Seating
Leather, Hardwood
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.