Seating
19th Century English Georgian Antique Seating
Mahogany
20th Century Georgian Seating
Fabric, Walnut
1930s Finnish Folk Art Vintage Seating
Pine
18th Century English Georgian Antique Seating
Oak
1830s Georgian Antique Seating
Oak
20th Century American Georgian Seating
Brass
18th Century American Georgian Antique Seating
Upholstery, Muslin, Cotton, Jute, Mahogany, Fabric
20th Century Georgian Seating
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century Folk Art Antique Seating
Leather, Wood
18th Century European George I Antique Seating
Mahogany
18th Century English Georgian Antique Seating
Oak
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Seating
Wool, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Asian Georgian Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century British George III Seating
Beech
Mid-20th Century American George III Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
1780s English Georgian Antique Seating
Hardwood
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Seating
Pine
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Seating
Rattan, Wood
19th Century English Georgian Antique Seating
Wood
1980s American Folk Art Vintage Seating
Maple
Early 19th Century British George IV Antique Seating
Calico
20th Century Spanish Folk Art Seating
Wood
Mid-18th Century George III Antique Seating
Mahogany
1780s English George III Antique Seating
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Seating
Wood
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Seating
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Folk Art Seating
Cowhide, Wood
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Seating
Upholstery, Hardwood
1920s British Georgian Vintage Seating
Leather, Walnut
1930s German Folk Art Vintage Seating
Wood
1880s British Folk Art Antique Seating
Ash
Early 20th Century English Georgian Seating
Mahogany
20th Century Georgian Seating
Leather, Wood
2010s American Folk Art Seating
Oak, Walnut
19th Century English Georgian Antique Seating
Upholstery, Ash
1760s English George III Antique Seating
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Swedish Georgian Seating
Leather
1950s Spanish Folk Art Vintage Seating
Iron
19th Century English Georgian Antique Seating
Satinwood
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Seating
Leather
Mid-19th Century European Georgian Antique Seating
Abalone, Mahogany
1690s Swedish Folk Art Antique Seating
Pine
18th Century Irish George III Antique Seating
Mahogany
1830s British George IV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Foam, Mahogany
18th Century Georgian Antique Seating
Giltwood
Mid-19th Century English George IV Antique Seating
Mahogany
1880s English Georgian Antique Seating
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Seating
Leather, Oak
1940s American Georgian Vintage Seating
Velvet, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Irish Georgian Antique Seating
Mahogany
Early 20th Century George III Seating
Fabric
Late 20th Century American Georgian Seating
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Seating
Metal
Early 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Seating
Ash
18th Century English Georgian Antique Seating
Oak
1990s European Georgian Seating
Mahogany
1780s English George III Antique Seating
Leather
Late 19th Century English George II Antique Seating
Leather, Mahogany
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.