Seating
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Chrome
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
18th Century American Georgian Antique Seating
Leather, Abalone, Jute, Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany, Maple
19th Century English Georgian Antique Seating
Leather, Mahogany
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Seating
Mahogany
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Brass, Iron
20th Century Taiwanese Hollywood Regency Seating
Wood
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Iron
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass
2010s Belgian Georgian Seating
Walnut
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Chrome
1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Lucite
1760s English Georgian Antique Seating
Leather, Hardwood
18th Century English Georgian Antique Seating
Walnut
1780s English George III Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1930s British Georgian Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
1820s English Georgian Antique Seating
Cane, Mahogany
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Fabric, Foam, Wood
1760s English George III Antique Seating
Elm, Walnut
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Iron
20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Fabric, Fruitwood
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Cane, Rush, Wood
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Metal
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass
1990s American George III Seating
Leather
Early 20th Century Georgian Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American George III Seating
Fabric, Wood
1780s English Georgian Antique Seating
Mahogany
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Gold
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Seating
Yew
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Seating
Leather, Wood
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Foam
Late 19th Century British George III Antique Seating
Mahogany
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Velvet
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Metal
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Fabric, Mohair, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Seating
Upholstery, Hardwood
19th Century English Georgian Antique Seating
Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Brass
Early 20th Century American George III Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Seating
Fabric, Wood
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Seating
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Wood
18th Century English George II Antique Seating
Walnut
19th Century English Georgian Antique Seating
Mahogany
1880s English George II Antique 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.