Seating
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Steel
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Seating
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century English George III Antique Seating
Yew, Elm
1940s English Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Seating
Fabric
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Velvet
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Metal
18th Century British Georgian Antique Seating
Chestnut
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Burl
1980s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass
1950s European Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Linen, Mahogany
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
1770s English George III Antique Seating
Giltwood
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Ceramic
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Lacquer
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Wood, Paint
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Velvet, Fruitwood
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Wood
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Velvet
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Seating
Yew
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Terracotta
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Fabric, Silk, Velvet, Mahogany
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Upholstery
Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Seating
Leather, Oak
18th Century Georgian Antique Seating
Mahogany
1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Sycamore, Satin
20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Mohair
1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Chrome
18th Century British Georgian Antique Seating
Oak
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Seating
Bamboo
2010s Australian Hollywood Regency Seating
Sheepskin
Mid-20th Century American George III Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Seating
Mahogany
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Fabric
Early 20th Century George III Seating
Faux Leather, Wood
20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Wood, Fabric
20th Century Georgian Seating
Linen, Upholstery, Cord, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery, Lucite
1980s American Georgian Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown George III Seating
Leather, Wood
Mid-18th Century Irish George II Antique Seating
Mahogany
1940s Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Wood
1830s European George IV Antique Seating
Fabric, Rosewood
1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1960s North American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Fabric, Foam, Wood
19th Century American George III Antique Seating
Rush, Birdseye Maple
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Seating
Rattan, Lacquer
1960s European Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian George III Seating
Wood
1750s English George II Antique Seating
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.