Seating
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating
Fabric, Walnut
1950s French Industrial Vintage Seating
Steel
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Velvet, Wood, Paint
1910s French Industrial Vintage Seating
Iron
Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Velvet, Walnut
1830s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating
Cotton, Wood
1980s Louis XV Vintage Seating
Wrought Iron
2010s American Industrial Seating
Canvas, Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood
1950s American Louis XV Vintage Seating
Metal
1980s Italian Industrial Vintage Seating
Chrome
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Cane, Giltwood
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut
Late 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Fabric, Wood
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Velvet, Cane, Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
2010s Belgian Industrial Seating
Steel
1880s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Fabric, Giltwood
1950s American Louis XV Vintage Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Seating
Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s German Industrial Seating
Stainless Steel
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Belgian Industrial Seating
Copper
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Seating
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
2010s French Industrial Seating
Polystyrene
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Leather, Walnut
Late 19th Century European Louis XV Antique Seating
Wood
1980s Slovak Industrial Vintage Seating
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Louis XV Seating
Fabric, Wood
1930s European Louis XV Vintage Seating
Beech
20th Century North American Industrial Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1950s French Industrial Vintage Seating
Iron
Early 20th Century Industrial Seating
Steel
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Seating
Aluminum
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Wood
1790s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Silk, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Industrial Seating
Steel
Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Seating
Wood
20th Century Louis XV Seating
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Leather, Walnut
1970s American Louis XV Vintage Seating
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Spanish Industrial Seating
Oak, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Industrial Seating
Stainless Steel
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Fruitwood
18th Century Louis XV Antique Seating
Silk, Walnut
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood
1950s Australian Industrial Vintage Seating
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Seating
Tapestry, Upholstery, Fruitwood
20th Century Belgian Industrial Seating
Wood
1960s French Industrial Vintage Seating
Steel
1760s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Tapestry, Beech
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.