Seating
1940s American Industrial Vintage Seating
Felt
2010s British Louis XV Seating
Hardwood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Wood
18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Seating
Wood, Nutwood
1790s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut
1770s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Down
1950s German Industrial Vintage Seating
Plywood
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s French Industrial Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century Industrial Seating
Iron
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Brass
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Silk, Oak
1890s Louis XV Antique Seating
Brass
20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Velvet, Maple, Paint
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Seating
Beech
1870s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Tapestry, Walnut
1970s European Industrial Vintage Seating
Leather
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Mohair, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Wood, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Wood
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Upholstery, Walnut, Paint
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Seating
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Damask, Giltwood
20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Velvet, Beech
Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Seating
Nutwood, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut
20th Century French Industrial Seating
Steel
1980s Unknown Louis XV Vintage Seating
Gold Leaf
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Walnut
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Oak
1940s Swedish Industrial Vintage Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Industrial Seating
Metal
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Beech
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Leather, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut
Late 18th Century Louis XV Antique Seating
Wood
1930s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Wood, Paint
20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Paint
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Fabric, Textile, Cotton, Silk, Wood, Giltwood
2010s Italian Louis XV Seating
Wood
1890s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Wood, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Seating
Steel
20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Velvet, Wood
2010s French Industrial Seating
Steel
18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Seating
Giltwood
1990s French Louis XV Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century American Industrial Seating
Steel
18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Louis XV Antique Seating
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Suede, Walnut
Late 20th Century Unknown Industrial Seating
Iron
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Wood
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.