19th Century Leather Chair
Antique 19th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Other Chairs
Giltwood, Leather
Antique 19th Century French Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Antique Mid-19th Century Portuguese Baroque Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century American Queen Anne Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Horn, Leather
Antique Late 19th Century European Club Chairs
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Regency Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1890s Chairs
Antique 19th Century British Jacobean Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Bergere Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
Antique 19th Century Unknown Club Chairs
Vintage 1920s British Neoclassical Chairs
Faux Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Russian Dining Room Chairs
Birch, Leather
English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Romantic Chairs
Wicker
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Austrian Jugendstil Chairs
Beech, Leather, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Wood, Leather
Antique 19th Century English Regency Rocking Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Wood
Antique 1890s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century British Regency Wingback Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Chairs
Antique 19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Side Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chairs
Antique 1810s Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Leather, Cowhide, Hide
Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Club Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Ghanaian Tribal Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Club Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Indonesian Chairs
Leather, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Wood, Leather
Antique 19th Century English Rocking Chairs
Steel
- 1
- ...
19th Century Leather Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 19th Century Leather Chair?
Finding the Right Seating for You
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
Read More
All the Furniture in This Organic Modern Soho Loft Can Be Yours
Andrianna Shamaris has filled her epic new home with pieces of her own design.
20 Inviting Dining Rooms Perfectly Arranged for Entertaining
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
Nobody Puts This Sunny Sofa in a Corner
With its plush cushions, cane details and dazzlingly colorful back, it’s inviting from every angle.
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.