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Seating For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 18th Century
Biedermeier Chaise Longue, Vienna, Austria c1830
Located in Norwalk, CT
Biedermeier chaise longue made in the early to mid 19th century in Austria. A fine example of the genre with a sleek form and handsome figured walnut veneer. The wood has been freshl...
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Georgian Walnut Settee
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine early George III walnut settee of very graphic form, the square back over deep seat having gentle scrolled arms, the square legs with original brass castors and having dramatic ...
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1760s English George III Antique Seating

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Carved Parlor Settee Loveseat 60"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Italian Neo-Renaissance parlor settee / loveseat / bench, circa 1870s. Made of walnut featuring Neoclassical styling with high relief figural carvings of cherubs / puttis, N...
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1870s Renaissance Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

French Louis XV Period Fauteuil a la Reine
Located in Doylestown, PA
A fine Louis XV period Fauteuil a la Reine armchair in beech, beautifully sculpted and carved with floral and other motifs on the crest and seat rails as well as the cabriole legs, c...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating

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Beech

Pair of Louis XV Style 19th Century Bergere Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very chic pair of 19th century French Bergere chairs upholstered in an off white cotton / linen fabric with blue & white ticking welt & backs. Frames have a light whitewash finish.
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Fruitwood

Rustic hand crafted wooden stool, France ca. 1880
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1880 / stool / wood / rustic / mid-century / French provance A rustic wooden bench with brown paint and a beautiful patina due to age. This French bench has nice details a...
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Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Seating

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Wood

Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Fan Golden Birch 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in a honey color French polish finish with rounded arms. They have fu...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Seating

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Birch

1880s French Napoléon III Gilt Faux Bamboo Stool
Located in High Point, NC
This charming 1880s French Napoléon III gilt faux bamboo stool exemplifies the period’s fascination with exoticism and decorative refinement. Crafted in carved wood and finished in a...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Seating

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Giltwood

Late 19th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Day Bed
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A rare to source late 19th Century Swedish period freestanding Gustavian day bed repainted in soft blue. This model is normally is decorated on just...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Accent Chair in Floral Linen
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite late 19th-century petite accent side chair in the Louis XVI style, sourced from Provence, France. The hand-crafted frame features an elegant oval backrest and is finishe...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Paint, Hardwood, Wood, Linen, Cotton

Antique English 18th Century Georgian Chippendale Paneled Oak Settle Bench 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A very good antique 18th Century English Georgian Chippendale oak paneled back settle bench, circa 1780. A very handsome settle in fine antique condition; the tall back with five fie...
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1780s English Chippendale Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Superb Quality Antique Early Victorian Ornate Cast Iron Garden Seat
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique early Victorian ornate cast iron garden seat having a cast iron shaped back and arms with ornate pierced decoration, fantastic ornate seat with pierced scrolle...
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Iron

19th C. Iron Brass X-Frame Curule Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful late 19th century Italian iron and brass x-frame folding curule bench with leather seat.
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Late 19th Century European Baroque Antique Seating

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Ebonized Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional, ebonized Biedermeier sofa was made in Vienna circa 1820-25. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined desig...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seating

Materials

Pearlware, Upholstery

Set of 6 French Louis XVI Armchairs or Fauteuils with original Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of 6 Louis XVI armchairs or fauteuils in carved walnut wood, with stunning Aubusson tapestry upholstery, all in very good condition. Lovely floral pattern on the tapestry, origin...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Norwegian Exceptional Long Bench, ca 1830
Located in Farsta, SE
Norwegian Exceptional Long Bench, ca 1830 With its original paint and beautifully carved ends, this bench is truly one of a kind. Somber reed tones, thick iron nails, and a primiti...
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1830s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Antique Seating

Materials

Pine

A Reupholstered Antique Victorian Velvet Armchair
Located in London, GB
A large Victorian armchair or club chair newly re-upholstered in a crushed burnt umber coloured velvet. The roll back and arms with piped edges, new brass casters with studded legs. ...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Velvet

Exceptionally Rare Primitive Early 19th Iberian Dug-Out Bench Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A super rare dug-out bench from the mountains of northern Portugal. Hollowed out from a signal piece of walnut. Heavily patinated with age old repairs.
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Early 19th Century Portuguese Antique Seating

Materials

Chestnut, Walnut

Philadelphia Neoclassic Upholstered Mahogany Sofa, 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Neoclassic sofa with mahogany frame upholstered in silk with contrasting gimp. The crest rail has a panel of branch crotch mahogany book matched across the length of the sofa back. The scrolled arms, lion’s paw legs...
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1830s American Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany

19th Century Set of Spanish Colonial Armchair and Two Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Spanish Colonial style chairs and armchair, having leather both seats and backs, and brass nailheads. Armchair measurements: Height ...
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Bergere
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Bergere. Offered antique French gilt wood chair or Bergere has great lines and patina. Sturdy, comfortable and ready for the fabric of your cho...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating

Materials

Giltwood

18th C French Oak Bench
Located in Nijlen, BE
18th century French oak benches. Weathered by age and use, yet a very soft touch surface and original patina. They're almost identical, differ slightly in size: 1. 117L x 30D x 47H...
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18th Century French Country Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

A Fine Pair of Regency Gothic Armchairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine pair of early 19th century English mahogany Regency armchairs having reeded frames, the padded backs over Gothic tracery panels, the arms with bold double scrolls, the down-swep...
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Early 1800s English Regency Antique Seating

Materials

Brass

French Louis XVI Style Wingback Settee with Original Gilding and New Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style settee from the early 19th century, with original gilding and new upholstery. Born in France during the early years of the 19th century, this settee features...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of six antique George III quality mahogany dining chairs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Set of six antique George III quality mahogany dining chairs, having a quality mahogany carved top rail and carved centre splat, upholstered seats, standing on turned tapering front ...
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Early 19th Century Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Carved Bench / Stool by Waring and Gillows
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique Victorian carved bench / stool by Waring and Gillows. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1880-1900 period. It is of extremely fine quality and is ...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique 19th century French Barley Rwisted Bench carved oak embroidery Ottoman
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous 19th century French barley twisted bench made from solid hand carved oak. Amazing wood patina that comes with age. The bench is upholstered with a breathtaking floral embroi...
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1880s French Jacobean Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Gustavian Bench
Located in Cirencester, GB
This beautiful antique Swedish bench is early 19th century from Northern Sweden. The layers of paint have been dry scraped revealing the ori...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Seating

Materials

Pine

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Period Hand Carved Walnut Armchairs, Bergeres
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of early 19th century French Empire period walnut armchairs features hand carved details of laurels on the seat back and shells at the top of the armrests. The seat backs a...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Restored Biedermeier Sofa, Walnut, Reupholstered, Austria, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This stunning Biedermeier sofa from the first half of the 19th century originates from Austria and represents the essence of classic elegance and craftsmanship of its era. The const...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

19th Century English Oak Carved Bench
Located in High Point, NC
19th century hand carved oak bench from England. The back of the bench is wonderfully hand-carved and has lovely hand turned spindles in the upper back, for a lighter look against a...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Antique English pinewood hallway bench / bench for the dining table
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This beautiful antique English bench is a timeless piece with a lovely patina that adds to its character. It is made of pinewood and radiates warmth, charm, and coziness. Ideal as a ...
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Late 18th Century Antique Seating

Materials

Wood, Pine

Pair of Period Gustavian Chairs in Original Paint, Sweden, Late 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming pair of Swedish Gustavian side chairs from the late 18th century, each scraped back to reveal traces of their original soft grayish-white paint, now beautifully timeworn a...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Seating

Materials

Pine

Pair of 19th Century Chinoiserie Chairs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A pair of Chinoiserie decorated arm chairs. They have caned backs and seats.
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19th Century British Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Paint

Italian Faux Painted Bench With Scalamandré
Located in Tampa, FL
This striking Italian bench dates to the late 19th century and features a beautifully executed faux painted frame with rich surface character and classic European presence. The seat ...
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1890s Italian Antique Seating

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

Seating Set of Baroque Sofa and Two Armchairs, Budapest, 1870s
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful baroque seating set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs. Extraordinary workmanship of the woods made according to the canons of the ti...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Baroque Antique Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

George Faulkner Armitage Carved Oak Settle with Half Sunflower
Located in London, GB
George Faulkner Armitage (1849-1937) A carved oak settle with carved half sunflowers and differing carved florets to the centres, with wide sweeping arms, stood on turned feet to the...
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19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Large Primitive Wabi Sabi 18th C. Galician Bench
Located in London, GB
A large primitive bench from Galicia, Spain. Simply constructed from thick slabs of chestnut. Beautiful texture with 200+ years of patination.
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18th Century Spanish Antique Seating

Materials

Chestnut

George III Mahogany Settee
Located in Essex, MA
With arched back upholstered in green check upholstery in very good condition. The frame with fluted seat rail and overall finely carved frame. Square tapered legs and casters.
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1790s English George III Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Antique Walnut Stool Work Box with Brass Ball Feet, Circa 1890s
Located in Tampa, FL
A charming late 19th century walnut stool work box, dating to approximately the 1890s. The hinged top opens and closes to reveal a compartmented interior with a central ventilation h...
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1890s English Antique Seating

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Style Painted Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
A charming set of six antique French Louis XV-style dining chairs, crafted in the late 19th century in the French Provincial tradition. Sourced in the South of France, these chairs w...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Chenille, Wood, Paint

19th Century French Arm Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century French armchair exemplifies refined craftsmanship and timeless design, showcasing the elegance of Louis XV or Rococo-inspired styles. The solid wood frame, likely w...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

French Armchair Bergere Louis-Philippe Period, Louis XV Style circa 1800, France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very nice bergere armchair from the Louis-Philippe period, in the Louis XV style. Large comfortable but elegant armchair. The seat and back are well padded (as well as the armrests) to give it a very comfortable and soft seat. The legs are curved, the wood is solid and upholstery nails run through the bottom of the seat and the left and right sides of the armrests. This armchair is upholstered with a fine cream-coloured tapestry with vegetal and floral motifs, bunches of grapes, knots and foliage. The tapestry presents a fine and delicate decoration in light tones. Note: the upholstery has some marks of time (wear or tears) (especially on the edges of the armrests) France - circa 1800 The Louis XIV style is a furnishing style covering more or less the period of the reign of Louis XIV (1661 to 1715). This style is characterized by the majesty and richness of its furnishings. The Louis XIV style follows the Louis XIII style. The furniture is increasingly luxurious, but unlike previous styles, it is almost no longer inspired by architecture. There are two kinds of furniture: ceremonial furniture richly decorated with veneers and inlays (especially with André-Charles Boulle), solid gilt wood and bourgeois furniture in solid wood. The style is characterized above all by its absolute symmetry and an important and ostentatious dimension. The Louis XIV style is of Italian and ancient inspiration. The style emerged with the advent of the reign of Louis XIV in 1661 and lasted until the end of the 17th century. In 1690, on the death of Lebrun, decorator to the King, the style declined and was gradually replaced by the Regency style. The Palace of Versailles is obviously extremely and lastingly marked by the Louis XIV style. His long reign made it possible to impose the unique style of the Grand...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Antique Exotic Folding Adjustable Daybed "British Campaign Furniture" London
Located in Antwerp, BE
Victorian walnut-stained beech campaign style day bed with caned seat designed to be folded up it's ratcheted on all three sections to adjust to numerous positions including flat, se...
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1870s British Early Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Rattan, Walnut

Antique Danish 19th Century Sculptural Chaise Longue, Reupholstered in Lambswool
Located in Odense, DK
This exquisite 19th-century Danish chaise longue exemplifies sculptural elegance and timeless craftsmanship. Featuring a gracefully curved silhouette, the piece combines refined Nord...
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Late 19th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Seating

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Lambskin, Wool, Wood

Antique Set 12 French Walnut Black Leather Upholstered DiningChairs19thCentury
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic set of twelve walnut and black leather upholstered-back dining chairs, late 19th Century in date. These chairs have been masterfully crafted in beautiful solid w...
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Late 19th Century Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Large Victorian Open Armchair by Maple and Co.
Located in London, GB
Large Victorian Open Armchair by Maple & Co. A large Victorian upholstered open armchair, stamped 'Maple & Co' Stripped to original upholster...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Swiss Alp, folk art , Escabelle
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss Alp , folkart ,escabelle.
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1890s Swiss Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Swiss Alp, folk art , Escabelle
Swiss Alp, folk art , Escabelle
$720 Sale Price
44% Off
Victorian Walnut Chaise Longue
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Walnut Chaise Longue – Button-Back Upholstery Item Code: S27-1109 This elegant Victorian walnut chaise longue features a beautifully shaped silhouette with a sweeping backr...
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19th Century English Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Swiss Alp , folk art , Escabelle
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp , folk art , escabelle.
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Swiss Alp , folk art , Escabelle
Swiss Alp , folk art , Escabelle
$720 Sale Price
44% Off
French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Desk Chair
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Desk Chair is made of mahogany, French Louis-Philippe Period.
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

French Pair of Louis XVI Style Bergeres
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This pair of French Louis XVI-style bergeres are in wonderful condition for their 19th century age. The sheltering, wing-back style frames hand carved with a twisted ribbon border, a...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Wood, Down, Paint

1870 s Antique French Giltwood Aubusson Salon Set, Settee and Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
Take a timeless, bespoke design, mix in a dash of romantic connotations to get this worn-in bucolic charm aesthetic. Invite the beauty of Louis XV style into your home with this Giltwood Aubusson Tapestry three piece salon suite from the French Napoleon III period. Upholstered with hand-woven Aubusson tapestry and carved giltwood, this Late 19th Century three piece salon suite includes a settee and two matching armchairs. The settee and Fauteuil (armchair) are supported by turned tapering legs, padded armrests, and cartouche-shaped backs. Please take into consideration these pieces are from the 1870's as a result some frame work and reupholstery may be required. All facets of this 3-piece set collectively entwine to form the striking and grand charm of a textile that is worthy to depict the tender, emotive, and vibrant details of humans and histories, no longer known. The historic worth far exceeds any damage that comes with centuries of wear. In any event, it is simply amazing. If you adore timeworn treasure, this antique parlor set...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Seating

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Wool, Tapestry, Giltwood

William IV Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality 19th Century, William IV Period, Mahogany Library Armchair Of Good Bold Proportions, Having Upholstered Scrolling Back And Arms With Moulded Decoration, Over Gene...
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Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Outstanding Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Sofa
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding antique Victorian carved mahogany sofa with a beautifully expertly carved shaped back framed in mahogany which comes forward to a lovely carved shaped arms. It stands on ...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Seating

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Other

Pair of French Louis XVI Period 1790s Bergère Marquise Chairs with Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI period bergères marquises chairs from the late 18th century, with wide seats, carved rosettes, fluted legs and floral uphols...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Louis XVI armchair - stamp of Claude Sené II - 18th century
By Claude Séné II, Lelièvre Paris
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine lacquered cabriolet armchair, medallion shaped backrest, Louis XVI period circa 1780. The seats bears the stamp of prestigious Parisian seat maker Claude Séné II underneath. I...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating

Materials

Silk, Beech

Austro-German 19th Century Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fabulous Biedermeier style settee from 19th century Bavaria made from exceptionally beautiful, solid maple in a sheltering design like a banquette to enclose the upholstery. Some a...
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Seating

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Upholstery, Maple

19th century florence savonarola style wooden armchair and sofa set
Located in Cantù, IT
Savonarola style wooden armchair and sofa set from 19th century florence - Private Collection Domenico Rugiano
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19th Century Italian Other Antique Seating

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique Upholstered Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Camel Back Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
On carved mahogany legs with camelback form and rolled arms with exposed carved mahogany through the arms. Single loose upholstered seat cushion with decorative repeating geometric p...
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19th Century Chippendale Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, 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.