Price match guarantee

If you find the same item listed at a lower price (including delivery) elsewhere, we'll match it for you.

For further policy details click here.

Why buy on Vinterior?
  • 100-day return guarantee
  • Top customer service
  • 100% secure payment

How it works

  1. Send a screenshot of the item from the other website with date and time visible.
  2. Send us the link of the item on Vinterior and on the other website.
  3. We'll check that it's the same item from the same seller.
  4. If eligible, Vinterior matches the price.
Request a price match
Sell
Login | Register
Furniture
Seating

Antique Seating

Buy and sell unique antique seating from iconic designers.

Filter By
Categories
Price
Sale
Delivery
We plant trees to offset delivery
Dimensions (cm)
Sellers

Sort by:

Choose a Wish List

You can add this item to an existing wish list or create a new wish list

Your wishlist won't be saved! To keep it forever, please register for an account

Create an account

Create Wish List

Give your wish list a memorable name such as "remarkable sideboards"
As Ogden Nash once said, “People who work sitting down get paid more than people who work standing up.” Let’s hope that’s the case for everyone. Opt in for a job sitting down according to Nash.
Seating is essential to any home. Seating is used for eating, socialising, working and resting. It is timeless to any place, any culture, any country and any home.If it is an inevitable element to your home, why not embrace it and research into it?
Provide your own space with some structure, utility and aesthetic. It is essential to note, however, that antique seating dating 1950 is often not fire retardant. Check with the seller if any fabric advertised is safe and suitable for your home.
From armchairs to dining chairs, have a look at what Vinterior has to offer in our curated and remarkable inventory.

Origins of Antique Seating

Chairs date back to shapes as simple as a bench or a stool from the Antiquity and Middle Ages. Upholstered seats started to trend in the 17th century. From the 18th century, this expanded to dining chairs, where the mindset shifted to comfort and luxury. In the UK, prominent chair makers were Thomas Chippendale, George Hepplewhite and Thomas Sheraton, but it was led by the French of th eLouis XV and Louis XVI periods.
Originally, antique seating would be made with loose feather-filled cushions, however, from the 1830s such chairs were upholstered with metal springs which were padded and webbed.

Common styles and types of antique seating

Choosing your antique seating is like choosing from a candy shop. From the 19th century, manufacturers often marked their names on the piece with a stamp.

The Bergere

This chair is French with an upholstered back and frame. Often molded and carved wood, this can be painted, gilded or finished with a waxy shine. This is a lounge piece which is fitting with a seat cushion tailored to fit. This boomed in Paris during the Regency period.

The Chippendale

One of the most famous, this chair is recognisable for the legs fashioned in a lion’s paw or a ball and claw form.

The Fauteuil

This French piece is an open arm chair with an exposed wooden frame. Prominent in the 18th century, it is carved with a relief ornament. The seat is upholstered as is the back of the seat and arms. The exposed wood is gilded or painted.

Log in or register to continue

Forgot password?

Save this search

We will send you updates when new items become available that match your search. These will be sent by email once a day and you can opt out at any time.

Why Vinterior?

Sustainability
Choosing pre-loved is better for the planet and we'll plant a tree for every order.
Quality
Verified sellers and curated listings help you find one-of-a-kind pieces, built to last.
Ready to ship
Cut out the long lead times by buying and selling furniture already in circulation.
Door to door delivery
Send and receive with ease using our integrated delivery partner, or arrange the most convenient option with your seller.
Customer service
Direct access to our excellent customer service team, throughout your purchase or sale.
Vinterior guarantee
Buy and sell confidently with our price-match guarantee, 100-day return guarantee and free cancellation.