Antique Seating: Chairs, Stools, Benches & Sofas

156 products

156 products
Set of four Anglo Indian ebony side chairs with intricate carvings and caned seats by Collection EE30
Anglo Indian ebony side chair with intricate foliate carvings and caned seat by Collection EE30
Set of Four Anglo Indian Ebony Side Chairs
Collection EE30
Pair of Indian Bombay Gothic armchairs with cane seats and intricate woodwork by Collection EE30
Indian Bombay Gothic armchair with cane seat and detailed carvings, vintage style from Collection EE30
Pair of Indian Bombay Gothic Armchairs
Collection EE30
Elegant matt white Loop Chair with hoop back design and intricate construction from Collection EE30
Elegant matt white Loop Chair with hoop back design and woven seat by Collection EE30, side view on black background
Loop Chair after Francis Elkins and Ditchley Park
Collection EE30
Pair of mid-18th century Philadelphia side chairs with carved details by Nicholas Wells Antiques, circa 1765.
Pair of mid 18th century Philadelphia side chairs with green upholstery by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Pair of Mid 18th Century Philadelphia Side Chairs
Nicholas Wells Antiques
Pair of mid-century Chandigarh chairs with teak frames and cane detailing from Collection EE30, circa 1960 design.
Pair of rare mid-century Chandigarh chair frames attributed to Jeanneret, vintage teak and cane by Collection EE30.
Pair Of Chandigarh Chairs – An unusual model possibly by Jeanneret
Collection EE30
Set of eight Regency japanned armchairs with gilt decoration and cane seats by Collection EE30, circa 1810 England.
Eight Regency Japanned Armchairs
Collection EE30
Elegant mahogany side chair with blue damask upholstery, carved cabriole legs, George II style by Collection CK20
Close-up of intricately carved mahogany leg and upholstery on George II style side chair by Collection CK20
Mahogany Side Chair Design by Paul Saunders
Collection CK20
Early 18th century English walnut wing chair with pad feet and cabriole legs from Collection CK20
Early 18th Century Walnut Pad Foot Wing Chair
Collection CK20
Pair of traditional Walnut long caned benches with shaped legs and Jacobean stretchers by Collection EE30
Pair of walnut long caned benches with shaped legs and Jacobean stretchers by Collection EE30, elegant and traditional design
Pair of Walnut Long Caned Benches
Collection EE30
Pair of Os de Mouton walnut caned benches with S-shaped legs by Collection EE30, inspired by French Baroque design.
Pair of Os de Mouton walnut long caned benches with sculptural legs, elegant design by Collection EE30
Pair of Os de Mouton Walnut Long Caned Benches
Collection EE30
Pair of Os de Mouton ebonised long benches with caned seats and S-shaped legs from Collection EE30
Pair of Os de Mouton ebonised long benches with caned seats and S-shaped legs by Collection EE30
Pair of Os de Mouton Ebonised Long Benches
Collection EE30
Pair of ebonised benches with cane seats and Jacobean stretchers by Collection EE30, late 19th century style.
Pair of ebonised benches with woven cane seats and Jacobean stretchers by Collection EE30 in elegant period style
Pair of Ebonised Benches with Jacobean Stretchers
Collection EE30
Set of ten William IV mahogany dining chairs with upholstered seats by Collection PK10, early 19th century British design
Pair of elegant William IV mahogany dining armchairs with curved backs and cream upholstered seats by Collection PK10
Set of William IV Dining Chairs 8+2
Collection PK10
Set of 2+8 William IV mahogany dining chairs with upholstered seats by Collection PK10, circa 1815 England.
Set of 2+8 William IV Mahogany Dining Chairs
Collection PK10
Victorian Black Forest antler armchair from Nicholas Wells Antiques with intricately carved antler frame and leather seat
Victorian Black Forest Antler Armchair with intricate antler details by Nicholas Wells Antiques, circa 1880 Switzerland
Victorian Black Forest Antler Armchair
Nicholas Wells Antiques
Solid walnut English armchair with eagle head arms and lion paw legs, mid-19th century, Collection CK20.
Solid walnut mid-19th century English armchair with zoomorphic carvings by Collection CK20.
Solid Walnut English Armchair | 19th Century
Collection CK20
Pair of Anglo Indian solid ebony dog beds with red cushions on turned legs by Collection EE20 circa 1850
Pair of solid ebony Anglo Indian dog beds with turned legs and slat sides by Collection EE20 circa 1850
Pair of Anglo Indian Solid Ebony Dog Beds
Collection EE20
William IV walnut library chair with original upholstery and brass castors from Collection EE30, circa 1830s England.
William IV walnut library chair with natural upholstery and brass castors by Collection EE30, circa 1830 England
William IV Walnut Library Chair
Collection EE30
Pair of tubular steel chairs with leather seats in the style of Thonet by Collection TH20, circa 1900.
Pair of tubular steel chairs with leather seats in the manner of Thonet from Collection TH20, elegant modernist design.
Pair Of Tubular Steel Chairs In The Manner Of Thonet
Collection TH20
Pair of modernist woven seagrass easy chairs with metal frames by Collection EE30, inspired by Isamu Kenmochi design.
Pair of modernist easy chairs with woven seats and metal frames by Collection EE30 in rustic interior setting
Pair of Modernist Easy Chairs | Isamu Kenmochi
Collection EE30
Pair of vintage Kangaroo Chandigarh Chairs with teak frames and woven cane seats by Collection EE30.
Pair of vintage Kangaroo Chandigarh Chairs with teak frames and woven cane seats by Collection EE30, circa 1960.
Pair of ‘Kangaroo’ Chandigarh Chairs
Collection EE30
Anglo-Indian caned plantation chair with adjustable backrest by Collection EE30, showcasing 19th-century craftsmanship.
Anlgo-Indian Caned Plantation Chair
Collection EE30
Set of six 19th century Goan side chairs with pierced oval backs and caned seats by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Set of six 19th century Goan side chairs with oval pierced backs and caned seats by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Set of Six Goan Side Chairs
Nicholas Wells Antiques
Pair of George III Period Tray Top Mahogany Bedside Cabinets with tambour doors and commode drawers, circa 1770s England.
Pair of George III Period Tray Top Mahogany Bedside Cabinets with galleried tops and tambour cupboard doors.
Pair of George III Period Tray Top Mahogany Bedside Cabinets
Nicholas Wells Antiques
Four satinwood stools with rounded slatted design by Collection EE30, usable as stools or end tables
Pair of satinwood stools in black and natural finish by Collection EE30, versatile as end tables or seating options
Satinwood Stools Available in Pairs
Collection EE30
Pair of polished ebony stools with sleek vertical grooves from Collection EE30 elegant modern design
Ebony Stools Available in Pairs
Collection EE30
Set of 3 gnarled vine bar stools with faux porphyry seats by Collection EE30, mid-century French design.
Set of 3 gnarled vine bar stools with faux porphyry seats from Collection EE30, mid-century French design.
A Set of 3 gnarled Vine and Faux Porphyry Bar Stools
Collection EE30
Pair of teak and cane Kangaroo Chandigarh Chairs after Pierre Jeanneret from Collection EE40 in excellent vintage condition
Pair of vintage teak and cane Kangaroo Chandigarh Chairs by Collection EE40, mid-century modern design inspired by Pierre Jeanneret
Pair of ‘Kangaroo’ Chandigarh Chairs after Pierre Jeanneret
Collection EE40
Mid Century Blue Etruscan porcelain cushion stool with intricate rope-twist borders by Collection TH20
Mid Century Blue Etruscan porcelain cushion stool with goddess motif by Collection TH20, Italian vintage design circa 1950
Mid Century Blue Etruscan Porcelain ‘Cushion’ Stool
Collection TH20
Spanish Barcelona Chair with hand-caned seat and Gothic-Japanese design, vintage hardwood by Collection EE30
Late 19th-century Spanish Barcelona Chair with hand-caned seat and Gothic-Japanese design by Collection EE30
Spanish Barcelona Chair
Collection EE30
Pair of vintage Chandigargh armchairs from Collection EE30 featuring sleek mid-century Indian modernist wood design
Pair of vintage 1960s Indian Chandigargh armchairs with heat-formed plywood, elegant curves, from Collection EE30.
Pair of Chandigargh armchairs
Collection EE30
Pair of mid-19th century burr thuya bedside cabinets with marble tops and ebonised details by Collection CK20
Pair of mid-19th century Continental burr thuya bedside cabinets with white marble tops from Collection CK20
Pair of Continental Burr Thuya Bedside Cabinets
Collection CK20
19th century George II style stool in faded walnut with yellow velvet seat by Collection CK20
Intricately carved George II style stool leg with Green Man motif in faded walnut from Collection CK20.
19th Century Faded Walnut George II Stool
Collection CK20
Set of twelve Bombay Art Deco armchairs with hand-painted wood and patterned cushions by Collection EE30
Set of twelve Bombay Art Deco armchairs with original paint and patterned seats by Collection EE30
Twelve Bombay Art Deco Armchairs
Collection EE30
Vintage mid-century Modernist wireframe rattan chair with metal frame, part of Collection EE30.
Pair of 1950s French modernist wireframe rattan chairs with metal frames by Collection EE30 in warm natural tones.
Pair of Modernist Wireframe Rattan Chairs
Collection EE30
Pair of black japanned side chairs with cane seats and carved legs, eighteenth-century British style by Collection EE30
Pair of black japanned side chairs by Collection EE30 with elegant eighteenth-century British design and patina.
Pair of Black Japanned Side Chairs
Collection EE30
Traditional satinwood long bench with barley twist legs and caned seat by Collection EE30, modern height 45 cm
Traditional satinwood long bench with barley twist legs and caned seat by Collection EE30 in a classic design
Satinwood Barley Twist Long Bench
Collection EE30
Nineteenth-century Hoshiarpur bone inlaid armchair with intricate patterns by Collection EE30.
19th-century Hoshiarpur bone inlaid armchair with intricate patterns, wood frame, Collection EE30 elegant antique seating.
Hoshiarpur Bone Inlaid Armchair
Collection EE30
Modernist steel desk chair with curved armrests and beige cushion from Collection TH20, featuring vintage industrial elegance.
Modernist Steel Desk Chair with serpentine motifs and leather cushion by Collection TH20, mid-century English design.
Modernist Steel Desk Chair
Collection TH20
Pair of Art Deco bedside cabinets by de Coenes Frères with mahogany veneer and bun handles from Nicholas Wells Antiques.
Pair of Art Deco bedside cabinets by de Coenes Frères with mahogany and boxwood detailing from Nicholas Wells Antiques
Pair of Art Deco Bedside Cabinets By de Coenes Frères
Nicholas Wells Antiques

At Nicholas Wells Antiques, we are proud to present an exceptional collection of antique seating, carefully chosen for quality, craftsmanship, and provenance. From rare Georgian chairs by notable English makers to Regency stools, Os de Mouton benches, and elegant 19th-century sofas, our seating reflects centuries of design excellence. Many pieces incorporate exotic woods, fine upholstery, or delicate cane work, highlighting the artistry of renowned chairmakers and craftsmen. Whether you are looking for a single showpiece or a suite of matching chairs, our antique seating range offers both comfort and timeless beauty — each item restored to the highest standards and shipped worldwide.

History & Craftsmanship

Antique seating reveals the changing tastes of four centuries, from the carved oak of the 17th century to the gilt and upholstered designs of the Regency and Victorian periods. Notable English and Continental makers created chairs and benches that were both functional and highly decorative.

Sub-Categories of Antique Seating

  • Chairs – including Georgian dining chairs, Regency bergères, and Victorian armchairs.

  • Stools & Benches – versatile, communal pieces perfect for bedrooms, halls, or drawing rooms.

  • Sofas & Settees – elegant seating for parlours, libraries, and salons.

  • Occasional Seating – small pieces such as music stools or window seats.

Each category highlights distinctive design features and materials, from exotic veneers and marquetry to sumptuous upholstery.

Decorating with Antique Seating

Antique seating blends effortlessly into both traditional and contemporary interiors. A Regency armchair adds grandeur to a study, while a rustic bench offers warmth in a modern hallway. Antique dining chairs remain the cornerstone of formal entertaining, adding history and distinction to any table setting.

Why Choose Nicholas Wells Antiques

Our expertise ensures every piece of seating is vetted for authenticity, condition, and historical importance. Complimentary restoration, expert upholstery services, and insured worldwide delivery mean your antique seating arrives ready to enhance your home for generations.

FAQ for Antique Seating

Q: What types of antique seating do you offer?
Our collection includes chairs, stools, benches, sofas, settees, and occasional seating, spanning 17th–19th-century English and Continental design.

Q: Are antique chairs and sofas comfortable to use today?
Yes. Each piece is assessed and restored as needed. Upholstery can be refreshed to combine comfort with authenticity.

Q: Can I commission reupholstery in my chosen fabric?
Yes. We work with expert upholsterers and can advise on fabrics that suit both the period and your interior scheme.

Q: Do you supply sets of chairs for dining?
We occasionally source complete sets of dining chairs. If you are looking for a specific number, we can help locate suitable options.

Q: Do you ship antique seating internationally?
Yes, we offer fully insured worldwide shipping, with specialist crating and handling for larger items such as sofas and benches.
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