Carved Seated
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1930s Thai Other Figurative Sculptures
Mirror, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools
Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Walnut
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Walnut
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Ash
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Poplar
Vintage 1930s Chairs
Wood
Antique 1840s Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Stone, Limestone
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Animal Sculptures
20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood, Lacquer
Antique Early 1900s French Lounge Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century Beninese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Ebony
20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Ivorian Chairs
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chippendale Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Victorian Settees
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Chairs
Steel
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1910s Scottish Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century French Rustic Stools
Velvet, Oak
Antique 1880s German Armchairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century British Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1890s English Hepplewhite Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools
Fruitwood, Wood
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Pine
Antique 18th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
1650s Minimalist More Art
Wood
Antique 1840s Indian Regency Sofas
Cane, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Oak
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Stools
Beech
2010s American Stools
Cherry, Maple
Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Footstools
Other
Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Black Forest Mantel Clocks
Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Danish Industrial Stools
Oak
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Clocks
Enamel
Antique 1850s Burmese Primitive Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Settees
Wood
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Poplar
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Soapstone
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Antique 19th Century Swedish Baroque Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 18th Century Danish Baroque Animal Sculptures
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Table Lamps
Brass
20th Century American Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Dining Room Chairs
Brass
2010s Indonesian Other Benches
Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Beech
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Carved Seated For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
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