Gustav Bench
Early 20th Century Austrian Benches
Brass
Vintage 1920s Austrian Jugendstil Benches
Beech, Fabric, Bentwood
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Oak
Antique Early 1900s Benches
Beech
2010s Lithuanian Benches
Pine
2010s Lithuanian Benches
Pine
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches
Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Early 1900s Vienna Secession Living Room Sets
Copper
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Living Room Sets
Brass
1930s Vienna Secession Landscape Prints
Paper
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 1850s Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Living Room Sets
Leather, Bentwood, Beech
1890s Naturalistic Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Living Room Sets
Beech, Leather, Bentwood
Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Pastel
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Pedestals
Oak
Early 20th Century American Mission Table Lamps
Stained Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Planters and Jardinieres
Oak
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Benches
Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1930s Polish Campaign Stools
Cane, Beech
Mid-20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Fabric, Beech
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches
Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Metal, Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Benches
Fabric, Bentwood
Vintage 1920s Austrian Modern Benches
Beech, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Copper
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20th Century Belgian Ottomans and Poufs
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century Chinese Benches
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Benches
Mahogany
20th Century Paintings
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Oak, Leather
Early 20th Century American Rustic Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Benches
Bentwood, Fabric
Early 20th Century Austrian Modern Benches
Textile, Wicker, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary German Industrial Benches
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches
Beech
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches
Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American Mission Sofas
Leather, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Oak
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Fabric, Bentwood
Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Settees
Pine
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Pine
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Leather, Beech
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds
Linen, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Beech
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Bentwood, Leather, Beech
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Linen, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Oak
Late 20th Century North American Mission Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Pine
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Pine, Paint
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Pine, Paint
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Paint, Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Paint, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Benches
Beech
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools
Wood, Linen, Pine
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Unknown Industrial and Work Tables
Antique Late 19th Century American Rustic Industrial and Work Tables
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches
Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
Antique 1890s Swedish Gustavian Benches
Pine
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Settees
Brass
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Brass
Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Pine
Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Pine
Vintage 1970s British Aesthetic Movement Dining Room Sets
Oak
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables
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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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