New in Seating
Early 1900s Antique New in Seating
Straw, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Wicker
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Upholstery
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage New in Seating
Mohair, Beech
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Fabric
1960s European Vintage New in Seating
Metal
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Cane, Teak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish New in Seating
Papercord, Oak
1970s Swedish Vintage New in Seating
Leather, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist New in Seating
Wood, Oak
1970s French Vintage New in Seating
Elm
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency New in Seating
Fabric, Rattan, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Bouclé, Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Fabric, Teak
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Fabric
1940s French Vintage New in Seating
Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Fabric, Velvet, Beech, Leather, Bouclé, Oak
1940s French Vintage New in Seating
Rush, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern New in Seating
Mahogany, Fabric, Cane
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Bronze
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage New in Seating
Upholstery, Teak
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern New in Seating
Rosewood, Cane
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage New in Seating
Textile, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian New in Seating
Metal
1960s Vintage New in Seating
Brass
1950s French Rustic Vintage New in Seating
Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Wood
1930s French Vintage New in Seating
Metal
1950s French Rustic Vintage New in Seating
Rattan, Wood
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Sheepskin, Pine
Mid-20th Century American Modern New in Seating
Bronze
1970s European Post-Modern Vintage New in Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian New in Seating
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern New in Seating
Aluminum
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage New in Seating
Steel, Chrome
1950s Vintage New in Seating
Cane, Teak
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage New in Seating
Fabric, Plastic
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage New in Seating
Fabric
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing New in Seating
Wood
1940s French Vintage New in Seating
Metal
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique New in Seating
Tapestry, Wood
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage New in Seating
Fabric, Foam
Mid-20th Century Modern New in Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Metal
Late 19th Century English George II Antique New in Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
1970s Brazilian Post-Modern Vintage New in Seating
Hardwood
1970s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage New in Seating
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Walnut
1990s New in Seating
Leather
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Velvet, Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Suede, Wood
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage New in Seating
Fabric, Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Wool, Beech
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Fabric, Cane, Beech, Walnut
1980s European Post-Modern Vintage New in Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist New in Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Aluminum
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Faux Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Leather, Wood, Teak
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Steel
1990s Swedish Post-Modern New in Seating
Aluminum
2010s British Scandinavian Modern New in Seating
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Fabric, Oak
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Leather, Beech
1860s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique New in Seating
Teak
1960s Unknown Louis XV Vintage New in Seating
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Brutalist New in Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish New in Seating
Leather, Beech
1930s French Art Deco Vintage New in Seating
Wool, Oak
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Fabric, Walnut
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage New in Seating
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish New in Seating
Leather, Oak
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Velvet, Wood
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage New in Seating
Goatskin, Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Leather
Early 20th Century British Queen Anne New in Seating
Leather, Walnut
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Cane, Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Leather, Teak
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage New in Seating
Bouclé, Plastic, Foam
1830s English Victorian Antique New in Seating
Wool, Linen
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique New in Seating
Abalone, Mahogany
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Steel
1940s French Art Deco Vintage New in Seating
Hemp, Beech
1940s French Empire Vintage New in Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Metal
18th Century French Baroque Antique New in Seating
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Brass
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern New in Seating
Steel
2010s German Modern New in Seating
Fiberglass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Fabric, Wool, Foam, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Steel, Chrome
1840s French Biedermeier Antique New in Seating
Hardwood, Beech
Early 1900s Spanish Belle Époque Antique New in Seating
Rush, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Mohair, Oak
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Leather, Bentwood
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Leather, Suede
Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique New in Seating
Mahogany
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Bouclé, Bentwood
1830s William IV Antique New in Seating
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts New in Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian New in Seating
Leather
Late 20th Century Neoclassical New in Seating
Metal, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern New in Seating
Fabric, Velvet
1880s French Louis XVI Antique New in Seating
Silk, Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Leather, Wood
1940s French Vintage New in Seating
Oak, Rush
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Chrome
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.
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