New in Seating
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Primitive New in Seating
Wood
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage New in Seating
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century African Tribal New in Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Steel, Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Brass, Metal
19th Century French Antique New in Seating
Linen, Wood
Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco New in Seating
Steel, Chrome
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage New in Seating
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Vintage New in Seating
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Antique New in Seating
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Antique New in Seating
Oak
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage New in Seating
Leather, Cherry
1950s Italian Vintage New in Seating
Cement
1970s Swiss Vintage New in Seating
Leather
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Aluminum
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Elm
2010s American New in Seating
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Teak
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern New in Seating
Oak, Leather
1970s French Space Age Vintage New in Seating
Fabric, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern New in Seating
Steel
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique New in Seating
Walnut
1960s Danish Modern Vintage New in Seating
Upholstery, Cherry
1970s American American Classical Vintage New in Seating
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Fabric
1980s British Post-Modern Vintage New in Seating
Steel
1940s American Egyptian Revival Vintage New in Seating
Velvet, Ebony, Fruitwood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Fabric, Wool, Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Modern New in Seating
Ash
1950s French Louis XVI Vintage New in Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1940s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Steel
1960s German Vintage New in Seating
Aluminum
19th Century Antique New in Seating
Yew
1990s Swedish Modern New in Seating
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Velvet, Wood
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Mohair, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Wood, Fabric
Early 20th Century English Campaign New in Seating
Oak
Early 19th Century Italian Rustic Antique New in Seating
Wood
1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Velvet
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique New in Seating
Pine
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Chrome
2010s British George III New in Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Indian Antique New in Seating
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Steel
1950s Vintage New in Seating
Velvet, Wood
1990s Swedish Modern New in Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Bamboo
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Chrome
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1980s American Modern Vintage New in Seating
Chrome
1960s Danish Vintage New in Seating
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Metal
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Fabric
1970s Italian Modern Vintage New in Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Linen, Wicker, Rattan, Down
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Fabric, Oak
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Fabric, Pine
2010s American Modern New in Seating
Wood
2010s American Modern New in Seating
Walnut
2010s American Post-Modern New in Seating
Fabric, Mohair, Foam
2010s American Modern New in Seating
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Brass
1860s French Louis XVI Antique New in Seating
Oak
1980s American Bauhaus Vintage New in Seating
Stainless Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Fabric, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Leather, Fiberglass
1990s American Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Abalone, Fabric, Oak
2010s American Modern New in Seating
Concrete, Cement
1970s Italian Vintage New in Seating
Fabric
1950s Vintage New in Seating
Walnut
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Stainless Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Iron
1940s Italian Modern Vintage New in Seating
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Fabric, Foam, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Bouclé, Walnut
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Leather, Rosewood
1930s Finnish Art Deco Vintage New in Seating
Metal
1940s French Vintage New in Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Metal
Late 20th Century Belgian New in Seating
Chrome
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Upholstery, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Leather, Teak
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique New in Seating
Velvet, Oak
1970s French Post-Modern Vintage New in Seating
Velvet
1940s Italian Vintage New in Seating
Fabric, Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Cane, Teak
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique New in Seating
Mohair, Wood
1980s Vintage New in Seating
Walnut
1880s French Antique New in Seating
Wood
1940s Italian Vintage New in Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Rosewood, Leather
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage New in Seating
Upholstery
1960s Italian Vintage New in Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern New in Seating
Leather, Velvet, Polyester, Wood
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Velvet, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Metal, Steel
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Iron
Late 20th Century American New in Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century British New in Seating
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Leather, Wood, Ash
2010s American Modern New in Seating
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Teak
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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