New in Seating
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage New in Seating
Velvet, Plastic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Rope, Beech, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Rope, Beech
1920s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Steel
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage New in Seating
Cotton, Velvet, Foam, Linen
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern New in Seating
Leather, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco New in Seating
Gold Leaf
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Teak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco New in Seating
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco New in Seating
Velvet, Beech, Leather, Bouclé, Jacquard, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Velvet, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Wool, Mohair, Oak
Early 1900s British Antique New in Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Velvet, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Brass
1950s Belgian Brutalist Vintage New in Seating
Beech, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Hollywood Regency New in Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Velvet, Wood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage New in Seating
Metal
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Steel
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage New in Seating
Steel, Chrome
2010s South African Rustic New in Seating
Steel
2010s American Modern New in Seating
Fabric, Oak
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Leather, Wood, Velvet, Cotton, Bouclé
1950s Belgian Brutalist Vintage New in Seating
Beech, Oak
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Ash
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage New in Seating
Straw, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Velvet, Wood
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Teak
2010s Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Fabric, Wood
2010s Spanish Modern New in Seating
Wood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage New in Seating
Leather, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary French Hollywood Regency New in Seating
Velvet, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Wood
2010s Spanish Modern New in Seating
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Bouclé, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Lacquer, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern New in Seating
Wood, Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Faux Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Steel, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical New in Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Velvet, Wood, Silk, Trimming
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Leather, Wood
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Wood
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Steel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Fabric, Rope, Wood
2010s South African Modern New in Seating
Brass
2010s American Modern New in Seating
Walnut
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Leather, Bouclé, Velvet, Wood, Faux Fur
21st Century and Contemporary French Hollywood Regency New in Seating
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Bouclé, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Wool, Faux Fur, Oak
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Straw, Beech
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Brass
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Metal
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Steel
1990s European Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Metal
2010s Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Ceramic
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Metal
1920s French Art Deco Vintage New in Seating
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Fabric
1920s German Bauhaus Vintage New in Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Brass
2010s South African Modern New in Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Wood, Fur
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco New in Seating
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French New in Seating
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist New in Seating
Oak
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s Spanish Jugendstil New in Seating
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco New in Seating
Velvet
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Beech, Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Plywood, Faux Leather, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Trimming, Velvet, Foam, Hardwood
2010s Spanish Modern New in Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Brass
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage New in Seating
Teak
2010s Spanish Modern New in Seating
Steel
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Leather, Wood, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Brass
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Aluminum
2010s Mexican Minimalist New in Seating
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Leather, Cotton, Fabric
2010s European Modern New in Seating
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Fabric
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Steel
2010s Mexican Modern New in Seating
Hardwood
1990s American Post-Modern New in Seating
Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Stainless Steel
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern New in Seating
Leather, Hardwood
2010s Israeli New in Seating
Cotton, Polyester, 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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