Seating
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Seating
Mohair, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal, Chrome
1950s French Vintage Seating
Bentwood
20th Century Seating
Cowhide, Leather
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Seating
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Ash
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Seating
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Chrome
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Beech
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Straw, Teak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Aluminum
1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Sheepskin, Beech
1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Plywood, Wood, Bentwood
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Walnut
1950s French Vintage Seating
Steel
Early 20th Century French Seating
Iron
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Velvet, Wood, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Seating
Plastic
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Faux Leather, Walnut
1890s English Victorian Antique Seating
Upholstery, Hardwood
1950s American Craftsman Vintage Seating
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Seating
Bouclé, Oak
1920s Swedish Country Vintage Seating
Rush, Wood, Paint
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Rosewood
20th Century Italian Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Iron, Wrought Iron
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Faux Leather, Wood
1960s Vintage Seating
Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal, Chrome
1980s European Vintage Seating
Fabric
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum, Chrome
2010s French Seating
Fabric
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Seating
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Seating
Upholstery, Lacquer
1980s European Vintage Seating
Fabric
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Nickel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Plastic
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating
Lambskin, Wool, Oak
20th Century British William IV Seating
Damask
21st Century and Contemporary French Seating
Steel
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Seating
Stainless Steel
Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Seating
Upholstery, Hardwood
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Walnut
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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