16 Seats
21st Century and Contemporary Center Tables
Stainless Steel, Steel
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Dining Room Tables
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Dining Room Tables
Oak, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Jacobean Stools
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather, Upholstery
20th Century North American Victorian Settees
Wicker, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s Italian Sectional Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Benches
Iron
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1940s Sofas
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Federal Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Oak
Antique 1860s English Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1990s French Modern Armchairs
Bronze
Vintage 1960s European Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Pine
20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Twine, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Naugahyde
20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
Antique 1830s English Victorian Chairs
Wool, Linen
Early 20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Linen, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Swedish Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Steel
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Jacquard, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 18th Century Spanish Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Canvas, Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Iron
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Wicker
2010s American Industrial Dining Room Tables
Metal, Iron
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Benches
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Stools
Iron
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Wool, Linen, Wood
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Antique Mid-18th Century English Armchairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
20th Century Unknown Benches
Petrified Wood
Mid-20th Century American Furniture
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Wicker, Rattan
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16 Seats For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are 16 Seats?
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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