Pair Seat
Antique Mid-19th Century German Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Animal Sculptures
Hardwood, Paint
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools
Steel
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
Late 20th Century Regency Stools
Zebra Hide, Ebony
20th Century Empire Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Benches
Suede
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Stools
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Classical Greek Garden Ornaments
Concrete
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Pottery
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Fiberglass
Antique 19th Century English Regency Stools
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Italian Other Benches
Rattan
Vintage 1920s Dutch Armchairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1940s Tanzanian Tribal Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Patio and Garden Furniture
Terracotta
Vintage 1910s Swedish Louis XV Footstools
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Onyx, Metal
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Ceramics
Ceramic
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Ceramics
Ceramic
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Stools
Iron
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Patio and Garden Furniture
Terracotta
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chairs
Satinwood
20th Century Chinoiserie Patio and Garden Furniture
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century British Benches
Upholstery
Antique Early 1800s French Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 20th Century British Regency Benches
Oak
Vintage 1980s Armchairs
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Birch
Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Late 20th Century European Rocking Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Ceramics
Ceramic
Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Pottery
Pottery
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie End Tables
Porcelain, Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Patio and Garden Furniture
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Victorian Animal Sculptures
Ceramic
Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Stools
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Ceramics
Ceramic
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Ceramics
Ceramic
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Ceramics
Ceramic
20th Century French Modern Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rush, Beech
Antique 1740s German Rococo Candelabras
Ormolu
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Pair Seat For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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