Southwest Seating
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Adirondack Chairs
Wood
20th Century American American Classical Armchairs
Metal
20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Steel
Antique 1820s German Neoclassical Armchairs
Elm
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Canapes
Cane, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Early 17th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Walnut, Fabric
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Walnut, Upholstery
2010s American Post-Modern Benches
Walnut
2010s American Post-Modern Benches
Cherry
2010s American Post-Modern Loveseats
Cherry
2010s American Post-Modern Benches
Cherry
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Armchairs
Rush, Wood
2010s German Modern Benches
Steel
2010s German Modern Benches
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Plywood
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Plywood
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Plywood
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Plywood
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Plywood
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Plywood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Birch
Antique Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Elm
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Walnut, Paint
2010s American Flush Mount
Brass
2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pen...
Brass
1990s American American Classical Swivel Chairs
Cotton, Wood, Down
2010s Lounge Chairs
Travertine
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
2010s American American Classical Club Chairs
Upholstery, Maple
Antique Early 19th Century French Country Armchairs
Rush, Wood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood, Pine
Vintage 1970s African Tribal Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Early 20th Century Ivorian Modern Chairs
Wood
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Aluminum
1990s Brazilian Stools
1990s Brazilian Stools
1990s Brazilian Stools
1990s Brazilian Stools
1990s Brazilian Stools
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Antique 1880s French Center Tables
Oak, Poplar
Vintage 1950s Rancho Monterey Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Colombian Chairs
Wood, Leather
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Chairs
Wood, Cherry, Fabric
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sofas
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century American Post-Modern Sofas
Wool, Down
Antique Mid-19th Century French Country Benches
Cherry
Antique Mid-19th Century French Country Benches
Cherry
Vintage 1930s Finnish International Style Armchairs
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Armchairs
Wool, Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Benches
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Upholstery, Oak, Down
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Cherry, Walnut
Antique 1840s German Biedermeier Sofas
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Rush, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
Antique 1820s German Neoclassical Armchairs
Elm
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Stools
Tapestry, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Lounge Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Antique 1880s English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak, Teak
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Chaise Longues
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 17th Century French Benches
Oak
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Loveseats
Oak, Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Rush, Wood
Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Stools
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Daybeds
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Club Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Finnish Armchairs
Birch
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Dining Room Tables
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables
Pine
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Straw, Rush, Teak
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Armchairs
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Corner Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Rustic Club Chairs
Hardwood
20th Century American American Craftsman Armchairs
2010s Sofas
Other
Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Birch
Southwest Seating 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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