Vintage Seater
Late 20th Century English Edwardian Vintage Seater
Wood, Teak
20th Century Vintage Seater
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Post-War Vintage Seater
Paper, Carbon Pencil
20th Century American Realist Vintage Seater
Graphite, Charcoal
1990s Expressionist Vintage Seater
Paste, Watercolor
Mid-20th Century Vintage Seater
Rush, Maple
1980s American Modern Vintage Seater
Oil
1980s Modern Vintage Seater
Oil
1960s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Seater
Charcoal
1970s Photorealist Vintage Seater
Fiberglass, Polyester, Oil
1950s American Modern Vintage Seater
Pastel, Watercolor
20th Century Contemporary Vintage Seater
Lithograph
20th Century Vintage Seater
Oil
1970s Vintage Seater
Etching, Aquatint
1960s Abstract Vintage Seater
Lithograph
1930s American Realist Vintage Seater
Ink
1960s American Realist Vintage Seater
Oil
1960s American Modern Vintage Seater
Graphite
1970s Modern Vintage Seater
Oil, Board
Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Seater
Etching, Aquatint
1950s Pop Art Vintage Seater
Paper, Ballpoint Pen
1960s American Realist Vintage Seater
Oil
1970s Neo-Expressionist Vintage Seater
Lithograph
1960s Impressionist Vintage Seater
Paper, Pastel
20th Century Expressionist Vintage Seater
Oil, Canvas
1930s Vintage Seater
Charcoal
1960s Abstract Vintage Seater
Lithograph
Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Seater
Oil, Board
1950s Abstract Vintage Seater
Board, Oil
1960s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Seater
Lithograph
1960s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Seater
Lithograph
1930s Cubist Vintage Seater
Oil Pastel
20th Century Modern Vintage Seater
Oil
1960s American Modern Vintage Seater
Lithograph
20th Century Vintage Seater
Gouache, Board
Mid-20th Century European Vintage Seater
Iron
20th Century Contemporary Vintage Seater
Paper, Conté
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seater
Aluminum
1930s Vintage Seater
Oil
1930s Modern Vintage Seater
Pencil
1980s Vintage Seater
Etching
1940s Unknown Industrial Vintage Seater
Wood
1970s Modern Vintage Seater
Lithograph
1980s Modern Vintage Seater
Lithograph
20th Century Vintage Seater
Watercolor, Pencil
20th Century Vintage Seater
Pencil
1980s Contemporary Vintage Seater
Platinum
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seater
Leather, Wood
20th Century Modern Vintage Seater
Bronze
1950s American Impressionist Vintage Seater
Oil
1930s American Modern Vintage Seater
Graphite
1970s Expressionist Vintage Seater
Acrylic, Paper
20th Century Contemporary Vintage Seater
Silver Gelatin
Mid-20th Century French Vintage Seater
Metal
1970s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Seater
Paper, Watercolor
Mid-20th Century Vintage Seater
Oil, Canvas
Mid-20th Century Vintage Seater
Wood
1930s Art Deco Vintage Seater
Charcoal
1970s Folk Art Vintage Seater
Acrylic, Canvas
1960s Vintage Seater
Canvas, Oil
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Vintage Seater For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Vintage Seater?
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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