Vintage Seating
Late 20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood, Pine
Late 20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood, Pine
Late 20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Vintage 1950s French Stools
Birch
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century British Georgian Sofas
Leather
20th Century Chinese Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary European Sofas
Upholstery
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Metal
20th Century Benches
Bamboo
Vintage 1940s Unknown Industrial Benches
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Upholstery, Foam, Polyester, Wood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Stools
Rope, Pine
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Leather
20th Century Mexican Victorian Settees
Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sofas
Leather
Antique Early 1900s Czech Rustic Benches
Softwood
20th Century Stools
Elm
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass, Steel
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Benches
Iron
20th Century Benches
Elm
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
Iron
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Chairs
Horn
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Wood
20th Century English Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Canvas, Wood, Leather
20th Century Stools
Elm
20th Century Stools
Elm
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Beech, Bentwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century Asian Stools
Elm
20th Century Stools
Elm
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Czech Industrial Stools
Iron
Vintage 1950s Latvian Industrial Stools
Steel
20th Century Asian Stools
Elm
20th Century Italian Modern Stools
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Sofas
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
Vintage 1960s Slovakian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Bentwood
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Birch
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood, Suede
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Linen, Wood
- 1
- ...
Vintage Seating For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Vintage Seating?
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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Read More

Marie Burgos’s Milo Bean Ottoman Is Portable, Versatile and Downright Huggable
This little pouf can be a seat, a floor pillow or a footrest and comes in Caribbean-inspired fabric colors.

This Niko Kralj Mid-Century Rocking Chair Can Be Folded and Tucked Away
The 'King of Slovenian Design' is getting discovered anew, thanks to reissues of his sleek and inventive postwar designs.

Kaleidoscopic Upholstery Makes This Edward Wormley Chair a Showstopper
What at first glance seems an unusual choice jibes perfectly with the designer's aesthetic.

Who Is Mario Bellini, and Why Is His 1970s Camaleonda Sofa Everywhere Right Now?
Get the lowdown on the ultrachic modular sofas that are currently taking up real estate in your Instagram saved folder.

How to Arrange Furniture + Layout Ideas
Here, we give design advice and show layout examples to help you create the perfect living room setup.

Design Icon Ilse Crawford on Her Colorful New Hans Wegner Chairs
If anyone is brave, humble and adept enough to recolor these mid-century masterpieces, it’s Ilse Crawford. Here, she gives us the details on her five earthy paint choices and tells us how she feels about design collaborations.

How to Reupholster a Chair
Want to update an old chair that still has good bones? We spoke to experts to find out how they approach reupholstering antique furniture.

How to Spot Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI Chairs
A field guide for anyone who wants to brush up on their knowledge of French antiques