Wittmann Antique
1910s Austrian Modern Wittmann Antique
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Wittmann Antique
Brass
1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Wittmann Antique
Cotton, Beech, Bentwood, Paint
Early 20th Century Austrian Bauhaus Wittmann Antique
Oak
Early 1900s Wittmann Antique
Etching
Early 1900s Impressionist Wittmann Antique
Etching
1910s Wittmann Antique
Etching
Early 1900s Baroque Wittmann Antique
Drypoint, Etching, Intaglio
Recent Sales
Early 20th Century French Wittmann Antique
Stoneware
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Wittmann Antique
Beech
19th Century French Wittmann Antique
Paper
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Wittmann Antique
Leather, Wood
1910s Austrian Modern Wittmann Antique
1910s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wittmann Antique
Leather
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Wittmann Antique
Leather, Wood
1910s Austrian Bauhaus Wittmann Antique
Leather
1910s Austrian Bauhaus Wittmann Antique
Leather
1910s Austrian Art Deco Wittmann Antique
Leather, Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Wittmann Antique
Fabric, Beech
1910s Austrian Modern Wittmann Antique
Leather
Early 20th Century Austrian Wittmann Antique
Mohair, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Wittmann Antique
Mohair
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Wittmann Antique
Velvet
1910s Austrian Modern Wittmann Antique
1910s Austrian Art Deco Wittmann Antique
1910s Austrian Modern Wittmann Antique
Velvet
Early 1900s Austrian Modern Wittmann Antique
Fabric, Beech
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Wittmann Antique
Marble, Brass
1910s Austrian Wittmann Antique
Suede, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Wittmann Antique
Early 20th Century Austrian Wittmann Antique
Wood
Early 1900s European Edwardian Wittmann Antique
Leather, Hardwood
Early 1900s European Edwardian Wittmann Antique
Leather, Hardwood
1910s Austrian Bauhaus Wittmann Antique
Leather
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Wittmann Antique
Leather
Early 20th Century Wittmann Antique
Leather
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Wittmann Antique
Bentwood
1910s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wittmann Antique
Upholstery, Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Wittmann Antique
Bentwood
1910s Austrian Modern Wittmann Antique
Leather
Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wittmann Antique
Leather, Wood
1910s Austrian Art Deco Wittmann Antique
Suede
Late 19th Century Old Masters Wittmann Antique
Steel
Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wittmann Antique
Upholstery, Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wittmann Antique
Upholstery, Wood
1910s Austrian Modern Wittmann Antique
Leather
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Wittmann Antique
Leather, Beech
1910s Austrian Modern Wittmann Antique
Beech, Leather
1920s Austrian Wittmann Antique
Suede, Wood
Early 1900s German Mid-Century Modern Wittmann Antique
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Wittmann Antique
Early 20th Century Austrian Wittmann Antique
1910s Austrian Modern Wittmann Antique
Metal
1910s Austrian Other Wittmann Antique
Velvet, Hardwood
1670s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wittmann Antique
Plastic
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2010s American Wittmann Antique
Brass
Mid-20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Wittmann Antique
Leather, Faux Leather, Beech
1930s French Art Deco Wittmann Antique
Marble
1950s French Bauhaus Wittmann Antique
Suede, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Wittmann Antique
Oak
2010s South African Minimalist Wittmann Antique
Lacquer
Early 20th Century Vienna Secession Wittmann Antique
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Wittmann Antique
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wittmann Antique
Iron
1990s Wittmann Antique
Zebra Hide, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Wittmann Antique
Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Wittmann Antique
Fabric, Bentwood
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Wittmann Antique
Beech, Bentwood
2010s Austrian Wittmann Antique
Leather, Fabric
2010s Austrian Wittmann Antique
Ash
1980s Austrian Modern Wittmann Antique
Leather, Wood
Wittmann Antique 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.