Seating
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Polyester
1980s American Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Beech
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Pine
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Seating
Linen, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Stainless Steel
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Beech
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Seating
Ceramic
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Stainless Steel
2010s Spanish Modern Seating
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Plastic
1990s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Hardwood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Naugahyde, Wood
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Foam
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Hardwood
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum, Chrome
2010s Spanish Art Deco Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Foam
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Foam
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
1960s Belgian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Ceramic
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1970s Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Aluminum, Chrome
2010s Brazilian Seating
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Steel
2010s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Country Seating
Poplar, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Seating
Textile, Wood
2010s Australian Seating
Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Hardwood, Ash, Upholstery
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Cotton, Foam
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Wool, Rosewood
1960s Swiss Vintage Seating
Leather
1790s English Regency Antique Seating
Ormolu
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Textile
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Latex, Resin
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chrome
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Seating
Hide, Ash
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Seating
Steel, Aluminum
1980s French Vintage Seating
Fabric
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Stainless Steel
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Seating
Lacquer
1970s French Vintage Seating
Leather
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Seating
Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary South African Campaign Seating
Zebra Hide
19th Century Victorian Antique Seating
Oak
Unique Chairs, Sofas and Other Seating for Sale on 1stDibs
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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