Seating
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Fabric, Linen, Oak
2010s Seating
Velvet
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Post-Modern Seating
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Mohair, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Seating
Fabric, Wood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Cane, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum
1960s Vintage Seating
Metal
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Seating
Fabric
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Seating
Leather, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Rosewood, Bouclé, Wool
Mid-20th Century American Seating
Metal
2010s Modern Seating
Brass
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Seating
Velvet, Wood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Rosewood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
2010s Brazilian Modern Seating
Teak, Fabric, Upholstery
2010s Brazilian Modern Seating
Teak
2010s Australian Organic Modern Seating
Sheepskin
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Textile, Wool, Mohair
2010s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Wood
2010s American Seating
Mahogany
2010s Guatemalan Modern Seating
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Seating
Epoxy Resin
2010s Australian Seating
Sheepskin
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XVI Seating
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Seating
Hardwood, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Walnut
2010s American Anglo-Japanese Seating
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Seating
Textile, Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Seating
Leather, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Seating
Leather, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Seating
Wood
Early 2000s French Seating
Bronze
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Seating
Steel
2010s Argentine Modern Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Wood
2010s Organic Modern Seating
Metal, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Oak
2010s American Modern Seating
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Seating
Ceramic, Stoneware
2010s Art Deco Seating
Bone
2010s American Modern Seating
Upholstery
2010s American Modern Seating
Linen, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Modern Seating
Upholstery, Teak, Fabric
2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Seating
Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Shagreen Stingray
2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Seating
Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Seating
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Seating
Lacquer
2010s Portuguese Seating
Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Stainless Steel
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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