Seating
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Cotton, Foam, Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wrought Iron
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Brass
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating
Wool, Foam
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
Early 2000s Italian Modern Seating
Chrome
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Seating
Steel
20th Century Organic Modern Seating
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
1970s American Vintage Seating
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Goatskin
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chrome
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Seating
Resin
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Other
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wood, Velvet
Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century American Renaissance Seating
Wood
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Oak, Teak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
1950s European Vintage Seating
Limestone
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
Early 20th Century English Regency Seating
19th Century French Antique Seating
19th Century British Regency Antique Seating
Mahogany
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating
1990s North American Seating
Upholstery
2010s Art Deco Seating
Bone
2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Cement
2010s Danish Seating
Fabric, Rattan
2010s Danish Seating
Textile
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Stainless Steel
2010s Danish Seating
Textile
2010s Dutch Modern Seating
Plastic
2010s Danish Seating
Textile
2010s Italian Seating
Wood
2010s Dutch Modern Seating
Plastic
2010s African Minimalist Seating
Carrara Marble
2010s Brazilian Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s South African Modern Seating
Brass
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Seating
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric
2010s American Organic Modern Seating
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Seating
Aluminum
2010s Danish Bauhaus Seating
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Ash
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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