Seating
Mid-20th Century German Modern Seating
Leather
1890s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Seating
Pine
Mid-18th Century European Regency Antique Seating
Birch
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Wool
18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Seating
Giltwood
18th Century Italian Antique Seating
Silver Leaf
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal, Brass
19th Century French Charles X Antique Seating
Maple
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
Late 20th Century French Seating
Aluminum
2010s Italian Seating
Silk
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Seating
Wood
1860s Chinese Antique Seating
Wood
Late 20th Century French Space Age Seating
Ultrasuede
20th Century American Seating
Velvet
2010s Seating
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Seating
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
1970s French Space Age Vintage Seating
Fabric, Altuglas, Plexiglass
2010s Panamanian Post-Modern Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Jacaranda
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Silk, Wood, Paint
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Textile, Wood
1940s American Vintage Seating
2010s Norwegian Seating
Clay
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Seating
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Modern Seating
Aluminum
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Seating
Upholstery, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary German Seating
Steel
2010s Seating
Granite, Aluminum
1990s French Seating
Leather
1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Beech, Plywood
1930s Dutch Industrial Vintage Seating
Chrome
18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Antique Seating
2010s Norwegian Seating
Clay
2010s Seating
Marble, Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Seating
Wool
2010s Seating
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Stainless Steel
2010s Swiss Seating
Sandstone
19th Century French Antique Seating
Silk, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Seating
Resin
1960s German Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary South African Campaign Seating
Zebra Hide
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
1930s Dutch Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Metal, Chrome
20th Century English Art Deco Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Korean Seating
Plastic
1860s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Seating
Teak
2010s French Seating
Silicone
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wool, Oak
1980s French Vintage Seating
Leather
Early 20th Century French Revival Seating
Composition
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood
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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