Seating
1950s American Modern Vintage Seating
Naugahyde
1960s Italian Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Seating
Wood, Oak
2010s Seating
Suede
19th Century English Antique Seating
Mahogany, Leather
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Papercord, Oak
2010s Czech Organic Modern Seating
Beech
2010s Seating
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Seating
Steel
1930s Art Deco Vintage Seating
Iron
1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Birch, Plywood
1930s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Wood, Paint
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
19th Century English George IV Antique Seating
Mahogany
1980s American Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Seating
Oak
2010s Czech Modern Seating
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Seating
Fabric, Plywood
2010s French Seating
Aluminum
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Rosewood
20th Century Seating
Steel
1980s Italian Vintage Seating
Metal
2010s Seating
Wool
2010s Dutch Modern Seating
Aluminum
1970s Italian Vintage Seating
Fabric
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Teak
Early 2000s American Modern Seating
Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Modern Seating
Steel
18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Seating
Wood
2010s Italian Seating
Metal, Copper
2010s Italian Other Seating
Brass, Steel
2010s Portuguese Seating
Suede, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Modern Seating
Wrought Iron
1970s Italian Vintage Seating
Fabric
2010s Mexican Other Seating
Linen, Pine, Paint
1970s Italian Vintage Seating
Fabric
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Beech
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Wood, Beech
19th Century Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric
2010s Brazilian Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Teak
1890s Italian Antique Seating
Fabric, Walnut
2010s Danish Post-Modern Seating
Metal
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Mahogany
1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Seating
Stainless Steel
1980s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
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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