Seating Pairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Ultrasuede, Oak
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Spanish Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Rush, Wood
Antique Mid-17th Century French Baroque Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century European French Provincial Stools
Metal, Iron
1990s Post-Modern Benches
Faux Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Chippendale Stools
Wood, Walnut
Late 20th Century Spanish Armchairs
Bamboo, Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Cane, Paint
2010s American Modern Stools
Wood, Ash
2010s American Modern Stools
Wood, Ash
2010s American Modern Stools
Wood, Ash
2010s American Modern Stools
Wood, Ash
2010s American Modern Stools
Wood, Ash
2010s American Modern Stools
Wood, Ash
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
2010s American Modern Stools
Wood, Ash
2010s American Modern Stools
Wood, Ash
2010s American Modern Stools
Wood, Ash
2010s American Modern Stools
Wood, Ash
2010s American Modern Stools
Ash, Wood
2010s American Modern Stools
Wood, Ash
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Settees
Rosewood
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
20th Century Italian Modern Living Room Sets
Metal
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs
Pine
2010s Italian Victorian Chairs
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Victorian Chairs
Gold Leaf
1990s European Stools
Chrome
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Italian Victorian Chairs
Gold Leaf
2010s Modern Corner Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Hickory, Oak
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Sectional Sofas
Canvas, Cotton, Fiberglass, Foam, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Chrome
Early 20th Century English Napoleon III Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s British Other Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Cherry
Vintage 1940s Dutch Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s Dutch Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1980s Stools
Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1880s French Benches
Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Industrial Stools
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Armchairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Stools
Wood
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Brass, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1940s Armchairs
Wood
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Seating Pairs For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Seating Pairs?
Finding the Right Seating for You
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are many types of seating arrangements that can be used for events. Popular ones include Theatre, reflecting a theatre, U-Shape and Horseshoe.
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