Seating
Antique, New and Vintage Seating
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Wood, Cedar
19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Seating
Upholstery
2010s American Minimalist Seating
Walnut, Oak
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Fabric, Ash, Plywood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric
2010s Australian Seating
Leather, Ash
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Plexiglass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
Late 20th Century North American Regency Seating
Velvet
1970s Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
2010s European Modern Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
2010s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Oak
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Beech
2010s Spanish Modern Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating
Leather
1970s French French Provincial Vintage Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Bouclé
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Seating
Metal, Bronze
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Bouclé
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Sheepskin, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Seating
Wool
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Pine
1960s French Brutalist Vintage Seating
Elm
2010s Canadian Modern Seating
Cedar
2010s Brazilian Seating
Teak, Leather
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
2010s Australian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Sheepskin, Fabric, Beech, Oak, Walnut
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Seating
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Seating
Hardwood
2010s Brazilian Seating
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather
Mid-20th Century Spanish Seating
Wood, Straw
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Elm
2010s Brazilian Seating
Upholstery, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Brass, Metal
2010s Modern Seating
Brass
2010s Brazilian Seating
Teak
2010s Modern Seating
Steel
2010s South African Modern Seating
Brass
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
2010s American Modern Seating
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Beech, Oak, Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Brass
2010s South African Modern Seating
Brass
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Birch, Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer, Fabric
Antique, New and Vintage Seating
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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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