Seating
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Walnut
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
2010s Italian Seating
Steel
2010s Italian Seating
Steel
2010s Italian Seating
Steel
2010s Italian Seating
Steel
2010s Italian Seating
Steel
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Beech
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Sheepskin, Wood
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Linen, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Mohair, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Mohair, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Sheepskin, Oak
1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Seating
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Mohair, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
1950s American American Craftsman Vintage Seating
Leather, Walnut
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Upholstery, Pine
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wrought Iron
1950s Italian Vintage Seating
Metal, Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Velvet, Maple
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Cotton
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating
Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wood, Leather
1970s French Vintage Seating
Fabric, Foam
1960s French Vintage Seating
Wrought Iron
18th Century Welsh Antique Seating
Oak
19th Century Swedish Antique Seating
Pine
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Seating
Stainless Steel, Other
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Seating
Fabric
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Seating
Wood
1960s Vintage Seating
Wicker, Rattan, Rush
1970s French Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Foam
1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Walnut
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Foam, Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Rope, Walnut
2010s French Arts and Crafts Seating
Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Straw, Wood
20th Century Minimalist Seating
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Wood, Fabric, Foam
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century British Bauhaus Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Leather
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Upholstery, Birch
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Sheepskin, 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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