Seating
2010s Polish Organic Modern Seating
Steel, Stainless Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
2010s American Modern Seating
Aluminum
19th Century British Rustic Antique Seating
Wood
Late 20th Century Seating
Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary American Seating
Fabric, Wood
1960s French Industrial Vintage Seating
Steel
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Foam
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Cord, Foam
2010s French Modern Seating
Fabric, Wood
2010s Portuguese Seating
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Aluminum
Mid-19th Century Antique Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Rattan
2010s South African Minimalist Seating
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Foam
Early 20th Century European Seating
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Textile, Wool, Mohair
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
20th Century Seating
Paper
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating
Cane, Rosewood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1960s Unknown Vintage Seating
Laminate
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
2010s Canadian Organic Modern Seating
Cut Steel
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Foam, Wood
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Patent Leather, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary French Seating
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British Industrial Seating
Brass
2010s Portuguese Seating
Brass
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Iron
1940s Hepplewhite Vintage Seating
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Seating
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Oak
2010s Minimalist Seating
Copper
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Teak
1950s French Rustic Vintage Seating
Wood, Leather
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Cane, Bentwood
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Seating
Concrete, Steel
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Leather, Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
2010s Brazilian Seating
Leather, Upholstery
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
2010s Brazilian Seating
Teak
Late 20th Century Italian Seating
Velvet
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Cane, Bentwood
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Seating
Linen, Velvet, Foam
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Teak
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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