Seating
Antique, New and Vintage Seating
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wool, Mohair
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wood, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Metal
1690s English William and Mary Antique Seating
Leather, Walnut
1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Foam
1980s English Vintage Seating
Brass
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Pine
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Seating
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Cement, Metal, Steel
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Laminate, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Cut Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Seating
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Mohair, Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Leather, Rosewood
2010s Italian Seating
Other, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Mohair, Velvet, Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
1940s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Linen, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Seating
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Glass
1960s Italian Chinese Export Vintage Seating
Majolica, Terracotta
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Fabric, Canvas, Rope, Walnut
1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Seating
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
2010s Asian Modern Seating
Velvet, Ash, Bentwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wrought Iron, Iron, Gold Leaf
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Wood
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Seating
Walnut
1960s Mexican Vintage Seating
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Bouclé, Maple
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Faux Leather, Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wood
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Seating
Wicker, Fabric
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Faux Fur
1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wood, Upholstery, Foam
20th Century American Modern Seating
Upholstery
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Seating
Ebony
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel
2010s European Modern Seating
Wood, Fabric
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wood, Velvet, Foam
Antique, New and Vintage Seating
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality lounge furniture cannot be overstated. Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other seating — 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 styles in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other furnishings — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring 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.