Seating
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
1770s Swedish Rococo Antique Seating
Wood
1980s European Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Stainless Steel
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery
1990s French Seating
Velvet
1970s North American Vintage Seating
Upholstery
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Walnut
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Rush, Oak
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Brass
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Plastic
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Pine
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Oak
1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Oak
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Faux Leather, Imbuia
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Oak, Pine
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel, Chrome
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Teak, Upholstery
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Beech
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Beech
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Maple
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Pine
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Straw, Oak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Straw, Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood
1960s French Vintage Seating
Straw, Walnut
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Beech
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Beech
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wicker, Wood, Ash
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Iron
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Foam, Leather
19th Century British Rustic Antique Seating
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel, Chrome
1960s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Chrome
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Sheepskin, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal, Chrome
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Walnut
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating
Beech
2010s European Modern Seating
Leather
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
20th Century Seating
Hickory
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Fabric, Giltwood, Paint
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Silk, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Canvas, Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Faux Leather, Mirror
1950s Swiss Vintage Seating
Plastic
2010s French Modern Seating
Fabric, Ash
Early 2000s European Modern Seating
Rattan
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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