Seating
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Oak
Early 2000s American Adirondack Seating
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Rosewood
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Seating
Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Walnut
1920s Swedish Vintage Seating
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal, Brass
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Canvas, Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
Early 2000s Seating
Cotton
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Hardwood
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Pine
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Linen, Hardwood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Seating
Textile, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Leather, Mahogany
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Brass
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Beech
1970s Albanian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Bamboo
1970s Italian Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Teak
1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Rope, Beech, Bentwood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Teak, Leather
19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Brass
Early 20th Century European Biedermeier Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Wood
1950s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Seating
Beech, Oak
Early 19th Century French Antique Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel, Iron
1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Upholstery, Rosewood, Fabric
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
1890s English Victorian Antique Seating
Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Beech
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Cane, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Seating
Pine
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, 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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