Seating
1970s Danish Vintage Seating
Rush, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Fabric, Wood
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary French Seating
Fabric
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Aluminum
1970s French Vintage Seating
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Seating
Travertine
1970s French Vintage Seating
Foam, Fabric
2010s American Modern Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Foam, Maple, Oak, Walnut
1860s Spanish Antique Seating
Pine
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet
1810s Swedish Gustavian Antique Seating
Birch
1960s French Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
Early 20th Century French Seating
Stone
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Bamboo, Straw
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery
1970s Italian Vintage Seating
Leather
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
Early 2000s American Organic Modern Seating
Cane, Teak
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Seating
Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Faux Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
1950s Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Beech
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
18th Century French Antique Seating
Cherry
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Bronze, Iron
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wood, Leather
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Teak
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Oak
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Seating
Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating
Brass
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
2010s Brazilian Seating
Teak
Late 20th Century European Brutalist Seating
Oak, Goatskin
1990s Moroccan Moorish Seating
Leather
2010s South African Modern Seating
Steel
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XIV Seating
Giltwood, Fabric
2010s Brazilian Seating
Upholstery
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
2010s Brazilian Seating
Fabric, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Faux Leather, Beech, Plywood
2010s Brazilian Seating
Leather, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Cord, Rope, Oak
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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