Seating
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s Modern Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Seating
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Oak, Walnut, Velvet, Leather, Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s American Minimalist Seating
Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Leather, Bouclé, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Beech, Oak, Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Cotton, Oak, Leather, Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Leather, Wood, Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Fabric, Wood, Leather, Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Brass
2010s American Modern Seating
Hardwood
2010s British Seating
Sheepskin, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Wool, Oak, Leather, Bouclé, Cotton, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Leather, Bouclé, Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
2010s South African Modern Seating
Brass
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Bouclé, Beech
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Fabric, Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Brass
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Birch
1960s French Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Seating
Hardwood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Other
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Sheepskin, Beech
2010s American Modern Seating
Mohair, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Brass, Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Faux Fur, Leather, Bouclé, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Brass, Metal
2010s American Minimalist Seating
Ash, Hickory, Oak
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Plastic
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Plastic
2010s American Modern Seating
Wood, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Leather
2010s Seating
Metal
2010s British Seating
Wool, Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Plywood, Leather, Foam
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Bouclé, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Iron
2010s Modern Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Organic Modern Seating
Bog Wood, Reclaimed Wood
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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