Seating
Antique, New and Vintage Seating
1670s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Seating
Bouclé
1890s English Country Antique Seating
Oak, Paint
19th Century French Minimalist Antique Seating
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
Early 2000s Dutch Modern Seating
Plastic
Early 2000s European Modern Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Stainless Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Plastic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Brass
2010s American Seating
Wool
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Aluminum
20th Century French Seating
Beech
19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Seating
Brass
2010s American Minimalist Seating
Walnut, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Brass
1930s French Brutalist Vintage Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Hardwood, Upholstery
1970s German Arts and Crafts Vintage Seating
Suede, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel, Chrome
Early 19th Century English Country Antique Seating
Ash, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Seating
Brass
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Walnut, Fabric
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Seating
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Seating
Textile, Wood
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century English French Provincial Antique Seating
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Linen
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Seating
Leather, Oak
2010s Brazilian Seating
Upholstery
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Beech
1990s American Post-Modern Seating
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Brass
1980s American Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Chrome
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
1950s French Vintage Seating
Oak, Upholstery
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Iron
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Faux Leather, Oak
Late 17th Century English Charles II Antique Seating
Oak
2010s Belgian Other Seating
Wood, Oak
1980s French Vintage Seating
Steel
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Seating
Hardwood
Early 2000s Italian Seating
Polystyrene
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Fiberglass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Seating
Ostrich Leather, Palmwood
1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Beech
Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Seating
Walnut
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Seating
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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