Skip to main content

Seating

85,740
43,618
4,821
to
14,983
68,545
58,246
134,179
96,017
102,653
1,076
285
1,090
2,472
2,986
10,223
12,884
10,348
3,937
1,526
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
93,403
61,049
36,757
43,534
33,873
40,369
32,461
37,320
32,160
34,930
31,283
35,838
80,967
58,370
39,151
23,399
88,654
24,889
1,431
1,209
1,108
Seating For Sale
Enjoy Ed/20 049 Chaise Longue By Studio Mamo
Located in Milan, IT
This chaise longue is an example of masterful craftsmanship combining various techniques and materials into a refined and sophisticated piece of functional decor. Boasting an elegant...
Category

2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Brass

Portola Round Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Portola Ottoman - Round has a handcrafted solid wood frame with an attached cushion. Pairs with the Portola Lounge Chair. Also available in a square design. The Lawson-Fenning C...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

An Italian rattan lounge chair in the manner of Gio Ponti, C. 1960.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The winged back and seat supported by sleek iron legs makes this chair give off both modern and boho vibes.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Iron

Mushroom Ottoman in Wool Fly Agaric
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a dotted wool blend fabric to resemble a fly agaric mushroom. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfo...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wool

Pair of Mid Century Oak Bobbin Wood Armchairs C1950s France
Located in Trensacq, FR
A great pair of oak bobbin wood armchairs from mid-century France C1950. An unusual duo of beautifully turned and carved, medium oak chairs in the style of Charles Dudouyt//Atelier G...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Seating

Materials

Oak

De Sede DS80 Leather Patchwork Daybed or Small Sofa, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
De Sede DS80 leather patchwork sofa/daybed,1970. Upholstered in beautiful and soft original leather with amazing wear and patina. The DS80 sofa showcases all of the characteristics o...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

19th Century Empire Bench, Vienna
Located in New York, NY
Elegant two-seater bench, the outstanding quality of the Empire bench can be seen in the design of the backrest with floral bouquets and the finest brass inlays.
Category

Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Seating

Materials

Brass

Rattan Longue Chair By Egon Eiermann Model E10 1940s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Egon Eiermann Longue Chair Model E10 Germany 1949
Category

1940s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rattan

A Stunning Pair of French Leather Club Chairs, Havana Moustache Models, C1930's
Located in Hastings, GB
A Stunning Pair of French Leather Club Chairs, Havana Moustache Models, with Cuban Cigar Arms, C1930 This wonderful pair of early original French leather club chairs is very impress...
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of French Folk Art Chairs C1930
Located in Trensacq, FR
Fabulous pair of wooden Folk Art chairs from France C1930. Unusual pine seating with curved planks on the back and legs giving off an almost 'Art Deco' vibe. This versatile duo will...
Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Seating

Materials

Metal

Maison Jansen Attributed Ottomans In Donghia Velvet Fabric
Located in New York, NY
1970's Maison Jansen attributed silverplated legs ottomans newly re-upholstered in Donghia Castanets velvet fabric, in vintage condition with some wear and patina to the legs, fully ...
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Wood Bench for Cansado circa 1958
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench with side table and drawer, from Cite Cansado, Mauritania, designed by Charlotte Perriand. wood, plastic laminated covered wood, lacquered metal and fabric. In good original c...
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

‘Togo’ One Seater, Burgundy leather by M. Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A true design classic, this Togo one-seater sofa was designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in the 1960s and remains one of the most recognizable pieces of 20th-century furniture...
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

pair Martin Visser SZ01 Easy Chairs for 't Spectrum, 1960 Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful set of two SZ01 armchairs designed by Martin Visser for Spectrum. This armchair was designed in 1960 and has been in production ever since. We have heard that these armchai...
Category

1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wicker

Empire Gilt Bronze and Steel Campaign Bed, Attributed to Marie-Jean Desouches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Empire gilt bronze and steel campaign bed with canopy, France, c1805, attributed to Marie-Jean Desouches (1764-1828). A spectacular rare museum quality gilt bronze bed.
Category

19th Century French Antique Seating

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Antique French Walnut Settee
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Category

Early 20th Century Louis XV Seating

Materials

Cotton, Walnut

Charlotte Perriand Doron Hotel Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Doron Hotel Armchair For Cassina With a real passion for the mountains, Charlotte Perriand designed the iconic Doron Hotel armchair in 1947 for the Méribel Les A...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut

Afra And Tobia Scarpa Soriana Denim Crafted Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Soriana Denim Crafted Armchair For Cassina Jeans from the historic Roy Roger's® archive inspired the armchair upholstery and the s...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

French Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Blue Velvet and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, velvet, oak, metal, France, 1920s These 1920s French armchairs are striking examples of the Art Deco movement, but they also carry a strong undercurrent of th...
Category

1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

French Butterfly Lounge Chair in Cowhide Leather, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare butterfly lounge chair, handcrafted by a French artisan in the 1960s. This one-of-a-kind piece features a natural cowhide leather seat supported by an architectural solid wood...
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Brutalist Low Stool in Woven Rope on Wood France 1960s
Located in ROUEN, FR
Brutalist Low Stool in Woven Rope on Wood France 1960s Beautifully carved low stool in solid wood with woven cording seat. The cord is made of jute and is woven with a geometric zi...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Jute, Fruitwood, Wood, Rope, Cord

Exceptionally rare XL Voyage Immobile ‘Carpe Diem’ sofa by Roche Bobois France
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Experience this spectacular XL Voyage Modular Sofa, designed for endless possibilities. This sofa is part of the 'Les Voyages' collection, which was introduced in the 1990s in respon...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Armchair Model “Cité” by Jean Prouvé, Manufactured by Vitra, 2002
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair Model “Cité” by Jean Prouvé, Manufactured by Vitra, 2002 Model: Cité Designer: Jean Prouvé Manufacturer: Vitra Year of Manufacture: 2002 Features: Includes original lab...
Category

Early 2000s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

wave sofa - Italy 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Italian 3-seater sofa attributed to Giampiero Vitelli - Italy 1970 Completely restored in a textured white fabric from Dedar. The ridged lines delineating the 3 seats offer a stron...
Category

1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Pair Of Leather Lounge Chairs From The Netherlands, Circa 1980
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Pair Of Leather Lounge Chairs From The Netherlands, Circa 1980. Original cognac leather upholstery. Leather feet. Nice original patina and use.
Category

1980s European Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Danish Brown Leather + Chrome Frame Lounge Chair #2, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s Danish lounge chair, defined by its modernist silhouette and meticulous craftsmanship. The chair’s angular chrome frame contrasts beautifully with the rich, chocolate brown l...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

SIGURD RESSELL FOR VATNE MOBLER HARDWOOD BROWN LEATHER SOFA ARMCHAiR TABLE SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored vintage five piece sofa, armchair and coffee table suite by Sigurd Ressell (19...
Category

20th Century European Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

"Camaleonda" Sofa modular by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Sofa in green fabric. There are 4 large pieces and an ottoman. Seat height: 35 cm. Dimensions of one piece: H: 65 cm W: 93 cm D: 93 cm Dimensions of the ottoman : H : 35 cm W : 93 cm...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

De Sede DS 600 Tatzelwurm Nonstop Snake Shaped Modular Sofa leather Ueli Berger
Located in Alsdorf, NW
An extraordinary opportunity to acquire an authentic DS-600 “Tatzelwurm” modular sofa by de Sede – a legendary Swiss design piece introduced in 1972 by Ueli Berger, Eleonore Peduzzi ...
Category

1970s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Perfect patinated DS-15 modular sofa by Team De Sede for De Sede Swiss.
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
A breathtaking DS-15 modular sofa with a deep, rich patina that beautifully enhances its character. This vintage modular sofa is crafted from exceptionally thick natural buffalo leat...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Armchair designed by Hans Frost Nielsen Denmark, 1974
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair, designed by Hans Frost Nielsen, Denmark, 1974. Material:  Beech, canvas & leather. Measurements: H: 98 cm / 3' 2 5/8" W: 73 cm / 2' 4 3/4" D: 90 cm / 2' 11 7/16" SH: 39 c...
Category

1970s Danish Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Cane, Beech

“Krister” Armchair by Arne Norell for AB Arne Norell, Sweden 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Krister” armchair is among Swedish design icon Arne Norell’s cosiest works. This high-back armchair’s comfort is equalled by its stylishness and elegance. The chair is raise...
Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Lilith Brown-Fabric Sofa with Built-In Shelves by Black Tie
Located in Milan, IT
Combining traditional inspirations and contemporary minimalism with unexpected ease, this sofa is as discreet in its size as it is bold in its geometric volumes. High-resilience poly...
Category

2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Textile

Modular sofa "Camaleonda" green et of 5 vintage modules Bellini for B&B 70s
Located in Milano, MI
Composition of 5 modules of the sofa "Camaleonda" designed by Mario Bellini. the sofa was produced in the mid-1970s. The cover is the original one that while having a vintage look is...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Cotton

A Louis XV Style Carved And Painted Salon Canapé, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Louis XV Style Carved And Painted Salon Canapé, 19th Century The frame painted in muted celadon colours with carved details picked out in gilt, lavishly upholstered in antique sty...
Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair in Sahara Sheepskin by House of Finn Juhl
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Add a touch of timeless elegance to any home with the Finn Juhl Pelican Chair in Sahara Sheepskin. Crafted from luxurious sheepskin and the iconic Pelican design from Finn Juhl, this...
Category

2010s Danish Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

Empire Mahogany Bench with Blue Linen Upholstery, Satinwood and Gilt Bronze I
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Empire bench crafted in mahogany with gently curved legs. The end panels are adorned with satinwood line inlay and gilt bronze mounts set in ebonized fields. The seat has be...
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Seating

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Wooden Stools in Cream Teddy, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A sculptural pair of 1960s French stools, reimagined in a plush cream teddy upholstery. The natural wooden bases feature graceful curves and tapering legs, adding an organic, hand-cr...
Category

1960s French Rustic Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol Rattan Lounge Armchairs and Table c.1960s
Located in London, GB
A rare and elegant rattan lounge set by French designers Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol, dating to the 1960s. This sculptural ensemble comprises four lounge armchairs and a matching r...
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

1970s Pierre Paulin for Artifort F303 Lounge Chair, a Pair
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a pair of Model F 303 chairs by legendary French furniture designer Pierre Paulin for Artifort, circa the 1970s. This stunning pair showcases a hard polyurethane molded shell, clear leg glides and a newly reupholstered seat. This low-slung chair...
Category

1970s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Pair of Provincial French Oak and Rush back Chairs C1920s
Located in Trensacq, FR
Charming Pair of Provincial French oak and rush back and chairs C1920       All original carved oak frames, with cabriolet legs, pawed feet, woven rush work backs and seats and dais...
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Rush, Oak

Ploum 3-seat sofa by R. & E. Bouroullec for Ligne Roset
Located in Brussels, BE
PLOUM 2 seater sofa by Erwan & Ronan Bouroullec for Ligne Roset. The Ploum are the result of research into comfort. This is based on a special combination of two materials: a stretc...
Category

2010s French Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Wharton Esherick Three-Legged Stools in Cottonwood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wharton Esherick, stools, cottonwood, hickory, United States, 1954 This beautiful three-legged stool is a striking example of American designer Wharton Esherick’s oeuvre. The resurg...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Hickory

Oswald Haerdtl – Designer Chair by TON, 1960s, Last Piece Available
Located in Prague 8, CZ
An original chair designed by Austrian architect and designer Oswald Haerdtl, produced in the 1960s by TON. The solid beech frame and molded plywood construction provide durability a...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair Swivel Lounge Chairs Model 421 by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Pierre Paulin lounge chairs model 421 made by Artifort, circa 1970. Both chairs are in very good condition and ready to use. The swivel mechanism works perfectly. Rare and fi...
Category

1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Nottambula 3-Seater Wrought Iron Brown Outdoor Sofa by Dante Negro
Located in Milan, IT
An impeccable addition to terraces or patios for a dash of chromatic warmth, this outdoor sofa boasts a generous design suggesting to be enjoyed in good company. Spherical finials an...
Category

2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Iron

A Transitional Charles Eames PAW Shell Swivel Chair w Wood Dowel Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
A Transitional Charles Eames PAW Shell Swivel Chair w Wood Dowel Legs. In beautiful attractive condition. Red Venice Label attached on underside. Production Date was 1954-1955. Imme...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

'Molar' Gel-Coated Fiberglass Loveseat Sofa by Wendell Castle, c. 1969
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare early production collectors piece is a circa 1969 'Molar' settee by Wendell Castle (American, 1932-2018) made from gel-coated white fiberglass with molded white rubber foot...
Category

1960s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fiberglass, Rubber

Hans Wegner Black Flag Halyard Chair PP225 by PP Mobler
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The Hans Wegner Black Flag Halyard Chair PP225 by PP Mobler is an iconic expression of mid-century design, crafted with quality materials for everyday use. Its back seat provides a c...
Category

2010s Danish Seating

Materials

Steel

Bas Van Pelt for My Home Lounge Chair in Solid Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bas van Pelt, lounge chair, oak, fabric, the Netherlands, 1930s/1940s This elegant lounge chair is designed by Dutch designer Bas van Pelt and produced in the Netherlands during the...
Category

1940s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Italian Mario Ceroli Fratina Chair from the 1960s
Located in London, GB
A dramatic and sculptural ‘Fratina’ chair by Mario Ceroli, crafted in Italy in the 1960s. Made entirely from solid pine, the chair features bold, architectural lines and a towering b...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Pine

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1975
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, reddish brown leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975 Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" presen...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pair of Leather Cab Armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Pair of Leather Cab Armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Circa 1970. Original cognac leather upholstery with great patina and use.
Category

1970s European Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Exceptional Pair of Carlo Enrico Rava Attributed Armchairs, Italy, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional pair of armchairs was crafted in a cabinetmaker's workshop in Italy in the 1940s. The design is attributed to architect and designer Carlo Enrico Rava. The high leve...
Category

1940s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

A Beautiful French Leather Club Chair Caramel Moustache, with Cuban Cigar Arms
Located in Hastings, GB
A Beautiful French Leather Club Chair Caramel Moustache Model with Cuban Cigar Arms C1930’s This beautiful and well-proportioned chair in this particular colour has now become incre...
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather

Åby Möbelfabrik 'Lövåsen' Armchair in Pine and Light Fabric, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare ‘Lövåsen’ armchair, made by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1940s. Solid pine, details in wrought iron, loose cushions in light fabric. Dimensions: Height: 77 cm / 30.32 in Width: 72 ...
Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Large Orleans Ottoman, Tapiserrie XVII, West Haddon Hall Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Large Orleans ottoman upholstered in Arjumand's World Tapisserie XVII Velvet, which references old Western European tapestries of another time. Artful seaming and pattern placeme...
Category

2010s American Seating

Materials

Oak, Upholstery, Velvet

Set of 3 Prototype Elephant Stools attributed to Sori Yanagi, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Set of 3 Elephant Stools attributed to Sori Yanagi, 1950s Probably Prototypes. They are made of a plastic mixture and appear to be prototypes or molds.
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Plastic

Unique Chairs, Sofas and Other Seating for Sale on 1stDibs

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 unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Recently Viewed

View All