Seating
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
20th Century Seating
Velvet
2010s British Minimalist Seating
Fiberglass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Mahogany
2010s South African Minimalist Seating
Steel
2010s South African Modern Seating
Steel
1980s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Aluminum, Chrome
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Beech, Velvet
2010s Dutch Seating
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Fabric, Plastic, Wood
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Beech
2010s Italian Organic Modern Seating
Fabric, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Resin
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Plastic
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
1950s Italian Vintage Seating
Metal
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Aluminum
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Foam, Resin
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Faux Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Velvet, Walnut
Late 19th Century North American American Colonial Antique Seating
Wood
1980s European Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating
Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Seating
Wool, Foam
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Plastic
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
2010s Danish Bauhaus Seating
Chrome
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel
2010s Italian Seating
Steel
1990s Italian Modern Seating
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Seating
Upholstery
2010s Andorran Seating
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Seating
Sheet Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Upholstery
2010s Dutch Modern Seating
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Metal
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.
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