Seating
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel, Brass
1980s American Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Birch, Leather
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
1990s American Modern Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating
Fabric
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
1970s American Modern Vintage Seating
Oak, Plywood, Fabric, Foam
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1990s American Post-Modern Seating
Maple, Plywood
1960s American Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Upholstery
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Seating
Aluminum
1950s American Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel, Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bentwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1960s American Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Silver Plate
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum
1960s American Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome, Steel
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Metal, Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery
Early 2000s American Modern Seating
Aluminum, Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1950s American Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1990s French Modern Seating
Leather
2010s American Modern Seating
Aluminum
2010s American Modern Seating
Steel
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1950s American Vintage Seating
Teak
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chrome
2010s American Modern Seating
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum, Chrome
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating
Teak
1960s American Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal, Enamel
1970s American Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
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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