Seating
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wood, Fabric
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Seating
Wood
1940s Canadian Vintage Seating
Wool, Walnut
Late 20th Century Unknown Industrial Seating
Metal
1830s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Antique Seating
Birch
1870s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Seating
Pine
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Seating
Leather
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Paper
1860s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Seating
Birch
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
2010s Modern Seating
Metal
2010s Modern Seating
Brass
1980s American Modern Vintage Seating
Canvas, Wood, Paint
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Seating
Pine
Late 19th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Antique Seating
Cane, Teak
Late 19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Seating
Pine
Early 20th Century Unknown Chesterfield Seating
Leather
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Seating
Oak
Late 20th Century American Country Seating
Wood
2010s Belgian Modern Seating
Wood
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s European Modern Seating
Rattan, Wood, Faux Leather
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Faux Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Velvet, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Wicker
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Seating
Leather
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Oak
1920s Danish Chesterfield Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Seating
Iron
2010s French Modern Seating
Wool, Oak
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
2010s Swedish Modern Seating
Fir
1970s French Bohemian Vintage Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
Late 18th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Seating
Ash, Elm, Bentwood
Early 18th Century French Rustic Antique Seating
Pine
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood, Nutwood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Fiberglass
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Seating
Wood
1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1890s Danish Other Antique Seating
Mahogany
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Seating
Alpaca, Wood
2010s American Modern Seating
Brass
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating
Metal
2010s American Modern Seating
Brass
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating
Metal
2010s American Modern Seating
Marble
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating
Metal
2010s American Modern Seating
Marble
2010s American Modern Seating
Marble
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating
Metal
2010s American Modern Seating
Marble
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.