Seating
1960s German Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Stainless Steel
1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Pine
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chrome
Late 19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Seating
Pine
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel, Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Fiberglass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Seating
Upholstery, Plywood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1980s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Seating
Cane, Rattan
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wood
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wicker, Rattan
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Teak
19th Century French Rustic Antique Seating
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Teak
2010s German Modern Seating
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Beech
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
20th Century British Victorian Seating
Leather, Beech
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Beech
2010s Canadian Organic Modern Seating
Bronze, Steel
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Seating
Ash
1890s Danish Biedermeier Antique Seating
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Hardwood
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Seating
Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Palisander
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Arts and Crafts Seating
Onyx, Marble, Brass
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Rattan, Wood
1980s American Vintage Seating
Bronze
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Seating
Oak
2010s Danish Post-Modern Seating
Other
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
1990s American Post-Modern Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
2010s European Modern Seating
Rattan, Wood, Faux Leather
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Bronze
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Faux Leather, Wood
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Seating
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Velvet, Walnut
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.