Seating
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Wicker
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chrome
2010s South African Post-Modern Seating
Brass
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Seating
Oak
2010s Polish Post-Modern Seating
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Belgian Modern Seating
Wood
2010s Belgian Modern Seating
Wood
2010s Belgian Modern Seating
Wood
2010s Mexican Modern Seating
Resin, Wood
2010s German Modern Seating
Steel
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Wood, Leather
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Seating
Plastic
2010s European Modern Seating
Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1990s American Post-Modern Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Velvet, Walnut
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
2010s European Modern Seating
Bouclé, Rattan, Oak
2010s European Modern Seating
Rattan, Wood, Faux Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Bronze
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Faux Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Foam, Wood
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Seating
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Seating
Leather, Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Seating
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Seating
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Ash
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wire
Late 19th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Antique Seating
Cane, Teak
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Seating
Leather
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Seating
Wood
1940s Canadian Vintage Seating
Wool, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Nickel
Late 20th Century Unknown Industrial Seating
Metal
1830s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Antique Seating
Birch
1870s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Seating
Pine
Mid-20th Century Belgian Space Age Seating
Aluminum
Late 19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Seating
Pine
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chrome
1950s Vintage Seating
Stainless Steel
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Lacquer
1860s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Seating
Birch
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chrome
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
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.