Seating
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Rattan, Beech
1970s American Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
1950s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Seating
Beech
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer
1910s Hungarian Vienna Secession Vintage Seating
Beech, Bentwood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Mohair, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Upholstery
1990s American Modern Seating
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
2010s Austrian Seating
Leather
1960s Vintage Seating
Bronze
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel, Chrome
20th Century American Modern Seating
Cotton
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Faux Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Seating
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery, Beech, Lacquer
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Bentwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Seating
Fabric, Bentwood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Bentwood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Upholstery
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Mohair, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Linen, Maple
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Seating
Bronze
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Oak
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Bentwood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Fabric, Beech
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Seating
Leather, Bentwood
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Seating
Suede, Beech
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Seating
Sheepskin, Cane, Wood, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Rattan
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Rosewood
20th Century Austrian Art Deco Seating
Beech, Ebony
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chrome
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass, Steel
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, 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.