Seating
2010s American Seating
Zebra Hide
2010s Italian Seating
Textile
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wool
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Oak
Late 19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Antique Seating
Sheepskin
2010s American Organic Modern Seating
Bronze
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
Early 20th Century Romanian Folk Art Seating
Pine
1980s Italian Prairie School Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Cherry
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Fir
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Fabric, Rattan
2010s American Seating
Velvet
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Elm
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Beech, Sheepskin
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Leather, Linen, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Post-Modern Seating
Leather, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Foam, Wood, Fabric
1920s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Wicker, Rattan
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Birch
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Early 1900s Swedish Antique Seating
Fabric, Oak
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Seating
Cotton, Velvet
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Oak
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Seating
Cotton, Velvet
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Seating
Cotton, Velvet
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Seating
Cotton, Velvet
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Seating
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Seating
Leather
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Polyester
2010s Italian Seating
Leather
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Upholstery
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Seating
Alabaster
1980s Italian Prairie School Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Cherry
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Velvet, Wood
1830s William IV Antique Seating
Mahogany
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Mahogany
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
2010s Italian Seating
Iron
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Beech, Wool, Mohair
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Beech
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Textile, Pine
2010s European Modern Seating
Leather, Wood, Bouclé
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century European Seating
Faux Leather, Paper
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, 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.
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