Seating
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet
1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Birch
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Velvet
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Sheepskin, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bamboo, Cane
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Canvas, Rattan
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bamboo, Bentwood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Oak
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown British Colonial Seating
Bamboo
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Seating
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Wicker
19th Century Italian Gothic Antique Seating
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Victorian Seating
Leather, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Seating
Fabric, Rattan, Wood, Lacquer
1960s Swiss Vintage Seating
Leather
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Rubber, Walnut, Plywood
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Seating
Cotton
2010s Ukrainian Modern Seating
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash
1950s Italian Vintage Seating
Brass
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Seating
Leather
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Walnut
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Brass
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Beech
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Foam, Rosewood
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Rubber, Walnut, Plywood
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Cord, Rope, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery
20th Century Italian Renaissance Seating
Wood
Mid-18th Century Swedish Brutalist Antique Seating
Pine
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Mohair, Ash
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Upholstery, Giltwood, Down
1970s Vintage Seating
Upholstery
19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Seating
Velvet, Walnut
2010s Japanese Tribal Seating
Wood
Late 19th Century European Chippendale Antique Seating
Damask, Mahogany
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Cotton, Hardwood
2010s American Modern Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Down
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
2010s South African Modern Seating
Brass
Early 2000s Italian Modern Seating
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Seating
Linen
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Upholstery, Oak
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Mohair, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Seating
Rattan, Walnut
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Seating
Wool, Linen, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Bentwood
20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Naugahyde, Mahogany
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak, Teak
20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Teak
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Hollywood Regency Seating
Fabric, Velvet
2010s Australian Organic Modern Seating
Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Seating
Velvet
Early 20th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Seating
Oak
20th Century American Modern Seating
Textile
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Plastic
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Oak
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating
Lambskin, Oak
20th Century Chesterfield Seating
Brass
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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