Seating
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Seating
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum
2010s Brazilian Modern Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel
2010s American Modern Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Down
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Rattan, Oak, Teak
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wood, Walnut, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Oak
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating
Wood, Oak
1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Metal, Steel, Chrome
1940s Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Sheepskin, Oak
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Seating
Cotton, Velvet
1940s European Art Deco Vintage Seating
Cowhide, Wood
20th Century American Modern Seating
Textile
2010s Italian Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Other
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Upholstery, Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Seating
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Chrome
1980s French Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Mohair, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Stainless Steel
1940s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Seating
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood, Beech
2010s American Modern Seating
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Seating
Wool, Linen, Foam, Wood
Late 19th Century British Antique Seating
Cord, Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Chestnut
19th Century Antique Seating
Upholstery
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather, Macassar
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Mohair, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Seating
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Leather, Wool, Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Seating
Wood
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Seating
Bouclé
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Seating
Onyx, Marble
1890s French French Provincial Antique Seating
Oak
1980s Italian Vintage Seating
Metal
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Birch
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bamboo, Bentwood
2010s American Modern Seating
Fabric
1990s American Modern Seating
Bouclé
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Oak
2010s Italian Seating
Textile
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Brass
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Seating
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Seating
Pine
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Oak
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery
1950s American Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Danish Space Age Vintage Seating
Leather, Lacquer
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Cotton, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Wicker
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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