Seating
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Pine
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Walnut
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Beech
2010s Mexican Rustic Seating
Wood, Palmwood
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
2010s Japanese Tribal Seating
Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Papercord, Oak
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Beech, Mohair
Late 19th Century British Antique Seating
Cord, Mahogany
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Sheepskin, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Plastic
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary Seating
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Seating
Brass
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Sheepskin, Beech
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wool, Cherry
Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Seating
Rattan, Walnut
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Stainless Steel
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Mohair, Walnut
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Alpaca, Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Oak
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Seating
Brass, Steel
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
1970s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century German Modern Seating
Chrome
19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Seating
Cotton, Linen, Pine
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Sheepskin, Beech
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Seating
Leather
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chrome
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Seating
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Seating
Elm, Reclaimed Wood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Pine
2010s Italian Seating
Textile
1950s American Other Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Teak, Leather
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak
1970s Unknown Vintage Seating
Fabric
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Linen, Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chenille, Nutwood
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Sheepskin, Leather, Wood
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Sheepskin, Mohair, Velvet, Beech, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Upholstery, Maple, Burl
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Velvet
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Mohair, Velvet, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Seating
Leather, Wood
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Seating
Brass
1880s French Antique Seating
Hardwood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Cowhide, Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating
Lambskin, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood
2010s Brazilian Modern Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Seating
Bronze
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Foam
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Seating
Steel
20th Century French Modern Seating
Foam, Wood
Late 19th Century European Chippendale Antique Seating
Damask, Mahogany
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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