Seating
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Beech
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Oak
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Oak
1970s Italian Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Rush, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Fabric
2010s American Seating
Linen, Foam, Oak, Upholstery
1970s Swiss Brutalist Vintage Seating
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Bouclé, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Seating
Cotton, Velvet
Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Seating
Rattan, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak
1990s Danish Seating
Metal, Aluminum
1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Bentwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Seating
Leather
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Beech
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Seating
Fabric, Beech
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Leather, Linen, Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Elm
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Fabric, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bamboo, Cane
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Seating
Alabaster
19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Seating
Textile, Wood
1960s European Vintage Seating
Metal
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Beech
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Textile, Pine
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Early 2000s American Louis XVI Seating
Velvet, Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
2010s Turkish Industrial Seating
Aluminum
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Pine
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating
Bentwood, Plywood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Seating
Cane
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Leather, Rope, Ash
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Rush, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Oak
2010s Italian Seating
Velvet
1990s Italian Louis XV Seating
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Fabric, Walnut
1830s William IV Antique Seating
Mahogany
1940s Danish Vintage Seating
Sheepskin, Teak
2010s Italian Seating
Textile
2010s Italian Seating
Textile
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Linen, Mahogany
2010s Brazilian Modern Seating
Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
Early 2000s Modern Seating
Steel
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Sheepskin, Wood
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Nutwood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Iron
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Seating
Linen, Foam, Wood, Oak, Down
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Mohair, Foam, Wood, Beech
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Faux Leather
1960s Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut, Plywood
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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