Seating
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Oak, Wool, Teak
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Seating
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Steel
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Foam, Leather
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Foam, Teak
2010s Italian Seating
Textile
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Aluminum
2010s French Modern Seating
Leather, Fabric
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Seating
Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Brutalist Seating
Leather, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Lucite
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Beech
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet
18th Century American Adirondack Antique Seating
Wood
2010s Italian Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Upholstery, Wood
2010s German Seating
Steel
20th Century American Organic Modern Seating
Leather, Cane, Rattan
1940s European Chesterfield Vintage Seating
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Papercord, Pine
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wool, Teak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Cane, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Seating
Linen, Foam, Wood, Ash
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating
Faux Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Seating
Linen, Foam, Wood, Ash
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
2010s Italian Seating
Textile
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Metal
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
2010s Italian Seating
Textile
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Birch
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Mohair, Wood
2010s Italian Seating
Textile
1970s Spanish Egyptian Revival Vintage Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Upholstery, Trimming, Wood, Velvet
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood, Birch
20th Century English Seating
Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American Seating
Wood, Walnut
2010s British Art Deco Seating
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Ash
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Seating
Onyx, Marble
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wool
19th Century English Georgian Antique Seating
Cane, Mahogany
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Oak, Walnut
1960s Colombian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Upholstery, Velvet
Early 2000s English Chesterfield Seating
Leather
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Beech
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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