Seating
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Birch
Early 2000s English Chesterfield Seating
Leather
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Cane
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Seating
Alabaster
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chrome
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Oak
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Plywood
20th Century European Hollywood Regency Seating
Wood
2010s Italian Seating
Leather
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Metal
1930s German Industrial Vintage Seating
Metal
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Beech
1970s Organic Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Pine
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Oak
2010s Ukrainian Modern Seating
Wood, Faux Fur, Linen, Cotton, Fabric, Ash, Acrylic, Bouclé, Wool
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
2010s Italian Seating
Leather
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chrome
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Nutwood
1940s Japanese Primitive Vintage Seating
Wood
2010s Italian Seating
Textile
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Seating
Faux Fur, Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Wool
2010s Chinese Modern Seating
Leather
2010s American Modern Seating
Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Seating
Cotton, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
2010s Unknown Modern Seating
Fabric, Wood
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
19th Century Antique Seating
Cherry
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Ash
20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Mohair, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Organic Modern Seating
Wood, Walnut
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Faux Leather, Wood
1970s French Vintage Seating
Stainless Steel
Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Seating
Fabric, Wood
Early 2000s American Modern Seating
Cane, Rattan, Upholstery
20th Century French Napoleon III Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Oak, Leather
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
2010s Italian Seating
Leather
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Paper
Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Seating
Chrome
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood, Fabric
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Seating
Brass
1930s European Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Seating
Textile
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Rush, Wood
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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