New in Seating
21st Century and Contemporary British New in Seating
Wood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern New in Seating
Leather
Mid-20th Century German Modern New in Seating
Leather
1950s Spanish Colonial Revival Vintage New in Seating
Leather, Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern New in Seating
Wool, Oak
2010s South African Modern New in Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Bouclé, Wood
2010s Brazilian New in Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Velvet, Walnut
2010s European Modern New in Seating
Rattan, Wood, Faux Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Velvet, Walnut
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Chrome
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Bouclé, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Leather
1960s Vintage New in Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist New in Seating
Wood, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Chrome
2010s French Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco New in Seating
Brass, Stainless Steel
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage New in Seating
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern New in Seating
Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Leather, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern New in Seating
Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern New in Seating
Velvet, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Fabric
1940s French Vintage New in Seating
Rush, Oak
Early 20th Century Taisho New in Seating
Wood
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Hide, Maple
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique New in Seating
Upholstery, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
2010s Spanish Modern New in Seating
Ceramic, Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian New in Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Bouclé, Oak
1970s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage New in Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Fabric, Velvet, Beech, Leather, Bouclé, Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Leather, Ash
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage New in Seating
Leather, Birch
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern New in Seating
Upholstery, Teak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Leather, Wood
1970s Swedish Modern Vintage New in Seating
Metal
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage New in Seating
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho New in Seating
Wood
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage New in Seating
Fabric, Velvet, Oak
1940s English Modern Vintage New in Seating
Fabric, Oak
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern New in Seating
Rosewood, Cane
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage New in Seating
Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Leather, Mahogany
1930s English Art Deco Vintage New in Seating
Linen, Bentwood
1990s American Modern New in Seating
Bouclé
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Chrome
20th Century American Organic Modern New in Seating
Leather, Rattan
1940s American Industrial Vintage New in Seating
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Leather, Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency New in Seating
Brass
Early 20th Century Turkish Moorish New in Seating
Shell, Wood
Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne New in Seating
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century Italian Art Nouveau New in Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1740s American American Colonial Antique New in Seating
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco New in Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan, Reed, Wood
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage New in Seating
Upholstery, Teak
20th Century Italian Rococo New in Seating
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Oak
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Fabric
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage New in Seating
Fabric, Macassar, Walnut
1840s French Biedermeier Antique New in Seating
Hardwood, Beech
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Fiberglass
1960s Italian Modern Vintage New in Seating
Linen, Beech
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage New in Seating
Upholstery, Teak
1970s Italian Modern Vintage New in Seating
Velvet
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Fabric, Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Fabric, Ash
Early 20th Century African Tribal New in Seating
Wood
Early 19th Century Irish George III Antique New in Seating
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern New in Seating
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Stainless Steel
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage New in Seating
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern New in Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage New in Seating
Metal
Late 19th Century English George II Antique New in Seating
Walnut
20th Century Italian Neoclassical New in Seating
Wood
1990s American Modern New in Seating
Velvet
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Metal, Brass
2010s Italian Modern New in Seating
Steel
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Oak
1990s Modern New in Seating
Mohair
20th Century Rococo New in Seating
Leather, Mahogany
1950s French Rustic Vintage New in Seating
Rattan, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage New in Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage New in Seating
Leather
20th Century American Organic Modern New in Seating
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
2010s Italian Modern New in Seating
Chrome
Early 1900s French Primitive Antique New in Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern New in Seating
Pewter, Steel, Aluminum
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Rush, Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage New in Seating
Leather, Rosewood
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage New in Seating
Pine
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Wood
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Sheepskin, Pine
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique New in Seating
Rosewood
1960s Dutch De Stijl Vintage New in Seating
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist New in Seating
Wood
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern New in Seating
Mahogany, Fabric, Cane
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique New in Seating
Upholstery, Giltwood, Down
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique New in Seating
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts New in Seating
Leather
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage New in Seating
Leather, Walnut
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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