Seating
1960s Czech Bohemian Vintage Seating
Rattan, Glass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Straw, Beech
1940s French Brutalist Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating
Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
20th Century Italian Rococo Seating
Velvet, Giltwood
1950s European Modern Vintage Seating
Metal, Steel
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Seating
Linen, Wood, Paint
1970s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Seating
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Seating
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Seating
Wood
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Rush, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Cane, Teak
18th Century Norwegian Antique Seating
Pine
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum, Wrought Iron
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Seating
Leather, Hardwood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Beech
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Velvet
1960s American Vintage Seating
Wood
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Rosewood
1970s American Vintage Seating
Brass
1940s French Vintage Seating
Oak
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Rattan
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wood, Velvet
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Nickel
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather
1970s Belgian Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Sheepskin, Pine
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Iron
1880s Syrian Islamic Antique Seating
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Steel
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal, Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood, Beech
Mid-20th Century Seating
Wool, Teak
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Bentwood
18th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Seating
Elm
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Wood
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Seating
Wood
Late 20th Century American Napoleon III Seating
Velvet, Wood
1960s Italian Brutalist Vintage Seating
Leather, Bamboo, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Beech
1780s Italian Other Antique Seating
Wood
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Rattan, Beech
1960s French Folk Art Vintage Seating
Bamboo
1920s Italian Vintage Seating
Leather
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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