New in Seating
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage New in Seating
Leather, Sheepskin, Cotton, Foam
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
1960s German Bauhaus Vintage New in Seating
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern New in Seating
Oak, Teak
1950s Danish Vintage New in Seating
Rosewood, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern New in Seating
Leather, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Cane, Teak, Upholstery
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Upholstery
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Seating
Brass
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Hardwood
2010s North American Modern New in Seating
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist New in Seating
Oak, Walnut
1930s Art Deco Vintage New in Seating
Aluminum
1960s French Louis XVI Vintage New in Seating
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Fiberglass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Leather, Lucite
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Beech
1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage New in Seating
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Fabric
2010s Italian New in Seating
Fabric
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage New in Seating
Leather, Oak
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage New in Seating
Fabric, Plastic, Foam
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage New in Seating
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist New in Seating
Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco New in Seating
Velvet, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Brass
20th Century British New in Seating
Leather
Early 20th Century British New in Seating
Oak
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Cotton, Nylon, Hardwood
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique New in Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Cherry, Walnut, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist New in Seating
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Bouclé
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Faux Leather, Teak
Late 20th Century Dutch Post-Modern New in Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist New in Seating
Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern New in Seating
Wool, Cane, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern New in Seating
Leather
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Mohair, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist New in Seating
Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern New in Seating
Papercord, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern New in Seating
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern New in Seating
Metal
1940s Vintage New in Seating
Upholstery, Birch
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist New in Seating
Wood, Oak
Late 20th Century American Modern New in Seating
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern New in Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist New in Seating
Oak, Walnut
2010s Italian New in Seating
Leather
1940s French Art Deco Vintage New in Seating
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Steel, Chrome
20th Century American Organic Modern New in Seating
Leather, Fabric, Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Wicker, Rattan
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Beech
1930s French Louis XV Vintage New in Seating
Velvet, Giltwood
1860s French Napoleon III Antique New in Seating
Bronze
19th Century English Hepplewhite Antique New in Seating
Fabric, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Aluminum
Early 2000s Italian New in Seating
Stainless Steel
20th Century American Regency New in Seating
Metal, Iron
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern New in Seating
Iron
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Leather, Birch
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Bouclé, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Chrome
20th Century Bohemian New in Seating
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage New in Seating
Velvet
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Metal
1990s Italian Space Age New in Seating
Stainless Steel, Metal, Aluminum
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Steel, Chrome
1950s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage New in Seating
Leather, Walnut
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern New in Seating
Fabric, Teak
1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Fabric, Oak
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage New in Seating
Bronze, Copper, Pewter
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern New in Seating
Faux Leather, Teak
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage New in Seating
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern New in Seating
Leather, Teak
2010s Swiss New in Seating
Leather
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage New in Seating
Pine
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique New in Seating
Wood, Paint
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Leather, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Metal, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Bouclé, Oak
1980s Italian Vintage New in Seating
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Brass
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage New in Seating
Fabric, Wood
1990s French New in Seating
Fabric
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Fabric, Oak
1980s American Modern Vintage New in Seating
Aluminum, Steel
2010s New in Seating
Velvet
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Aluminum
1960s American Vintage New in Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage New in Seating
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Metal, Brass
1970s European Post-Modern Vintage New in Seating
Leather
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage New in Seating
Brass
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Rope, Wood
1930s Moroccan Moorish Vintage New in Seating
Leather, Wood
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage New in Seating
Pine
1780s French Louis XVI Antique New in Seating
Walnut
Late 20th Century French Primitive New in Seating
Wood, Hardwood
1820s French Restauration Antique New in Seating
Walnut
1930s French Rococo Vintage New in Seating
Brass
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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