Seating
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Hardwood
2010s American Seating
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Seating
Bronze
1990s American Modern Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Pine
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Leather, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Plastic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wicker
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Reclaimed Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Aluminum
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
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1960s Italian Baroque Vintage Seating
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Seating
Leather
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Seating
Fabric, Foam, Latex, Rubber
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
1860s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Bamboo
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
1960s Vintage Seating
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
Late 20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Seating
Metal
20th Century British Victorian Seating
Leather, Beech
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel, Nickel
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet
2010s Balinese Seating
Fruitwood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Rush, Oak
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wood, Plywood
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Aluminum
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Lucite
1980s American Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum, Steel
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wood, Leather
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Seating
Wool, Bouclé
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Seating
Mahogany
2010s German Modern Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Modern Seating
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
2010s Seating
Velvet
Early 20th Century American Regency Seating
Iron
2010s Seating
Velvet
2010s Seating
Velvet
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Sheepskin, Pine
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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