Seating
1990s American Regency Seating
Giltwood
2010s Italian Seating
Leather
2010s American Shaker Seating
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Seating
Leather
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Seating
Hardwood, Ash, Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Seating
Cotton, Linen
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Seating
Leather, Grasscloth, Twine, Rope, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chenille, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Walnut
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood
2010s American Seating
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Seating
Linen, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Cord, Wood
2010s American Modern Seating
Maple, Silk
2010s Ukrainian Modern Seating
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Alpaca, Bouclé, Faux Leather, Acrylic, Wood, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Seating
Metal
2010s Ukrainian Modern Seating
Wool, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Cotton, Faux Fur, Ash
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Seating
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Wood, Upholstery, Velvet
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Seating
Ash
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Lucite
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Seating
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Seating
Linen, Foam, Oak
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Foam, Oak, Plywood
2010s European Seating
Wood
2010s Italian Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Seating
Linen, Velvet
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
2010s Canadian Organic Modern Seating
Fabric, Maple, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Seating
Walnut, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Beech
2010s Asian Modern Seating
Fabric, Teak, Rope, Rattan, Synthetic
2010s American Modern Seating
Leather, Oak, Hardwood
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Plywood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
2010s Brazilian Modern Seating
Upholstery, Teak, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Velvet
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Textile, Wool, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
2010s Ukrainian Modern Seating
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Fur, Faux Fur, Sheepskin
2010s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating
Resin, Fiberglass
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Seating
Walnut
2010s Italian Seating
Fur, Leather
2010s American Seating
Leather
2010s American Modern Seating
Steel
2010s Italian Seating
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Hemp, Birch
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Seating
Steel
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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