Seating
2010s French Seating
Steel, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Seating
Bronze
2010s German Modern Seating
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Oak, Teak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Oak, Leather
1980s Italian Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Teak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Rattan
Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Seating
Oak
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Teak
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Seating
Wicker
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
Late 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Seating
Wood
2010s Danish Seating
Concrete, Aluminum
1930s European Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Chrome
Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Seating
Walnut
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal, Chrome
1960s Italian Vintage Seating
Leather, Glass
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Seating
Beech, Bentwood
20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Seating
Wrought Iron
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal, Steel
Late 20th Century European Organic Modern Seating
Metal
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Seating
Fabric
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Seating
Bentwood
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Seating
Metal
1930s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Hardwood
1960s South American Louis XVI Vintage Seating
Wood, Burlap
1970s European Vintage Seating
Fabric, Teak
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Foam, Plywood
1970s European Vintage Seating
Wood
1980s French Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating
Mohair, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
1970s Vintage Seating
Fabric, Teak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
1970s Vintage Seating
Wood
1770s English Georgian Antique Seating
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Seating
Bronze
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Hide, Hardwood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1960s Brazilian Vintage Seating
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Rosewood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wood, Felt, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Modern Seating
Steel
19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Seating
Walnut
2010s French Organic Modern Seating
Hemp
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Canvas, Birch
20th Century Industrial Seating
Metal, Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XIV Seating
Fabric, Giltwood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Modern Seating
Steel
20th Century Italian Seating
Steel
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Seating
Mahogany
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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