Seating
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swiss Rustic Seating
Wood
1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Teak
1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Seating
Bouclé
Early 20th Century English Sheraton Seating
Brass
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Other Seating
Hemp
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Jacquard, Beech
2010s Italian Seating
Leather
2010s European Modern Seating
Fabric
2010s Italian Seating
Wood
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Mexican Organic Modern Seating
Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Upholstery, Beech
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Velvet
2010s American Modern Seating
Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Leather
1980s Thai Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Teak
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Beech
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Oak
Mid-20th Century British Bauhaus Seating
Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Glass, Plexiglass, Wood
20th Century Swedish Seating
Wood
1990s Chesterfield Seating
Brass
2010s Spanish Modern Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Faux Fur
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Cane
1990s Italian Bauhaus Seating
Steel, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Wood
1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Linen, Wood, Paint
20th Century Organic Modern Seating
Wood, Elm
2010s Modern Seating
Aluminum
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Seating
Cotton, Velvet
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1950s Vintage Seating
Wood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Pine
2010s Italian Seating
Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Maple
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Neoclassical Seating
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Seating
Leather, Walnut
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Iron
2010s American Organic Modern Seating
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Oak
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Teak
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Linen, Giltwood
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Walnut
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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