Seating
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Nutwood
1940s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Rattan
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Rosewood
2010s Italian Seating
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Seating
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Seating
Wool, Linen, Foam, Wood
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood, Beech
Early 20th Century English Victorian Seating
Leather, Wood
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Rubber, Walnut, Plywood
1940s Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Leather, Bamboo
1940s European Art Deco Vintage Seating
Cowhide, Wood
20th Century American Modern Seating
Chrome
2010s Ukrainian Modern Seating
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Teak
2010s American Modern Seating
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Stainless Steel
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Seating
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Seating
Leather, Walnut
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Foam
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass
Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Seating
Pine
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Steel
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Beech
1930s Swedish Vintage Seating
Fabric, Birch
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather, Macassar
Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Seating
Copper
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Walnut
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Sheepskin, Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Seating
Upholstery, Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum
2010s Italian Seating
Textile
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Plastic
2010s American Modern Seating
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating
Wool
1890s French French Provincial Antique Seating
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Cord, Rope, Wood
Late 19th Century European Chippendale Antique Seating
Damask, Mahogany
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Seating
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century Antique Seating
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Chestnut
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Seating
Steel
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Seating
Brass
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Cane, Oak
Mid-18th Century Swedish Brutalist Antique Seating
Pine
2010s Italian Seating
Leather
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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