Seating
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Upholstery, Velvet
Early 2000s English Chesterfield Seating
Leather
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Papercord, Pine
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Sheepskin, Elm
19th Century English Edwardian Antique Seating
Textile, Oak
1950s Danish Vintage Seating
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wicker, Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Upholstery, Velvet
1940s American Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Wood, Plywood
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Seating
Linen, Foam, Wood, Ash
2010s Italian Seating
Textile
Late 20th Century Vienna Secession Seating
Wood, Mohair
2010s Italian Seating
Leather
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Teak
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wool
Mid-20th Century French Seating
Wood, Rattan
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Oak, Walnut
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Colombian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Seating
Cotton, Velvet
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood, Walnut
1880s English Antique Seating
Brass
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Fabric, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Walnut
2010s Italian Seating
Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Seating
Sheepskin
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Seating
Leather
1930s American Chippendale Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum, Steel
19th Century Italian Empire Antique Seating
Velvet, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Seating
Linen, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Brass
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Wood
19th Century American American Classical Antique Seating
Mahogany, Burl
Mid-20th Century French Seating
Walnut, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Seating
Hemp, Oak
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Plywood
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Seating
Onyx, Marble
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Pine
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Teak
2010s Ukrainian Modern Seating
Wood, Faux Fur, Linen, Cotton, Fabric, Ash, Acrylic, Bouclé, Wool
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Teak
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Seating
Faux Fur, Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Wool
Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Seating
Upholstery, Poplar, Giltwood
2010s Italian Seating
Iron
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Seating
Sheepskin, Beech, Bentwood
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Maple
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating
Oak
2010s European Modern Seating
Metal
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Beech, Wool
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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