Seating
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Seating
Burl
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Seating
Leather
2010s Turkish Japonisme Seating
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Seating
Brass
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Rattan
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wicker, Rattan
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Beech
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Fabric, Maple
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wood, Rattan
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Mohair, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Seating
Birch
1930s Norwegian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Mahogany, Fabric
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Fabric, Walnut
2010s British Art Deco Seating
Alpaca, Beech
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wool, Beech
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Seating
Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Seating
Papercord, Oak, Seagrass
20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Velvet, Rosewood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Sheepskin, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Seating
Copper
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Mohair, Oak
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century Art Deco Seating
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Seating
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
1990s Art Deco Seating
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Seating
Mohair, Walnut, Oak, Ebony, Linen, Jacquard, Bouclé, Velvet, Alpaca, Wood
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Burl
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Fabric, Mahogany
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Lacquer, Parchment Paper
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Cherry
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Bronze
2010s American Art Deco Seating
Walnut, Fabric
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Upholstery
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Beech
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather, Beech
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Birch
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Seating
Wood
1990s American Art Deco Seating
Leather, Wood
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.