Seating
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Naugahyde, Birch, Plywood
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Seating
Fabric, Oak
1910s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Naugahyde, Wood
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Cotton, Mahogany
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Seating
Elm
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Upholstery
20th Century American Organic Modern Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Seating
Steel
1990s American Organic Modern Seating
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Mohair, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Seating
Fabric, Seagrass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Seating
Textile, Upholstery
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Seating
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut
1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Seating
Cane, Rattan, Mahogany
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Beech, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Steel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Art Deco Seating
Fabric
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Beech, Bentwood
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Seating
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Beech, Bentwood
20th Century Organic Modern Seating
Elm
1990s American Organic Modern Seating
Cane, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Seating
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Upholstery
20th Century American Organic Modern Seating
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Mahogany
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Brass
Early 20th Century African Organic Modern Seating
Wood, Oak
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wool, Beech
2010s American Art Deco Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
1990s Swedish Organic Modern Seating
Steel
2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Seating
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
2010s Oceanic Organic Modern Seating
Fabric, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Seating
Fabric, Wood, Bouclé, Canvas, Velvet, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Seating
Stainless Steel
20th Century North American Organic Modern Seating
Rattan
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Seating
Rattan, Hardwood, Cane
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Seating
Bouclé
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Rattan
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wood
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Seating
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
1940s Unknown Organic Modern Vintage Seating
Cane, Rattan
2010s Argentine Art Deco Seating
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Seating
Rattan
20th Century American Organic Modern Seating
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Velvet, Maple, Rosewood
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.