Seating
Antique, New and Vintage Seating
1970s Danish Space Age Vintage Seating
Steel
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Foam, Wood
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood, Maple
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood
1970s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Seating
Metal
1930s Belgian Vintage Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Cedar
1950s Vintage Seating
Mohair
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
2010s American Seating
Foam, Bentwood, Upholstery, Down, Cane, Ash, Hardwood, Velvet
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Fir, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Velvet, Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Giltwood
20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Chrome
1960s Dutch Rustic Vintage Seating
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak
1750s Italian Rococo Antique Seating
Leather, Walnut
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Beech
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Cane, Lacquer
1960s Swedish Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Velvet, Beech
20th Century American Organic Modern Seating
Cane, Rattan, Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker
2010s Italian Other Seating
Aluminum
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Seating
Steel
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Rope, Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Brass
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Mahogany
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Cane, Oak
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
2010s Belgian Modern Seating
Linen
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Modern Seating
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Nickel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Fiberglass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Teak
1970s American Vintage Seating
Chrome
1940s French Vintage Seating
Leather, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Seating
Beech
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery
20th Century American Seating
Rosewood
2010s Modern Seating
Brass
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Birch
2010s Mexican Seating
Wood
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Pine
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Rosewood
2010s South African Modern Seating
Steel, Brass
1970s Vintage Seating
Fabric
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Seating
Steel
Early 2000s American Seating
Upholstery
1940s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Wool, Elm
Antique, New and Vintage Seating
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality lounge furniture cannot be overstated. Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other seating — 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 styles in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other furnishings — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring 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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.